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hooper5446
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hooper5446 asked in Consumer ElectronicsMusic & Music Players · 9 years ago

Do I need a controller to use Serato or can I control using only a laptop?

I have a mobile recording rig and a PA system and I've been thinking about getting into doing weddings and parties for some extra dough. I know many DJ's use Serato for mixing and I was wondering if I need the external turntable controllers to use Serato or if just a laptop is sufficient. I'd rather not have to purchase and lug around the decks but will I need them to do weddings and events like that?

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  • Daniel K
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    You can use a controller or just the laptop. The reason some DJ's like the controller is because it is easy to do "fancy stuff" with a controller - it is just a better interface than using a mouse. For a wedding, you probably can get away with the laptop - if you were DJ'ing all night at a club, you might want a controller.

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  • puente
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Serato Laptop

    Source(s): https://shrinkurl.im/bamrc
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