Q: "I get stuck in a problem for a few days. I found that it is not easy to add Apple Music to Serato DJ. I have subscribed to Apple Music, however, only tracks that I purchased could be added to Serato. So is there any alternative solution except for buying all Apple Music songs from iTunes that I need to import them to the Serato DJ?"
Many people have encountered the same problem, and so do I. But don't worry. Through constant study, I found a helpful workaround to solve this problem completely. That may help you get and use Apple Music on Serato DJ Pro and Lite without separately purchasing songs.
Part 1. Does Serato Work with Apple Music
No. Streaming music from Apple Music directly is not supported by Serato DJ on account of the copyright protection of Apple Music. Apple Music uses protected M4P format that is not compatible with Serato. Also, it only allows playing its music on its platform and Apple-supported devices, which doesn't include Serato DJ.
But when you using Serato DJ, there are two notices for you:
⚙️ The DRM-protected songs are inaccessible in Serato DJ.
⚙️ Apple Music content exclusive to both iOS devices and iTunes is unplayable in Serato.
Purchasing the song becomes the only direct way to use Apple Music on Serato DJ. Because the purchased Apple Music tracks are stored in unprotected AAC format, which is available on Serato. However, it is not a small expenditure for people who use Serato DJ to mix their favorite tracks, especially for those DJ users who regard Apple Music as the primary app for music streaming.
Fortunately, to cater to users' demand, some Apple Music converters have been rolled out in the marketplace. You can use them to convert or download Apple Music songs to multiple commonly-used formats. Please read on with us together to explore more details.
Part 2. How to Get Apple Music on Serato DJ Pro/Lite
As stated above, the Serato DJ app doesn't support streaming music from Apple Music. Thus, it is inevitable to use a third-party tool to download and convert tracks from Apple Music to the local music folder.
When it comes to this, AudFree Apple Music Converter should be given priority for its all-around features. As a sought-after gadget, it is designed to download and convert all content from Apple Music into a local music library. It is capable of exporting Apple Music to multiple formats like MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, and many other Serato-compatible formats.
Adopting the most powerful technology, this smart tool could actually keep the original quality and full ID3 tags from Apple Music after converting. Metadata like title, artist, album, etc. can be found in the converted files, which may save you time in managing the local digital music library. And with an inside ID3 tags editor, you are enabled to customize that metadata info to your needs.
How to Download and Convert Apple Music to Serato
Please install the reliable AudFree Apple Music Converter on your Mac or PC computer. It won't leak any of your private information. Also, as per Apple Music's Terms of Use, please download Apple Music songs that you want to use in Serato DJ Pro or Lite with your current Apple Music account. Now let's check the details of converting Apple Music to MP3 or other compatible files for Serato DJ as below.
| Serato DJ on Mac Support | MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, AAC, ALAC(Mac & Windows 10 only), AIFF, WL, and OGG |
| Serato DJ on PC Support | MP3, ALAC, OGG |
| AudFree Auditior Can Convert to | MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4B |
- Step 1Move Apple Music playlists to AudFree Auditior
- There are two ways to add the downloaded Apple Music M4P or ALAC files to the AudFree Apple Music Converter. One is to click the first 'Load iTunes Library' button from the converter's lower-left corner. Then pick out what you wanna mix in Serato and add them to AudFree software. The other way is to drag and drop those songs directly from iTunes to this tool. You can transfer the entire Apple library to AudFree at once. If you want to edit ID3 tags for exported Apple Music songs, please tap on the right 'Edit' tab on each item.
- Step 2Customize output format and other parameters for Serato DJ
- Proceed to change output settings before converting. On Mac, find and click the AudFree Apple Music Converter tab on the top system's menu bar. On PC, please hit the upper-right toolbar with three horizontal lines from the main window of AudFree. Next, tap on the 'Preferences' > 'Convert' section. Later, a new 'Format Setting' window will pop up to select a suitable output format. If you want to keep the best music quality of Apple tracks, you can personalize the codecs, bitrate, sample rate, channel, etc.
- Step 3Convert and Download Apple Music Tracks for Serato DJ
- Now, simply hit the obvious 'Convert' button on the lower right corner of the main interface of the Apple Music downlaader. The program will run at a 30X faster speed to export and download Apple Music songs as the output settings you selected before. Once done, a red spot with numbers will be shown on the 'Converted' icon. Click it to direct to the target folder where all local Apple Music conversions are saved.
How to Add Apple Music to Serato DJ Lite/Pro
After getting Apple Music conversions, please look into the tutorial on how to transfer Apple Music to Serato DJ. The process is available on both Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite.
Step 1. From the lower section of Serato, tap on 'Files' from the bar. Then the left files panel will open.
Step 2. Find the target folder where converted Apple Music songs are stored from the files panel. Then drag the files or entire folder into or 'All...' icon on the left on Serato DJ.
🗒️ Note:
It is also feasible to drag converted Apple Music songs to Serato DJ's Deck Section on via Windows Media Player (for PC) or Finder (for Mac). Or move your folder to the 'Auto Import' directory on Serato's files panel.
Besides, if you have transferred your Apple Music converted songs to the iTunes Library, you can add Apple Music songs to Serato from the built-in iTunes folder directly. Just enable the 'Show iTunes Library' feature in the streaming setting on Serato. Then tap 'Files' > 'Music' > 'iTunes'.
Part 3. How to Use Apple Music on Serato DJ Lite/Pro
After loading Apple Music songs to Serato DJ, you get ready to mix those songs with this DJ software. Here are the recommended steps to use Apple Music on Serato DJ Pro or Rush. Please connect your computer with your DJ controller or mixer in advance.
Step 1. Drag Apple Music tracks to both Decks Sections from the lower files panel. You can set cue points and hot cues from the decks.
Step 2. Use the waveform display to identify the beats and bars of each track.
Step 3. Use the sync function to match the BPM of the tracks. You can do this manually or use the software's automatic sync feature.
Step 4. Use the crossfader to transition between tracks. Move the crossfader to the left to hear the first track, and move it to the right to hear the second track.
Step 5. Use EQ controls to adjust the bass, midrange, and treble of each track. This can help you blend the tracks together seamlessly.
Step 6. Use effects such as reverb, echo, and filters to add interest and variation to your mix.
Step 7. Experiment with different mixing techniques. For instance, use cutting, scratching, and beat juggling, to create your own unique style.
Part 4. More FAQs about Serato Apple Music Integration
Q1: Why is Apple Music library not showing in Serato DJ Pro?
A: Apple Music tracks are encoded with special M4P and ALAC formats that Serato doesn't support. Even the downloaded songs from Apple Music are unplayable for Serato. To solve this problem, you can opt to purchase the selected Apple Music soundtracks from iTunes or convert them to compatible formats for Serato DJ Pro.
Q2: Is there a DJ app that works with Apple Music?
A: In fact, Apple Music songs cannot be used in most DJ apps directly except for purchased songs. Because those DJ apps don't support M4P or ALAC files while Apple Music uses the two formats. Yet, MegaSeg DJ software, one of the top DJ apps for Apple Music, supports uploading M4P audio files. Thus, you can get Apple Music to work on MegaSeg directly.
But, with the all-around AudFree Apple Music Converter, you are entitled to mix Apple Music on any DJ without issues or limitations.
Part 5. Conclusion
With the help of AudFree Apple Music Converter, it is pretty simple to add and use Apple Music on Serato DJ, isn't it? Apart from Serato DJ, this powerful Apple Music converter also entitles you to mix Apple Music on DJUCED, Traktor DJ, and more DJ apps without restrictions. Just start your wonderful music trip by mixing tracks on Serato DJ.
James Blair
Staff Editor
