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Giveaway 3/3- Meet the Freaks: The Scratch Lord (US, UK, Europe, NZ & Australia only) The final boss of the Freaks collection. Scratch Lords need only apply. Complete the Freaks set with some scratching to set your decks on fire 🔥 Show us a quick demo of your scratching skills, tag @serato and share to your feed to be in to win a copy of the Control Vinyl shipped direct to you. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Closes 12 May 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. By entering, you agree to the Official Rules & Privacy Policy: See link in bio. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.

Giveaway 2 of 3: The Rarity Sniffer (US, UK, Europe, NZ & Aus only) Celebrating the Serato Control Vinyl hardcore and those who have a nose for rare treasures. ‘The Rarity Sniffer’ is the second in our limited edition The Freaks Series. You’ve shown us your collection - now, what’s your rarest gem? Or, which CV in your collection means the most to you? Sniff it out, show it to us, and tell us the story behind it. To enter: Post photos or video of the rarest Serato CV, or the one with the most sentimental value to you, tag @serato , share to your feed to be in to win a copy of the control vinyl shipped direct to you. PS: Keep an eye out for the final Freaks challenge, so you can complete the set. (Hint: you better be itching for a scratch) NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Closes 12 May 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. By entering, you agree to the Official Rules & Privacy Policy: See link in bio. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.

It was never our intention for Serato Control Vinyl to become collectors items, to inspire an obsession, or be sought out for its imperfections, its “Freaks.” That’s something you did, and we wanted to honor that. We’d pressed a full run of a series dedicated to all our Freak-finding enthusiasts. We hoped everyone who wanted one, could have one. But, the Vinyl Gods had other plans. They decided that was way too much heat for one release, and we discovered most of our records had become a little too freaky (warped) to be sold. There are only a few hundred left. Call it a f*** up, or call it destiny. We didn’t intend for Control Vinyl dedicated to all our collectors to become such a limited, collectors item. But here we are. There aren’t enough units to be sold, so we’re giving them away. First, we want to make sure these Freaks land in the right hands. Giveaway 1 of 3: (US, UK, Europe, NZ & Aus only) ‘The Collector’ is the first in The Freaks Series we’re letting out into the wild. Every record is unique, every splatter of color is different. No two copies are the same. There are only 75 units of The Collector available and they’re NOT FOR SALE. Anywhere. To go in the draw to add the ‘The Collector’ to your CV collection, you’ve gotta show us your collection first. Post photos or video of your Serato CV collection, tag @serato , share to your feed to be in to win a copy of the Control Vinyl shipped direct to you. For an extra entry, share your post to your Story and tag @serato . Full T&Cs at the link in bio. PS. Keep an eye out for future Freaks challenges, if you want to complete the set. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Closes 12 May 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. By entering, you agree to the Official Rules & Privacy Policy: See link in bio. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.

“It’s kind of like a beautiful mess.” For @natashadiggs it’s less about organizing what’s on her laptop, and more about knowing her music, getting in front of the crowd and reacting to the moment.

“I’m so grateful people were so willing to not gate-keep.” @djperly talks about the impact other DJs sharing their knowledge had on her career and reminisces on an important crate she was gifted early on in her DJ journey, and how it helped set her up for the future. (Shout out @djjs1 🙏)

“Sometimes I need to flex on ‘em real quick to win them back.” @skratchbastid shares the best advice another DJ has ever given him, how he preps his sets, and the crate he goes to when he needs to show off a little.

If you’re wanting to create an intro edit for a song that has vocals all the way through, @jayemkayem shows us how, using Stems in Serato Studio. Serato Studio is now part of the DJ Suite license. That means if you have DJ Suite, you have the fastest and most intuitive DAW for DJ edits and beatmaking. Or you can upgrade to DJ Suite now at the link in bio.

“It’s good practice for working on the fly.” In Part 2 of @djkendollaz Crate Confessions, AKA a masterclass in library management, she shows us how she makes full use of the comment section and delves into what goes on in her ‘Microdata Refinement’ crate. For Crate Confessions we’ve asked some of our favorite DJs to walk us through their crates. We learn about how they prepare for gigs, who’s helped them along the way, and the crates that never fail to get the party going.

“My past self went and fool-proofed everything.” For Part 1 of @djkendollaz Crate Confessions, she shows us how she organizes her Serato DJ library to maximise her creativity while she’s live in the mix. From naming cue points to color coding her records and creating groupings that quickly bring up records to fit a mood - you’ll want to take notes while you watch. Your future self will thank you for it 🙏 There’s a lot of history contained in a DJ’s music library, and every crate has a story. For Crate Confessions we’ve asked some of our favorite DJs to give us a look inside their crates. We learn about how they prepare for gigs, who’s helped them along the way, and the crates that never fail to get the party going.

Serato DJ 4.0.7, now supporting the @herculesaudio DJControl Inpulse 200 MK3. Master the basics with the compact, lightweight Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK3. With Performance Pads and dedicated Serato Stems controls, this controller includes everything you need to become the life of the party. Unlock advanced features with Serato DJ Pro. More at the link in bio.

The world of Serato hardware support just got bigger. Serato DJ Pro 4.0.6 brings official support to three essential Pioneer DJ mixers: The Pioneer DJ DJM-250MK2, DJM-750MK2, and DJM-450. Available for use with Serato DJ Suite.

It was beautiful to see so many come out to the @‌udftd in Glendale store to celebrate and show love to the producers behind the Audio Affect Series Beat Tape Vol. 2. Congratulations once again, your words and works have been inspiring. 👏 @djmikec @check4ninobeige @gaigevicente @yarasousa @antwalkerbeats @koikadense @mmims280 @yonkabeats @chaseflowinternational @alfalpha @surjazz @pres.morris @yokeliief 👏 The Audio Affect Series Beat Tape Vol. 2 is out now on all streaming platforms. Featuring 13 tracks chosen by the legendary @djbattlecat and mastered by @daddykev . All beats are created by 2025 Audio Affect Series alum, showcasing the breadth and talent of the workshop’s musicians, and the creative impact of Leimert Park, LA and beyond. The Audio Affect Series, a music production workshop created to amplify and empower Black and Brown creators, is a collaboration between @tecleimert , @serato and @undefeatedinc .