Many DJs want to mix music on Deezer because with over 120 million songs worldwide, Deezer offers not only high-fidelity sound quality, but also rich, personalized playlists that are perfect for creating and performing. However, Deezer does not natively integrate with Serato DJ. Currently, Serato DJ only supports online streaming services from Tidal, SoundCloud Go+, Beatport, and Beatsource. This means that users cannot directly log in to their Deezer account, access playlists, or stream live in Serato DJ.
The good news is that you can still use Deezer music in Serato DJ. Simply download and convert your songs to common audio formats such as MP3 or FLAC, and then import them into your Serato library. This guide will show you how to do it in two easy steps.
Step 1. Download Deezer Music to Your Computer
Music downloaded from the Deezer official app cannot be imported into the Serato DJ software. This is because Deezer downloads are still encrypted and protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management), which means that audio files cannot be used outside of the Deezer app. Not to mention importing them into Serato DJ Pro or Serato DJ Lite.
Why You Need ViWizard?
To make Deezer music available in Serato DJ, you can use the ViWizard Deezer Music Downloader to download and convert Deezer songs, playlists, albums, and even entire music collections to standard audio formats, like MP3 or FLAC. The conversion effectively removes DRM protection, allowing you to use the Deezer library just like any other local music file in Serato DJ apps.
We recommend using ViWizard Deezer Music Downloader mainly because it can provide you with MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, M4B formats. And many of these are compatible with Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite.
Download Deezer playlists, songs, albums, and your collection as MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc. with original audio quality and full metadata information.
| Formats | Supported by ViWizard | Supported by Serato DJ Pro | Supported by Serato DJ Lite |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| FLAC | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| WAV | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| AIFF | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| M4A | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| M4B | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
In addition to format compatibility, ViWizard preserves the original CD sound quality (16-bit, 44.1kHz), retains full ID3 tags, and supports up to 46 times faster download speeds, so even if you need to download hundreds of HIFi-quality tracks, ViWizard will do it efficiently, saving you a lot of time.
Step 1 Set Output Format and Audio Preferences
Launch ViWizard Deezer Music Downloader on a Windows or Mac computer. Click on the menu icon and then go to Preferences. Here, you can choose output formats such as MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, or other audio formats compatible with Serato DJ. You can also fine-tune the bit rate, sampling rate, and audio channel. Click OK to save the settings.
Step 2 Access Deezer Web Player
Return to the home screen and click on the Deezer icon to open the built-in web player. Log in to your Deezer account to access your music library.
Step 3Select Music to Download
Search for any song, album, or playlist, or browse your library. Click the plus icon, and ViWizard will detect all available tracks on the page. Confirm your selection in the pop-up window and click Add to List.
Step 4Start Downloading
Click the Convert button. ViWizard will start downloading the selected track and converting it to the format you have chosen. After completion, you can play the track for a preview in ViWizard, or click the folder icon to view the converted Deezer audio files on your computer. These files can now be imported into the Serato DJ software you use.
Want to download Deezer tracks to Windows and Mac? This guide shows you three ways to save Deezer music to your computer with high quality.
Step 2. Import Deezer Music into Serato DJ
After downloading Deezer music using ViWizard, the next step is to import these tracks into Serato DJ. Since the process is the same for Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite, we will use Serato DJ Pro for example.
Follow these steps to add converted Deezer music files to Serato DJ:
- Visit the official Serato DJ website to download and install Serato DJ Pro or Serato DJ Lite on your Windows or Mac computer.
- Launch the Serato DJ Pro software on your computer.
- In Serato DJ Pro, click on the Files tab.
- From the Files panel, navigate to the folder containing your Deezer audio files. Then simply drag and drop songs or entire folders into the Serato library or the crate (playlist) you just created.
- Once imported, right-click on the new tracks and select Analyze Files. Serato will then scan them for BPM, key and waveform data to help you mix more efficiently.
- Now you can drag the imported Deezer tracks into virtual decks to mix them.
After importing your local Deezer audio files into the Serato DJ software, you can record a mix with them:
- Click the REC button in the upper left corner of the main screen to open the Record panel.
- Select Mix from the Record Input drop-down menu.
- Click the REC button to start recording a mix with Deezer music.
- Click the Record button again to stop recording.
- Serato normally saves your mix as a WAV file in the default recording location (Serato folder in the Music folder).
FAQ: Serato and Deezer
Q1.Is Deezer natively integrated with Serato DJ Pro?
A1.No, Deezer is not natively integrated with Serato DJ Pro or Serato DJ Lite. Although Serato supports streaming services such as Tidal, SoundCloud Go+, Beatport, and Beatsource, Deezer Serato integration is currently unavailable. This means that you cannot stream music directly from Deezer within the Serato DJ interface.
Q2.Can DJ sets be recorded in Serato DJ Pro when using converted Deezer music?
A2.Yes. After importing your converted Deezer tracks into Serato DJ, you can use the Record button in Serato DJ Pro to capture your mix. Since the music is now in an unprotected format, it works like any other local track. However, if you're using Serato DJ Lite, you'll need to use a third-party recording application such as Audacity (freeware) to record the audio output of Serato DJ.
Q3.Which DJ software programs are compatible Deezer?
A3.Virtual DJ is currently the only major DJ software that offers native integration with Deezer. Other popular platforms (such as Rekordbox, djay Pro and Traktor Pro) do not support Deezer directly, mainly due to the fact that there are no license agreements between Deezer and these software companies.
That said, if you want to use Deezer music in any DJ software, you can use the ViWizard Deezer Music Downloader to convert your tracks to a standard audio format such as MP3. Please keep in mind that these tracks are for personal use only and should not be shared publicly to avoid violating copyright laws.
Conclusion
Serato DJ does not support Deezer directly, but you can still use Deezer music in Serato by converting songs using tools such as ViWizard Deezer Music Downloader. This allows you to connect Serato and Deezer and load tracks into Serato DJ just like any local file. If you are looking for reliable Deezer DJ software, this method is perfect for anyone who wants to DJ with Deezer.
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Dave Henry, a multimedia technologist at ViWizard, focuses on delivering the best solutions for digital media challenges, including audio and video conversion, media optimization, and troubleshooting.
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