Mastering Keyboard and Mouse Controls in Serato DJ Pro

Serato DJ Pro offers a comprehensive set of default keyboard and mouse controls, allowing you to navigate and interact with the application efficiently. Here's a breakdown of the essential controls:

Action	Keyboard Shortcut	Mouse Control
Load Track to Deck	Drag and drop from library	Double-click track in library
Play/Pause	Spacebar	Click on Play/Pause button
Cue/Temporary Cue	Shift + Space	Click on Cue button
Sync	\	Click on Sync button
Pitch Bend +/-	Ctrl + Up/Down Arrow	Click and drag Pitch Bend buttons

Customizing Controls in Serato DJ Pro

While the default controls are intuitive and efficient, Serato DJ Pro allows you to customize them according to your preferences. Here's a step-by-step guide to accessing the control customization settings:

1. Open Serato DJ Pro and navigate to the "Setup" menu.
2. Select "Keyboard Shortcuts" to access the keyboard mapping options.
3. Browse through the available actions and functions on the left-hand side.
4. Click on an action to assign a new keyboard shortcut or mouse control.
5. Customize the shortcut or mouse control as desired.
6. Repeat the process for any other actions you want to remap.
7. Once you've finished customizing, click "Apply" to save your changes.

Serato DJ Pro also offers advanced customization options for DJ controllers and MIDI mappings, allowing you to tailor the software's behavior to your specific hardware setup.

By mastering the keyboard and mouse controls, and taking advantage of the customization options, you can streamline your workflow and enhance your DJ performance with Serato DJ Pro.