2 Ways to Use Apple Music with Serato DJ Pro & Lite

"The wait is over—Serato DJ now seamlessly integrates with Apple Music as of March 26, 2025."

For years, DJs had to find workarounds to use Apple Music with Serato DJ Pro and Lite. Now, with official support finally here, you can directly access Apple Music’s massive 100+ million song catalog right inside Serato. Whether you're mixing in Serato DJ Pro for a big gig or using Serato DJ Lite to practice at home, your Apple Music library is just a click away.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to add Apple Music with Serato DJ through the new built-in integration, as well as an alternative method that’s still useful for mixing Apple Music with Serato DJ offline.

👉Related articles:
How to Add Spotify Music to Serato DJ
How to Add Amazon Music to Serato DJ Software

✨ Tips: For stable, offline performance, go with Method 2 downloading Apple Music lets you DJ in Serato anytime—no internet needed.

Method 1: How to Stream Apple Music in Serato DJ - DJ Online

🎯 Best For:

• Beginners who want to expand their library.
• Wedding/event DJs handling requests.
• Backup music source.

With the latest integration, Apple Music now works directly in Serato DJ Pro and Lite, letting you stream and mix over 100 million songs, including the latest hits, country, electronic, holiday music, and more—no downloads needed. You can also combine your personal music with Apple Music’s catalog, access curated DJ playlists, and stay ready for any gig with on-demand streaming—all inside Serato.

Requirement:

• Serato DJ Pro/Lite v3.3.0+
• Active Apple Music subscription (Personal or Family Plan).
• Stable internet connection.

Tips: No Apple Music yet? Serato DJ Pro now offers new users a 1 month free of Apple Music. Check out more ways to get Apple Music for free here.

How to Stream Apple Music to Serato DJ Pro & Lite

Here we use Serato DJ Pro as an example.

Step 1 Set Up Music Streaming

• Open Serato DJ Pro, go to "Settings" > "Library + Display" > "Music Streaming".
• Turn on "Show Streaming Services" > Select Apple Music.
• Click "Sign up / Log in" to log in with your Apple ID in the browser.
  
• Click "Allow" to go back to Serato.

Tips: New users get a 1-month Apple Music free trial in this step.

Step 2 Create Apple Music Playlists

• Click "New Streaming Playlist".
• Name the playlist (you can only rename it in the Apple Music app or web).
• Drag songs into the playlist just like normal crates.

Tips: Apple Music songs can’t go into crates or smart crates yet.

Step 3 Show Curated Charts & Clean Tracks

• To show Apple’s Top Charts, turn on "Show Curated Playlists" in Settings.
• To hide explicit songs, enable "Show Clean Content Only".

Step 4 Search Apple Music Songs

• Click the streaming search icon next to the search bar.
• You can now search and stream songs directly from Apple Music.
• Click again to go back to your local music.

Tips: The icon turns grey if offline or disconnected.

😊 Pros:

• Instant access to over 100 million songs.
• Free music for Serato DJ with Apple Music subscription.
• Family Sharing supported—great for multi-DJ households.
• Curated DJ playlists & smart genre suggestions.
• Seamless integration with your personal music library.
• Ideal for beginners/hobbyists, home users, and casual gigs.

😢 Cons

• No stem support (unlike Tidal or some devices).
• No offline DJing; requires a constant internet connection.
• Limited to newer hardware models.
• Not yet available on Virtual DJ, Traktor, or older Prime gear.
• Existing Beatport or Tidal users may find less reason to switch.

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Method 2: How to Add Apple Music in Serato DJ - DJ Offline

Streaming Apple Music through Serato DJ is convenient, but not always reliable. Many DJs still prefer working with local files to avoid issues like internet dropouts or licensing restrictions. If you want to DJ offline with Apple Music, the best solution is to convert your Apple Music songs to a format supported by Serato DJ, such as MP3.

AudiFab Apple Music Converter is a reliable tool that lets you download and convert Apple Music songs, albums, and playlists to DJ-friendly formats like MP3, WAV, or FLAC. It supports up to Apple Music Lossless quality, retains lyrics and ID3 tags, and allows custom file naming for easy organization. Once converted, the songs can be imported into Serato DJ, Rekordbox, Virtual DJ, or any DJ software for offline use—just like regular local files. You can also store them on USB, external hard drive, SD card, etc.

AudiFab Apple Music to DJ Converter

• Download Apple Music songs for DJ offline.
• Download Apple Music songs, playlists, radios, or albums to your computer.
• Convert Apple Music to MP3/AAC/WAV/FLAC/AIFF/ALAC format
• All ID3 tag info and lyrics can be saved.
• Windows 11/10/8/7 & macOS 10.15-15

Try It Free Try It Free

*For macOS 10.14 or below, download V1.4.3.

😊 Pros:

• DJ offline—no internet needed
• DJ with Apple Music Lossless
• Compatible with all DJ software
• Keeps lyrics & ID3 tags
• Easy to organize songs
• Save Apple Music forever

😢 Cons:

• Extra steps to convert songs
• No support for Apple Music Sing
• Personal use only, not for commercial gigs

How to Download Apple Music for Serato DJ

Here’s how to use AudiFab Apple Music Converter to convert Apple Music to MP3 for DJing with Serato DJ Pro/Lite. We'll use a Mac as an example.

Not sure where to start? Check out our video guide for a full demo from start to finish.

Video Guide: How to Use Apple Music with Serato DJ

Step 1 Open AudiFab Apple Music Converter

Open AudiFab. Choose to download music from either the Apple Music app or web player. In this example, select the web player and log in with your Apple ID when prompted.

Step 2Add Apple Music for DJing Later

Browse to the album or playlist from Apple Music Web you want to use in Serato DJ. Click "Click to Add", select the desired songs in the pop-up window, and click "Add".

Step 3Adjust Output Settings for Apple Music

Now, set up your output preferences. For the best audio quality, select "Record Mode" as the conversion method. Choose a Serato DJ-compatible format like MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, or ALAC. You can also organize the output by artist, album, or create a custom file name—ideal for managing large music libraries.

Step 4Convert Apple Music for Serato DJ

Click the "Convert" button, and AudiFab will start downloading and converting your music into the selected format. Once complete, your songs will be ready to import into Serato DJ.

Step 5 Add Apple Music Songs to Serato DJ

Launch Serato DJ Pro, simply drag and drop the downloaded Apple Music songs into the upper-left panel to start playing them in Serato DJ.

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Comparison: DJing with Apple Music in Serato DJ Online or Offline

When using Apple Music in Serato DJ, you have two main options: streaming online (via Apple Music integration) or playing offline (using AudiFab to convert files). Here’s a detailed comparison to help you decide which method works best for your DJ setup.

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Why is Apple Music not showing up on Serato?

Issue	Symptoms	Solution
1. Streaming Service Not Enabled	Apple Music option is missing in Serato.	Go to Settings → Library + Display → Music Streaming → Check Show Streaming Services → Select Apple Music.
2. Account Not Properly Authorized	Login still prompts "Verification Required."	Log out of current Apple Music account → Click Sign up / Log in again. Ensure to click Allow when logging in via browser → Return to Serato and wait ~1 min for sync.
3. Network Connection Issues	Apple Music icon turns grey / Fails to load.	Check Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection → Disable VPN/firewall for testing → Try mobile hotspot to rule out restrictions.
4. Outdated Software Version	No Music Streaming option in Settings.	Upgrade to Serato DJ Pro 3.3.0+ → Update macOS/Windows to the latest version.
5. Hardware Compatibility Limitations	Only certain devices cannot use Apple Music.	Check supported hardware list → New gear (Rane FOUR/ONE/SEVENTY, DJM-S, etc.) works well → Older models (like DDJ-SB3) need a computer.
6. Region or Subscription Restrictions	"Service Unavailable" message.	Ensure Apple Music subscription is active → Trials also supported → Account region must be in supported countries (US/UK/CA/AU, etc.).
7. Cache or Plugin Conflicts	Intermittent disappearance or function issues.	Press Ctrl/Cmd +, to open settings → Library → Click Reload Library. Remove third-party plugins (e.g., Pitch n Time) to test compatibility.

If none of the above works → Backup your database → Uninstall and reinstall Serato → Re-login and authorize. Or use method 2 above.

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FAQs: Using Apple Music in Serato DJ

Q 1Can I use Apple Music tracks OFFLINE in Serato?

No. Apple Music only supports online streaming in DJ software (like Serato, Rekordbox), so you cannot use tracks offline. For offline DJing with Apple Music, you need to convert songs using tool like AudiFab Apple Music Converter to convert Apple Music to MP3.

Q 2Do I need an extra subscription for DJing with Apple Music?

No. Your existing Apple Music subscription is enough to stream with Serato DJ—no extra cost required.

Q 3Does Apple Music support Stems for DJing?

No. Tidal offers stems, but it requires an additional fee.

Q 4Should I cancel Tidal/Beatport and just use Apple Music to DJ?

✅ Stick with Apple Music if you: Mainly play popular/mainstream tracks, want one subscription for listening + DJing, and don’t need Stems or remix content.

✅ Keep Tidal/Beatport if you: Need Stems, offline caching, or underground music; rely on DJ edits/remixes from Beatport/SoundCloud Go+.

Feature	Apple Music	Tidal (HiFi Plus)	Beatport Streaming
🎵 Catalog Focus	Mainstream / Commercial Music	Balanced	Underground / Electronic
📦 Stems Support	❌	✅ (extra fee)	❌
🌐 Offline Caching	❌	✅ (with some plans)	✅
💽 DJ Edits / Remixes	Few	Some curated lists	DJ-specific versions
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Family Plan	✅ Up to 6 users	❌	❌
💰 Extra Subscription?	❌ No (standard plan works)	✅ Yes (for Stems/HiFi features)	✅

Q 5Will my personal music library sync with Apple Music?

Yes, just enable "Sync Library" in Apple Music settings, but with limitations:

• Apple may replace your files with its versions
• Custom edits/remixes may be lost
• Not recommended as a backup solution

Q 6Any advantages to using Apple Music to DJ over other services?

• Biggest mainstream catalog (vs. Tidal/Beatport)
• Family Sharing (up to 6 people)
• Mixes personal + streaming library
• No extra cost (unlike Tidal's Stems plan)

Q 7Does Apple Music support Virtual DJ or Traktor?

No. Currently, only Serato, Rekordbox, and Engine DJ support Apple Music streaming. To use Apple Music in any DJ software, try AudiFab.

Q 8Are there free music for Serato DJ or Lite?

• Free downloads (Bandcamp, SoundCloud)
• Record pool trials (BPM Supreme, DJ City)

Q 9Where to find Best hip-hop DJ mixes on Apple Music?

• Search "Hip-Hop DJ Mix" or visit the DJ Mixes section.
• Apple Music hosts curated mixes and exclusive DJ sets.

Q 10Does Spotify support Serato DJ?

Spotify is not compatible with Serato DJ or any other DJ software directly.
However, you can use tool like AudiFab Spotify Music Converter to download Spotify songs as MP3s for offline DJing—or transfer them to Apple Music for use in Serato.