Famed DJ brand claims its BPM algorithm tech and lets you play your samples like an instrument. Does it deliver on its claim?
Serato, known for the ever-popular Serato DJ Suite – has expanded their portfolio of products to include the fantastic production tools Serato Studio and Serato Sample. In this article take a look at the latter, a streamlined VSTi dedicated to playing samples exactly like you hear on your head.
Serato Sample cuts, splices, BPM syncs, and separates stems of samples with the best of tools made for such tasks. Serato has something good going on here, incorporating a familiar UI and feel from their DJ Suite. The user Interface allows anyone familiar with the Serato workflow to feel right at home in Sample.
Conclusion
Serato Sample is an example of a good idea and great implementation. Deep and full-featured without compromising ease of use and accessibility – Serato has created a product that could very well be the end-all for any sample-based production tasks.
