This is really useful, thanks! I am usually sweating when there's 45 seconds left on a track and I'm *still* deciding on the next track. This Helps A LOT with that scenario!

Wow! Thanks for sharing the knowledge! It is already helping and changing the way I dj!

This was such a great video. I used the prepared crate while I'm DJing but not for my complete set. Its the little things that make a huge difference!

OMG this is so helpful! I started learning to DJ in March and had not used this feature because I kept getting a message that I did not have enough room in the panel. I figured out the panel issue and the prepare feature will make a MAJOR difference for me grouping songs to avoid another darn playlist!

And you continue to help me greatly!!! Nice job bro! Yea, I just didnt really understand what a prepare crate really was... but now that you lined it out the way you did... oh my god. Yeah...greatest feature ever!! Im also open format and like an old oof ive been writing down any accepted requests and things like that. I always have my 3rd song ready to go but in the most complicated way...now I can have different groups of songs ready to go instantly? Yup...you changed my life tonight! Man, thank you so much!!! I like open format and freestyle DJing. I am a sporatic person. So being able to use this prepare crate is so totally what Ive been searching for. Im the dumb noob that has tons of playlists and then a few kind of main playlists which contain 1k-5k songs lol. But now I can pick through my smaller playlists and really make it easier to cherry pick. As a quick last minute planner, but efficiently so... this is the most exciting thing I have learned since I started lol!

I use it for requests as a multi-genre DJ it's very easy to get lost with loads of requests. Also looking at the dance floor a song will pop in my head for later to play and if I don't put it in the prepared section there and then I'll forget it in 30 seconds lol. So it's a good feature for me anyway. Nice vid though 😎👍🏾

This was a great tip when starting out I only had two channel controllers and it was always difficult to locate the next set of songs without having to go to their crate and wait

I couldn't do without, be it remembering requests and what songs to get in or out of them or that on gig inspiration you want to also remember. Hugely important. I do think Djay Pro2 is better with its folder, it Mark's the tracks as played but it's still there which makes it a sort of quick reference instead of going to history that has more to browse through. It also allows me to drop those songs into crates to organize library if need. Either system or others it's a huge tool that makes you better.

Been using the Prepare crate for many years now..I like using it mainly for preparing my set's or mini set's before gigs...But during the gig I typically use it for requests or like you said..a "Brain Dump" when I think of a certain track and I won't use it just yet I will drop it in the Prepare area...One thing I did start using is the CMD+P lately..for years I use to just drag it in there..but now that I'm spinning Video..the ME windows go over the prpare spot..so It's easier to use the command + P. Great Video!

Very helpful thank you for this.

This is so useful big up bruh❤❤❤❤❤

I'm here cuz the pioneer set i wanted to rent is not available anymore and now i gotta prepare my set in serato ahaha Great Video!

Basic feature and we must use more!

I always used my prepare create but probably not to its fullest existent. I use it most during a karaoke night. I list the tracks that people request in the order of the sign up sheet and go from there. Only issue I have had with the prep create is that when I double load, which i do more times than I don't, the songs on the list would delete as if I played them and I know that I haven't.

Gratitude 🤝🏾...

I never used that prepare crate before... lolz Im just open format looking at the dance floor having a good knowledge of music & who im playing for, also having my library WELL ORGANIZED & go with the flow..

Are you able to use the prepare list in the dj lite version?

Hello i have a problem my prepare function cant be open he says There is Not enough space on screen Auto prepare closed what can i do?

Do you have any videos talking about your playlist creation (e.g., transitions, open format, etc.)?

My serato crates keep reading tags any help on how to stop this ???

Nice video, thanks - but I strongly disagree about the single use playlists. It is extremely useful to create those for every event you need to and save them. You will often get new customers who tell you they've seen you on this specific date, in that specific venue, in the wedding of this specific couple, and they "loved the music and want a wedding just like that or very similar" - what can be better than just going into a virtual file that contains all of your past events and playlists and just accessing the exact same event that new customer saw you DJ at ? It will not only make your job much easier, but might even improve the sale chances. Also, what if the same people/club/event invite you over again a year later to DJ ? What could be more important than looking at the specific playlist you played on that specific event - since you know that style and those selections were apparently successful for that specific event or that specific crowd ? Why would you deny yourself this super important tool ? Bottom line, since creating that one time playlist takes exactly the same "effort" as creating a one time "prepare" file - it's far better to make and keep the single use playlist. You will never regret doing that, while in many cases you're going to regret not doing it and wish that you had taken advantage of this fantastic tool of being able to easily save single use playlists.

How do you clear all the tracks in one go from your prepare crate?

Great Video...Havent used prepare but its so frustrating that you cant move the tracks around.. Its a great fearture with zero functionality. Why havent Serato developed this further?

I'm trying to start djing but can't get music in serato

How do we clear the prepare crate with exiting serato?

How to arrange your crates in alphabetical order inside of Serato DJ and Serato DJ Pro?

How come I can't see BPM or even artist when I drag a song into the prepare crate in Serato? I only see the title of the song. Is there a way to change this?

question from a controller noob: Im using serato dj lite right now. when i try to click on prepare i get a dumb error about there not being enough room to open library panels. this was never an issue when i was using my rane 2 to connect......is this just not supported in serato lite? Or am i just a dummy?

you see the column where it says artist song bpm etc. how do I get rid of the # column

How do you clear the prepare crate without closing serato?

Did I miss something in the video or is there a way to save the Prepare Crate as a regular playlist if you decide that you want to keep it?

I got an M1 Mac. I added my music to the music folder. Why isn’t Serato seeing my crates (from crappy pc). Maybe music is the wrong folder???? Help!!

How to Autoplay from Prepare!! it only autoplays from library

I’m having an issue where any time I instant double a track over it deletes songs out of the prepare crate. It’s so frustrating. Does anyone know how to prevent that or am I doing something wrong?

You guys should teach him how to talk more naturally.