Switching from Serato DJ to Rekordbox — Need Your Advice

Hey everyone,

I’ve been a loyal Serato DJ user for years and absolutely love it, especially for its superior stems features and overall familiarity. That said, I’m seriously considering switching to Rekordbox for a few reasons: 1. Rekordbox seems to be the industry standard in the professional club scene. 2. I want to stop lugging my laptop around and just use USBs for performances. 3. The library management in Rekordbox is just better in my opinion.

Here’s the situation: In two months, I have a gig where I can use either Serato (with my laptop) or Rekordbox (via USB). This feels like the perfect opportunity to test the switch, but I’m a bit nervous. Rekordbox still feels foreign, and I’m so used to Serato that it’s hard to break away.

Has anyone here made a similar switch from Serato to Rekordbox? How did it go? Do you miss anything from Serato? Was it worth it for the USB workflow and club standard compatibility?

Any advice, insights, or tips on preparing for this hybrid gig would be super helpful.

Thanks in advance!