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4.0 & 4.0.1 Issues
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4.0 & 4.0.1 Issues
djquixx
8:20 PM - 24 December, 2025
Below are some of the issues I've ran into using the 4.0 & 4.0.1 update.
Issues
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1. Search lag is terrible. Please bring back instant results while typing.
2. My library columns were scrambled after updating from 3.3.5 to 4.0.
3. There’s a transparent horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of the library that sits over the last track, so you have to carefully click just above it to select the final song.
4. On my FLX10, the sampler no longer routes through the sampler knob. I’m forced to use one of the mixer channels instead. Reverting to 3.3.5 fixes this instantly.
5. Ctrl+Shift+Del now requires two presses to delete a track from the library and computer. I’ve only seen this happen on Windows, not macOS.
6. The new Files section is slower to navigate since single-clicking no longer expands folders. You now have to click directly on the arrow, just like crates.
7. The color column looks empty unless you assign a color. Previously, the dark grey default made the library feel more balanced.
8. The status column that used to be on the left is now split into two columns, which adds clutter and unnecessary blank space. It just looks off compared to previous versions.
9. After reverting to 3.3.5, the history from the sets I played in 4.0 and 4.0.1 no longer shows up. It seems like the update may have changed the history path or format.
Summary
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The addition of right-click context menus, crate colours, and being able to search crates is fantastic. These features completely changed the way I sort and manage my library. Unfortunately, the improvements were short lived because the issues far outweigh the benefits. Serato 4.x still needs a lot of work. I used it for a few gigs and really tried to overlook the obvious annoyances so I wouldn’t be biased toward the older versions, but the problems are too hard to ignore
Issues
-------
1. Search lag is terrible. Please bring back instant results while typing.
2. My library columns were scrambled after updating from 3.3.5 to 4.0.
3. There’s a transparent horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of the library that sits over the last track, so you have to carefully click just above it to select the final song.
4. On my FLX10, the sampler no longer routes through the sampler knob. I’m forced to use one of the mixer channels instead. Reverting to 3.3.5 fixes this instantly.
5. Ctrl+Shift+Del now requires two presses to delete a track from the library and computer. I’ve only seen this happen on Windows, not macOS.
6. The new Files section is slower to navigate since single-clicking no longer expands folders. You now have to click directly on the arrow, just like crates.
7. The color column looks empty unless you assign a color. Previously, the dark grey default made the library feel more balanced.
8. The status column that used to be on the left is now split into two columns, which adds clutter and unnecessary blank space. It just looks off compared to previous versions.
9. After reverting to 3.3.5, the history from the sets I played in 4.0 and 4.0.1 no longer shows up. It seems like the update may have changed the history path or format.
Summary
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The addition of right-click context menus, crate colours, and being able to search crates is fantastic. These features completely changed the way I sort and manage my library. Unfortunately, the improvements were short lived because the issues far outweigh the benefits. Serato 4.x still needs a lot of work. I used it for a few gigs and really tried to overlook the obvious annoyances so I wouldn’t be biased toward the older versions, but the problems are too hard to ignore
HOLZAkontra
10:29 AM - 26 December, 2025
agree with #9
i'm using dropbox symbolic link to sync my serato library between pc and mac. before v4 i can see my macbook history on pc and vice versa. now they have independent history. guessing v4 no longer store history file on the _serato_ folder.
i'm using dropbox symbolic link to sync my serato library between pc and mac. before v4 i can see my macbook history on pc and vice versa. now they have independent history. guessing v4 no longer store history file on the _serato_ folder.
Johndjmix
10:51 AM - 26 December, 2025
At least on vocal stems, the first time you press the echo out on the vocal stem (Bottom left pad)…it doesnt echo, it just cuts the vocals as if you pressed the top button. After the first time it works as it should.
—John
—John
DJ Big King
4:00 AM - 29 December, 2025
I notice that while using Serato Video with 4.0.1, the right and left arrows on the keyboard no longer transitions the video from right to left. It did come in handy with previous versions.
Can you bring this bacj?
Can you bring this bacj?
mr groove
2:43 AM - 6 January, 2026
i agree with all your points. the history isn't backwards compatible. the search lag is god awful slow for me having a maxed out m3 new mac. i found a internal mode, instant double bug that does the pitch back at 0% when your running the other side at whatever +6 +8%. 4.0.x needs alot of work. you can't play out of the history, hitting the down arrow next song ... jumps like 10 15 songs down. i don't know if i wanna continue using it til they're done. the search lag overall is the worst.
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