Serato setup guide

Export cues for Serato DJ

KimiCue can write Serato-compatible hot cue tags into your audio files. Follow this five-step guide to set it up from scratch.

RekordboxKimiCue ProSerato DJ
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Download Rekordbox (free)

Head to pioneerdj.com/rekordbox and download the free version. You don't need a paid plan — the XML export feature is available on the free tier.

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Add your music folder

Open Rekordbox, go to Preferences → Collection, and add your music folder. Rekordbox will analyse your tracks and build the collection.

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Export collection as XML

In Rekordbox, go to File → Export Collection in xml format. Save the file somewhere you can easily find it — your desktop is fine.

File → Export Collection in xml format
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Run KimiCue with Serato mode

Open KimiCue, set the XML you just exported as your source, tick Write Serato Cues in the settings, then click Run. KimiCue writes hot cue tags directly into your audio files.

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Open Serato DJ — cues are there

Launch Serato DJ Pro or Serato DJ Lite and import the same music folder. Your hot cues are already mapped and ready to go.

Ready to set it up?

Download KimiCue and follow the steps above.