Windows 10, Serato 2.4.3 with a DDJ-FLX6 controller. Prior I had a Roland DJ-202 and ran Serato 2.1.1 and it worked perfectly. Now, Serato locks up every time I play a song and the only way I can get it to unfreeze is to unhook the USB cable. When I plug it back it it starts to work, but will lock up again after a minute or 2. Rekordbox works perfectly, but I'd much rather use Serato so I'm trying to figure out why. Here's what I've tried.
uninstalled/reinstalled Serato
deleted the _serato_ folder and started with a fresh database
tried a different USB cable and USB port
set the USB buffer size to max in Serato
Since it's working fine with Rekordbox I'm guessing it's something with Serato, My 202 worked great but that was 2.1.1, which doesn't support the FLX6 so I can't try it. I'm leaning towards returning the controller and getting something else. I want the DDJ-1000SRT, but I fear the same freezing will happen, and I'm not sure how many returns would fly, so if I get a 1000SRT and it doesn't work either I might be stuck with it. I'd prefer to stay away from RB. I know I could get an SX3, but I'm curious if anyone here has any ideas. I know the FLX6 isn't a great controller for the money, but I do like the large jog wheels and the price is good, or rather good for a controller with CDJ sized wheels.
My Windows and all drivers are up to date and no other software on this computer's giving me problems. I'm going hook up an old SSD tomorrow and try a fresh install of Windows 10 with nothing but that and Serato to see if it works. Maybe someone here has an idea, Serato support's trying to help but with no error messages and just locking up, it's going to be difficult to pin point.
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