Mixxx is a powerful and open source DJ'ing utility that will allow you to perform live beatmixes using OGGs, MP3s, and other formats.
Mixxx will help DJs to mix any music track live, using a clean and intuitive interface.
Aditionally, Mixxx also comes with a number of key features to help DJs while mixing: beat estimation, parallel visual displays, and extended support for various DJ hardware controllers.
Besides being of an extraordinary help to live mixeing, Mixxx also features support for a number of DJ MIDI controllers.
Mixxx is a cross-platform app that works on Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows.
Here are some key features of "Mixxx":
· Free, open source DJ software for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
· MIDI controller support
· Superior mixing engine with recording, vinyl control, and more
· Written for DJs, by DJs
· Parallel waveform displays
· Waveform summaries
· MP3, OGG, WAVE, and FLAC playback
· Pitch-independent time stretch (key lock)
· Vinyl emulation
· Wave recording
· Free, open source software
· BPM detection and estimation
· Supported MIDI controllers: Hercules DJ Console MK2, Hercules DJ Console MP3, Hercules DJ Console RMX, Hercules DJ Console Mac Edition, Mixman DM2, Tascam US-428, M-Audio X-Session Pro, M-Audio Xponent, Evolution X-Session, Ecler NUO4, FaderFox DJ2, Vestax VCI-100, Numark Total Control, ... and more
· Multichannel soundcard support (playback and capture)
· Multiple soundcard support
· Cross-platform (Windows XP and Vista, Mac OS X, Linux)
· Adjustable EQ shelves
· Crossfader curve control
· Skinnable interface with extra skins bundled Adjustable pitch range
· Multi-core CPU support
· 24-bit/96000 Hz playback and capture
· Crystal clear audio
· Hardware video acceleration
· Vinyl control support for: Serato CV02 vinyl, Traktor Scratch vinyl, FinalScratch Standard vinyl, FinalScratch Scratch vinyl, Serato CD
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
Colored, 3-band Waveforms:
· Don't miss a beat. These waveforms make every kick, snare, and thumping beat stand out.
Brand New Beat Detector:
· With a brand new beat detection system based on the latest academic research at Queen Mary University, Mixxx's beat detection is now deadly accurate. This means your loops, hotcues, and beatsyncing will be spot-on.
HID and Bulk Controller Support:
· Mixxx now supports non-MIDI devices using its powerful scripting system.
Mixxx 1.11.0 comes with HID presets for the following devices:
· EKS Otus
· Traktor Kontrol F1
· Hercules DJ Console Mk1
· Hercules DJ Console Mk2
· Hercules DJ Control MP3 e2 (driver no longer necessary on Linux)
· Nintendo Wiimote
· Pioneer CDJ 850/900/2000
· Sony SixxAxis
Session History:
· Whether you need to report your setlists to ASCAP or just remember the tracks you played last night, the new Session History feature keeps track of every tune you drop so that you don't have to.
Beatloop Rolls:
· This stunning new effect works just like a b...