Mixxx is designed for DJ'ing for both professional and semi-professional users. Mixxx was started in early 2001 as one of the first digital DJ systems.
Today Mixxx includes many features common to digital DJ solutions, but also some very unique features: It is free, and runs on all major desktop operating systems.
Futhermore Mixxx has a number of key features to help the DJ in the live mix: Beat estimation, parallel visual displays, and support for many DJ input controllers.
Mixxx reads most popular sound formats,including Ogg Vorbis, MP3, Aiff and Wave. For communication Mixxx supports MIDI and standard input devices such as Joysticks and mice.
Here are some key features of "Mixxx":
Beat estimation:
· Mixxx estimates the BPM of each song to help you beat match.
Pitch independent time stretch:
· Adjust the tempo of your tracks without changing their pitch.
Hardware support:
· Control Mixxx with your favorite MIDI devices and hardware like the Griffin Powermate.
Waveform summary displays:
· Visually see the dynamics of a track, just like with vinyl.
Completely Free:
· Mixxx was designed by DJs, for DJs, and is distributed freely under the GPL.
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
Improved MIDI device support:
· MIDI learning wizard
· MIDI mapping editor
· Upgraded, faster mapping system
· MIDI output now fully supported
· QtScript/JavaScript-based MIDI Scripting Environment - Script complex behaviour for your MIDI controller!
· Added full support for the Stanton SCS.3d and SCS.1m on all platforms.
· Hercules MK2 and RMX improvements
· Added Mixman DM2 mappings for Linux and OS X.
Vinyl Control:
· Scratching responsiveness improved, with needle-skip prevention option added.
· Signal quality indicators added to vinyl control preferences.
· Improved support for soundcards with multiple stereo inputs
Convenience features:
· The default skin is now widescreen, and fits nicely on netbook sized screens.
· Stereo master VU meter added.
· Cue points are now saved in the library for each track, with "auto-recall" cue option added to preferences.
· Support for more platforms: 64-Bit Windows and a Universal OS X package for 10.4+!
· Over 100 bug fixes and more!
