Mixing music is not for everyone, but it can be for you

May 12, 2015 15:21 GMT  ·  By

A computer nowadays can be used in any activity. If you’ve got a laptop, even better. Packed with the right applications, you can turn a PC into any kind of tool.

As such, music makes no exception. Besides the possibility to record instruments you plug in or put different audio bits together to generate a song, live music is amongst the popular practices.

Plug in a high-quality audio system, install the following application, and be ready to start the party by creating live music. Described below is a surprisingly powerful DJ deck that takes little time to deploy, learn, and master. What’s more, it’s free of charge.

Making music on the spot

We’re talking about an application that is a music mixer, the type that DJs use to express their skills. So go ahead and download Mixxx if you haven’t already.

The Audio Library is automatically created. The application scans your whole computer for audio files and puts them at your disposal. Nonetheless, you are free to remove and add more songs.

Drag a song onto a deck to load it. Each deck is fitted with individual controls and effects so they don’t overlap.

Create Loops by easily placing start and end markers. Different measures can be used to scale the loop, and even have it saved in up to four slots.

Interact with the decks using your mouse or built-in hotkeys. Everything you press does something different, so don’t hesitate to turn all knobs, sliders, and even track vinyls.

There’s a lot more do be done. Music enthusiasts have our guarantee that it’s an application with which you can start learning how to mix music, and even practice on a pro level.

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