Sound Mixing Software for DJs, - Mixxx

Mixxx is free mixing software for DJs, providing everything needed to create live mixes. It allows you to beatmatch songs and crossfade them together, like you would with turntables and a mixer. Mixxx natively supports MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAVE, and AIFF playback (with plugins to support additional formats) and can be controlled by numerous DJ MIDI controllers.

The basic requirements for Mixxx are a desktop computer or laptop with a reasonable amount of storage space on the hard drive for your music, at least 1 audio card for outputting the sound and a way of controlling the software either by mouse, keyboard or hardware DJ Controller.

Mixxx will run on the Linux, Mac OS X and Windows operating systems.

Mixxx Features:
 * Cross-platform (Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X, Linux)
 * Free and open source (GPL v2)
 * Parallel waveform displays
 * Waveform summaries
 * MP3, OGG, WAVE, and FLAC playback
 * Extra playback formats through plugins
 * Fast, database-powered library
 * Shoutcast and Icecast broadcasting
 * Automatic crossfading with Auto DJ
 * Crates and playlists
 * Reads iTunes and Rhythmbox libraries
 * Pitch-independent time stretch (key lock)
 * Vinyl emulation
 * Hot cues
 * Looping
 * Wave recording
 * BPM detection and estimation
 * Bulk BPM analysis
 * Community Supported MIDI Controllers:

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