We stand with Ukraine to help keep people safe. Join us

Everything you need to perform live mixes.

4.5
Based on 17 user ratesRead reviews & comments
Free
Absolutely Free

Mixxx overview

Mixxx allows you to perform live DJ mixes with your digital music collection. It helps you rock the party with MIDI/HID controllers, vinyl turntables, or even just your keyboard.

Mixxx is used by professional DJs and bedroom DJs alike. It is designed by an international team of volunteer DJs who want to bring the joy of DJing to everyone. The project is non-profit, open-source and community-driven. Together and with your help, we aim to build the best DJ software ever created.

Features
  • Dual Decks: A scratchable, scrolling waveform marks beats and cue points of a track, along with a whole-song waveform overview for quick seeking.
  • Advanced Controls: Change playback with time stretching, and loop beat segments.
  • Sampler Decks: Perfect for dropping that vocal sample or airhorn.
  • iTunes Integration: Use your playlists and songs from iTunes, Traktor and Rhythmbox.
  • BPM Detection and Sync: Instantly detect and sync the tempo of your songs.
  • DJ Controller Support: Control your DJ mixes with MIDI/HID controllers.
  • Timecode Support: Use a real turntable or DJ-CD player as a controller.
  • Live Broadcasting: Start a radio station and stream your mixes live over the Internet.
  • Powerful Mixing Engine: Supports various file formats, custom EQ shelves, recording, etc.
  • Automatic Mixing: Create a quick playlist and let Auto DJ take over.
  • Microphone Input: Drop vocals or give shoutouts on the air.
  • For a full list of features go here.

Note: While the software is classified as free, it is actually donationware. Please consider making a donation to help support development.

What’s new in version 2.2.4

Updated on Nov 18 2020

Version 2.2.4:
  • Store default recording format after "Restore Defaults" lp:1857806
  • Prevent infinite loop when decoding corrupt MP3 files
  • Add workaround for broken libshout versions
  • Speed up purging of tracks lp:1845837
  • Don't stop playback if vinyl passthrough input is configured and PASS button is pressed
  • Fix debug assertion for invalid crate names lp:1861431
  • Fix crashes when executing actions on tracks that already disappeared from the DB
  • AutoDJ: Skip next track when both deck are playing lp:1399974
  • Tweak scratch parameters for Mixtrack Platinum
  • Fix auto tempo going to infinity on Pioneer DDJ-SB2
  • Fix bpm.tapButton logic and reject missed & double taps
  • Add controller mapping for Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3
  • Add controller mapping for Soundless joyMIDI
  • Add controller mapping for Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300
  • Add controller mapping for Denon MC7000
  • Add controller mapping for Stanton DJC.4
  • Fix broadcasting via broadcast/recording input lp:1876222
  • Only apply ducking gain in manual ducking mode when talkover is enabed lp:1394968 lp:1737113 lp:1662536
  • Ignore MIDI Clock Messages (0xF8) because they are not usable in Mixxx and inhibited the screensaver
View older Mixxx updates

Information

License

Free

Size

33.2 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.mixxx.org/

Downloads

25134

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.11 or later
Try our new feature and write a detailed review about Mixxx. All reviews will be posted soon.

Write your thoughts in our old-fashioned comment

MacUpdate Comment Policy. We strongly recommend leaving comments, however comments with abusive words, bullying, personal attacks of any type will be moderated.
0.0

(0 Reviews of )

There are no reviews yet
  • Comments

  • User Ratings

riddlewaide
riddlewaide
Jul 7 2023
2.2.4
0.0
Jul 7 2023
0.0
Version: 2.2.4
I just purchased a new Apple laptop and phone. I am trying to understand iTunes and Apple integration. I downloaded Mixxx and a lot of my purchased music transferred, but not all. Now, I can't get sound. There's no volume. Please advise. Thank you.
mnlguedes
mnlguedes
Aug 24 2019
2.2.2
5.0
Aug 24 2019
5.0
Version: 2.2.2
Very easy to download and use it. Congrats
tinani
tinani
Apr 15 2019
2.1.3
5.0
Apr 15 2019
5.0
Version: 2.1.3
2.1.8 has been released: https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/releases
Kripton
Kripton
Apr 4 2013
1.10.1
5.0
Apr 4 2013
5.0
Version: 1.10.1
Wow! I'm not a dj, but this software is very efficient! I made some simple mixes just now, very powerful! Moreover it's free!
Monkeyjunkey
Monkeyjunkey
Dec 15 2012
1.10.1
5.0
Dec 15 2012
5.0
Version: 1.10.1
YEAH! This is the software I've been waiting for. Stumbled open thisand gave it a shoot. It works great. Was able to do a nice mix. Audio Interface is what audience / recording would here and Built-In Audio out is for pre-listening via Headphone. Works great. Why didn't I hear about this earlier? Off to rocking some old school hip hop tracks...
Andreas-Carlsson
Andreas-Carlsson
Nov 23 2012
1.10.1
3.0
Nov 23 2012
3.0
Version: 1.10.1
+ It's free + It works quite good - Doesn't buffer sound which creates lags. - Can't save mixes. - Not so intuitivie.
Penguirl
Penguirl
Dec 25 2011
1.10.0
0.0
Dec 25 2011
0.0
Version: 1.10.0
Nice looking app with a great feature set, adding AAC/ALAC would be a great addition.
Diogo-Cocharro
Diogo-Cocharro
May 1 2011
1.9.1
5.0
May 1 2011
5.0
Version: 1.9.1
Very nice free app! thanks
Gregorgy
Gregorgy
Feb 20 2011
1.9.1
4.0
Feb 20 2011
4.0
Version: 1.9.1
I am surprised they never bumped a ver with this release - 1.9 is so much more than 1.8 was. And then, I wonder if this will go the route of djay - Born Free, died $50. Even if it does, in its current form, it certainly is a good piece of software, for the casual DJ especially. In fact, I think I may just prefer it to djay...
Espiridion
Espiridion
Feb 19 2011
1.9.1
0.0
Feb 19 2011
0.0
Version: 1.9.1
Macupdate states that version 1.7.2 is the last PPC-compatible release, but here you'll find 1.9.0 for PPC as well as other downloads: http://www.mixxx.org/download.php
davinder-khabra
davinder-khabra
Oct 5 2010
1.8.0
5.0
Oct 5 2010
5.0
Version: 1.8.0
A really good update v1.8 • the new skins look good • the library is much faster • browse mode • iTunes playlist support • the waveforms load much faster • nice to see better support for dj controllers • loops • auto dj (crossfading a feature iTunes should have had long ago)
Gamegod
Gamegod
Oct 5 2010
1.8.0
0.0
Oct 5 2010
0.0
Version: 1.8.0
KEESBAKKER: I highly encourage you to try the Mixxx 1.8.0 final release, not the beta version that you reviewed. We've addressed things like the high CPU usage (an issue mostly isolated to Macbook Pros btw), and we have a much faster library scanner. We appreciate your feedback, but we'd appreciate it even more if you directed it to our public bug tracker that's accessible off our Support page ( http://www.mixxx.org/support.php ). If we don't know what issues are affecting people, we won't know what to fix, plain and simple. The whole point of a beta release is to get wider testing, but it's useless without feedback from our users. Anyways, please try the 1.8.0 final release, and be sure to check out the release announcement on our blog. We hope your experience will be much improved.
davinder-khabra
davinder-khabra
Nov 29 2009
1.7.1
5.0
Nov 29 2009
5.0
Version: 1.7.1
iTunes just don't cut it when it comes to playing some genres of music, Hip Hop etc. Many tracks sound their best when the pitch and eq is adjusted. Mixxx does this and a whole lot more and I find it very intuitive and uncomplicated because it follows the simple design of old school turntable mixer setups.
davinder-khabra
davinder-khabra
Nov 29 2009
1.7.1
5.0
Nov 29 2009
5.0
Version: 1.7.1
Here's my Mixxx configuration on an Intel 1.83GHz Core Duo MacBook running 10.6.2. This setup will not work if you want to playback live on external speakers. The benefits are you only need a pair of headphones (don't need external speakers, won't disturb the neighbours) and you can record your mix if you want to play it back on an ipod/amp & speakers later. The master audio will output via built in output, now when you want to listen to the other track press the headphone button on Mixxx interface and you'll be able to hear both master and headphones through your computers output. When you've synced the tracks turn off headphone on the Mixxx inteface. Now cross fade. If you record the mix and listen back the pre listening isn't recorded. If you want to output to external speakers live you'll need an external sound card. The configuration is in the post below
davinder-khabra
davinder-khabra
Nov 29 2009
1.7.1
5.0
Nov 29 2009
5.0
Version: 1.7.1
I was having latency issues with soundflower so I installed JackOSX and so far no latency issues. Audio MIDI setup: Built-in output 48000 Hz 2ch-24bit JackPilot preferences: -JACK Server Section Driver: coreaudio Output Device: Built-in Output Sample rate: 48000 Buffer Size: 512 Hog mode: enabled -JackRouter Section Virtual Input Channels: 4 Virtual Output Channels: 4 Auto-Connect with physical ports: disabled Now start JACK server then open Mixxx Mixxx preferences: Sound Hardware: Master JackRouter: Channels 1-2 Headphones JackRouter: Channels 3-4 Sample rate Hz: 48000 Latency: 49 ms JackPilot routing: Under send ports select the port then under receive ports double click the corresponding port to make a connection Mixxx out1 -> system playback 1 Mixxx out2 -> system playback 2 Mixxx out3 -> system playback 1 Mixxx out4 -> system playback 2
Dokter-mac
Dokter-mac
Nov 28 2009
1.7.1
0.0
Nov 28 2009
0.0
Version: 1.7.1
There is a Universal downloadlink for this great OpenSource project. Those with a PPC Mac running 10.4.x or higher here is the link: http://downloads.mixxx.org/mixxx-1.7.1/mixxx-1.7.1-osx-universal.dmg Greets.
Landi
Landi
Nov 28 2009
1.7.1
0.0
Nov 28 2009
0.0
Version: 1.7.1
Hello !!! i like that very much , i tried and mix it i recorded it the same times and it does work as it's saying , even it's for free that's amazing , i think so others will get and like this one , thank you very much developer , keep it nice job . Landi Trance
Keyes
Keyes
Nov 28 2009
1.7.1
0.0
Nov 28 2009
0.0
Version: 1.7.1
Does not start on Mac OSX 10.6.2: "Skin directory does not exist: "/Contents/Resources/skins/" " but it's there
fallenflower
fallenflower
Sep 28 2023
2.2.4
5.0
Sep 28 2023
5.0
Version: 2.2.4
firewall00110-1
firewall00110-1
Jul 19 2022
2.2.4
5.0
Jul 19 2022
5.0
Version: 2.2.4
WetNet
WetNet
May 23 2021
2.2.4
5.0
May 23 2021
5.0
Version: 2.2.4
mnlguedes
mnlguedes
Aug 24 2019
5.0
Aug 24 2019
5.0
Version: null
tinani
tinani
Apr 15 2019
5.0
Apr 15 2019
5.0
Version: null
kyiw
kyiw
Aug 22 2018
5.0
Aug 22 2018
5.0
Version: null
Snailspeed
Snailspeed
Feb 19 2016
5.0
Feb 19 2016
5.0
Version: null
TobiB1981
TobiB1981
Apr 30 2014
1.0
Apr 30 2014
1.0
Version: null
Monkeyjunkey
Monkeyjunkey
Apr 18 2014
5.0
Apr 18 2014
5.0
Version: null
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Aug 28 2013
4.0
Aug 28 2013
4.0
Version: null
Kripton
Kripton
Apr 4 2013
5.0
Apr 4 2013
5.0
Version: null
Andreas-Carlsson
Andreas-Carlsson
Nov 23 2012
3.0
Nov 23 2012
3.0
Version: null
boy-snowboardy
boy-snowboardy
Jan 9 2012
5.0
Jan 9 2012
5.0
Version: null
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Dec 25 2011
5.0
Dec 25 2011
5.0
Version: null
Diogo-Cocharro
Diogo-Cocharro
May 1 2011
5.0
May 1 2011
5.0
Version: null
Gregorgy
Gregorgy
Feb 20 2011
4.0
Feb 20 2011
4.0
Version: null
davinder-khabra
davinder-khabra
Nov 29 2009
5.0
Nov 29 2009
5.0
Version: null
Free
Absolutely Free
How would you rate Mixxx?
Similar apps
Museeks
A cross-platform music player.
Is this app is similar to Museeks? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
0
Upvotes
1
Total score
0
Downvotes
djay Pro
Transform your Mac into a full-fledged DJ system (was djay).
Is this app is similar to djay Pro? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
2
Upvotes
1
Total score
-1
Downvotes
MixTape Pro
Mix your music and share it online.
Is this app is similar to MixTape Pro? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
1
Upvotes
1
Total score
0
Downvotes
DJMixerPro
Professional DJ software compatible with iTunes playlists.
Is this app is similar to DJMixerPro? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
0
Upvotes
0
Total score
0
Downvotes
Serato DJ
Professional DJ software.
Is this app is similar to Serato DJ? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
1
Upvotes
0
Total score
-1
Downvotes