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Mixxx

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What it is

Mixxx is free DJ software for performing live mixes with digital music files on Linux, macOS and Windows. It is designed for both people starting with a laptop and experienced turntablists. Four decks provide scratchable scrolling waveforms and whole-song overview waveforms. Mixing controls include beat looping, Sync Lock, hotcues, beat rolls, censor and quantization. Mixxx supports FLAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A/AAC, Ogg Vorbis and Opus files. It works with MIDI and HID controllers, programmable JavaScript mappings and timecode vinyl control, and can load up to 64 sampler decks. Local music libraries from iTunes, Traktor, Banshee, Rekordbox, Rhythmbox and Serato can be read. Mixxx records mixes in WAV, FLAC and Ogg Vorbis, with MP3 optional, and streams through Shoutcast or Icecast servers. The full version costs nothing, with donations optional and no official paid or pro version. Its source code is published under the GNU GPL v2 or later. The application does not require an account or use telemetry. Beta and development snapshots are not intended for live use and may crash.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Mixxx provides tools for DJs to perform creative live mixes with digital music files.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Audience
Mixxx supports new DJs using a laptop and experienced turntablists.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Privacy
The Mixxx application does not require an account, collect user data during use, or use telemetry.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Support
Support is provided through the user manual, wiki, community forums, and bug tracker.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Headquarters
Hamburg, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · mixxx.org
Founded
2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · mixxx.org
Audio formats
Mixxx supports FLAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A/AAC, Ogg Vorbis, and Opus files.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Beat controls
Mixxx includes beat looping, Sync Lock, hotcues, beat rolls, censor, and quantization.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Decks
Mixxx provides four decks with scratchable scrolling waveforms and whole-song overview waveforms.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Hardware
Mixxx supports MIDI and HID controllers with programmable JavaScript mappings and timecode vinyl control.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Library integrations
Mixxx reads local libraries from iTunes, Traktor, Banshee, Rekordbox, Rhythmbox, and Serato.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Licensing
Mixxx source code is published under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Organization
Mixxx e.V. is a nonprofit association registered in Hamburg, Germany.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Recording and streaming
Mixxx records mixes in WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, and optionally MP3, and streams through Shoutcast or Icecast servers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Release limit
Mixxx 2.6 beta snapshots and 2.7 development snapshots are not intended for live use and may crash.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Sampler
Mixxx can load up to 64 sampler decks.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org
Website privacy
The main mixxx.org website does not create accounts, use cookies, or use similar tracking methods.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org

Plans and prices

Mixxx Free full version · no official paid or pro version · donations optional Read 1 Oct 2026 · mixxx.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free full version with no official paid edition
  • Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows
  • Supports four decks and up to 64 sampler decks
  • Works with MIDI and HID controllers and timecode vinyl
  • No account or usage telemetry in the application

Limits

  • Beta and development snapshots may crash
  • Beta and development snapshots are not intended for live use

Who it suits

It suits new laptop DJs and experienced turntablists who want a free desktop mixing application. The listed features also suit users with supported controllers, timecode vinyl or local libraries from the named music apps.

Verdict

Mixxx offers four-deck mixing, controller support and recording and streaming tools without a paid version. Use a stable release for live performance rather than beta or development snapshots.

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