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Mixxx Changelog

What's new in Mixxx 2.1

May 14, 2018
  • Graphical interface scales for high resolution screens
  • Overhauled Deere and LateNight skins
  • New Tango skin
  • Resizable waveforms
  • Effects are synchronized to the tempo
  • Effects are processed post-fader and post-crossfader and can be previewed in headphones
  • One metaknob per effect with customizable parameter control for intuitive use of effect chains
  • Nine new effects: Autopan, Biquad Equalizer, Biquad Full Kill Equalizer, Loudness Contour, Metronome, Parametric Equalizer, Phaser, Stereo Balance, Tremolo
  • Loaded effects and their parameters are saved and restored when Mixxx restarts
  • More transparent sounding equalizers (Biquad Equalizer and Biquad Full Kill Equalizer)
  • Improved scratching sounds with jog wheels, vinyl control, and dragging waveforms with the mouse
  • Simplified looping and beatjump controls
  • Configurable rows of 8 samplers with up to 8 rows available for a total of 64 samplers
  • Files loaded to samplers are reloaded when Mixxx restarts
  • Improved volume normalization algorithm (EBU-R 128)
  • Filter library table by crates
  • Sort musical keys in library table by circle of fifths
  • Write metadata tags back to audio files
  • New JavaScript library for controller mapping
  • Configure multiple Internet broadcasting stations and use multiple stations at the same time
  • Broadcast and record microphones with direct monitoring and latency compensation
  • Broadcast and record from an external mixer
  • Booth output with independent gain knob for using sound cards with 6 output channels without an external mixer
  • Prevent screensaver from starting while Mixxx is running
  • CUP (Cue And Play) cue button mode
  • Time remaining and time elapsed now take into account the tempo fader
  • Clicking cover art now shows it full size in a separate window and of course, lots and lots of bug fixes.

New in Mixxx 2.0 (Dec 30, 2015)

  • Three years in the making, we've added so many new features to Mixxx that we had to call it 2.0. As always, Mixxx 2.0 is available as a free upgrade for all existing Mixxx users.

New in Mixxx 1.11.0 (May 10, 2013)

  • Colored, 3-band Waveforms:
  • Don't miss a beat. These waveforms make every kick, snare, and thumping beat stand out.
  • Brand New Beat Detector:
  • With a brand new beat detection system based on the latest academic research at Queen Mary University, Mixxx's beat detection is now deadly accurate. This means your loops, hotcues, and beatsyncing will be spot-on.
  • HID and Bulk Controller Support:
  • Mixxx now supports non-MIDI devices using its powerful scripting system.
  • Mixxx 1.11.0 comes with HID presets for the following devices:
  • EKS Otus
  • Traktor Kontrol F1
  • Hercules DJ Console Mk1
  • Hercules DJ Console Mk2
  • Hercules DJ Control MP3 e2 (driver no longer necessary on Linux)
  • Nintendo Wiimote
  • Pioneer CDJ 850/900/2000
  • Sony SixxAxis
  • Session History:
  • Whether you need to report your setlists to ASCAP or just remember the tracks you played last night, the new Session History feature keeps track of every tune you drop so that you don't have to.
  • Beatloop Rolls:
  • This stunning new effect works just like a beatloop except when you release the button the deck jumps to where it would have been if you hadn't started the loop. Try it out by right-clicking on a beat-loop button.
  • Preview Deck:
  • A highly-requested feature, the new preview deck allows you to preview tracks in your headphones without having to load them into a main deck. Just click preview on any track in the library and it will start to play in your headphones.
  • Advanced Search:
  • The library search box received some much-needed love. Try out these example queries:
  • bpm:100-120 rating:>4
  • All tracks between 100 and 120BPM with rating greater than 4.
  • artist:"Aphex Twin"
  • All tracks with "Aphex Twin" in the artist column.
  • genre:electro bpm:>115
  • All Electro tracks with BPM greater than 115.
  • For full details, see the Mixxx manual.
  • Improved AutoDJ:
  • Now you can customize the crossfade period, re-queue tracks instead of removing, and more.
  • Point-and-Click MIDI Mapping:
  • Getting your controller mapped is now easier than ever. Just click on the button or knob you want to map in Mixxx and then wiggle the control on your MIDI controller to wire it up.
  • New Sample Grid skin:
  • With 16 sample decks, this skin is perfect for radio DJs and advanced beat-jugglers alike.
  • Time Widgets:
  • Skins now show the time so you can keep your eye on the clock while in full-screen.
  • Sample Deck Improvements:
  • Sample decks now have sync buttons.
  • When there is room skins now include more sample decks.
  • New and Improved User Manual:
  • Not sure what that knob does? Read the fine manual!
  • New Controller Support:
  • Mixxx Certified Support
  • Allen & Heath Xone K2
  • EKS Otus
  • Keith McMillen Instruments QuNeo
  • Vestax VCI-400
  • Mixxx Community Support
  • Akai LPD8
  • American Audio VMS2
  • Behringer BCD2000
  • DJ-Tech CDJ-101
  • DJ-Tech DJM-101
  • DJ-Tech Mixer One
  • DJ-Tech Kontrol One
  • Gemini FirstMix
  • Hercules DJ Console Mk1
  • Hercules DJ Console 4-Mx
  • Hercules DJ Control AIR
  • Hercules DJ Control Instinct
  • Kontrol Dj KDJ500
  • Korg nanoKONTROL
  • Korg nanoKONTROL 2
  • Korg nanoPAD2
  • MixVibes U-Mix Control 2
  • MixVibes U-Mix Control Pro 2
  • Nintendo Wiimote
  • Novation Dicer
  • Novation Launchpad
  • Numark DJ2Go
  • Numark MIXTRACK Pro
  • Numark N4
  • Numark Omni Control
  • Numark V7
  • Reloop Terminal Mix 4
  • Sony Sixxaxis
  • Traktor Kontrol F1
  • Vestax VCI-100 3DEX Edition
  • Vestax VCI-300
  • Other Highlights:
  • Hamster / Reverse mode for the crossfader now supported.
  • Track analyzer has better prioritization of work and feedback.
  • Controller presets now include wiki/forum links, authorship info and a description.
  • The View menu toggles for skin elements (Vinyl Control, Microphone, Samplers, etc.)
  • View settings are now saved across restarts.
  • New latch mode for microphone talk-over button and kill switches.
  • Removed tracks now appear in the "Hidden Tracks" section of the library.
  • Locale selectable via preferences.
  • MixVibes support for Vinyl Control.
  • Quick Links section in Browse mode allows you to save favorite browse locations.
  • The --controllerDebug command-line option auto-reloads controller scripts when they change.
  • Hundreds of bug fixes and performance improvements!

New in Mixxx 1.9.0 (Feb 22, 2011)

  • Mixxx 1.9.0 adds several major new features including Shoutcast support, direct deck outputs for external mixers, and ReplayGain normalization. We've also added many enhancements to the library, a revamped default skin, and more!

New in Mixxx 1.8.0 (Oct 5, 2010)

  • Mixxx 1.8.0 includes much anticipated features such as looping, hot cues, support for multiple MIDI devices, and a brand new database-powered library.

New in Mixxx 1.7.2 (Jan 5, 2010)

  • Improved saving of ordered playlists
  • Fixed MIDI support on OS X
  • Optimize latency settings. This should improve compatibility with certain soundcards/APIs.
  • Improved stability and error handling when loading certain songs.

New in Mixxx 1.7.1 (Oct 21, 2009)

  • This bugfix release is a recommended upgrade for all users of 1.7.0, and fixes a number of issues.

New in Mixxx 1.7.0 (Aug 7, 2009)

  • The result of countless contributions from developers all over the globe, Mixxx 1.7.0 features an overhauled MIDI mapping system with advanced scripting capabilities, improvements to vinyl control, and many other tweaks and optimizations. For more information, please see the Mixxx development blog.

New in Mixxx 1.7.0 Beta 1 (Apr 24, 2009)

  • Cue points are now saved in the library for each track, with "auto-recall" cue option added to preferences.
  • The default skin is now widescreen, and fits nicely on netbook sized screens.
  • Stereo master VU meter added.
  • MIDI overhaul:
  • MIDI learning wizard
  • MIDI mappings table editor
  • Upgraded, faster mapping system
  • QtScript/JavaScript-based MIDI Scripting Environment - Code up complex behaviour for your MIDI controller without recompiling Mixxx!
  • MIDI output now fully supported on Windows, OS X, and Linux.
  • Added full support for the Stanton SCS.3d on all platforms.
  • 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.
  • Merged the mixxx and mixxx-data packages for Ubuntu users into a single mixxx package.
  • Fixed about 40 bugs, including:
  • Browse mode no longer disappears in certain situations
  • Skin changing is now much faster
  • Tooltips now work again
  • Fixed rare instabilities caused by certain OGG and MP3 files
  • Minor improvements to the BPM detection
  • Fixed some OpenGL issues
  • Fixed a handful of obscure issues that may have prevented Mixxx from starting up on Windows
  • Play nicer with Ubuntu systems that are running PulseAudio