Free DJ Software - Mixxx - Overview (Alternative to Virtual DJ)

Mixxx it's a free and open source DJ software that runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. It can be a great alternative to Virtual DJ or Traktor. This DJ software is compatible with many MIDI controllers and it's avaliable in many languages.

What is 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.
If you're new to DJing, don't sweat it - we have you covered. Mixxx runs without any extra hardware, and is a full replacement for a traditional "turntables and mixer" DJ setup. Thousands of people learn to DJ using Mixxx each year!
For experienced DJs, Mixxx offers a wide range of advanced features. Our comprehensive MIDI controller and vinyl control support gives you the tactile feel you need for ultimate control of your mixes. To obtain the lowest latency and highest responsiveness, Mixxx uses hardware video acceleration and takes advantage of multi-core CPUs.

So far i think Mixxx in a good DJ tool and i hope they keep improving with time to conquer the dance music world leaving the paid software behind.
To help with that i leave here some suggestions:
- Improve Sync mechanism with better beat detection in the songs
- Improve the FX feature
- Allow record in sampler
- Allow zoom of songs waveform

 To finish i leave here a video with a overview of Mixxx interface and features and soon i will post a video using a MIDI controller (Herculer DJ Console Mk2).

Also i leave here a video showing Vinyl Control on Mixxx:

Part 2 - Using MIDI Controllers with Mixxx

iPad Dj App

So since now a days iPhones and iPads are very popular, i leave here an app called DJAY that allows you to be a DJ anywhere and without much gear.
Check it out it's very cool. By the way thanks to ellaskins for this awesome videos.

Video Demo:

Tutorial part 1:

Virtual DJ - Seting Cue Points

So last week i posted a video about beat matching two songs from TheDjtutorialshd and this week i leave your another of his videos but this time about "Seting cue Points" that is also very important for a good and creative mix.

Virtual DJ - Beat Matching (Sync)

So continuing with the series of tutorials on Virtual DJ this week i found a very simple tutorial about beat matching songs on Virtual DJ that is very importante for a smooth mix.
This video is from TheDjtutorialshd channel and i hope it help you to start getting better at mixing.

Mixing with Virtual DJ - Basic transition between two songs

So as promissed i will start uploading tutorials of mixing with Vitual DJ but since i'am not having much time i leave here one that i found on youtube. This video shows a really easy and simple transition between two songs that can be very usefull in a mix.
Enjoy!

Virtual Dj Tutorial to beginners

So as promissed i leave here a tutorial about Virtual DJ basic functionalities.

Virtual DJ Home Edition it's free to download

Virtual DJ it's a very good DJs software and it's a good way to start Djing without spending much money.
With this Home Edition you can do pretty much everything except little things like broadcast, output video in full screen, use a microfone or any other hardware to control Virtual DJ (this one is bad).
In the next days i will do a video review on this free DJ sofware.

Website to download: Virtual DJ Home Edition