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Mixxx, the free and open-source DJ software, released new major 2.5.0 version today!
The new release now uses Qt6 by default for its user interface, offering improved performance and enhanced compatibility with modern systems. Qt5 is still supported, but will be removed in the next 2.6 release series.
Probably due to this change, Ubuntu 20.04 is no longer officially supported, though user can choose to use the Flatpak package run in sandbox environment.
Free and open source DJ software, Mixxx, finally released the new major 2.4 version few days ago.
The new release added support for exporting crates, playlists and the library to Engine DJ OS devices, including Denon and Numark standalone controllers.
Mixxx 2.4 added support for Saved Loops, which can be assigned to any Hot Cue slot. If you already have tracks from Serato DJ with Saved Loops, it will import them automatically.
The release also introduced Effect Chains, a set of effects which can be saved and reloaded with all their parameters and individual Meta Knob mappings. Effect Chains can also be exported and imported, which allows you to share them with other Mixxx DJs.
The free and open-source DJ mixing software, Mixxx, announced the beta version of the next major 2.4 release series a few days ago!
The new Mixxx 2.4 added support for saving loops as hotcues, and native Apple Silicon support for better performance on M1, M2, etc., devices.
The release also features explicit sync leader support, new controller mapping scripting engine (ES2016 support), new “all-shaders” scrolling waveforms for much better UI performance, new Quick Effect selector and effect chain buttons.
Other changes include:
Mixxx has an official Beta PPA contains the package for Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 23.04 and Ubuntu 23.10.
NOTE: At the moment of writing, the 2.4 Beta package in PPA is borken due to missing dependency. So, check the link above! And do the commands below when the PPA successfully updated.
1. First, press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mixxx/mixxxbetas
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it asks and hit Enter to continue.
2. Then, update system package cache for Linux Mint, etc:
sudo apt update
3. Finally, install Mixxx 2.4 beta package by running command:
sudo apt install mixxx
Before the maintainer fixed the PPA package, user can compile Mixxx 2.4 Beta from the source tarball.
The popular free open-source DJ software Mixxx now is at version (2.5.0 updated) with many new features. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu via PPA.
Mixxx 2.4 features exporting crates, playlists and the library to Engine DJ OS devices, including Denon and Numark standalone controllers. It supports for Saved Loops, which can be assigned to any Hot Cue slot. As well, it introduced Effect Chains, a set of effects which can be saved and reloaded with all their parameters and individual Meta Knob mappings. For more, see the release page.
The DJ software has an official PPA for Ubuntu, Linux Mint based systems. So far, it provides the latest 2.5.0 packages for Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.10, and Linux Mint 22/21.
UPDATE: Ubuntu 20.04 and earlier no longer supported due to switch to Qt6.
Open terminal either from app launcher or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mixxx/mixxx
Type your password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.
For Ubuntu 18.04, users need to manually refresh the package cache after adding new software sources. To do so, simply run command:
sudo apt update
If an old Mixxx package was installed on your system, you may try upgrading the DJ software using Software Updater:
Or just run the command below in terminal to either install or upgrade the DJ software:
sudo apt install mixxx
You can easily remove the software by running command in terminal:
sudo apt remove --autoremove mixxx
And remove the PPA repository via Software & Updates, by removing relevant line utility under Other Software tab.
After more than two years of development, free open-source DJ software Mixxx 2.3.0 released as the big stable release with a total of 7477 changes over 1 million lines of code since the last release.
The new release introduced hotcue colors and custom labels. Hotcues can now have individual colors to make them visually distinguishable. And it’s now possible to see the hotcue labels on the overview waveforms, as well edit them by right-clicking.
For Rekordbox or Serato users, switching to Mixxx is easier. And it can now play tracks directly from USB drives that contain Rekordbox and Serato libraries.
The 2.3.0 also added Opus and HE-AAC streaming and recording support, as well as out-of-the-box support for:
Other changes in Mixxx 2.3.0 include:
For Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 21.04, Linux Mint 20, you can install the release package from its official PPA.
1. Open terminal either from app launcher or by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mixxx/mixxx
Input your password (no asterisk feedback) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2. If an old Mixxx package exist on your system, upgrade the DJ software using Software Updater:
Or run commands one by one in terminal to install or upgrade the software:
sudo apt update sudo apt install mixxx
You can easily remove the software by running command in terminal:
sudo apt remove --autoremove mixxx
And remove the PPA repository via Software & Updates, by removing relevant line utility under Other Software tab.
Free DJ software Mixxx reached the new major 2.1 release recently. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 17.10, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 14.04 via PPA.
Mixxx 2.1 release highlights:
The official Mixxx PPA contains the new release packages for all current Ubuntu releases.
1. Open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for ‘terminal’ from app launcher. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mixxx/mixxx
Input your password (no visual feedback while typing due to security reason) when it prompts and hit Enter to continue.
2. If an old version of Mixxx was installed on your system, upgrade the DJ software using Software Updater:
Or run commands one by one in terminal to install or upgrade the software:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install mixxx
You can easily remove the software by running command in terminal:
sudo apt-get remove --autoremove mixxx
And remove the PPA repository via Software & Updates utility under Other Software tab.
The Mixxx team finally announced the release of its free, open-source DJ software Mixxx 2.0 after years of development.
Mixxx 2.0 comes with so many new features and below is a few of them:
For more details, go to the release page.
How to install Mixxx 2.0:
Mixxx has an official PPA repository, which contains the binaries for Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 12.04, and derivatives.
1. Add the PPA.
Open terminal from Unity Dash, App Launcher, or via Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut key. When it opens, paste below command and hit run:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mixxx/mixxx
Type in your password (no visual feedback just type in mind) when it asks and hit enter to continue.
2. Install or upgrade the software.
If you have a previous release installed, launch Software Updater after added the PPA to check for updates and upgrade Mixxx.
Or, run commands below one by one in terminal to do the update and install things:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install mixxx
3. (Optional)
After installation, you may keep the PPA for receiving future updates, or disable/remove PPA via either Software & Updates -> Other Software tab, or command:
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:mixxx/mixxx
Giada is a minimal, hardcore audio tool for DJs and live performers. Just pick your sample, drop it in any channel, and start the show by using this tiny piece of software as a loop machine, drum machine, sequencer, live sampler, or effect (VST) host. Giada aims to be a compact and portable virtual device for production use and live sets.
Giada 0.8.0 brings initial MIDI input support. It also fixes many annoying bugs and introduces some minor improvements.
Changelog:
First check your OS type under System Settings -> Details. Choose to download the DEB from the official links below:
Then uncompress the package and click to open the .deb file in result folder with Ubuntu Software Center.
Finally click install button. Once installed, start Giada from Unity Dash.
Mixxx is a digital DJ system, where Wave, Ogg, FLAC and MP3 files can be mixed on a computer for use in live performances. Filters, crossfader, and speed control are provided. Mixxx can sync the 2 streams automatically, using an algorithm to detect the beat.
The default Mixxx in Ubuntu repository is v1.10 while the latest has reached v1.11.0 with many great new features, bug fixes and performance improvements! This tutorial shows you how to install Mixxx 1.11.0 in Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander or Linux Mint 16 Petra via PPA.
Press Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run commands below one by one:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mixxx/mixxx sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install mixxx
These commands also install latest mixxx in Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 10.04 and their derivatives.
