Mixxx
Mixxx is free DJ software for performing live mixes with digital music files on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What Mixxx is
Mixxx is free DJ software for performing live mixes with digital music files on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is intended for both new DJs using a laptop and experienced turntablists. Four decks include scratchable scrolling waveforms and whole-song overview waveforms, alongside beat looping, Sync Lock, hotcues, beat rolls, censor, and quantization. It supports FLAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A/AAC, Ogg Vorbis, and Opus files. Hardware options include MIDI and HID controllers with programmable JavaScript mappings and timecode vinyl control. Mixxx can load up to 64 sampler decks and read local libraries from iTunes, Traktor, Banshee, Rekordbox, Rhythmbox, and Serato. It records mixes in WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, and optionally MP3, and streams through Shoutcast or Icecast servers. The application requires no account and collects no user data during use. Its source is published under GNU GPL v2 or later. Support is available through the manual, wiki, community forums, and bug tracker. Beta and development snapshots are not intended for live use and may crash.
Good
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Four decks with scratchable waveforms
- Supports MIDI and HID controllers
- Records mixes and streams through Shoutcast or Icecast
Watch out
- Beta and development snapshots may crash
- Snapshots are not intended for live use
Who it suits
Mixxx suits DJs who want free software for live mixing, whether using a laptop or turntables. Its controller, library, recording, and streaming support also serves users with those specific workflows.
Verdict
Mixxx covers live mixing with digital files, hardware controllers, recording, and streaming without requiring an account. Users should avoid beta and development snapshots for live use, as they may crash.
Plans and prices
From Mixxx's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Mixxx | Free | full version · no official paid or pro version · donations optional |
The facts
Each one read from Mixxx's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- Mixxx supports new DJs using a laptop and experienced turntablists.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Audio formats
- Mixxx supports FLAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A/AAC, Ogg Vorbis, and Opus files.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Beat controls
- Mixxx includes beat looping, Sync Lock, hotcues, beat rolls, censor, and quantization.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Decks
- Mixxx provides four decks with scratchable scrolling waveforms and whole-song overview waveforms.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Hardware
- Mixxx supports MIDI and HID controllers with programmable JavaScript mappings and timecode vinyl control.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Library integrations
- Mixxx reads local libraries from iTunes, Traktor, Banshee, Rekordbox, Rhythmbox, and Serato.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- Mixxx source code is published under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Organization
- Mixxx e.V. is a nonprofit association registered in Hamburg, Germany.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The Mixxx application does not require an account, collect user data during use, or use telemetry.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Mixxx provides tools for DJs to perform creative live mixes with digital music files.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Recording and streaming
- Mixxx records mixes in WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, and optionally MP3, and streams through Shoutcast or Icecast servers.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Release limit
- Mixxx 2.6 beta snapshots and 2.7 development snapshots are not intended for live use and may crash.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Sampler
- Mixxx can load up to 64 sampler decks.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is provided through the user manual, wiki, community forums, and bug tracker.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Website privacy
- The main mixxx.org website does not create accounts, use cookies, or use similar tracking methods.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2001checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
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