MixVibes Cross 2.4 now offers four decks, and as well as working with controllers can, as you see here, work (in full HID) with up to four Pioneer CDJs.
MixVibes has moved closer to the biggest names in DJ software by brings four decks to its Cross software as of the latest version, Cross 2.4.
The company has also added out of the box compatibility with a number of the latest DJ controllers, including the Mixtrack 2 and Mixtrack Pro 2, the Pioneer DDJ-WeGo, and the original Numark Mixtrack.
At only US$149 for a controller, with audio interface and software, is the Gemini FirstMix Pro about to become our lowest-priced recommended unit for beginners?
The Gemini FirstMix Pro has been around for a little while, but it’s just come of age. Because for the new lower price of just US$149, you get a DJ controller with all the essentials on it, plus decent DJ software – on paper, amazing value.
That’s a “proper” DJ controller (ie with decent-sized jogwheels, a sound card for your headphones and master output), and software that has everything you need to get going on it, including the ability to record your sets.
Mixvibes CrossDJ arrives for smaller iOS devices such as the iPhone and the iPod Touch. Can it replicate the success of the iPad version?
MixVibes has recently released an iPhone version of its excellent Cross DJ software.
DJing on smaller iOS devices has its challenges, mainly that the smaller screen means apps can tend to feel cramped and busy. However, we loved the sleek interface and functionality of the iPad version, so were interested to see how the experience translated to the iPhone version.
Now you can control MixVibes with Pioneer CDJs, and let MixVibes use the CDJs’ sound cards, so you only need show up with two USB cables and a laptop at the club.
Pioneer’s rekordbox software developer MixVibes has dropped a NAMM 2013 bombshell of its own: The new MixVibes Cross 2.3 DJ software gives HID integration with Pioneer’s full current CDJ range, giving tighter, richer control, including the ability to use the CDJs’ sound cards and to scratch video.
Now DJs can roll up to the club and DJ or video DJ with nothing more than laptop and two USB cables.
Capable, professional, and versatile… MixVibes Cross 2.0 DJ software may just be better than one of the more popular DJ programs for you, depending on your particular needs. Find out why in today’s review…
It’s not all about Traktor, Serato and Virtual DJ when it comes to DJ software. PC and Mac users do have other choices out there, and one such choice is Cross DJ from French company MixVibes, which has recently reached its landmark v2.
Since we last looked at Cross DJ (see our Cross DJ 1.5 review), the software has acquired better effects, a four-channel mixer and sample decks – oh and a shiny new black paint job. But should we care? Yes, as it turns out…
The main screen of Cross DJ For iPad, showing a traditional layout but with a wealth of extra information too.
Ever since MixVibes showed an early iOS version of its well-regarded Cross DJ system at Musikmesse earlier this year, we have been eagerly waiting to bring you this review.
Finally, with the app due to hit the app store shortly (it’s now available!), I’ve been able to spend a week of quality time with it. The press release boldly claims it to be the “World’s First Professional DJing App”. Similar claims have been made before by other DJ apps that have often fallen short of expectations. So given that the DJ app market is already competitive, does Cross DJ live up to the hype, and will it stir the competition up?
The Faderfox Micromodul FT3: It works with both Traktor and Ableton Live - but it won't solve your software problems single-handedly.
Digital DJ Tips reader Chris W aka Spec4 writes: “I have a problem. I am torn between using Traktor and Ableton Live.
“I have Ms Pinky for Ableton Live but it’s overly complicated. I love the loops and loop controls of Traktor and the easy effects usage, but I value the warp in Ableton and the ability to launch clips. Do you think the FT3 by Faderfox would be a good controller option here option?”
The MixVibes U-Mix Control Pro: Well built and compact, it's a great portable DJ solution.
Over the past week, hundreds of readers have entered our special prize draw over on our Facebook Page, the prize being an excellent MixVibes U-Mix Control Pro DJ controller, complete with a copy of the company’s own Cross DJ software.
This compact DJ set-up is perfect for any digital DJ who’s after a portable yet durable and fully featured set-up, and is just as at home in bedroom studios as it is in professional set-ups.
The MixVibes U-Mix Control Pro: Well built and compact, it's a great portable DJ solution.
We’ve teamed up with the good people at MixVibes to offer you the chance to win a MixVibes U-Mix Control Pro DJ controller, in yet another Digital DJ Tips gear giveaway.
The U-Mix Control Pro is a rugged, portable controller that integrates tightly with the supplied MixVibes Cross DJ software, to give you a professional solution. It is a flagship product from this successful French DJ equipment and software company.
The U-Mix Control Pro is a well-made, compact and fun-to-use controller. So is it worth your serious consideration?
French company MixVibes is one of the smaller digital DJ companies, but is well-respected in Europe and especially in its native France. The company has MixVibes Cross DJ as its flagship software product, and now it has a controller to go with it – the U-Mix Control Pro. (Incidentally, there’s iPad remote control software on the way too – we’ll review that too when we get our hands on it…)
When you buy the controller, you also get the full version of the software – no “light” edition, and so no need to then go and invest in a full-priced version or an expensive upgrade to unlock important features, as happens with some DJ controllers. Let’s look at the package as a whole…
Want to see what’s new in the world of digital DJing from this year’s NAMM show? Read on, as we’ve rounded up new controllers, mixers, software and gadgets costing from a few dollars up to thousands.
One thing is clear: With the overwhelming percentage of DJ gear being directly controller related, digital DJing is hitting the mainstream big time in 2011. Of course, you can’t get most of this stuff yet, but you can start saving for it…
The Numark iDJ3 controller is like the Mixtrack, only wider and with an iPod dock.
Hot on the heels of our review of Numark’s runaway success the Mixtrack, comes a look at the more intriguing Numark iDJ3 DJ controller.
A bit of history. First Numark released the iDJ, which was a gimmicky dock for two iPods, letting you mix from each. This was let down by one fatal flaw: Who has two iPods?
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