Mixvibes, the DJ software and hardware company, has steadily established a good reputation for itself, and won’t do its profile any harm with this latest release.
Just in time for the NAMM show, the company has announced a DJ controller, U-Mix Control Pro, complete with fully integrated Mixvibes Cross 1.5 DJ software, providing a complete turnkey laptop DJ system. Mixvibes has also launched an iPad remote control app, U-Mix Remote, to allow its software to be manipulated from an iPad via WiFi. Let’s look a little closer:
U-Mix Control Pro
This is, at first appearance, an identikit DJ controller. Think DJ Tech, Gemini etc. and you get the idea. It has a reasonably standard function set – build-in sound card, internal mixer, 2 touch-sensitive jogwheels, microphone input, and what look like 6 cue settings per channel.
Apr 11, 2012 iCross DJ for iPad is a port of Cross DJ to the iPad, and is a pretty impressive v1. MixVibes may not be the biggest name in DJ software and hardware, but it is an innovator. From their own VFX video DJing platform, to being the team behind Pioneer’s RekordBox software, MixVibes knows what.
MixVibes Cross DJ. This software is designed by one of the world leading DJ mix development companies and is intended for beginners or for people who may want to practice some DJing skills before they advance in their gigs. The app has two decks, beat detection, three band equalizer, and also plenty of audio effects.
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Feb 12, 2018 Mixvibes, a leader in Digital DJ software solutions, has recently announced the release of it's new DJ software CrossDJ for the iPad. Mixvibes is a pioneer of digital DJing and a leading publisher providing intuitive music and video performance apps on Mac, PC, iOS and Android.
May 29, 2013 Record, edit and share your mix on Soundcloud straight from your iPhone or iPad. No computer needed, it's all in the app. Download Cross DJ for iPad 1.2: ht.
Interestingly it also has a gain control per channel, and it looks like the EQs have kills on them (they have on/off LEDs next to them indicating this as a likelihood).
MixVibes Cross 1.5 DJ software
In its recent upgrade to 1.5, Mixvibes Cross gained effects, hi-res Midi compatibility and an output limiter to ensure you don’t accidentally drive the volume to distortion. It has good iTunes integration, and can hold its own with many of the features of the top packages – as long as you only want 2 decks.
We particularly like the large amount of room given over to the music library.The bonus here is that – like the Serato ITCH controllers, the Torq Xponent, the Vestax Spin, the Kontrol S4 and the new Pioneer DDJ-T1 controller – when you buy this hardware, you get a full version of the software.
That means not having to pay for an extra upgrade should you actually want to use your kit to its full potential, and it also means easy set-up – no worrying about sound card settings or Midi mappings to get going.
U-Mix Remote
Like the Virtual DJ iPod app that we covered previously, this is a remote app to control the software from an iPad.
Visually it looks just like the U-Mix hardware, and communicates via WiFi with your laptop in order to provide control over the software when away from your PC.
Whether doing a warm-up set from the bar, casually planning a DJ set from your couch, or letting your club guests have a play from the dancefloor, the iPad remote lets you take your DJing out of the DJ booth.
Remember, though, it requires you to have the software running, so unlike the djay for iPad app that we also reviewed recently, it isn’t a standalone solution.
Conclusion
There is life outside of Traktor, and smaller manufacturers and software developers have some interesting alternatives – this is a good example, as the combination of hardware, software and iPad remote is unique.
The U-Mix Pro hardware looks pretty ordinary to us, but the software has come on in leaps and bounds recently.
Taken as a whole, and presuming the price is right, this looks a decent DJ system for the home or semi-pro/mobile digital jock who wants something portable, easy to set up and use and who don’t need 4 decks.
The iPad remote app is more cutting edge, and while it’s hard to think of a must-have use for a remote application for DJ software (after all, DJing is about performance, about standing in front of people and doing a job, not skulking at the bar with your iPad!), it’s cool just for the technology that makes it happen.
Maybe I’m lacking in imagination too – US art duo AndrewAndrew have built a whole DJ performance that involves them DJing using iPads from anywhere but the DJ box!
There’s no information on price yet, but the company will be exhibiting the products at the NAMM show this week.
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CrossDJ
Developer(s)
Mixvibes
Stable release
Operating system
Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Apple iOS, Android
Type
Digital DJ Software
Website
www.mixvibes.com
Cross/CrossDJ is a digital vinyl and DJ mixing software developed by the French company Mixvibes. This software provides DJs with a digital platform with which they can mix and perform their music. Since its release in 2008, it has become Mixvibes primary focus.
Overview[edit]
The most recent version, Cross/CrossDJ 3.3, launched in October 2014 offers a 4 channel mixer, 4 Band EQs, 8 pad samplers, many different effects and features, seamless looping, automatic beat-gridding and beat-matching. Cross/CrossDJ is renowned for its easy and effortless integration of iTunes tracks or any other media format into Cross.[2]
Cross/CrossDJ is adapted to both PC and Mac platforms and is compatible with nearly all external MIDI controllers. DJs are able to control the software using either the mouse/keyboard or MIDI controllers. This DJ mixing software offers all effects, loops, locators, samplers that you can find on any regular controller and the beat matching/quantize features correct any human rhythmic errors to ensure smooth transitions. The modular interface has been redesigned with the most recent version so it can be customized to the unique preferences of each user.
In 2012, Mixvibes expanded their Cross software range to cover nearly all Apple devices. CrossDJ for iPad was launched early 2012, a professional DJing application for the iPad, and features all the necessary channels, FX and EQs. The CrossDJ remotes were released for iPad/iPhones and iPod Touch where users can control their mixes at a distance from their computer through a connection on their Apple device.[3]
There is also a version of Cross DJ for Android.[4]
Cross[edit]
Mixvibes' specific version Cross, is a vinyl emulation software which allows traditional turntable Vinyl and CD integration, bringing in timecode control and allows DJs to mix and scratch their digital audio files.This product is used throughout the turntable and scratch DJ community. The software allows manipulation and playback of digital audio sources using traditional vinyl and turntables. This provides DJs with a platform to scratch or beat match their tracks without losing the genuine vinyl/CD feel.
DVS[edit]
Mixvibes DVS (Digital Vinyl System) was a vinyl emulation software launched in 2004 by Mixvibes. This software will be soon discontinued, with Cross (see above) being its replacement. Cross retains all the features and effects of DVS. This software was Mixvibes' main focus for many years and comes highly regarded within the scratch and turntablist community.[5][6]
Rekordbox[edit]
Rekordbox Logo
Mixvibes also used Cross as a base for designing Rekordbox, for the Japanese corporation Pioneer, one of the leading DJ hardware manufacturing companies. Rekordbox is exclusively repackaged for Pioneer and comes bundled with many of their products.[7]
History[edit]
Cross was first introduced into the DJ community in 2008. Mixvibes drew from their previous experience of their most popular software DVS (Digital Vinyl Systems) which was composed of a digital mixer interface and allowed the integration of external vinyl or CD control.The software has only been updated a few times, recently releasing Cross2.0.[8]
Cross has been release in numerous versions:[9]
• Cross - An all-inclusive version with plug in available for vinyl and CD users
• CrossDJ - Complete software version for DJs who use MIDI controllers, keyboard or mouse
• CrossDJ LE - Software comes bundled with various controllers in partnerships
• CrossDJ for iPad - Professional application for iPad DJs
• CrossDJ Remotes - Control the software on your laptop by using your iPhone/iPod or iPad as a remote
• CrossDJ Free - Basic version of Cross Software but released as a free edition
CrossDJ LE[edit]
This software has been bundled with numerous DJ Midi Controllers that have been released
• Mixvibes U-Mix Control 2[10]
• Denon MC3000[11]
• Gemini FirstMix[12]
• Numark iDJ3
See also[edit]
Virtual DJ
References[edit]
^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) 'NEW Cross DJ 3.3: Track Match & 64-bit'.
^Phil Morse (13 September 2012) 'Digital DJ Tips CrossDJ 2.0 Review' Digital DJ Tips.
^Phil Morse (11 April 2012) Mixvibes Cross DJ 2.0 & iCross DJ for iPad Review Digital DJ Tips.
^http://mixvibes.com/
^Ean Golden (1 March 2007) [1] Electronic Musician.
^DVS Ultimate Review AudioFanzine.
^Stripe (17 December 2009) Mixvibes Partnership with Pioneer DJ Gear News.
^Mark Settle (17 August 2012) DJ Worx MixVibes CrossDJ 2.0 Review DJ Worx.
^Product ListArchived 17 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine
^U-Mix Control 2 with CrossDJ LEArchived 21 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine Mixvibes.
^Phil Morse Denon MC3000 with Mixvibes CrossDJ LEArchived 29 December 2012 at the Wayback Machine Digital DJ Tips.
^Gemini FirstMix and Mixvibes CrossDJ LEArchived 16 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine Gemini DJ official Website
External References[edit]
Mixvibes Cross Dj Software For Ipad 2
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