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How To Install Mixxx on Ubuntu 16.04

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To Install Mixxx on Ubuntu 16.04

Mixxx is a free open source applications used by the DJs to mix music. It supports reading songs and playlists, via iTunes. Also, it supports several audio formats such as MP3, M4A/AAC, OGG, and FLAC audio. Some of its notable features are djustable EQ shelves, timecode vinyl control, recording, and Shoutcast broadcasting. It is really easy to install Mixxx on Ubuntu and this tutorial covers the ground on the same process.


Installing Mixxx

In order to install Mixxx, make sure you add the needed repository by running the following command.

[email protected]:~# add-apt-repository ppa:mixxx/mixxx -y
gpg: keyring `/tmp/tmpwawd_cvn/secring.gpg'  created
gpg: keyring `/tmp/tmpwawd_cvn/pubring.gpg'  created
gpg: requesting key 4716DAB5 from hkp server keyserver.ubuntu.com
gpg: /tmp/tmpwawd_cvn/trustdb.gpg: trustdb created
gpg: key 4716DAB5: public key " Launchpad PPA for Mixxx Release Managers"  imported
gpg: no ultimately trusted keys found
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:               imported: 1  (RSA: 1)
OK

Once it is done, you can update the newly added repository using the following command.

[email protected]:~# apt-get update
Hit:1 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial InRelease
Hit:2 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-security InRelease              
Hit:3 http://ppa.launchpad.net/mixxx/mixxx/ubuntu xenial InRelease             
Hit:4 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-updates InRelease      
Hit:5 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-backports InRelease     
Hit:6 http://ppa.launchpad.net/plushuang-tw/uget-stable/ubuntu xenial InRelease
Hit:7 http://ppa.launchpad.net/starws-box/deadbeef-player/ubuntu xenial InRelease
Reading package lists... Done

You can now install the Mixxx application, all you need to do for that is to run the following command.

[email protected]:~#  apt-get install mixxx -y
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
The following packages were automatically installed and are no longer required:
  gnome-software-common libgtkspell3-3-0
Use ' sudo apt autoremove'  to remove them.
The following additional packages will be installed:
  libchromaprint0 libopusfile0 libportmidi0 libqt4-opengl libqt4-scripttools
  libqt4-svg librubberband2v5 libvamp-hostsdk3v5 libvamp-sdk2v5
Suggested packages:
  libchromaprint-tools python-acoustid
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  libchromaprint0 libopusfile0 libportmidi0 libqt4-opengl libqt4-scripttools
  libqt4-svg librubberband2v5 libvamp-hostsdk3v5 libvamp-sdk2v5 mixxx
.
.
Setting up libchromaprint0:amd64 (1.3-1) ...
Setting up mixxx (2.0.0-release-0ubuntu1-ppa1~xenial1) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.23-0ubuntu3) ...

Once the software is installed, you shall go to your Ubuntu dashboard and type Mixx on the search field. The icon of the application will be displayed on your screen, click on the icon to open it.
snap 1
After the Mixx application appears on your screen, you cab choose the music directory and click open.
Snap 2
application is open
snap 3
live at your next party or club gig.

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Frequently asked questions ( 5 )

Q

How to record my Mixxx session?

A

We have to choose the recording format, click “Options”, then

“Preferences”, then “Recording” and set the options as you like.

Q

What music file formats can Mixxx play?

A

These are the file formats can work in mixxx MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, AAC/M4A/MP4 (with plugin).

Q

Whether the mixxx tool available for windows?

A

Yes, the Mixxx is also available for windows

Q

How to modify the Mixxx files or structure of my library?

A

No, Mixxx does not write to or move any files in your library. Mixxx will not change anything in your library.

Q

How to use Mixxx with an external mixer?

A

Yes. There are two ways to do it depending on what you want to achieve:

Direct deck outputs.

Software mixing as an additional sound source.

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