How to install DJ Mixxx in Ubuntu a free alternative to Virtual Dj

Throughout history, music has been part of traditions and cultures, creating an impact on times and societies. It is considered a pleasant art that is pleasing to the ear. This is thanks to the different tones that can be produced in one musical note; with one or more instruments what can be a melody as a product.

Furthermore, for music to make sense, it must be composed of the following elements, although in some cases it depends on the culture of the place: melody, harmony and rhythm.

Music can be found based on variety of genres such as: Rock Music, Jazz, Dubstep, Electro, Rhythm and Blues or R&B, Techno, Country, Indie Rock, Pop Music, Hip-Hop, Evergreen, Classical Music, Piano Concerts , symphonies and operas. And the fact that mp3 music is sent via WhatsApp or any other medium is becoming more and more common.

Music has evolved over time by mingling with different rhythms;   to produce a new way of seeing and feeling music, thanks to the people who are dedicated to doing this type of work who call themselves disc jockey (DJ).

A DJ is an artist or musician who collects music from other artists to create mixes and play a coherent list, whether it's a party or another event.

Music mixes can be performed with a console or mixer; they can be analog or virtual composed of different parts.

These important parts of the console are: Microphone, Line, Phono, Digital Inputs, Master or Main Outputs, REC, Tape or Recording, Control Room, Auxiliary, Input Channels.

Today you can find variety of consoles that you can use such as: Console Mixing console, DJ-Mixer, Studer and you will also find some for free operating systems; which you can use including DJ Mixxx which you can install in Ubuntu. Learning how to install or uninstall programs in Ubuntu is something that will be very useful.

In the free operating system in this case the Ubuntu distribution you can use different programs to download music such as: Amule, Tribler, JDownloader, DJ Mixxx.

Cos’è DJ Mixxx?

Dj Mixxx is a program where you can assemble music mixes in your own style, as it can be used by anyone, especially DJs. You can find it on the web and download it for free for any operating system, as it is cross-platform and open source like Linux, Ubuntu, Windows and Mac OS X.

Dj Mixxx is the most downloaded program on the Internet; It is advanced, modern and complete and you can use it at home for your family or friends reunions.

This program was created in 2001 by a student as part of a project carried out by college students who copy a DJ with digital systems.

Later, when this program became known, many people wanted to get it, thus opening the door for other programmers to improve it; making it currently a favorite among users.

Powerful mixing engine and other useful industry tools indispensable for every DJ, Mixxx brings creativity and excitement to anyone who wants to experiment and innovate.

This program was created so that you can use it with various devices such as MIDI which is a controller and its various brands; Pionner, Denon, Hercules DJ Console, Vestax Numark. Among the versions you can find there are 1.8, 1.9.0, 2.0 and the most updated 2.2.3.

How to install DJ Mixxx for free on Ubuntu?

 

Step 1

Open your browser of preference and type in Dj Mixxx, click on the search and you will find the official site.

Step 2

Then you will see the download options for the different operating systems Windows, Mac OS X, Ubuntu and their derivatives.

3 pass

Choose the option in Ubuntu where you will find the download commands, copy them and insert them in the terminal of your computer.

4 pass

Start the repository, update it and then proceed to enter the Dj Mixxx installation command, then go to the desktop and click on the icon and start making your mixes as a Professional DJ.