Seems to have been written by someone who is not fully familiar with F/OSS (BTW I highly recommend this - http://codingfreedom.com/buy_download.html ) but at least they say ... "this isnt your average software. As open source, users are actively encouraged to get involved to make Mixxx better with every release.".
The criticism about the FX engine is a valid one. I'm currently putting together a Blueprint about the way this could be tackled in the context of F/OSS and the current state of Linux audio software. I currently have two instances (4 decks) set up with Ardour3 with the beautiful sounding Calf LV2 plugins. Echo and Reverb plug-ins sound very smooth and silky. Mixxx could simply use LV2 plug-ins itself but another way is using Jack to hand off FX to other applications. That would also reduce feature bloat, handing off special functions to other F/OSS projects. Linux cannot use Windows VST plug-ins (although there are some Linux VST one's). Ardour3 can run Windows VST plugins through Wine but they are *not* stable. Another possible way of tackling this could be to have separate branches for Mac/Windows and Linux. Mac/Windows would use Windows VST plug-ins (of which there are many) and the Linux version would either use LV2 plug-ins directly or hand off FX through Jack. Here are some observations about the review. "I cant find anything to really moan about" I think he likes it ! "As we at DJWORX continue to root for the underdog" Which "underdog" would that be ? "... help shape Mixxx into a real player in the DJ software industry that can generate some sort of income to allow it to develop and prosper." Mixxx is real. Mixxx is developing and prospering. On Mon, May 13, 2013 4:44 pm, Owen Williams wrote: > http://djworx.com/update-free-dj-software-mixxx-reaches-1-11-0/ > > It's a very positive review, but it's clear where Mixxx is lacking. > > "Going back to my âalmost completeâ comment. When I say almost, at this > time the effects engine is woefully inadequate. The team have clearly spent time on a lot of key features, but seem to have left the effects engine on a back burner. For me, if Mixxx is ever to move beyond being open source free software, it needs more effects as an absolute > priority. I know itâs incredibly daunting to be faced with the combined 1-2 of Traktor and Seratoâs iZotope effects superiority, but this just shows how important a feature is it to users. Actually, calling it a feature is a disservice â effects are as important as loops, hot cues and any other essential DJ tool." > > > And apparently our version numbers are too low?? That's a weird complaint. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn Graph Databases - Download FREE O'Reilly Book > "Graph Databases" is the definitive new guide to graph databases and their applications. This 200-page book is written by three acclaimed leaders in the field. The early access version is available now. Download your free book today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/neotech_d2d_may _______________________________________________ > Get Mixxx, the #1 Free MP3 DJ Mixing software Today > http://mixxx.org > > > Mixxx-devel mailing list > Mixxx-devel@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/mixxx-devel ~~~ Home site - http://djbarney.org ~~~ Home site - http://djbarney.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AlienVault Unified Security Management (USM) platform delivers complete security visibility with the essential security capabilities. Easily and efficiently configure, manage, and operate all of your security controls from a single console and one unified framework. Download a free trial. http://p.sf.net/sfu/alienvault_d2d _______________________________________________ Get Mixxx, the #1 Free MP3 DJ Mixing software Today http://mixxx.org Mixxx-devel mailing list Mixxx-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/mixxx-devel
