DJzone DJ Magazine

Mixvibes introduces an update for Cross DJ, its Mac/PC flagship software. Blend tracks seamlessly, create mashups in seconds and record smooth mixtapes. Indeed, the 2.5 version features buildin key detection and control, new full screen collection and more.

Accurate Key detection for smooth harmonic mixes
There's accurate buildin key detection right in Cross DJ: no need for third party software anymore. Key can be displayed in classic notation or harmonic code, making it easy to find matching tracks.

Key control and dynamic display
Key is just as important as BPM. Cross DJ displays it straight into the deck header. Match it automatically to the master deck, or change the pitch manually by semitones. The dynamic key display reflects those changes, and turns white when in harmony. Browsing by key is now super easy: key compatible tunes are highlighted in bright orange. Focus on other search criteria, and the key still pops up.

Easy browsing with new full screen collection
Selection is the heart of DJing. The collection view is now more intuitive than ever with the new miniplayers. It gives more space to browse tracks, while keeping an eye on what’s playing. Additionally, you can now drag and drop tracks between players and samplers useful when you have only one turntable or CDJ.

Peak view markers : better understanding of track structure
DJs are used to production software grids to understand a track’s structure. Cross DJ is the first
DJ application to show those markers on the track’s peak view, making it easy to mix musical phrases.

Mapping for Pioneer DDJSX and more
Mixvibes’ philosophy is to be as open as possible. Cross DJ 2.5 introduces one to one mappings
of the latest popular controllers:

• Pioneer DDJSX
• Numark 4TRAK, N4 and Mixdeck Quad
• Vestax Spin 2
• NI Kontrol S4 and X1

What else is new in this update?

• Do advanced MIDI mappings with MIDI macros (i.e. assign multiple functions to one button)