2. Installing Mixxx¶
This part of the manual provides step-by-step directions for installing Mixxx on your computer.
2.1. Installation on Windows¶
Mixxx Installation - Ready to install the application
- Download Mixxx for Windows from http://mixxx.org/download.php .
- Using Windows Explorer browse to the location where the Mixxx download was saved, usually the Desktop or Downloads folder.
- Double-click the Mixxx installer .EXE to open it up.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions in the installer.
- If the installation is complete, a confirmation screen will appear.
- Close the installer screen.
Mixxx is supported on Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, with native 32 and 64-bit versions.
Note
If you are not sure about 32-bit versus 64-bit, pick the 32-bit version when downloading the Mixxx installer.
Warning
You may encounter a warning message similar to “Security Warning - Publisher could not be verified”. This is because the Mixxx installer is not digitally signed. Ignore the message and continue the installation. It does not indicate a security risk, if you can trust the source website such as www.mixxx.org .
2.2. Installation on Mac OS X¶
2.2.1. Method A: Direct Download¶
Mixxx Installation - Ready to drop the Mixxx icon to the Applications folder
- Download Mixxx for Mac OS X from http://mixxx.org/download.php .
- Using Finder browse to the location where the Mixxx download was saved, usually the Desktop or Downloads folder.
- Double-click the the Mixxx installer .DMG file, a new Finder window appears.
- Locate the Mixxx icon within this new Finder window. Drag-and-drop it into your Applications folder.
- Eject the Mixxx installation volume from the Finder by clicking on the icon right next to Mixxx volume name.
Mixxx requires an Intel Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 or newer.
2.2.2. Method B: The Mac App Store¶
Mixxx Installation from the Mac App Store
The Mac App Store makes getting new apps easier than ever.
- Start the Mac App Store.app on your computer.
- Search for mixxx in the App Store, alternatively click this direct link .
- Select Mixxx and click the Install button.
- Type in your administrator password if asked.
- Mixxx will be installed to your Applications folder.
The App Store version of Mixxx is under some circumstances out of date, therefore using Method A: Direct Download is preferable.
Note
Due to licensing restrictions, vinyl control is not available in Mixxx from the Mac App Store.
2.3. Installation on GNU/Linux¶
Official packages of Mixxx are only offered for Ubuntu Linux. However, Mixxx can build on almost any Linux distribution.
2.3.1. Installation on Ubuntu¶
2.3.1.1. Method A: Personal Package Archive (ppa)¶
Open a terminal and type the following commands. Type in your administrator password if asked for.
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:mixxx sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install libportaudio2 mixxx
Start Mixxx by simply typing mixxx into the terminal, then hit Return .
2.3.1.2. Method B: The Ubuntu Software Center¶
Mixxx Installation from the Ubuntu Software Center
The Ubuntu Software Center provides the easiest and safest way to install software on Ubuntu.
- Start the Ubuntu Software Center on your computer.
- Search for mixxx in the Software center.
- Select Mixxx and click the Install button.
- Type in your administrator password if asked for.
- Mixxx will be installed and an icon is added to the frequently-used program icons on the launcher.
The Software Center version of Mixxx is under some circumstances out of date, therefore using Method A: Personal Package Archive (ppa) is preferable.
2.3.2. Installation on Other Distributions¶
Your distribution may maintain a non-official build that you may use. Alternatively, you can build Mixxx from source. This should be a pretty straight forward process, and it’s certainly easiest on GNU/Linux. For more information, go to:
2.4. Building Mixxx from Source¶
If your operating system isn’t listed here, then it’s likely you’re going to have to build Mixxx from the source code. For more information, go to: