I want half off VDJ or PCDJ Dex
Mixxx doesn't do karaoke .. so even at free, I'd prefer to pay for an all-in-one solution ..You can also get Mixxx 2.0 for 50% off it's regular price as well.
Do the math.
What's almost as bad is, when you bring it to their attention (which I have), the Linux mindset surfaces that it's someone else's responsibility/problem in the development chain.
Hey, but it's free.
Mixx is open source which is not the same thing as "free." Feedback is one thing but, It's arrogant to expect other people to cater to your personal coding preferences if you yourself aren't participating in the development.
I'll agree with Pro that development of Free software usually means "at the discretion and direction of the programmers" .. NOT the users.From Mixxx's homepage - "Free and open source DJ software for Windows, macOS, and Linux". The problem with FOSS, and what usually separates it the most from commercial software, is user friendliness (i.e. GIMP and Photoshop). There are some common expectations in DJ software, such as the ability to pre-listen or preview songs. As we approach 2019, the ability to color code in the library browser, and the ability to assign names to hot cues, is also expected from a program that tout's itself as DJ software, by many, not just me. This ain't supposed to be your Grandfather's WinAmp.
If you follow the Mixxx Forums, you can see how the developers direction's vacillate. For example, they will still do much to facilitate Mixxx's Broadcast abilities.
None the less, if by V3.0 they have not implemented browser color coding and cue naming, I'll be right back on their Forum with a (IMHO) well deserved - and arrogant - poke in the eye.
Not to be miss-understood, I completely agree with him also. However, it's been my experience in life that everyone in an organization, from the bottom to the top, benefits from a periodic kick in the ass.I'll agree with Pro that development of Free software usually means "at the discretion and direction of the programmers" .. NOT the users.
Mine too, though it's also been experienced that some kick back ..Not to be miss-understood, I completely agree with him also. However, it's been my experience in life that everyone in an organization, from the bottom to the top, benefits from a periodic kick in the ass.
From Mixxx's homepage - "Free and open source DJ software for Windows, macOS, and Linux". The problem with FOSS, and what usually separates it the most from commercial software, is user friendliness (i.e. GIMP and Photoshop). There are some common expectations in DJ software, such as the ability to pre-listen or preview songs. As we approach 2019, the ability to color code in the library browser, and the ability to assign names to hot cues, is also expected from a program that tout's itself as DJ software, by many, not just me. This ain't supposed to be your Grandfather's WinAmp.
If you follow the Mixxx Forums, you can see how the developers direction's vacillate. For example, they will still do much to facilitate Mixxx's Broadcast abilities.
None the less, if by V3.0 they have not implemented browser color coding and cue naming, I'll be right back on their Forum with a (IMHO) well deserved - and arrogant - poke in the eye.
No doubt. I actually don't use Mixxx at gigs, but I try to stay current with it because I frequently recommend it (since it's no cost)to aspiring DJ's, and it does run on just about anything.If you consider your own observations about what developers prioritize you might recognize that you have misplaced yourself as a target user. Your version of "DJ" is probably not consistent with where this development is headed.
No doubt. I actually don't use Mixxx at gigs, but I try to stay current with it because I frequently recommend it (since it's no cost)to aspiring DJ's, and it does run on just about anything.
Here I disagree - and it comes down to the "Catch 22" that most really good DJ's don't know how to code, and most really good Programmers don't DJ. This leads to a lot of "what were they thinking" moments in all DJ software, commercial as well a Mixxx. One need only look at the way AutoPlay is implemented in Mixvibes Cross to know this wasn't done by someone who actually DJ's. We should all be critical of this - it makes no sense to have software developers work in a vacuum.This is the most important fact you have overlooked. It is contrary to the purpose of an open source project to create something that is not "open" to a broad spectrum of users at all technological and economic levels.
Mixx is not a free copy of Serato - and one should not be looking to open source developers to provide that for them.
Management 101 - judge the action, not the person - if you think I called someone stupid, I'd suggest you read it again.I don't think you woke anyone up by calling them stupid, merely painted yourself with entitlement. Demanding that volunteer developers copycat the features of another trademarked product (Serato) is also quite transparent.