Mixxx - Open Source Cross Platform DJ Software

willburns1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:24:00 GMT

I don't know if know if you the reader have ever been interested in mixing your own music, but if you have there are lots of tools out there that can get the job done. I have never really tried to mix my own music but I think software like Mixxx is a good place to start. It's open source with is good for development and it's cross platform which means no matter if you are on a Mac, Windows, or a Linux machine you can run this software.

Mixxx has everything you need to create a DJ Mix without the expensive equipment. If you are a beginner like me and don't have a Midi controller or a turntable Mixxx has features to duplicate that hardware. If you are more of a professional and have that kind of hardware Mixxx has you covered providing support for most midi controllers and vinyl control devices. You can use your built in sounds card as long as it has a line input which most do now a days.

Mixxx prvides all the tools you need to make a professional mix with BPM estimation, Parallel waveform display, Pitch-independent time stretch, Vinyl emulation, and Wave Recording. You can use several different audio types to you don't have to worry about converting audio to a specific format. You can save your mixes on the fly so you never have to worry about loosing your mix.

Mixxx is a free application for Windows, Mac, and Linux give it a try!

Lego Universe – Massively Multiplayer Online PC Game

willburns1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:21:00 GMT

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Lego is about to release a MMO PC game where you can make your own lego creations, complete quests and fight the enemy to save “Imagination”. The games release date is still unknown and has been moved back several times. There is still not that much known about the game other than it will be quest based and allow to create and then order your lego creations.

The game could be really lame but at the same time could actually be a really cool and fun MMO game people of all ages can enjoy. The trailer definitely makes the game seem like a winner, but that is what trailers are for. I can't help but feel they are trying to make a World of Warcraft but with legos, and if they did it could be very successful.

The lego Universe website has a little puzzle game, leading up to the Lego Universe release, where you complete missions to send minifigs into the Lego Universe to help battle the enemy. There are several missions that you can complete with hidden codes and puzzles to solve.

I think this game could be really good for the Lego brand and perhaps could recreate the Lego dynasty. I have always been a big fan of Legos and the Lego games. I have played many of the Xbox Lego games which are so much fun and enjoyable to play.

Lego Universe

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Lego Universe – Massively Multiplayer Online PC Game