Adam Davison and Albert Santoni have released version 1.6.0 of Mixxx, a free, open source DJ software that gives you everything you need to perform live mixes.

Mixxx can run without any extra hardware, and is fully functional replacement for a traditional "turntables and mixer" DJ setup.

Mixxx supports advanced features like comprehensive MIDI controller support, vinyl control, and multi-core CPU support.

Full Feature List

• Parallel waveform displays
• Waveform summaries
• MP3, OGG, WAVE, and FLAC playback
• Pitch-independent time stretch (key lock)
• Vinyl emulation
• Wave recording
• Free, open source software
• BPM detection and estimation
• Supported MIDI controllers:
  • Hercules DJ Console MK2
  • Hercules DJ Console MP3
  • Hercules DJ Console RMX
  • Hercules DJ Console Mac Edition
  • Mixman DM2
  • Tascam US-428
  • M-Audio X-Session Pro
  • M-Audio Xponent
  • Evolution X-Session
  • Ecler NUO4
  • FaderFox DJ2
  • Vestax VCI-100
  • Numark Total Control
  • ... and more
• Multichannel soundcard support (playback and capture)
• Multiple soundcard support
• Cross-platform (Windows XP and Vista, Mac OS X, Linux)
• Adjustable EQ shelves
• Crossfader curve control
• Skinnable interface with extra skins bundled
• Adjustable pitch range
• Multi-core CPU support
• 24-bit/96000 Hz playback and capture
• Crystal clear audio
• Hardware video acceleration
• Vinyl control support for:
  • Serato CV02 vinyl
  • Traktor Scratch vinyl
  • FinalScratch Standard vinyl
  • FinalScratch Scratch vinyl

Mixxx is available for Windows, Mac and Linux as open source freeware.