DJ Mixer FAQ

What is DJ Mixer?

DJ Mixer is a next generation music playback and mixing App for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It allows you to play a continuous mix of your music and to interactively mix your music. DJ Mixer packs the functionality of complicated and expensive hardware and software mixing systems into one, easy to use iPhone app.

What is djmixer.fm ?

djmixer.fm is the companion site for DJ Mixer. djmixer.fm is used to transfer tracks from your personal music collection to the DJ Mixer App and to provide support and help resources.

What is DJ Player Pro?

DJ Player Pro is now renamed to DJ Mixer due to another App with a similar name in the App store.

Why do I need DJ Mixer?

You need DJ Mixer if you want to play a smooth mix of your music or mix your music in real-time on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

How is DJ Mixer different than my iPod player?

Your iPod player is a great music player but DJ Mixer helps you take your music playback and creativity beyond anything currently possible. DJ Mixer plays a continuous mix of a playlist by creating an automatic fade-in and fade-out during the mix song transition. DJ Mixer also lets you mix songs from your playlist using a built-in interactive mixer, giving you great creative control over your music.

How do I get DJ Mixer?

The DJ Mixer App is available now in the Apple App Store.

How much does DJ Mixer cost?

DJ Mixer 1.2 costs $9.99 . DJ Mixer Lite 1.2 is and you can use it to play several free downloadable tracks. To mix your own music you need to buy DJ Player.

Will DJ Mixer work on my iPod Touch?

Yes, DJ Mixer works on your iPod Touch (first generation or later generation devices) running OS 3.0 or later.

Will DJ Mixer work on my iPhone?

Yes, DJ Mixer works on any iPhone running OS 3.0 or later.

Will DJ Mixer work if my iPhone or iPod Touch run OS 2.0?

No. DJ Mixer makes use of Apple iPhone OS 3.0 advanced audio capabilities. It is recommended you’ll update your device to OS 3.0.

What is the current DJ Mixer version?

Version 1.2 . If you have an earlier version you are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the latest version.

Does DJ Mixer work on a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch?

Yes. DJ Mixer 1.2 works on a jailbroken phones. For best performance, you should minimize the number of background apps working while you play with DJ Mixer.

My copy of DJ Mixer App is not from the App Store - will it work?

No. copies of DJ Mixer App that were not bought in the App store do not work properly or at all. Support innovative iPhone audio Apps buy buying DJ Mixer in the App store.

My copy of DJ Mixer App is not from the App Store - will I be able to copy my music to it?

No. Only customers who bought DJ Mixer in the Apple App store may copy their music for mixing.

My copy of DJ Mixer App is not from the App Store - will I be able to get customer support?

No. We can only provide customer support to DJ Mixer customers who purchased DJ Mixer in the App Store.

Does DJ Mixer work on a jailbroken iPhone

Yes, but... DJ Mixer 1.2 should work on jailbroken iPhone but we can't guarantee it nor provide support for Jailbroken iPhone users because Jailbroken iPhones run a modified iPhone OS and background Apps that may interfere with the normal operations of the App. We also can't guarantee that future versions of DJ Mixer will work on Jailbroken iPhones

What kind of music files can I play with DJ Mixer?

You can play all common digital music files including: MP3 (.mp3) , Wave (.wav) , AAC / MP4 / ALAC (.mp4, .m4a), FLAC, WMA (Windows Media Audio), ASF, OGG or AIFF (.aiff, .aif) sound files.

How is DJ Mixer different than other iPhone DJ Apps?

• DJ Mixer lets you play your own tracks not just loops or song parts
• DJ Mixer is the only iPhone DJ App that includes a time-stretching engine that allows you to easily sync and beat-match between 2 songs with different tempo
• DJ Mixer is the only iPhone DJ App that automatically computes the BPM of your tracks
• DJ Mixer is the only iPhone DJ App that lets you see the loudness of whole songs and jump with 1 touch to anywhere inside a song to cue it up
• DJ Mixer is the only iPhone DJ App that auto-mixes your tracks for you on-the beat
• DJ Mixer is the only iPhone DJ App that lets you to perform beat-synced loops and skips to different track time

Why do I need to activate my djmixer.fm account before I transfer tracks to my App?

We understand that this process may be inconvenient to you but we had to put it in place due to the large number of people who obtained a pirated copy of the App and keep trying to use our audio processing servers to process tracks. We use this measure to make sure that legitimate paying users will get their uploaded tracks processed and available for download to their Apps in minutes. We are also actively working on better solutions to this problem for future releases of the App.

How do I activate my djmixer.fm account?

First, go ahead and create a new user account with your email address on http://djmixer.fm/signup/ . Next, send support@djmixer.fm your account email address and a copy of the App Store sales receipts you got from Apple after buying the App. You will get an email message from us as soon as your account is active. If Apple is taking too much time to get a receipt to you (it can take up to 24 to 48 hours, please go to the store, sign into your account and view your purchase history. Send a screen shot to our support team.

I don't have the receipt email from Apple - is there an alternative way to activate my account?

Yes, email support@djmixer.fm your djmixer.fm user name (email address) and a screen shot of your iTunes purchase history screen, displaying the line item for DJ Mixer.

How do I ensure highest playback quality?

If you have your track in uncompressed WAVE or AIFF files, transfer these tracks to DJ Mixer for playback using the djmixer.fm web site. DJ Mixer will not compress your tracks and will play your original uncompressed tracks.

Can I play music I bought in the iTunes Music Store in DJ Mixer?

You can play any MP3 file you’ve bought from an online music store or from any other online music store with DJ Mixer. You cannot play song files with DRM protection. Most online music stores sell unprotected MP3 files and some offer you to upgrade music you bought with DRM to unprotected format (it costs $.30 per song to upgrade to iPlus) so you have freedom regarding where and when to play your owned music.

How do I get my music into the DJ Mixer App?

First, log-in to your online account http://djmixer.fm and upload your tracks from any of your computers.
Second, download them to DJ Mixer App by clicking on ‘Downloads’ in the Playlist screen. When asked, provide your passcode. Your passcode is available in your account details page on djmixer.fm.

For how long are my uploads available for downloads to my device?

Your uploaded music files will be available for downloading to your device for up to 4 weeks from the time you upload them

Can anyone access music I’ve uploaded to djmixer.fm?

No. Your music files are fully personal and private and can only be downloaded to your iPhone or iPod Touch by you using your secret passcode.

Can I play tracks from my iPod music library?

No. iPhone Apps cannot access your iPod Music library on your device. To get a song in your iPod music library into DJ Mixer, just upload it from your computer to djmixer.fm and download them to DJ Mixer.

Is there a limit to the number of tracks I can transfer to DJ Mixer?

No. There is no limit on the number of tracks your can transfer to DJ Mixer.

How can I avoid playback interruptions while I’m playing a mix on the iPhone?

If you use DJ Mixer to play in a party, turn Airplane Mode On. For more info about playing at a party, see tips & tricks.

How can I avoid playback interruptions while I’m playing a mix on the iPod Touch?

If you use DJ Mixer to play in a party, turn off your Wi-Fi connection. For more info about playing at a party, see tips & tricks.

How can I use DJ Mixer to play at a party?

Just connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to the stereo system using a standard audio cable. Set the master volume in the Settings screen to maximum. If the volume’s too loud – lower it in the stereo system, not in your device. Touch the Mixer button to access the Mixer screen and start your mix. Don’t forget to bass boost your tracks in the mixer for a big fat bass sound…

Can I edit the title and artist for tracks in my Playlist?

Yes. DJ Mixer automatically tries to extract the name of the track and the artist from the track file. This works for MP3 files using ID3 tags. If the track is missing a title or is not and MP3 file then DJ Mixer will set the track’s title according to the uploaded file name. If you use MP3 files, just make sure they have proper meta-data before uploading them to djmixer.fm. You can change the track title and artist for MP3 files in iTunes by clicking ‘Get Info’ from a track context menu. You can also edit track title, artist and computed BPM directly on your device by tapping on one of these track properties in your playlist.

Mixer FAQ

What’s the easiest way to play my playlist?

Just load the first track to play to channel 1 from the Playlist screen, go to the Mixer screen and click the play button for channel 1. Your whole playlist will play without you needing to do anything else with automatic mixing between playlist tracks. You can still interactively mix in the Mixer screen during playback at any time.

How many channels are available in the mixer?

The mixer includes 3 audio channels. The mixer includes 2 general purpose audio channels called Channel 1 and Channel 2 that you can load any track from your playlist to, and an additional samples and effects channel called Channel 3.

What is auto mix?

Auto mix is a DJ Mixer feature that automatically mixes between tracks in your playlist. If you just start the mixer, DJ Mixer will auto-mix your whole playlist for you - playing each track in your playlist in a loop. At any time you’d like to interactively mix using the mixer, you should turn off auto-mix, perform your own mixing and turn it on again when done.

How does auto mix work?

Auto mix monitors tracks playback in the mixer’s channels, and starts when a track playback time is less than the auto mix duration. For example, if the auto mix duration is 10 seconds, then auto mix will start when there are 10 seconds left for playback of a track in a channel. When auto mix starts, it performs the following operations: the next track in your playlist is loaded to the channel that auto-mix is going to mix to; the bass sound is cut on both channels. As auto-mix progresses, it gradually adjusts the mixer fader to fade-in the new track, and to fade-out the existing track. When the new track is completely audible, auto-mix will boost the bass of the 2 mixer channels and end.

Can I choose different playback time for a track in a channel?

Yes, just touch and drag the current playback time thumb for the channel to scrub.

Can I rewind a track in a channel?

Yes, just touch the rewind button for the channel.

How can I load a different track to a channel?

Go to your Playlist screen, locate the track to load and touch the ‘Load to Channel 1’ or ‘Load to Channel 2’ buttons. You can also do this directly in the Mixer screen by touching the Previous Track or the Next Track buttons in a channel display area.

How do I turn auto mix on or off?

Just click on the Auto Mix button on the Mixer interface.

Can I change the auto mix duration?

Yes. Just choose a new duration in the Settings screen.

What happens when a track is about to end and auto mix is turned off?

The track is going to play from the begging in its channel when auto mix is off.

How do I perform basic mixing using the mixer?

Load a track from your playlist into channel 1. Start playback. Load a track from your playlist into channel 2. Touch the fader to fade-in channel 2 over channel 1. DJ Mixer includes several other mixing techniques. Visit our tips & tricks section for more info.

Can I cut the bass of tracks playing in a channel?

Yes. You can cut the bass sound of a track playing in channel 1 or in channel 2 using the built-in EQ unit.

Can I boost the bass of tracks playing in a channel?

Yes. You can boost bass sound of a track playing in channel 1 or in channel 2 using the built-in EQ unit.

What is the yellow-redish graph in the channel 1 and channel 2 display area?

The yellow graphics is a visual representation of the track’s loudness in different playback positions. It is automatically generated by DJ Mixer for every track in your playlist and displayed in the mixer when the track is loaded in channel 1 or channel 2. It is designed to help you mixing. You can locate quiet and loud areas in the track as well as how the track starts and ends. Notice that the current playback time thumb points to loudness of the current playback time in the graph. This helps you to see the loudness that’s playing now and the loudness pattern of what is about to be played soon.

Can I play samples with DJ Mixer?

Yes, DJ Mixer comes with a built-in library of samples that you can play at any time in your mix. Samples play in channel 3 independently of tracks playing in channel 1 and channel 2. Some sample are special transition samples that allow you to play a sample and have DJ Mixer mix your tracks after the sample plays..

How do I access the full mixer features?

Orient your device to landscape mode or tap the orient button in the landscape mode mixer