Tidal has become one of the most DJ-friendly music streaming services. While some popular DJ software integrates with Tidal, not all DJ applications have access to the Tidal music library, and Mixxx is one of them. Mixxx is a powerful, open-source DJ software known for its support of a wide range of DJ controllers and hardware. It allows DJs to mix tracks, and playlists, apply effects, and utilize beat syncing, all for free. But can you use Tidal music in Mixxx? This guide shows you a tutorial on how to use Mixxx Tidal together in your DJ setup, with a video guide for more elaborate help!
Part 1. Mixxx Tidal Compatibility: Does Mixxx Work with TIDAL?
No, currently, Mixxx is not working with TIDAL. Mixxx cannot connect directly to any streaming music services, including TIDAL. Instead, it only works with local audio files stored on your computer. So, to use TIDAL with Mixxx, DJs will have to download the desired Tidal music tracks as music files that are supported in the Mixxx program.
FYI: DJ Apps That Work with TIDAL
However, downloading Tidal music onto the computer is not that easy. There is a thing called DRM (Digital Rights Management), which prevents using Tidal music on unauthorized platforms, such as Mixxx. This means DJs will need an alternative solution to download Tidal music tracks as local music files.
Tool Required - ViWizard Tidal Music Downloader
Mixxx supports various music files in formats such as MP3, WAV, FLAC, and Ogg Vorbis. You need to use a powerful conversion tool called ViWizard Tidal Music Converter to download Tidal music tracks into one of the compatible formats.
| Software | Supported Audio Formats |
|---|---|
| Mixxx | WAV, AIFF, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, M4A, and AAC |
| ViWizard Tidal Music Converter | MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, and M4B |
With built-in DRM removal, ViWizard Tidal Music Converter ensures that your Tidal music can be imported to Mixxx for free mixing. It lets you download and save Tidal music to your Windows PC or Mac computer in various formats like MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, AAC, or FLAC. You can also adjust other output parameters like bit rate, sample rate, and channel. In addition, the converter preserves lossless audio quality such as hi-res 24-bit FLAC, and keeps full ID3 tags. This ensures a smooth and consistent experience when adding Tidal tracks to Mixxx.
Key Features of ViWizard Tidal Music Converter
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- Download full songs, albums, playlists, and artists from Tidal without ads offline
- Convert Tidal tracks in bulk at up to 35x faster speed
- Export Tidal music to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B
- Support various quality options up to a maximum of 24-bit, 192 kHz
- Note: Please select either WAV, MP3, FLAC, or AAC as the output format when adjusting the output format. AAC is supported to import to Mixxx on Windows Vista and Mac OSX 10.5 onwards.
Part 2. Mixxx Tidal Guide: How to Download TIDAL Music for Mixxx
Step 1 Select Tidal Music Tracks
Launch ViWizard Tidal Music Converter on the computer. Browse through your Tidal library or search for the tracks, playlists, and albums you want to download. Next, click the Add Music button in the bottom right corner to add them to the conversion list.
Step 2 Customize Output Parameters
Click the menu icon > Preferences > Conversion, and select a compatible format such as MP3 from the context menu. For more advanced settings, customize the audio channels, bitrate and sample rate. Don't forget to check and select the output location to make it easier to find. When you're done, click OK to save the changes.
Step 3 Download Tidal Music
Back to ViWizard's main interface, click on the Convert button to start the conversion. When the conversion is finished, click the Folder button next to the title to view the music files in the output folder.
Part 3. Mixxx Tidal Setup: How to Import TIDAL Tracks into Mixxx
For beginners, the initial setup with Mixxx will ask you to select a directory where your music is stored. Just navigate to the music folder that stores all the converted Tidal music files and select it.
To import Tidal music files to Mixxx:
- Open the Mixxx application on the computer.
- Now head to LIBRARY > Computer, and navigate to the folder that stores the Tidal music files, such as Music.
- Once selected, all the music files will be loaded and shown.
- Yon can choose to add them to an existing playlist or new playlist. To create a new playlist, just click the Playlist section > Create New Playlist, and name it. After that, drag/drop the desired music tracks to the playlist.
- To load and mix the Tidal music files, drag/drop the desired music tracks to the Decks section.
Tidal to Mixxx: Video Tutorial
Want to see it in action? Watch the video below to learn how to download Tidal music and import it in Mixxx for DJ sets. The video tutorials are quick and clear and will guide you through each step.
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Conclusion
Although there is no Tidal Mixxx integration at the moment, you can import Tidal music from your local music files into Mixxx. This process relies on a tool called ViWizard Tidal Music Converter, which makes it easy to download Tidal songs and convert them into a format compatible with Mixxx. Using this solution, you can utilize the entire collection of tracks from the Tidal library and enjoy seamless mixing in Mixxx.
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