What is Mixxx?
Mixxx is a professional DJ software that is completely free and open-source. It allows you to mix music, use effects, connect DJ controllers, and live stream to your streaming server. It's an excellent free alternative to SAM Broadcaster.
Download Mixxx
Download it for free at mixxx.org for Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Configure Live Broadcasting in Mixxx
- Open Mixxx
- Go to Preferences (Ctrl+P)
- Select "Live Broadcasting" in the sidebar menu
- Fill in the connection details:
- Type: Icecast 2 or Shoutcast 1 (depending on your server)
- Host: Your server's IP
- Port: Your station's port (e.g., 8000)
- Mount: /stream (Icecast only)
- Login: source
- Password: WHMSONIC source password
- Stream name: Your station's name
- Bitrate: 128 kbps
- Click "Apply" and then "OK"
- On the main Mixxx screen, activate the "Live Broadcasting" button (microphone icon)
✅ Broadcasting! The button will turn green when the connection is successful. Your mix is now reaching listeners.
🎧 Pro Tip: Use headphones to pre-listen to the next song before mixing it in, without it going live on air.