Mixvibes is one of the longest established names in the DJ software game. And they clearly realised some time ago that mobile was going to be a thing, and that production was the next logical step for DJs. Thus Remixlive for iOS was born, ticking two boxes in one go. But they’ve also realised that the desktop platform is a tad more flexible and ubiquitous, thus Remixlive is now available for Mac.
The press release:
Mixvibes introduces Remixlive for Mac
Today Mixvibes releases Remixlive for Mac. The app takes the streamlined experience of the iOS version to new horizons by adding extra capabilities such as a modular grid, MIDI control, 12 exclusive effects, and more.
Remixlive for Mac was created to be a gateway to more complex DAW software. Keeping the same intuitive and slick interface as the iOS version, it is the perfect tool for performance live sets and is a blast to use with any MIDI controller. Its powerful time-stretching algorithm makes it the perfect app for on-the-fly looping and matching of samples in real time.
Key features
- A modular pad grid that adapts to any configuration or MIDI pad
- 6 free sample packs (3 included directly in the app), with 13 more available as In App
- Tweak your sound with instant FX and beat repeat
- Live BPM control: change the tempo on the fly without stopping the
- Multiple Mode: play several pads per column
- Edit Play mode, Quantize, Gain, ADSR, Pan, Loop Division, Reverse,
- Import your own
- Record any sound or voice through the mic or audio in — with an optional
Mac-exclusive features
- Modular grid: customize the grid size to your liking – up to 10 columns and 10
- New effects: Infinite Delay, Low Phaser, Flangus, Jet-Up, Metalizer, Basic Slicer, Fast Gate, Crush, Bliss, Big Bright Hall, Freezer and
- DJM-modeled high-quality
- Share recordings via SoundCloud and
- AU/VST version that you can integrate into the DAW of your choice, including Ableton Live, Cubase, GarageBand, and many
- Fully resizable and scalable Retina
MIDI control
- Support for any MIDI controller through MIDI Users can assign any command in the app to their controller using a dedicated simple-to-use interface.
- No MIDI controller? Control the app using your
More supported formats
- Import your own samples from the Finder in a variety of formats: WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4a, AAC, FLAC, Ogg, MP4 and WMA are
- Higher quality track recording options: WAV, AIFF, FLAC,
Watch the introduction video: https://youtu.be/MaokxHrOpfM
Pricing and availability
Remixlive for Mac is available on the Mac App Store at a special introductory price of $29.99 (instead of 69.99$).
Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1117950698
More info: http://www.mixvibes.com/remixlive-mac
The same but more
Having already had a dabble with the iPad version and really liked it (especially buying the Jungle set), I found myself not as immediately engaged with the Mac version. That said, I was sat on the sofa on a Sunday afternoon without a controller. That’s the point at which I feel the Mac version will come into its own. Smashing a keyboard doesn’t feel the same as abusing pads.
And there’s quite a bit more to this version too, including being able to edit the grid to the layout that works best for you, more effects, audio sharing, and MIDI mapping capability. And if you so choose, you can run it as a VST inside other apps too.
We’re concerned about the price though. Right now for $30 it’s good value. But when you consider that Live Intro is €79 and includes 700 sounds, 3 instruments, 27 effects, and is essentially a full production suite, $70 doesn’t seem like such a attractive deal in comparison.
I do like Remixlive’s simplicity though. Live is complex, and the immediate accessibility of what Remixlive does makes Live look like a very steep learning hill to climb. Sometimes you just want to load up samples and bash away. I would still urge Mixvibes to keep the price a little lower than $70 though if they want to sell a decent number of units.
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Hi all,
So as this is a first version, don’t hesitate to send us feedback, questions and general observations in the comments below, we read everything!
Cheers,
Alex @Mixvibes
I purchased Remixlive a few minutes ago for the vst/au plugin version. I tried it inside of NI Maschine 2.4.6 and Ableton Live 9.6.1. In Maschine the (plug in) scan app crashes, in Live the wholeapplication crashes when loading remixlive.
There seems to be no option to sync the tempo to vst/au host master tempo – are you serious? Or do i missing something?
There’s also no way to control other parameters via host control!
So what’s the benefit of having a plugin version?
And in stand alone – there’s no midi clock sync as well?
Come on. Do you have any plans to make this application usable?
A will appreciate your answer. Thank you
Hi Antoine,
We’ll have a new version up very shortly (most likely this week) to fix some of the issues you are mentioning. I feel the need to mention that the VST/AU compatibility was added late into development. Don’t forget that the software itself is a 1.0 version and there’s still ways before it is as polished and refined a piece of software as one that is on its eighth or ninth version!
Nevertheless, sorry about the inconvenience, hoping that the upcoming fix will be worth the wait for you and anyone who were looking forward to the VST/AU compatibility. Sync is first, then control of the various parameters from the host (which we are working on at the moment).
Best,
Alex @Mixvibes
Dear Alex,
thank you for your quick response – i appreciate that. And i have sent you the same message via your support form on your website. ;-)
While understand that your main business model for this app is selling sound packs, i see some potential in this app.
There’s a gap for live loopers in the market of (vst/au) plugins – aside of Ableton Live. And this could be a great addition to Maschine in that regard. Therefore the plug in needs the option to record from host internal sources – in other words it needs an input! Four stereo outputs is fine, eight might be better. And host automation, and, and and…
I really like your dj-software for the iPad and therefore i have the patience to wait a few updates.
You have a long way to go and i wish you luck, but frankly – at the moment i wasted 30 € and i would advice everyone to stay away from this app until the promised functionality is there.
Hi Antoine,
Yes I have noticed your email as well but, a bit later than this comment actually!
The option to record from the host is also interesting, I just sent it to our dev.
The logic behind this release was to do a 1:1 version of the iOS version, to keep things simple and straightforward (as it is, after all, the purpose of the software itself, to be simple and intuitive).
If you check, for example, the Audiobus forums, you’ll see how far the iOS version has come since its release, and that first version is only about three months away as of this writing. We hope to have the same pace of rapid-fire improvements and growth for this version, so as mentioned above we do value any and all feedback that people might have regarding the software.
Again, thank you very much for your patience, sorry that the software as of now isn’t up to your expectations, but we’re going to work hard to make sure that it is!
Best,
Alex @Mixvibes
I might have missed it due to quickly scanning the article (something about having to be out the door for work in five minutes!), but are there plans for a Windows 7/8/8.1/10 version as well?
Hi!
Actually I uh … can’t really say anything right now. Just sit tight for a bit.
Sorry about that…
Alex @Mixvibes
Nothing to do with remixlive since I have never used it, but I want to just say that Livid Base II controller is really great; especially for travel since it has no knobs or faders to break off in transit and it’s built like a tank anyway.
We’ve gotten it especially for Remixlive Mac and indeed we can confirmed that it is nearly military-grade equipment in its construction.
Solid stuff.
Thanks, I was just about to ask what controller that was.
It sure looks the part!
The press release quoted above seems to have text missing. Lots of half finished sentences on the bullet points.
Maybe Mark was writing his article and something happen to