NAMM 2013: MixVibes Cross and Pioneer CDJs play nice

January 24, 2013 By 11 Comments


MixVibes Cross Pioneer CDJ HID NAMM 2013

Being best buddies with one of the largest DJ companies in the known universe clearly has its advantages. As creators of rekordbox, MixVibes have given Cross a very strong library function. But now the interoperability with Pioneer hardware is now complete, for MixVibes Cross v2.3 is now perfectly in tune with the whole current CDJ range via the magic of HID. Marvellous.

Some brief words:

Cross & CrossDJ 2.3 release (Mac/PC)

Paris, France – January 23rd, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

We are proud to announce Cross 2.3, featuring the most advanced HID integration on the market:

- Full control of the CDJ, plus extras (smart seek, call locators).
- Works with the entire Pioneer CDJ range (2000 nexus, 2000, 900, 850, 400 and 350).
- Easy setup : 2 USB cables and 1 laptop – no soundcard required.
- Adding the Video Plug-in, Cross turns the CDJ into a powerful audio/video player.

Also in this update and in CrossDJ 2.3:
- Slip mode : keep your groove when scratching, looping or using locators. – Start/Brake time settings
- Loop Out adjust
- “Halve Loop” and “Double Loop” commands
- 1/3 and 3/4 loop-lengths in autoloops.
- Handling of non-standard 14-bits MIDI controllers.

Download the update

Cross Mac http://forum.mixvibes.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=646
Cross Pc http://forum.mixvibes.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=647
CrossDJ Mac http://forum.mixvibes.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=648
CrossDJ Pc http://forum.mixvibes.com/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=649

Just watching the video shows how deep the integration between hardware and software goes. 2 USB cables later and MixVibes Cross is playing audio and video like a boss. It does appear that the claim of having the most advanced HID integration might not be empty marketing claims. And when you add video into the equation, it does give the big 3 something to worry about.

If this doesn’t get people to take Cross seriously then nothing will. The ongoing review will now include v2.3, and if it doesn’t get delivered soon, someone is getting fired. Again.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: , , , , ,
  • http://www.facebook.com/xarhs.kos Xarhs Kos

    HID Integration for CDJ 850s and 350s? Now, that’s gonna be a massive selling point for both the players and the software!

    • http://www.facebook.com/gulli.johansen Gulli Johansen

      yes I’ve been thinking of getting the 850 from launch date but wanted to use them with Traktor I already have CrossDJ so now I see no reason not to get a pair of CDJ 850. Only thing is I like better the FX in Traktor and don’t see me doing video anythime soon if ever

      • http://www.facebook.com/DaHannes Han Nes

        you need Cross for HID usage, CrossDJ is still Midi-only.

  • http://www.facebook.com/djmutley Manny Yniguez Djmutley

    if mix vives get the same or better wave display im sold

  • http://www.facebook.com/Gavintech Gavin Varitech

    NI, are you seeing this????

    Get on it or Cross will finally start to take some of your market share on this feature alone. This works with all Pioneer CDJs with USB. Not just the flagship players that Traktor plays nice with via HID.

    It is time. Just do it.

    I know Pioneer probably helped them since Mixed Vibes also makes Rekordbox for them, but really NI can do it if they want. VirtualDJ and Serato did a long time ago.

  • http://www.viperfunk.com/ jprime

    Mixvibes are really stepping up. Hats off once again to their team :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/ivan.zilch Ivan Zilch

    hmmmmm… given that most clubs these days have CDJ900/2000/850 this can be the killer feature that gets people attracted! I hate doing HID in traktor because i have to plug 2 usbs and then create aggregate device, then set the outputs blah blah blah – its just not user friendly, which is why i still use timecode + Audio 6 to play out (which is also a pain to setup). If this is as plug and play as advertised, i might be willing to buy cross to try it out just for this feature alone

  • http://www.facebook.com/aris.papadakis2 Aristotle Papadakis

    This is great news for quick club setups, wonder if there is a tool to convert serato crates?

  • http://twitter.com/marcbannink marc bannink

    after buying the upgrade from DVS to Cross i have also installed the Update to 2.3. I have tried using Traktor as a midi solution with my cdj900 but that just doesnt work properly.. lag all over. After seeing the vid above i was quite curious and bought cross 2.x.. this just works.. waveforms show in the display, you can browse search do all stuff you would normally do on a cdj but now using Cross.. you will not feel the difference.. Great job Mixvibes!!!

    • http://www.facebook.com/aris.papadakis2 Aristotle Papadakis

      This is good news indeed!

  • Pingback: MixVibes Cross 2.4 — 4 channels at last! | Sunnylicious