General

What’s a Mixx?

A Mixx is a mixtape that you make with your friends. Set a theme, add some music, and ask your friends to add some too.

You'll love what you hear. (Unless your friends have bad taste. Then you probably won't.)

What can I Mixx?

Whatever you want!

We start you off with the phrase, "I want music that ...", but from there - it's all you.

Some of our favourite Mixxs include:

• I want music that I can dance to when no one's looking.
• I want music you think should play at my funeral.
• I want music that kills colds, flus, and large rodents.
• I want music that nobody should probably ever know I like.
• I want music that I can use in the bedroom. Shizzam!

Got a better one? Make a Mixx.

Where can I use Mixx Maker?

Right now, Mixx Maker is only available on Facebook.

Why does Mixx Maker only work on Facebook?

Facebook's friends feature lets Mixx Maker be what it is - a tool to discover great music with your friends and promote online music sales in a legal way.

Isn’t this just another way to steal music?

No, because you can't search for music in Mixx Maker, and currently, we don't provide music downloads from Mixxs.

When you add a song to a Mixx, you have total control over the file. The only people who can hear your music are you and your friends within the Mixx you added the song to. If you choose to remove the song, it's gone - forever. The only way your friends can hear it again is if they buy it or if you re-add the song to a Mixx.

It's like iTunes where everyone on the same LAN can hear each other's music libraries, but they never trade files. Mixx is even stricter, keeping the sharing exclusively to your friends.

What you share on Mixx Maker is yours, and stays yours.

How is this different from user-generated internet radio?

Mixx Maker is about sharing and discovering music with your friends - not broadcasting music to the world.

Think of Mixx Maker as your online living room. You've brought your friends into the room to hear your music, but the music never leaves the room, and you always have control of what's playing.

Your Mixxs and your music is exclusive - for you and your friends.

Mixxing

How many of my friends can I invite to a Mixx?

All of your friends can add to your Mixx, but only the first 500 can hear it.

How many songs can I add to a Mixx?  How about my friends?

You can add as many songs as you want to a Mixx.  The same goes for your friends.

Can I change the theme of my Mixx?

Yes.  To change the theme of your Mixx ...

1. Click on the “My Mixxs“ tab
2. Find the Mixx you want to update, and click on the “View Details” link
3. Click on the “Edit Settings” tab
4. Enter your new title, and finalize your changes by clicking the “Save” button.

Can I create a Mixx by myself?

Yes.  To create a Mixx by yourself ...

1. Click on “Create a New Mixx” button
2. At the bottom of the screen, uncheck the “Allow your friends to add music” box
3. Continue creating the Mixx as you normally would.

How do I stop my friends from adding music to my Mixx?

To stop your friends from adding music to a Mixx ...

1. Click on the “My Mixxs” tab
2. Find the Mixx you want to update, and click on the “View Details” link
3. Click on the “Edit Settings” tab
4. At the bottom of the screen, uncheck the “Allow your friends to add music” box, and click on the “Save“ button to finalize your changes.

How do I add music to a Mixx?

To add music to a new Mixx ...

1. Click on the “Create a New Mixx” button
2. Give your Mixx a theme, and click on the “Next: Add Music” button
3. Click on the “Browse...” button to open the dialogue window
4. Find the song you want to upload, and click on the “Open” button
5. If you have something to say about the song, add it in the "Why this song?" box
6. Click on the “Add Music to Mixx” button to upload your song.

To add music to one of your existing Mixxs ...

1. Click on the “My Mixxs” tab
2. Find the Mixx you want to add music to, and click on the “Add Music” link
3. Click on the “Browse...” button to open the dialogue window
4. Find the song you want to upload, and click on the “Open” button
5. If you have something to say about the song, add it in the "Why this song?" box
6. Click on the “Add Music to Mixx” button to upload your song.

To add music to a friend’s existing Mixx ...

1. Click on the “My Friends’ Mixxs” tab
2. Find the Mixx you want to add music to, and click on the “Add Music” link
3. Click on the “Browse...” button to open the dialogue window
4. Find the song you want to upload, and click on the “Open” button
5. If you have something to say about the song, add it in the "Why this song?" box
6. Click on the “Add Music to Mixx” button to upload your song.

Do I have to upload songs?  Can I search for songs?

Unfortunately, you have to upload all of your songs.  With mix tapes, you couldn’t add songs you didn’t own. A Mixx works the same way.

What type of files can I upload?

Mixx Maker accepts all .mp3 files with sampling rates of 44,100 Hz. Any files with bit rates from 32 kbit/s to 320 kbit/s work fine. See Wikipedia for more information on .mp3 files.

Can I download songs from my Mixx?

Soon, you will be able to download the music from your Mixxs. We are teaming up with a major online music retailer to help you buy the songs and Mixxs you love.

Troubleshooting

Why can’t some of my friends not see or hear my Mixx?

There can be three reasons why your friends can’t see your Mixx:

• Each Mixx has limit of 500 unique listeners.  After 500 different friends have listened to your Mixx, no others are allowed to hear it.
• Mixxs are only available to your Facebook friends.  People who are not listed as one of your friends on Facebook will not be able to hear your Mixx.
• Something’s broken!  If the reason isn't explained above, please tell us about it with as much detail as possible and we'll be right on it.

How do I remove Mixx Maker from my profile?

To remove Mixx Maker from your profile ...

1. Click on the Facebook Applications “edit” button
2. Find Mixx from the list, and click on the “Edit Settings” link
3. Select “No One” from the Profile drop-down
4. Click on the “Save” button.

How do I remove Mixx Maker from my applications?

To remove Mixx Maker from your applications ...

1. Click on the Facebook Applications “edit” button
2. Find Mixx from the list, and click on the “Remove” link
3. A pop-up will appear.  Click on the “Remove” button to remove Mixx.

I still have some questions or suggestions.  Who do I talk to?

Come talk to us!  We’re always happy to hear from you.  Please post any questions or suggestions in our community forum or contact us.