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MixZing Media Player - Can it really do it all?
Tested version: 2.4.0
Latest version: 4.1.1
Requires Android: from 1.5
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Summary
The app’s description sounds pretty sweet: bosting a whole bunch of features, it sounds like this might the app that can do it all... MP3, Tagger, Album Cover Grabber, Facebook-Connecter, Last.fm-Scrobbler... Find out about what else it has to offer in today’s test review.
Features & Use
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MixZing—can it really do it all? Well, it can do a whole lot, that’s for sure. But in how far can you rely on it to safely guide you through your playlist jungle?
Well, with the help of MixZing you can view your musical collection in the following ways:
• Artists
• Albums
• Songs
• Genres
• Playlists
• Videos
Widgets in every shape, size, and color—every good app should have them. Not only does MixZing provide various widgets, it also offers a convenient Lockscreen Widget in the full version. The Lockscreen Widget enables you to switch up between tracks before the homescreen has even properly loaded. The widgets located on the homescreen are also pretty decent. All you have to do is select the one you want (large album cover, small album cover, only text).
Are you a Last.fm fan? MixZing provides excellent scribblers for your playlists. In order to use this feature you do need the Scrobble Droid App, which you can find in the Market. Are you a Facebook addict? MixZing can automatically post your tracks… or can it? Well, I have to say that this particular feature didn’t work for me.
If there’s something Android can’t do, MixZing tries to do it anyway. You can even select a track in MP3 format from the context menu and set it as your ring tone.
The app can also grab missing album art as well as information about the track and the band/singer (images, biography, videos). So if you’ve been more or less meticulous when tagging your MP3 this is going to pay off at this point. In case the app doesn’t find additional information for you, you can start a search via Google, YouTube, Wikipedia, or Amazon MP3.
If you choose to go for the full version you’ll also receive a MP3 Tag Editor, with which I’m totally satisfied. It covers all the basics and even suggests words.
Recommend some superCoolMusicI'veNeverHeardBefore! MixZing scans all the tracks you’ve saved on your Android and then makes recommendations based on the songs you’ve listened to most often. I tested this feature and was really surprised to discover a few new acts which I quite like!
Bottom line:
I definitely wasn’t disappointed by MixZing Media Player. I’m using MediaMonkey on my desktop to try and keep on top of my music collection. MixZing has become a great alternative for when I’m on the go—and it even tops my desktop app with the video feature (which MediaMonkey doesn’t provide). But is there anything missing? I would say yes: it isn’t possible to rate tracks yourself (using ID3-Tag).
Screen & Controls
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The design is phenomenal and the widgets look great on any homescreen, no matter whether you opt for the big, small or text one. Slick’n’nice!
The fact that you can use controls via widgets or lockscreen makes skipping tracks really easy and hassle-free. You can also install a checkbox for "Enable Headset Controls - Use bluetooth and wired headset controls witz MixZing" via Settings. I don’t have a headset so I couldn’t test this feature—leave a comment below if you’ve tried this out!
Speed & Stability
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No bumbs, no jolts, no hangers, no crashes!
Price/Performance Ratio
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You can download MixZing for free from the Android Market.
If you do want to use features from the full version – such as the lockscreen – you’ll have to the $6,99 for the upgrade.
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Market Comments
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Must have music app Been using this app for 4 years now. The best music app in market. Undoubtedly!!!
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Fail Really don't like the new user interface... At least the other things got fixed
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Mostly ok but... Bluetooth seeking not supported My Jabra BT3030 cannot seek forward or reverse. Although seeking is possible with stock music player. 'Repeat this track' option would be nice too. Arrange playlist or songs in folder in alphabetical order would be good too. Please look into the above requests.
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Repeat song gone ? What happened to the repeat single song option when playing by folder ?
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Wtf? How come the only delete option removes a song from memory permanently, but not just off the queue? This upgrade sucks. I prefer the last layout. Booooooo mix zing. Fix it and I'll give you a cookie. *** update*** Cookie earned due to swiftness of problem solving. (I still think the new layout sucks balls, tho.) Thanks anyway guys... 5 stars.
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Best music player! Could be 5 stars, but there are no status/notification bar controls! Every other music app has that, come on Mixzing, that's what I wanted out of this update more than anything else!
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Decent Song identification does not work with any song. Fix this and I'll rate 5 stars.
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Best on the market I've tried all the other players and this one is the best. Will be buying the upgrade and highly recommend this player to anyone who needs the best player
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Play by folder I love this media player with all my heart ...most of my music is in folder format and its only player thats lets me play a whole folder on shuffle ... keep it up
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Nelo The new design is just amazing! Much more intuitive and comfortable! Thank you!
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
GREAT. BUT... This player is the best But there is one problem My album artworks do not appear nor i can download them.. Plzz help
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
More button wont work. When i try to add a song to my play list it wont let me do it. After I select the more option while on the current song the pop up screen comes up and the screen won't let me select anything on that menu. Galaxy S3 4.1.1
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Great app This is by far the best app for music the equalizer really sets it off!
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
Best player on the market. I've tried most media players on play and this is the only one I stayed with. With the new update media from across the web is available easily at your fingertips. This app even has widget players for your home screen. Best of all, it has a folder view that doesn't just cram all my music together via tags. My only complaints... the widget control buttons disappear and when I shuffle all the player shuffles in the same order every time. Nice update but the widget buttons still disappear.