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MixZing Media Player - Can it really do it all?
Tested version: 2.4.0
Latest version: 3.7.2
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
Tica, Aug 24, 2012
It's ok but awful look and feel. Needs to be more intuitive.
Mark, Aug 24, 2012
Great on SGS3 Generally fantastic- easy to use, good widgets. Far better than the pre-installed player. Only gripe is how it splits tracks across virtual albums of the same name if any of the tag meta data differs!
Lorena Marian, Aug 24, 2012
Sounds poor and buttons for changing tracks don't work!
Garland, Aug 24, 2012
I like
ken, Aug 24, 2012
Great all round player and now far superior to Zimly. Highly recommended.
Chiney, Aug 24, 2012
Chiney Luv it,plus the amp, magnified the enjoyment of all ur luv songs,i promised,yes it's worth the down load...for the record,to day is my first day try out,they do need to stop forcing such a quick comment,but beside,that,so far,so good.
Jony, Aug 24, 2012
Billiant, easy to use and sorts out your messed up albums. Only one thing though, it lacks color and presentation.
Hunter, Aug 24, 2012
Great Easy to use and love how it can fix the names of songs
bobby, Aug 24, 2012
Mixer Best
Ricky, Aug 23, 2012
The best music app I have used so far. My Sandisk broke so i decided to make my old phone my new MP3 player. After trying a few other music player apps, I went with this one due to the fact that it has a 10 band EQ. The user interface is nice. The app works smooth. Its a cool player, no problems as of yet.
Corry, Aug 23, 2012
Like it a lot
Daniel, Aug 23, 2012
Playlist problems This app is great other than the fact even though i have made a playlist it plays random songs from my phone
ligi, Aug 23, 2012
Not bad pretty Kool....
Rajesh, Aug 23, 2012
Nice player please stop giving this program a 4 star rating or less if your phone has issues and is not the problem of this player.
Nirmal, Aug 23, 2012
I really lake this player... Itz awesome ... nice equi.. Music player hoto aisha hona saheya..
Eddie, Aug 23, 2012
Great app Super sound
ijay, Aug 23, 2012
cool app
Mohammed, Aug 22, 2012
Nice application Better than other....
JAMES, Aug 22, 2012
Jkt I love this app paid for or the trial, wonderful, magnificent, just one thing. Your album cover finder is outdated. Fix that and this app would be hard to beat. To me it already is! Please take in consideration!
Craig, Aug 21, 2012
Highly recommend Great player. Doesnt necessarily like Apple' AAC files though.
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