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MixZing Media Player - Can it really do it all?
Tested version: 2.4.0
Latest version: 3.7.0
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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
Anonymous, Jan 8, 2012
Not the best, but 1 of the best... One of the best mp3 players on the market... I've tried all. PowerAmp Music Player is good too... but the best music player is the stock player on the Sidekick 4G... the need to make one like that for other users.. they would enjoy it better.
greg, Jan 8, 2012
Ho hum. Even for free, way too many adds. Wish it would just FIX mp3 tags and album art - not just store all the art in some folder. Vanilla is better.
Robbie, Jan 7, 2012
Great app This has to be the best free nonstock music player that you can get all the features on.
Darrell, Jan 7, 2012
Decent player Like it a lot - best sound quality I've had from a media player. If it had crossfade I'd give it the full 5 stars.
Rhyze Karlo, Jan 6, 2012
I would've given it 5 stars but the music becomes choppy in my htc wildfire s...other than that,it's thd music player i needed.
Anders, Jan 6, 2012
Nifty Works like a charm and got all the doodads I need. Just wish it had an autoidentify option.
Robert, Jan 6, 2012
Great app I was playing slow songs from my playlist and it added other slow songs that I forgot was in my library. It set a romantic mood for me and my lady friend which made me look good. Best in its class for music players I think..
Dennis, Jan 6, 2012
Gvdbmonty Makes driving pleasurable. Always dependable and trouble free.Thanks for the hard work.
Rozelle, Jan 6, 2012
Been using this app for the longest time and I enjoy it. However, since the update, the next song doesn't auto play even tho I selected play all.
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