Mixman Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Josh Gabriel
and Eric Almgren. The mission was to create powerful
but easy to use music creation tools aimed at the Hip-Hop. Electronica
and Dance communities.
The "Spin Control" interactive CD-Rom was the first true
remixing software, debuting in stores and online in 1996, that allowed
users to perform in real-time with zero-latency and utilizing auto-beat
matching. With patented synchronous technology, and a flexible proprietary
audio format, Mixman's software has continued to evolve and is now
available for all music fans, enthusiasts as well as serious music
makers.
Mixman products allow people of all ages and skill levels to interact
with, customize, control and perform music using professional studio-quality
tools on their PC. Mixman StudioXPro is currently
the flagship software product. All Mixman products are known for
their unique look and feel, and the powerful but easy to use feature
sets. Mixman software has been translated into seven languages,
and is currently available worldwide for the Wintel suite of operating
systems.
Since its inception, Mixman has been working closely with artists,
producers and record labels offering songs in various styles, in
Mixman format. Whether via ECD, or online these 'interactive songs'
known as D-Plates™ offer enthusiasts a way
to get closer to the music they love, by actually being able to
remix beats and loops from artists they are familiar with. Mixman
has partnered with major recording labels including Capitol,
Tommy Boy, Warner Brothers, V2,
OM, Emporer Norton, and others
to deliver music from artists in the Mixman format.
Mixman has also been a leading innovator online, providing online
applications, activities and interactive mechanisms, that allow
Mixman users to interact with each other. Currently available is
Mixman Radio™, a place where fans, remixers
and music creators can upload their music to the website as well
as listen in, rate and review the various creations of Mixman users.
Anyone with a web browser and internet connection can check out
what these music enthusiasts are up to. With Mixman software, hardware,
sounds and Radio, Mixman has created an integrated feedback loop
for creation, performance, and sharing. Mixman’s environment
also demonstrates a potential distribution model from which to create,
self-publish and legally trade personalized versions of popular
songs or styles - creating a dedicated and powerful community of
fans. Mixman users are submitting their own original music for consideration
in Mixman's catalog!
With the advent of the Mixman DM2™ (pro-nounced:
Dee-M-Squared) as well as Mixman LoopStudio™
(due in 2005), Mixman has extended the DJ metaphor to hardware.
This included USB controller works with current versions of Mixman
software and makes the Mixman experience even more powerful and
fun! DM2 TV commercials have aired on MTV and elsewhere. Future
developments with games and gadgets are on the horizon.
The Mixman Brand is widely recognized and sought out for association.
If it's Mixman-branded, "it sounds great", "it’s
powerful" and “it’s fun!” Millions of impressions
of the distinctive Mixman DJ-Head have been captured and millions
of people have touched a "Mixman Experience" on or offline.
Mixman has worked closely with Intel on a number
of initiatives including IWOS and AreaOne and has been featured
in Intel TV commercials. Mixman software has been bundled with Creative
Labs sound cards, Sony computers and CD-ROM
burners, Dell Computers, ESS sound
chips and many other hardware products. Mixman has been associated
with tours sponsored by Revolution magazine, Yahoo,
Intel and V2 records as well as
campaigns by Levis, Warner Records,
M&M Mars, Hershey's, SoBe,
Heineken and Doc Marten.
Mixman is also found in the classroom, and is used extensively in
educational settings. Mixman has donated product and assisted with
programs with the Miracles Foundation, Zeum,
Boys and Girls Clubs, and many other institutions
in the US and Canada.
Mixman continues its commitment to innovation and creating products
and services that are affordable and entertaining to a wide variety
of music and technology enthusiasts!
( Mixman Technologies, Inc. is a Delaware Corporation currently
based in San Francisco. The CEO is Richard A. Appelbaum, and both
founders Eric Almgren and Josh Gabriel are involved as investors
and Board Members. Mixman Technologies, Inc, has no affiliation
with Beatnik, Inc. as of May 31st, 2002. )
