He had developed a system to control individual music loops and later a hardware configuration that involved projected light beams and sensors.
A musician and computer programmer, he had long wanted to make composing and recording music accessible to the average person.
[5] In 1996, Mixman released the first interactive CD that allowed users to perform live with their PC with zero latency and auto-beat matching.
Mixman Studio Pro licensed software to several OEM brands including Sony, Creative Labs and Intel.
Computer users were able to dissect and play with Clinton's classics by using Mixman software to keep the beats and mixes in sync.
In 2006, Mixman ended its relationship with Digital Blue, stopped manufacturing further hardware units and shifted entirely to internet distribution.
Mixman continued to explore partnerships with the music industry and technology companies and focused on a range of licensing and brand partner deals including Pepsi Frito Lay, SCION, M&M Mars, Hershey’s, Heineken and others.
Notable optimizations were Intel chip architecture and consumer features like Rex file support and Export to Facebook.
Dr. Roger Summit, founder and CEO of Dialog Corporation and electronic music enthusiast, was the first board member and business advisor to the company.
Mixman’s Series A preferred stock financing was led by Don McKinney, founder and CEO of International Networking Devices and previously with Sequoia Capital.
Tony Fadell, consulting for Mayfield, who later went on to create the iPod and iPhone, worked with Almgren to write the combined company business plan.
[13] Mixman donates products and has assisted with programs with the Miracles Foundation, Zeum, Boys and Girls Clubs, and many other institutions in the U.S. and Canada.