Craft Your Own Playlist Transitions on Spotify
▼ Summary
– Spotify has launched a custom transitions feature that allows Premium subscribers to automatically or manually add transitions like fade, rise, or blend between playlist tracks.
– Users can adjust settings such as volume, EQ, and effects, and use waveform and beat data to find optimal transition points in each track.
– The feature displays key and beats per minute for each track to assist novice users in creating smoother mixes.
– This update is part of Spotify’s efforts to compete with Apple Music’s AutoMix and give users more control over their listening experience.
– Custom transitions are available now for most Premium users globally, with a gradual rollout to updated iOS apps, though some APAC markets will receive it later.
Spotify has just unveiled a powerful new tool for Premium subscribers, giving users the ability to craft smooth and professional transitions between songs in their playlists. This feature elevates the listening experience by allowing both automatic and customized transitions, making every playlist feel like a carefully curated set.
To get started, simply open any playlist and tap the “Mix” button on the editing toolbar. From there, you can choose from preset transition styles such as fade, rise, or blend. The interface also provides tools to adjust volume, EQ, and effects, while displaying waveform and beat data to help pinpoint the ideal moment to begin each transition. For those new to mixing, Spotify even shows the key and BPM (beats per minute) of each track, making the process more intuitive.
This update is aimed squarely at music enthusiasts and playlist creators, who have collectively built nearly 9 billion playlists on the platform. It’s part of a broader effort by Spotify to offer users greater control over their audio experience, joining recent additions like customizable Discover Weekly genres, track snoozing, and voice commands for the AI DJ.
The feature also positions Spotify to compete with Apple Music’s upcoming AutoMix, which promises to let users “mix like a DJ.” Once a mixed playlist is created, Premium users can save it, share it on social media, or even invite others to collaborate. The mix can be toggled on or off at any time using the “Mix” option, so you can easily switch back to standard playback when the moment calls for it.
Spotify suggests that the transition tool works especially well with genres like house and techno, where tracks are often produced with seamless blending in mind. As with standard playlists, mixed versions can be personalized with custom cover art, stickers, and labels designed specifically for this new format.
The custom transitions feature is rolling out globally starting today for most Premium subscribers, though some markets in the Asia-Pacific region may experience a slight delay. iOS users will need to ensure their app is updated to access the new functionality.
(Source: TechCrunch)
