Spotify has rolled out a new feature that lets Premium subscribers personalise how their playlists flow, adding the kind of seamless transitions once reserved for DJs.
The feature, now available to most Premium users worldwide, gives subscribers the choice to automatically insert transitions between tracks or fine-tune them using preset options such as fade, rise, or blend.
Beyond presets, users can dig deeper by adjusting volume levels, EQ, and effects, while the app’s waveform and beat data help locate the ideal entry points between songs.
For those less experienced, Spotify is making the process simpler by displaying the key and beats per minute of each track. This is designed to remove the guesswork for beginners and help their playlists sound more natural.
To activate the function, users only need to open a playlist and tap “Mix” on the toolbar. From there, they can either let the app generate transitions automatically or manually customise them. Once satisfied, the playlist can be saved, shared with friends, or even co-edited with other Premium subscribers.
Spotify suggests that the new transitions work best with electronic genres such as house and techno, where songs are naturally suited for blending. However, any playlist, whether curated for workouts, parties, or long drives, can be enhanced with the feature. And if listeners prefer the traditional format, they can switch off the “Mix” option at any time.
With nearly 9 billion playlists already created on the platform, Spotify says the update is meant to give users more control over their music experience. It also places the company in closer competition with Apple Music, which is preparing its own AutoMix feature.
The custom transitions option is part of Spotify’s goal to strengthen personalisation tools on its platform. Over the past year, the streaming service has introduced updates that let users sort, edit, and fine-tune playlists, as well as experiment with features such as personalised genres in Discover Weekly and the voice-enabled DJ.
The company confirmed that while most Premium users will get access immediately, some markets in Asia-Pacific may have to wait a little longer as the feature rolls out gradually.
