Spotify Adds Custom Playlist Transitions Feature to Premium Accounts

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

A new feature has been added to premium account holders of Spotify, allowing eligible users to customise their playlists with seamless transitions.

The custom playlist transitions, now in beta, gives users more control to easily create unique playlists and enhance the mix with features like volume, EQ, and effect curves.

The streaming platform said it came up with custom transitions in playlists to empower premium users to shape their listening experience and express themselves through the music they love.

To use it, users have to open a playlist they’ve already created, or make a new one, and select Mix from the toolbar and see the playlist change.

Start with Auto for an instant blend, or tap to customize your mix and create unique transitions that fit your style, and when customizing, choose a preset like Fade or Rise to easily apply different transition styles.

Experiment with specific settings for volume, EQ, and effects, and use the waveform and beat data to find the best spot in each track for your transition, and hit “Save to your unique playlist. Share it, or even collaborate on a mixed playlist with friends who are also Premium users.

In addition, you can toggle the mix on and off at any time by pressing the Mix button.

For those new to audio mixing, these simple tips will help you level up your playlist.

Match tempos and keys: For the most natural-sounding transitions, choose songs with similar tempos and Camelot keys. When you tap “Mix,” we’ll automatically show the key and BPM (beats per minute) for each track, so you can easily scan and reorder to help your playlist flow more smoothly.

Start with transition-friendly genres: Mixing works best with music produced for seamless transitions. Dance genres like house and techno tend to blend more smoothly.

Consider the energy: Think about the mood and energy you want your playlist to have. Plan your song order to gradually build up or wind down the energy, guiding listeners through an emotional journey.

Tap into your best playlists: Mixing is perfect for moments when you want to avoid awkward pauses. For example, upgrade your running playlist for consistent BPMs to set your pace, or curate the ideal road trip or party playlist to keep the vibe going.

Visualize it: Make your playlist even more unique by creating your own cover art with new stickers and labels, available only for mixed playlists.