Spotify Testing DJ-Like Feature for Custom Track Transitions in Playlists

The feature allows users to sort tracks by tempo and key and manipulate volume and effects, making playlists feel more like seamless DJ sets than shuffled queues.

Spotify has announced they’re rolling out a new feature for Premium users to customize transitions between tracks in playlists, making them resemble the flow of a DJ set.

Currently beta testing, the feature sits behind a button labeled “Mix” and tapping it opens a few presets, including “Fade” and “Rise.” Spotify displays the tempo and key of each song so you can rearrange your playlists based on musicality instead of just energy, and if you want more control, there’s settings for volume, EQ and effects. You’ll also see beat grids and waveform markers that help fine-tune where one track blends into the next.

If you’ve ever used CDJs or mixing software like Rekordbox and Traktor, this will sound familiar. Spotify is positioning the tool as a democratization of the DJ experience, noting it works particularly well for dance music.

“Mixing works best with music produced for seamless transitions,” the company said in a blog post. “Dance genres like house and techno tend to blend more smoothly.”

Users can save and share these playlists the same way they always have. If your friends also use Premium, they can jump in and edit transitions too. There are new visual tools for this format, including labels and sticker-style artwork that are exclusive to mixed playlists.

The feature is soon rolling out to eligible Premium users, according to Spotify. You can check whether or not you have access to the tool by updating your Spotify app.