Spotify’s new ‘mix’ tool turns playlists into DJ sets

Aiming at enhancing the way users experience music, Spotify is currently beta testing and has rolled out a new disc jockey (DJ) feature to selected premium users worldwide.

The new feature, dubbed 'mix', is a tool that brings seamless transitions, beat syncing, and manual mixing controls to a user's everyday playlists.

'Mix' allows Premium subscribers to add DJ-style transitions to their favourite tracks, creating smooth, curated soundscapes without needing professional software.

Spotify is moving beyond static playlists, and with the new feature, users can customise how one song flows into the next, whether you want a slow fade, a dramatic rise, or a quick cut.

For those who want more control, Spotify also offers advanced settings to adjust volume curves, EQ levels, and even match songs by beats per minute (BPM) or musical key, so that your music flows seamlessly, like a DJ is playing it, right from your device.

Users can choose to let Spotify handle the transitions automatically, or they can fine-tune each track like a professional DJ.

Waveforms and beat maps provide a visual guide to transitions, while a 'mix' button on supported playlists allows users to toggle between the original and the mixed version.

Users can even save their mix and collaborate with others, bringing a shared DJ booth experience to group playlists.

Spotify is ramping up competition with Apple Music, whose AutoMix tool offers basic transitions but lacks the manual control and creative flexibility Spotify is now testing.

While Spotify has officially launched 'mix' in select beta markets, it has not confirmed whether Kenya is included in this initial phase.

As of now, Kenyan Premium users may not see the 'mix' button in their playlists, but that could change soon.

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