Spotify might be about to turn every playlist creator into a bedroom DJ. The streaming giant appears to be developing “Mixing,” an ambitious new tool that would let users control how songs transition from one to another, complete with beat matching, waveforms, and audio effects.
Tech sleuth Jane Manchun Wong broke the news on X, sharing screenshots of what looks like a full-featured DJ interface tucked inside Spotify’s app. The images show a sophisticated control panel with audio waveforms, crossfade options, and what appears to be beat synchronization tools – basically everything you’d expect from actual DJ software.
“This is like Apple Music’s AutoMix feature but gives the power of curation to the people,” Wong explained in her post, which quickly racked up over 21,000 views. And honestly, that’s probably the best way to describe it. While Apple Music already does automatic crossfading between tracks, Spotify’s approach seems much more hands-on.
The screenshots reveal users can adjust transitions “down to the beat, effect, waveform, etc,” according to Wong. There’s even what looks like a multi-track timeline view where you can see exactly how songs will blend together. One user in a Reddit discussion pointed out this could be the evolution of an old “playlist pro function” that Spotify apparently tested years ago.
The response from users has been mixed (pun intended). While many are excited about the possibilities, others are skeptical about whether Spotify will actually follow through. One Reddit user said, “Looks like something to be discontinued in one year after release. Looks too good.”
The bigger question is rollout. Based on past experience, Spotify users are already joking that this will probably launch in “US & Canada only,” with other regions getting access months or years later. There’s also the inevitable comparison to existing DJ software. While Spotify’s mixing tool looks impressive for a streaming app, it’s obviously not going to replace dedicated DJ programs like Serato or Traktor. But that might not be the point – this seems aimed at casual users who want to create better playlist experiences without learning professional DJ software.
No word yet on when (or if) this feature will actually launch. Spotify hasn’t officially announced anything, and Wong’s discovery appears to be from internal testing. But if it does roll out, it could be a game-changer for how people think about playlist creation.
For now, Spotify users will have to stick with the basic crossfade feature and dream of what could be. We’ll keep an eye out for any further developments and will post an update if there’s something to share. In the meantime, feel free to share your thoughts about the feature in the comments section below.
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