Editing for DJs

How to crossfade between two tracks

Overlap two clips, choose the fade curve and listen to how the level changes across the transition before exporting it.

The editor interface is in Spanish for now. Button names appear in Spanish, followed by their meaning in English.

Prepare the overlap

Put the outgoing and incoming audio on different tracks. Move the second clip towards the end of the first until they share a section. For example, if the first one ends at 32 s and you want to try a two-second transition, make the second start around 30 s. Check the overlap on the waveform with Encajar (fit) or with the zoom.

Select the clip involved in the transition and press Fundido cruzado (crossfade). If several tracks overlap, choose the associated clip. Set the ends within the range both clips share. A very small overlap can leave the control disabled.

Compare the curves

Try a linear curve to spread the rise and fall gradually. Try constant power if you notice a dip in volume in the middle. The real mix depends on both sounds: when similar basslines or hits add up, the peak can rise in the centre. Listen to the transition and adjust the clip levels first if one masks the other.

Check the result

Play a few seconds before the fade and also listen to the outro. Check that the incoming track appears where you need it. If you want to rehearse just that part on another player, use Exportar tramo del fundido… (export crossfade section) in Opciones (options). To keep the whole session with the fade, export the full mix.