How to crossfade Apple Music on iOS/Android/Mac/Windows?

Best DJs always crossfad songs so there was no awkward silence between them. When you have guests or at a party, crossfades can make music sound compatible, creating a smooth and continuous flow to your music. It became an art to do good segues and fades.

With the release of iOS 17, Apple Music brings this professional touch to your fingertips. You can now easily activate crossfading across various devices. Check out our guide on how to enable crossfading on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows for a seamless listening experience. 

How to crossfade Apple Music on your Mac?

Here's how you can enable the Crossfade feature in Apple Music for Mac:

1. Open the Apple Music app on your Mac.
2. In the menubar, click Music > Preferences/Settings...
3. Click Playback.
4. Check "Crossfade Songs", drag the slider to set the amount of time.

How to crossfade songs on Apple Music on Windows?

1. Open iTunes on your Windows, choose Edit > Preferences, then click Playback.
2. Select Crossfade Songs.
3. To change the amount of time it takes for the current song to fade out at the end and the new song to fade in, drag the Seconds slider.

How to crossfade Apple Music on iPhone or iPad?

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Music.
3. Turn on Crossfade.
4. Drag the slider to set the amount of time it takes for the current song to fade out and the new song to fade in.

If you don't see Crossfade, make sure your device is running iOS 17 and later.

How to crossfade Apple Music on Android?

1. Launch the Apple Music app on Android.
2. Tap on your profile icon and select Settings.
3. Under the ‘Audio’ tab, you’ll find the Crossfade option. Tap on it.
4. Select Automatic or Manual. 
5. Pick any value between 1 and 12.

The Automatic option uses algorithm to determine the perfect time to fade. This can be hit and miss, but it usually works well, especially on songs where the lyrics are sung to the last second.

Best alternative to crossfade Apple Music on any device    

While Apple Music offers a built-in crossfade feature, it's limited to iOS 17 and later versions. If you're using an older device or prefer more advanced mixing options, consider these alternatives: 

• Dedicated DJ Apps: Software like Mixonset or djay Pro offers professional-grade mixing tools, including advanced crossfading capabilities. 
• Spotify's Crossfade Feature: Spotify also provides a crossfade option, allowing you to adjust the overlap time between tracks. 

Both Mixonset and Spotify can play MP3 audio files saved on your mobile phone. With Ondesoft Apple Music Converter, you can easily download any Apple Music songs to MP3 and use the songs with any DJ app for better mixing or Spotify for crossfading.

Ondesoft Apple Music Converter offers the capability to convert any copy-protected Apple Music or iTunes songs in your library to high-quality formats such as MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and AIFF, without compromising the audio fidelity. Notably, this converter stands out with its exceptional speed, performing downloads and conversions nearly ten times faster than comparable software. Furthermore, it is seamlessly integrated with the Apple Music web player, enabling batch conversion of Apple Music playlists or albums to your preferred format, all without the need for the Apple Music app. To learn how to download Apple Music as MP3 and acquire Apple Music for free, the following tutorial will guide you through the process.

Ondesoft Apple Music Converter Features

• Download Apple Music to mp3 and play them anywhere you want.
• Download any Apple Music songs, albums and playlists to MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV and AIFF.
• Fast download speed with all metadata.
• Built-in Apple Music player.

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1. Download and Launch Apple Music Converter

Download, install and launch Ondesoft Apple Music Converter on your Mac or Windows. 

Click the Sign in button and enter your Apple ID.

 

2. Change output format(optional)

The default output format is lossless M4A. Ondesoft Apple Music Converter also supports converting Apple Music to MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV and AIFF. You can also customize output file name with any combination of title, artist, album, playlist index and track ID.

 

3. Select music

Search for the song, playlist, or album you want to convert. Then click the Add Songs button.

 

4. Start Conversion

By default, all songs in the playlist/album will be added. Uncheck the boxes next to songs that you don't want if there is any. Then click the Convert button to start downloading songs to the format you choose.

After conversion, click the  Folder icon to quickly locate the downloaded songs. Now you can add the songs to any DJ software for mixing.

5. Crossfade Local music with Mixonset on iPhone and iPad

1. Connect your iOS device to your computer using a USB cable and transfer the downloaded Apple Music tracks to it. 
2. Launch Mixonset and choose the Apple Music/Local Library login. 
3. Go to a playlist, artist, or album, and tap the red "Smart Mix" button. 

Mixonset analyzes your playlist and transforms it into a music mix. It will generate red and purple dots as the transition points to create a seamless listening experience.

6. Crossfade Local music with Spotify on any supported device

1. Launch the Spotify app and navigate to Local files: 
   • On Mobile: Tap your profile icon > Settings and privacy > Local Files, and turn on "Show audio files from this device." 
   • On Mac and Windows: Tap your profile icon > Settings > Show Songs from, and add the folder with your downloaded Apple Music.
2. Enable "Crossfade Songs" under Playback. You can manually adjust the timing for crossfade.

FAQs

1. What’s the best timing for crossfade?

There is no “the best” and it’s just what you prefer. Many people recommend 12 seconds. It cancels out the last few quiet seconds of a song and brings in the new one perfectly.

2. Why Apple Music crossfade not working?

If you play an album in chronological order the crossfade feature won’t work. This is because albums are programmed for a start-to-finish listening experience to make a more authentic album experience. Try shuffle playing the album to activate the crossfade feature.