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How to Crossfade Songs in iTunes

Remove those silent gaps between songs

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What to Know

To enable crossfading, open iTunes and select iTunes from the menu bar, select Preferences, and then select Playback from the menu.Select the Crossfade Songs check box, then move the slider bar to adjust the crossfade duration (default is six seconds). Select OK.With crossfading, as the first track fades out and the next one fades in, listeners enjoy a smooth, gapless transition between songs.
This article explains how to use a little-known iTunes feature called crossfading, which is the perfect solution for anyone who's ever been annoyed by gaps between songs.

How to Set Up Crossfading

Follow these steps to set up crossfading. 0:49 Open iTunes and select iTunes from the menu bar. Select Preferences. If you're on a Windows device this option will be found under the Edit menu. Select the Playback icon from the top menu bar. Select the Crossfade Songs check box. Now move the slider bar to adjust the duration of the crossfade between songs. The default length is six seconds. When finished, select OK to exit the preferences menu.

What Is Crossfading

Crossfading refers to the overlapping of the end of one track with the beginning of the next one. As the first track fades out and the next one fades in, listeners enjoy a smooth, gapless transition between songs. If you like listening to continuous, nonstop music—maybe during exercise or intense concentration—then crossfading is a good way to keep you in the zone. It only takes a few seconds to configure. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Move Your iTunes Library to a New Location Tutorial for Adding Music and Fade Effects in iMovie 11 How to Copy a Music CD to iTunes How to Crossfade Songs in Windows Media Player 12 How to Stop iTunes From Opening When an iPhone Is Connected to a Mac How to Authorize a Computer for Apple TV How to Use Sound Check on iPhone and Other Apple Devices Downloading Music to Your iPad is Easy How to Manually Add Music to Your iPhone What Is Crossfading in Music? How to Set Up and Use Home Sharing in iTunes How to Sync iTunes Songs to Your iPad How to Sync Movies to Your iPad How to Back Up iPhone 5 How to Splice and Edit Video on the iPad Syncing Part of Your iTunes Library Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies