Mix up your transitions

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Certain types of music tend to lend themselves to certain styles of transition. Four-to-the-floor genres like house and techno work well with long, slow blends, while more rhythmically diverse styles like hip-hop or grime are better mixed using quick cuts.

Don’t be afraid to mix up approaches though. Done well, an abrupt cut into a curveball track can be a great way to add new energy into an otherwise hypnotic and measured mix. Alternatively, if you’re going to be working primarily with shorter tracks and more abrupt transitions, why not loop up a couple of grooves and let your mix run on a little as you go along?