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How to Create Seamless Song Transitions for Albums and EPs

Make Pop Music via YouTube

Overview

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Learn the professional techniques for creating seamless song transitions between album tracks in this 15-minute music production tutorial. Master the art of eliminating gaps, clicks, and pops between songs while adding cohesion and excitement to albums or EPs. Explore essential concepts including track transition conceptualization, session configuration, outro-focused arrangements, trailing carryover elements, proper routing techniques, and export strategies. Follow along with detailed demonstrations using Cubase 12 Pro, complete with professional audio equipment setup featuring Focal monitors, RME interface, and various high-end microphones and preamps. Avoid common routing mistakes and discover how to craft professional-quality album transitions that enhance the listening experience.

Syllabus

Preview
Intro
Seamless Transition Example
Tracklist Pitfalls
How To Conceptualize Track Transitions
How To Configure The Session
Focus On Outros Instead Of Intros
Working In A Previous Song's Session
Using Trailing Carryover Elements
Routing The Linked Songs
Exporting The Linked Songs
Splitting The Linked Song Into Two Tracks
Exporting The Two Songs
Recap
DON'T MAKE THIS ROUTING MISTAKE
Outro

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Make Pop Music

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