XFade interface

XFade

Effect Stagecraft Software

At a Glance

TypeEffect
CategoryCrossfader
PlatformWiN
DAWAny
Download for Windows

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XFade by Stagecraft Software brings DJ-style crossfading into your DAW, letting you move between two audio streams for production, mixing and live performance. Adjust the crossfade slope for abrupt, rhythmic cuts or gentle transitions that blend tracks smoothly. Its zero-latency processing supports multiple fades within a single audio buffer, making it suited to rapid cutting and crab-scratch techniques, even at larger buffer sizes. Sample players on both sides let you layer loops, one-shots or backup audio alongside the incoming signals. Drop in an accent, keep a supporting loop running during a solo, or add another layer to a transition. XFade suits producers and DAW-based DJs who want responsive crossfader control with sample playback built into the same effect.