Balance Your Cassette Mixtape

Split tracks across sides so the runtime and flow feel right. No more 40-minute Side A with 8 minutes on Side B.

Add a Track

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Quick Presets

Side A 0% / 100% Side B

Side A

0:00 / 30:00
    Drag tracks here

    Side B

    0:00 / 30:00
      Drag tracks here
      Total: 0:00

      Why Side Balance Matters

      A lopsided tape is frustrating. You flip to Side B and it is over in 10 minutes. Or you have to rewind three times to hear one song. Planning both sides gives the listener a complete experience. Each side should feel like its own mini-album with a start, a middle, and an end.

      Common Mistakes

      • Adding tracks without checking total runtime first.
      • Putting all the long tracks on one side.
      • Starting both sides with slow songs (energy mismatch).
      • Forgetting that real tapes can be 1-2 minutes shorter than labeled.
      • Ignoring the emotional arc. A tape should build and release tension.

      Tips for a Great Flow

      Open each side with something that grabs attention. Place your longest track in the middle to anchor the side. End with a track that feels like a natural close. If you are making a gift tape, think about the listener. What mood do you want them to land in?

      Assumptions and Limits

      MixSide assumes standard playback speed at 4.75 cm/s. It does not read audio files or connect to streaming services. Durations are entered by hand. The planner works in the browser and saves your project locally. No data is sent to a server.

      Questions Mixtape Makers Ask