Questions, answered
About Two Videos and a Motherfucking Crossfader, the remake of the 2009 “Two YouTube Videos and a Motherfucking Crossfader”.
Is this the original “Two YouTube Videos and a Motherfucking Crossfader”?
No, it’s a remake. The original was made in 2009 by Jake Elliott; its page is still online but no longer plays anything, because it was built on Flash and on a Google search service that no longer exists. This remake (2026, by Jan) brings the same idea and look back, working on today’s YouTube player. The whole story.
Is it free?
Yes. No account, no sign-up, and no ads of its own. The videos can show YouTube’s ads, like anywhere else.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. On Android and iPad it works like on a computer. On iPhone, Apple doesn’t let websites change a video’s volume, so the crossfader switches between the decks instead of fading.
Why won’t a video play?
Some uploaders turn off playback on other websites, some videos are blocked in your country (music videos often are), and age-restricted videos only play on YouTube itself. The deck tells you which; try another upload of the same track.
Why do I see ads in the videos? Does YouTube Premium help?
The ads come from YouTube; this site doesn’t add or remove them. If you’re signed in to YouTube Premium in the same browser, the videos may play without ads, but that’s up to YouTube.
Can I record the sound of my mix?
No: YouTube doesn’t allow it, and a web page can’t reach a video’s sound anyway. REC records your moves instead (tracks, crossfader, speed, sound effects) and gives you a link that replays the mix for anyone, live from YouTube.
It says the searches are used up. Now what?
Google lets this site search YouTube about 100 times a day, for all visitors together; the counter resets at midnight Pacific time (09:00 in the Netherlands). Until then, paste a YouTube link, use more from this channel under a deck, or add your own free key under more knobs → out of searches?.
Can I use it to DJ a party?
At home with friends, go for it. For a bar, a club or a paid event you would need the venue’s music licences, and YouTube’s terms are for personal, non-commercial use.
Why is there no EQ or automatic beat sync?
A web page can only change a YouTube video’s volume and speed, and the speed only in steps of 5%. more knobs has tap tempo and tempo matching to get you close; you nudge the rest by ear.
Does the site track me?
No. There are no analytics, no ads and no cookies of its own, and nothing goes to YouTube or Google until you press “load the videos” or play a mix. Your settings and recent searches are kept in your own browser. The privacy statement has the details.
How do I take back the YouTube go-ahead?
Press forget everything on the privacy page. It also clears your settings, recent searches and API key from this browser. YouTube’s own cookies you delete in your browser’s settings.
What are the keyboard shortcuts?
← and → move the crossfader; Shift + arrow slams it to one side. With the sound effects open, 1–4, Q–R and A–F fire the pads.
Why is it called “Two Videos” and not “Two YouTube Videos”?
YouTube’s rules don’t allow sites that use its player to carry “YouTube” in their name or address, so the remake dropped one word. People also remember it as “Two YouTubes and a Motherfucking Crossfader”: same thing.
Who made it?
The original (2009): Jake Elliott, dai5ychain.net. This remake (2026): Jan. The modern sound effects are public-domain recordings from Freesound and BigSoundBank; the full credits are under ABOUT on the crossfader.
New to mixing? Read how to mix two YouTube videos.