Music

Background music or scores are vital to any project. Even if they are subtle, they play a role in telling the story the Voice Over tells. So, choosing...

Background music or scores are vital to any project. Even if they are subtle, they play a role in telling the story the Voice Over tells. So, choosing a background track for your voice over is crucial.

In most DAWs or other apps that let you create voice overs, adding a background track is relatively easy. However, most programs do not provide an easy way to import music. Most times, you’d have to visit another site and either pay for a subscription or download royalty free music.

Once downloaded, you can then import it into your voice over project. Background music tracks are generally imported onto a unique track where the volume can be manipulated. Below are a few ways to add background music across various tools.

How do You Add Music to Voice Over with Audacity?

Adding music to voice overs is a simple process that involves a couple of steps. First, you'll need to have your voice over audio file ready. Then, you can use audio editing software like Audacity (a free download available for both Mac and Windows) to add background music to your voice recording.

1. Start a new project in Audacity.
2. Import your voice over audio file and music file into the program.
3. Drag the music track to start where you want it to play behind your voice.
4. You can adjust the volume levels of the voice and music tracks to achieve balance.
5. Use the fade-in and fade-out features to ensure smooth transitions between the voice and the music.
6. Finally, export the new audio file in the format you prefer, such as wav.

How to Record Your Voice with Background Music

To record your voice with background music on Android or iOS, you can use a mobile app like Karaoke. This app lets you record audio with your own voice and add background music simultaneously.

1. Install the Karaoke app.
2. Open the app and tap the record button.
3. As the music plays, you can start singing or speaking.
4. Once done, you can save the recording, which combines your voice and the background music.

Adding Background Music to a Vlog

Video editor software like iMovie for MacOS or various Android apps let you add background music to a vlog. You can even add your own music or choose from the music library within the software.

How to Add Background Music in Voice Recording Online Free?

Websites like TwistedWave allow you to add background music to voice recordings online for free. They also offer a variety of sound effects and transitions to enhance your audio.

Adding Background Music in iMovie with Voiceover

iMovie on MacOS and iPhone provides a simple and intuitive way to add background music to a voiceover.

1. Open your project and select the point where you want to add the voiceover.
2. Click the 'Voiceover' button and when ready, click 'Record'.
3. You can then add audio from the iMovie's music library or your own music files.

Adding Music to Voice Recording on YouTube

YouTube's Video Editor feature allows you to add music to your voice recordings. Remember to use royalty-free music tracks to avoid copyright issues.

Adding Background Music while Recording a Voice

Some recording software and DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) offer the capability to add background music while you are recording a voice. These include Logic Pro X (MacOS) and FL Studio (Windows and MacOS).

Playing a song while recording a voice-over can be quite handy, especially for applications like karaoke or adding a narration to a music video. The process can vary slightly depending on the device and software you're using. Here's a general process you can follow:

On a Computer Using Audacity:

1. Open Audacity and create a new project.
2. Import the song you want to play in the background by clicking File -> Import -> Audio.
3. Once your song is loaded into Audacity, press the Record button and start speaking. The song will play in the background as you record your voice.

On an iPhone Using GarageBand:

1. Open GarageBand and create a new project.
2. Add the song you want to play in the background. This can be done by dragging and dropping the song into the GarageBand timeline.
3. Once the song is loaded, you can press the Record button and start recording your voice with the song playing in the background.

On an Android Device Using a Karaoke App:

1. Download and open a karaoke app from the Google Play Store.
2. Find the song you want to sing along to and select it.
3. When you're ready, press the Record button and start singing. The song will play in the background as you record.

Remember, depending on the application and your specific requirements, you might need to adjust the volume levels of the background music and your voice to ensure they're balanced and one doesn't overpower the other.

Top 9 Software or Apps for Adding Music to Voiceovers

1. Speechify Voice Over: Speechify Voice Over is an AI app to help you create voice overs quickly. Simply upload your script, and choose a voice, language, or accent. Then choose from 100’s of background tracks included for free; for both, commercial and personal projects.
2. Audacity: A free, open-source, cross-platform audio software for multi-track recording and editing.
3. iMovie: A video editing software for MacOS and iOS devices that offers a range of features including adding background music and voiceovers.
4. FL Studio: A complete software music production environment or DAW representing more than 20 years of innovative development.
5. GarageBand: A fully equipped music creation studio inside your Mac — with a complete sound library that includes presets for guitar and voice.
6. Adobe Audition: A comprehensive toolset that includes multitrack, waveform, and spectral display for creating, mixing, editing, and restoring audio content.
7. Logic Pro X: A complete professional recording studio on the Mac, with everything a musician needs to write, record, edit, and mix music.
8. TwistedWave Online: An audio editor that allows you to edit your audio files online from your browser.
9. Karaoke App: A mobile application that allows you to record your own voice with background music.