{"id":178990,"date":"2024-03-01T11:39:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=178990"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:11:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T20:11:24","slug":"sound-in-after-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/sound-in-after-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"The Basics of Working with Sound in After Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-this-video-tutorial-you-ll-learn-the-basics-for-working-with-audio-and-sound-effects-in-after-effects\"><span id=\"in-this-video-tutorial-youll-learn-the-basics-for-working-with-audio-and-sound-effects-in-after-effects\">In this video tutorial, you&#8217;ll learn the basics for working with audio and sound effects in After Effects.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Effects probably isn&#8217;t your first choice when it comes to working with audio files. That being said, you&#8217;ll likely still need to know a few audio tips and tricks from time to time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this tutorial, we&#8217;ll cover all of the basics for working with audio files inside After Effects, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#audio-panels\">Audio Panels <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#audio-shortcuts\">Audio Shortcuts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#working-with-audio-in-the-composition\">Working with Audio in the Composition<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#audio-effects\">Audio Effects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#convert-audio-to-keyframes\">Convert Audio to Keyframes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#download-free-sound-effects\">Download Free Sound Effects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aHUQYR96BT4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-helpful-tips-for-working-with-sound-in-after-effects\"><span id=\"helpful-tips-for-working-with-sound-in-after-effects\">Helpful Tips for Working with Sound in After Effects<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-audio-panels\"><span id=\"audio-panels\">Audio Panels<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, we need to look at two different audio related panels you have access to in After Effects. The first is the <strong>Audio<\/strong> panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to <strong>Window<\/strong>&gt;<strong>Audio<\/strong>. The Audio panel allows you to see the sound level for any audio you play back in your composition. You can also adjust the playback level. (This only affects the playback preview audio.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Panels.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Audio and Preview panels in After Effects\" class=\"wp-image-178999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Panels.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Panels.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Panels.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Panels.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Panels.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Panels.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Panels.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Audio and Preview panels in After Effects.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you have the <strong>Preview<\/strong> panel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to <strong>Window<\/strong>&gt;<strong>Preview<\/strong>. This panel allows you to adjust your preview playback settings, including turning <strong>on<\/strong> and <strong>off<\/strong> the audio sound when you preview your composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-audio-shortcuts\"><span id=\"audio-shortcuts\"> Audio Shortcuts<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several useful audio shortcuts you will need to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first is &#8220;<strong>spacebar<\/strong>.&#8221; This will <strong>Preview<\/strong> your composition. (Just make sure audio playback is enabled in the Preview panel.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next is <strong>&#8220;0&#8221; on the Numeric Keypad<\/strong>. This will start the <strong>Ram Preview<\/strong>, which always plays both the audio and video of your composition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next is <strong>&#8220;.&#8221; on the Numeric Keypad<\/strong>. This will start the &#8220;<strong>Audio Only<\/strong>&#8221; preview and only play back the audio in your composition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, selecting your audio file in your composition and <strong>quickly pressing &#8220;L&#8221; twice<\/strong> will toggle the <strong>Waveform<\/strong> for your audio file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Waveform.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of a wave form in After Effects\" class=\"wp-image-179000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Waveform.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Waveform.jpg?resize=300,79 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Waveform.jpg?resize=277,73 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Waveform.jpg?resize=359,95 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Waveform.jpg?resize=543,144 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Waveform.jpg?resize=560,148 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Waveform.jpg?resize=150,40 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pressing &#8220;L&#8221; twice quickly will toggle the waveform of your selected audio file.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-working-with-audio-in-the-composition\"><span id=\"working-with-audio-in-the-composition\">Working with Audio in the Composition<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you add an audio file into your composition, you can enable and mute the audio by clicking the <strong>Speaker Icon<\/strong> located to the far left of the audio layer.  You can then toggle down the layer settings to see the <strong>Audio Levels<\/strong> and the <strong>Waveform<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also keyframe the Audio Levels if you would like to have your audio files fade in or fade out. (You will also see the audio <strong>fade out<\/strong> reflected on the audio waveform.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot showing how to keyframe Audio Level in After Effects\" class=\"wp-image-179002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Settings.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Settings.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Settings.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Settings.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Settings.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Settings.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Settings.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>You can keyframe the <strong>Audio Level<\/strong> to have the audio fade in and out. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to note that when you are editing based on the beat of the audio in After Effects, it is much better to base your edits off of the waveform, and not the sound of the audio when it is playing back. This is because audio playback in After Effects often suffers from a slight delay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, in order to get more exact edits, base your editing off of the beats on the waveform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-audio-effects\"><span id=\"audio-effects\">Audio Effects<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Effects also includes several simple audio-based effects you can use. They are located under <strong>Effects<\/strong>&gt;<strong>Audio<\/strong>. These effects are fairly straightforward, such as: <strong>Bass &amp; Treble<\/strong>, <strong>Reverb<\/strong>, and <strong>Stereo Mixer<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, I would recommend using a better suited audio program to edit your audio in, such as Adobe Audition or Premiere Pro. However, in a pinch, it can be useful to have access to these effects in After Effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Effects.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot featuring a variety of simple audio effects available in After Effects\" class=\"wp-image-179004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Effects.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Effects.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Effects.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Effects.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Effects.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Effects.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Audio-Effects.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Variety of simple audio effects available in After Effects.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-convert-audio-to-keyframes\"><span id=\"convert-audio-to-keyframes\">Convert Audio to Keyframes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, one of the best audio features After Effects offers is the ability to convert the waveform of an audio file to keyframe values. This can be useful for linking an effect or property to the beat of music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create these keyframes, <strong>right-click<\/strong> on your audio file in your <strong>composition<\/strong>, then navigate to <strong>Keyframe Assistant<\/strong>&gt;<strong>Convert Audio to Keyframes<\/strong>. This will create a new <strong>Null Object<\/strong> layer named <strong>Audio Amplitude<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you select that Null Object, you will see three sliders that each have keyframed values for the <strong>Left Channel<\/strong>, <strong>Right Channel<\/strong>, and <strong>Both Channels<\/strong>. You can see the values reflected in the <strong>Graph Editor<\/strong> view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Convert-Audio-to-Keyframes.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Graph Editor view of audio keyframes in After Effects\" class=\"wp-image-179005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Convert-Audio-to-Keyframes.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Convert-Audio-to-Keyframes.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Convert-Audio-to-Keyframes.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Convert-Audio-to-Keyframes.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Convert-Audio-to-Keyframes.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Convert-Audio-to-Keyframes.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Working-with-Sound-in-After-Effects-Convert-Audio-to-Keyframes.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Graph Editor view of audio keyframes.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-free-sound-effects\"><span id=\"download-free-sound-effects\">Download Free Sound Effects<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for some free sound effects? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/epic-free-sound-effects-for-film-video-trailers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Free Epic Sound Effects for Film &amp; Video Trailers<\/a>! This collection of high-quality sound effects will give your trailers maximum impact and help achieve that cinematic flair!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hb7lXk4yPqU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in the royalty-free tracks we used to make this video? 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