Section 12. Set the Right and Left Audio Track

12. Set the Right and Left Audio Track

BEFORE YOU BEGIN	SEE ALSO
Add Tracks to Sound Editor	Fade Volume of an Audio Track Mix Multiple Audio Tracks

In order to set a right and left audio track, you need two tracks that coincide with each other. You can do this by adding layers to your project. This is really a very simple task that gives you the capability to add fun effects to your audio.

Set the Right and Left Audio Track

Add Right Audio Track

Add the audio track you would like to play in the right channel to Sound Editor.

Add Second Layer

Add layers to your Sound Editor project by clicking on the Add Layer button (the plus sign) in the left of the Mix Editor under the layer name.

Key Term

Layer A separate component within a larger project that can be manipulated independently of the other components of the project.

Add Left Audio Track

After you add a second layer, select it. Add the audio track for the left channel.

Position Tracks

Position your tracks in the desired location. You can do this simply by dragging them into place inside the Mix Editor.

Adjust Balance on Right

Select the top track, displaying it in the Clip Editor. Set the balance to the right channel by dragging the line in the balance area all the way down.

Adjust Balance on Left

Select the bottom track, displaying it in the Clip Editor. Set the balance to the left channel by dragging the line in the balance area all the way up.