How To Add Multiple Audio Tracks To An Instagram Reel

Remember the days when adding combined audio tracks to an Instagram Reel meant jumping between multiple editors, downloading and re-uploading videos, and hoping that your audio sync would survive the process? The struggle was real!

Thanks to Instagram for introducing a multi-audio feature to its platform, which has left those editing apps behind. No more tedious editing workarounds or lost audio sync, just seamless creativity and storytelling.

With this new update, you can add up to 20 different audio tracks to one reel that too within the app, eliminating the use of different audio editing apps.

However, if you still don’t know how to do it, do not worry! In this blog, we will tell you how to unlock Instagram's new multi-audio feature and use it to its full potential.

What Is Instagram’s Multi Audio Tracks Feature?

Instagram announced a new multi-audio tracks feature on reels. With the Multi-Audio track support for Reels, users can now add up to 20 tracks to a single reel and visually align audio with elements like text, stickers, and clips while they are editing in the app.

On this development, Instagram’s Head, Adam Mosseri stated, “Starting today you can add up to 20 audio tracks to a single reel, giving you more creative freedom with your content. 

You can align your audio with text, stickers and clips while editing it within Instagram. This will help in creating a unique audio mix that your fans can save and reuse in their next reels.

This feature appears to be a step to encourage users to focus on short-form content. Mosseri had recently said that Meta-owned social media platform Instagram will focus on short-form content over long videos. 

Instagram will not be focusing on long-form video as it might “undermine” the platform’s “core identity to connect people with friends.”

Announcing the feature, Instagram said, “With the flexibility to pair the right tracks with the right clips at the right time, one can express their creativity the way that feels right for them and their audience.”

Add more audio tracks to the Reel to experience layered audio sound, which will make your audio unique. It will enable creators to do voice overs, combine different musics to make content more engaging. Let’s now understand how to use this Multi-audio feature for your complete benefit.

How To Use Instagram’s Multi-Audio Feature?

Instagram’s Multi-Audio feature has revolutionized the way to create and engage with the content on the platform. This Multi-audio feature allows you to add up to 20 audio tracks to Reels in a single go.

If you are a creative person hoping to improve your storytelling or an influencer, a business aiming to highlight your brand's individuality, or simply a user wishing to express yourself, this multi-audio tool has limitless potential to cater with all your audio needs.

Let’s walk you through the step-by-step process  on how to use multi-audio feature-

• Step 1: Open Instagram And Go To Reels Section

• Start by going to the app store or play store and launch the Instagram app on your mobile device.

• Go to bottom of the screen and tap the reels icon (a film strip icon)

• This will direct you to the Reels feed, where you can browse and create new reels.

• Step 2: Create A Reel Or Use An Existing Video

• To create a new reel, tap the + icon at the top right corner.

• Upload a reel from your camera roll or record a new video.

• Alternatively, select an existing reel from the reels feed or your profile.

• Step 3: Tap on Add To Mix In Reel Editor

• After selecting your video you want to upload, tap the edit button (a pencil icon).

• In the Reels editor, tap the ‘add to mix’ button at the top right corner.

• This will let you add audio tracks to your Reel.

• Step 4: Select And Add The Audio Track

• Select the song from your audio library by tapping the ‘add audio’ icon or use an audio file from your device.

• Preview the audio track to ensure it fits your Reel’s tone and duration.

• Tap ‘add’ to apply the audio track on top of each other.

• Step 5: Tap Again On Add To Mix Audio

• To add another audio track, tap the "Add to mix audio" button again

• This will help creators to add multiple audio tracks to their Reels and can layer tracks on top of each other

• Step 6: Add Another Audio Track

• Repeat the step 5 to 6 times to add multiple audio  tracks to your reel.

• You can add up to 10 audio tracks to your reel.

• Step 7: Adjust All Audios And Upload

• To adjust the volume, pitch, and timing of each audio track, use the audio mixer tool.

• Preview your Reel to ensure the audio tracks are balanced and sound good together.

• Tap "Upload" to share your Reel with the multi-audio track feature.

Whether you're looking to add background music, sound effects, or voiceovers, the multi-audio feature makes it easy to create engaging and professional-sounding Reels.

Final Thoughts

Instagram has rolled out the multi-audio feature globally and is making it available to a larger audience. In case it hasn’t reached you yet, make sure your app is updated to the latest version.

Instagram's decision to add several tracks to Reels is intended to encourage users to create more short-form content, since the platform does not want to promote long-form content because it 'undermines' the app's basic character of connecting people with their connections.

So why settle for a single audio track when you can have multiple? Start using the multi-audio function right away and avoid the time-consuming editing apps.