Background Music
Add a music track to your project with voice ducking that automatically lowers music while you speak.
Background music lets you add a soundtrack to your screen recording and have it mix seamlessly with your narration. ScreenKite handles the balance for you — music dips when you start speaking and comes back up during pauses.
Adding Music
To add background music, use the Add menu in the preview toolbar and choose a music file. The music is placed on a dedicated Background Music track in the timeline, separate from your recording tracks.
You can also drag an audio file from Finder directly onto the timeline.
The Music Inspector
The redesigned music inspector gives you direct control over your music track:
- Volume — set the overall music volume level
- Voice Ducking — when enabled, music automatically lowers while you are speaking and fades back up during pauses
How Voice Ducking Works
Voice ducking monitors your microphone track in real time. When it detects speech, the music volume smoothly drops to a lower level so your voice stays clear. When you stop speaking, the music fades back to its full level after a brief pause.
The ducking behavior is automatic and requires no manual keyframing — just enable it and record normally.
Tips
- Choose music that complements your content without competing with your narration
- Keep the music volume moderate so ducking transitions are smooth rather than abrupt
- Preview your project with ducking enabled before exporting to check the balance
Related Guides
- Timeline & Tracks — track types and timeline navigation
- Export Settings — format and quality options for your final video