How do I import music to Soundtrap mobile?

Soundtrap is an online music and podcast recording studio with a mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The mobile app allows users to record, edit, and collaborate on music projects on the go. One key feature of the Soundtrap mobile app is the ability to import your own music files into Soundtrap projects.

Importing your own music into Soundtrap on mobile gives you more flexibility and options when creating songs and podcasts. You can bring in music you have composed or recorded elsewhere and incorporate it into your Soundtrap projects. This allows you to combine tracks you have made in other apps or on your computer with music you record directly in Soundtrap. You can also import audio to use in your podcasts.

This guide will walk through how to locate music files on your mobile device or cloud storage and import them into Soundtrap projects. We’ll cover editing imported tracks, adding effects, and mixing them with other tracks. We’ll also look at how to share projects containing imported music.

Locating Your Music Files

The first step in importing music to Soundtrap mobile is locating the audio files stored on your device that you want to use. Soundtrap supports common audio formats like MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, and AAC, so you’ll want to find files using those formats.

To locate music files stored on your Android or iOS device:

• Open the Files or File Manager app on your device – this is where downloaded and locally stored files are accessed.
• Navigate to the folder or location where your music files are saved, like the Music folder or Downloads folder.
• You may need to use the search function to find a specific song file.
• Check the file format by looking at the file extension – .mp3, .m4a, .wav, .flac, .aac are supported.
• You can also locate files stored on external SD cards or cloud storage if available on your device.

Once you’ve found your audio files, you can import them into Soundtrap projects on mobile. Focus on files using the supported formats for best results.

Importing From Device Storage

To import music files stored locally on your Android or iOS device into Soundtrap:

– Open the Soundtrap mobile app and navigate to the “Local files” tab. This can be found in the track sidebar on the left side of the screen.

– Tap the “Local files” tab, which will display music files stored on your device. Make sure you have files saved locally that you want to import.

– Browse and select the files you wish to import by tapping on them. You can select multiple files to import at once.

– Once your desired files are selected, tap the “Import” button at the bottom of the screen.

– The selected tracks will now be imported into your Soundtrap project. You can find them in the track list on the left side panel.

Importing From Cloud Storage

Soundtrap allows you to import audio files stored in cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or Box. This makes it easy to access your music library from anywhere.

To import files from cloud storage:

• Open the Soundtrap mobile app and tap on a project to open it.
• Tap the + button and select ‘Import Audio’. This will open your cloud storage import options.
• Tap the service you want to import from like Google Drive or Dropbox. You may need to link these accounts in Soundtrap if you haven’t already.
• Browse and select the files you want to import. You can import multiple files at once.
• Tap ‘Done’ once you’ve selected all the files to import.

The audio files will now be imported into your Soundtrap project. You can find them in the ‘My Sounds’ section. From there you can drag them into your tracks and edit them as needed.

Importing from cloud storage makes it easy to access your music library from anywhere. And Soundtrap supports the major cloud storage providers like Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.

Importing While Recording

Soundtrap allows you to import existing music tracks while simultaneously recording new audio. This is useful for recording vocals or instrumentation over an existing backing track.

To enable importing while recording on mobile:

1. Open a project and tap the record button.
2. Tap the musical note icon in the track header.
3. Select “Import track” and choose a track to import from your device storage or cloud services.

The imported track will begin playing. While it plays, you can record your vocals or instrument into a new track. The two tracks will be combined within the project.

This allows you to build up a full arrangement by layering new recordings over imported music. You can re-record takes until you get the perfect vocal or instrumental performance.

When importing while recording, Soundtrap syncs the tempo of the imported track with the project tempo. This ensures your new recording aligns properly with the backing track.

Editing Imported Tracks

Once you’ve imported your audio files into Soundtrap, you may want to do some editing to get them ready to use in your project. Soundtrap provides several tools to edit your imported tracks right within the app.

One common task is trimming the start and end points of an imported clip. To do this, double click on the clip to open the audio editor. You’ll see a waveform visualization of the track. Drag the handles on either end to adjust the start and stop points. Zoom in on the waveform for more precision. This allows you to isolate only the portion you want to use.

You can also adjust parameters like volume, pitch, and more by selecting the clip and using the controls in the editor window. Increase or decrease volume to get the level right in the mix. Adjust pitch if you want to change the key of the track or tune a vocal. There are options for fade in/out, reverse, normalize, and other effects too.

With Soundtrap’s editing tools, you can tweak your imported tracks to get them ready for your project timeline and sounding just right alongside other instrumentation and vocals.

Adding Effects

Once you’ve imported your music tracks into Soundtrap, you can enhance them using Soundtrap’s built-in audio effects. Soundtrap offers a variety of effects including EQ, compression, reverb, delay, distortion, and more that you can apply to make your imported tracks sound polished and professional.

EQ allows you to adjust the bass, mid, and treble frequencies of your tracks to get the sound just right. You can boost or cut frequencies as needed to fix issues or get the desired tone. Compression helps control the dynamics and bring out details, allowing you to get vocals or instruments to sit nicely in the mix. Reverb creates a sense of space, from small rooms to concert halls. Delay provides echoes to thicken and widen sounds. Distortion brings in grit and edge to get everything from subtle saturation to heavy fuzz.

A key benefit of importing music into Soundtrap is being able to blend it with other tracks using effects. For example, you may want to mix a vocal track you recorded yourself with an instrumental track you imported. Using compression and EQ, you can get the two tracks to gel together into a cohesive song. Reverb can put them both in the same “space”. Delay throws the vocal forward while pushing the instrumental back. Getting the right blend is crucial.

Soundtrap provides visual representations of the effects to make it easy to dial in the right settings. You can really polish imported tracks and make them work for your project using the flexible routing and processing capabilities.

For more info on adding specific effects, refer to Soundtrap’s official support documentation: Add effects

Mixing With Other Tracks

Once you have imported your music files into Soundtrap, you can start mixing them with other tracks in your project. It’s important to properly align the imported tracks with any newly recorded or programmed material. Make sure the starting points line up correctly, so everything plays in sync. You may need to trim the beginning or end of imported clips to get them to match up perfectly.

Balancing the levels across your imported tracks and other layers is also crucial for a professional mix. Use the volume sliders in Soundtrap to adjust the levels of each track. Get the relative balance right first, then you can boost or attenuate the master level. Listen closely to make sure no single track overpowers the others. You want the various elements to blend together into a cohesive mix. With proper level balancing and alignment, your imported music will sit nicely with the rest of your production.

Sharing Projects With Imported Music

After importing music into your Soundtrap projects, you’ll likely want to collaborate with others or export the final tracks. Soundtrap makes it easy to share your creations.

To collaborate with others on a project, you can invite them directly within Soundtrap. Go to the project you want to share, click the three dots next to the studio button, and select “Share”. This will give you a shareable link that grants editing access. For more details, see this Soundtrap support article. With collaboration, you and others can work together on projects using imported music.

Once your project with imported music is complete, you’ll want to export it. Within Soundtrap, go to the project and select “Export”. You can then download the project as an MP3, WAV, or other audio file type. For specifics on exporting, see this guide. With exporting, you can save your finished creations containing imported music and share them with the world.

Conclusion

Importing music into Soundtrap on mobile devices is a straightforward process. You can bring in music files stored locally on your device or in cloud storage. The key steps are accessing your audio files, selecting the ones you want, and importing them into a Soundtrap project.

To ensure a smooth importing experience, keep your music organized into playlists or albums. Having files named clearly also helps. When importing, be selective and only bring in the specific songs or tracks you need for your Soundtrap project. Too many files will clutter your workspace.

Once your music is imported, you can edit, add effects, and mix it with other tracks. The imported music behaves just like any other audio clip in Soundtrap. Finally, remember you can share your finished Soundtrap creations containing imported music with others.

With these simple steps, you’ll be able to seamlessly enhance your Soundtrap mobile projects by importing your own music.