What is a music bed?
A music bed is a piece of background music layered underneath dialogue or other audio tracks in a video, which helps set the mood without overshadowing the main content.
What is the purpose of music bed?
The purpose of a music bed is to provide background music that supports the overall mood of a video or audio piece without overpowering the main content, such as dialogue or narration.
Does a music bed have sound effects?
No, a music bed typically consists of instrumental music, not sound effects, though sound effects can be layered separately in the mix.
What is a music bed track?
A music bed track is an instrumental or lightly orchestrated audio track used under spoken word or visual content to enhance the emotional tone without distracting from the primary content.
How to add music overlays on Riverside
While an overlay (a track placed over certain sections of a video) and a music bed are not exactly the same, on Riverside, you can overlay a song throughout the entire video and adjust its volume to function like a music bed. This allows the music to complement the dialogue without overwhelming it.
Upload a track or select one from the catalog. The platform offers features like auto-ducking and fading to make the integration smooth. These tools help control the volume of the music to ensure it enhances your recording without overpowering dialogue.
