How to Add an Audio Cross Fade in Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro (FCP) is Apple's robust application for digital video editing and finishing. FCP has become the industry standard for both digital media content professionals and amateur enthusiasts. It's the tool of choice for editors "in the know" because of its versatility, speed and intuitive interface. Among the many editorial tasks that can be accomplished on FCP is adding an audio cross fade to a sound track.

Things You'll Need

• Apple Final Cut Pro software

Instructions

1. Hit the "A" key or click on the arrow-shaped icon in the "Tool Palette" to ensure that FCP recognizes your cursor as the "Selection Tool."

2. Click between two adjacent audio clips to select the edit point.

3. Click on "Effects" in the toolbar at the top of the screen. Move down to "Audio Transitions" and click "Audio Crossfade (0db)." This will simultaneously fade out the audio of the outgoing track, while fading up the audio of the incoming track.

Resources

• Apple : Final Cut Pro User Manual