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Adding Ambient Sound: Building Atmosphere in SoCreate

Ambient audio adds depth and realism by filling the background of your scenes. Subtle sounds, such as birds chirping, city traffic, or wind through trees, help place your audience inside the world of your story.

Adding ambient sound in SoCreate Storyteller is as simple as a few words.

Here is how it works:

1. Click the sound button to reveal a wave icon on each story item.

2. Select the wave icon where you want the background sound to begin.

3. Write a description of the background sounds you want to hear.

Example: If your scene is set on the coast, you might write “ocean waves crashing with seagulls squawking overhead.”

4. Click Add to confirm.

You can apply the same ambient sound to multiple story items:

  • Click the plus (+) icon to select additional items.

  • Hold Shift while clicking the plus icon to include everything between two selections.

  • Use the minus (–) icon to remove items if needed.

  • Click Apply once your selection is complete.

To make edits later:

  • Click the blue-highlighted wave icon.

  • Use the three-dot menu to edit the description, adjust the length, or delete the sound.

and start layering in ambient sounds today!

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