Adobe Express: Add background music to a podcast

Demo summary
The demonstration shows how to browse the Adobe music library and drag a music file into the project timeline to add an intro track.
Step-by-step
- Click on the Music tab in the sidebar
- Browse or search for a track (e.g., 'Lemon Bars')
- Move the playhead cursor to the beginning of the timeline
- Drag and drop the music file into the project timeline
Options
- Apply Fade In or Fade Out effects
- Transcribe the audio if it contains words
- Split the audio track for detailed editing
Watch out for
- Ensure your cursor is at the beginning of the timeline before adding music to avoid placing it in the middle of the project
Highlights
“you can get a lot more detailed”
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