Instagram just added a new update that now allows users to include multiple audio tracks to their Reels videos.
According to Instagram, users will now be able to add up to 20 tracks in a single Reel by just tapping on the “Add to mix” options in the app’s video editor. You can then trim the tracks to include the specific audio portion you want on your video.
In a post, the company stated, “The launch of multitrack audio in Reels gives creators expanded creative flexibility with the ability to visually align audio with elements like text, stickers, and clips to express their creativity in a way that feels right for them and their audience.”
The update is aimed at removing the need for creators to use external video editors to mix the tracks they want in their videos. The move comes at a time when the company has stated it’s focusing more on short-form videos.
“It turns out the long-form video is less symbiotic with these other jobs. If you watch a 10- or 20-minute video, you see less content from friends, you interact with your friends less and you’re actually less likely to send that content or that video to a friend,” said Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram.
The update is also set to help Instagram offer more features to creators in a field where TikTok still dominates the market globally. So, we can expect the Meta-owned platform to involve more features with time to make it easier for users to create, upload and also watch Reels.
The feature is currently rolling out worldwide so you if you don’t see it, just head to the Play Store or App Store and update the app.
