How to choose and manage soundtrack options in OneTake AI
OneTake AI gives you multiple ways to control background music in your video. These options are available directly inside the editor and allow you to decide whether music is added automatically, manually controlled, or not used at all.
Where to find the soundtrack options
All soundtrack settings are located inside the Customize Video panel. To access them:
- Open your video project
- Click Customize Video
- Scroll down to the Soundtrack section
You will see a dropdown labeled: “Should OneTake AI play a subtle music track on this video?” This dropdown controls how music behaves for the current video.
Understanding the soundtrack options
Option 1: Yes – Compose a track for me
This option allows OneTake AI to automatically generate a background music track for your video.
When selected, OneTake AI composes a soundtrack designed to sit subtly under your spoken audio. The goal is to enhance the video without distracting from the voice.
How this works
• Music is generated automatically
• No manual track selection is required
• The soundtrack adapts to the video length
• Volume can still be adjusted
When to use this option
• You want background music quickly
• You do not want to manually manage music
• You are creating educational, informational, or talking-head content
• You want a consistent, low effort setup
What to expect
• Music is intentionally subtle by default
• The soundtrack supports the video rather than leading it
• You can still change the volume level
Option 2: Yes – I want to direct a custom track
This option gives you more control over how music is handled in your video. When selected, a music waveform appears in the Soundtrack section, allowing you to preview and manage the track more directly.
How this differs from AI composed music
• You actively choose to manage the soundtrack
• You can preview the track before saving
• You control how prominent the music feels
Track preview behavior
• Use the play button next to the waveform to preview the music
• Preview helps confirm the soundtrack is playing correctly
• Preview does not finalize changes until you save
Volume control
You can choose from multiple volume levels:
• Very Quiet
• Subtle – International Standard (Recommended)
• Clearly Present
• Very Loud
• Blast My Ears
For most voice-led videos, the recommended setting is Subtle – International Standard.
Option 3: No – Don’t play music
This option completely disables background music for the video. When selected, no soundtrack will play in previews, exports, or shared versions of the video.
When silence is recommended
• Formal presentations
• Interviews
• Training or instructional content
• Videos where clarity of speech is critical
• Content where music may feel distracting
What happens to previously added music
• Any existing soundtrack is removed from the video
• Music will no longer play unless re enabled
• You can switch back to another option at any time
What happens when you change soundtrack options
Changing the soundtrack option updates how music is handled for the current video only. Important things to know:
• Changes apply after clicking Save
• Switching options does not delete your video
• Volume settings can be adjusted after choosing an option
• Music behavior updates in previews and exports
Choosing the right option
Use this as a simple guide:
• Choose Compose a track for me if you want speed and automation
• Choose Direct a custom track if you want control and previewing
• Choose Don’t play music if your video is voice focused or formal
All options are reversible, and you can experiment freely while editing.
Updated on: 16/12/2025
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