Tutorial narration
Record step-by-step instructions directly over screen recordings or demo footage. The voiceover follows to the playhead position so narration lines up with each moment automatically.
Voiceovers
with the built-inREC
KineMaster's REC tool records from your phone or tablet's mic straight onto the Timeline. Position the playhead, tap Start, and your voice appears in sample-accurate sync with the footage.
What it does
Audio recording synced to your project
Recording with an external app and then importing it means manually aligning audio to video every time. KineMaster's REC tool records directly onto the Timeline at the playhead with no sync work needed. After recording, apply Voice Effects or Voice Changer for character voices, and enable Ducking so your background music automatically lowers whenever you speak.
- Record narration directly into the Timeline
- Sample-accurate sync without manual alignment
- Apply voice effects and Voice Changer after recording
- Ducking: music auto-lowers under your voiceover
How to use
How to record a voiceover in KineMaster
Five steps to a finished narration.
- Step 1
Tap REC
Open your project and tap REC at the bottom of the Media Wheel.
- Step 2
Position the playhead
Move the playhead to the exact point on the Timeline where you want to begin recording.
- Step 3
Tap Start
Tap Start and start speaking. Your audio appears in sync with the Timeline.
- Step 4
Stop and review
Tap Stop when finished. The voiceover clip appears on the timeline, perfectly aligned to the playhead position.
- Step 5
Apply effects & Ducking
Optionally apply EQ or Voice Changer to enhance your voiceover, then enable Ducking to automatically lower background music.
Use cases
Three ways creators use REC
Step-by-step tutorials, travel commentary, and character voices.
Travel vlog commentary
Add voice commentary to travel footage on the go. Record in short takes aligned to each clip, then mix your voiceover against background music with Ducking.
Characters and funny voices
Record a voiceover track, then apply the Voice Changer for robot, deep, or high-pitched character voices. This is useful for comedy, animation-style narration, or branded content.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about microphone requirements, sync accuracy, effects, Ducking, and re-recording.
Do I need an external microphone?
No. The Voiceover tool uses the device's built-in microphone by default. An external microphone connected via the headphone jack or Bluetooth will also work.
How accurately does the voiceover sync to the timeline?
The voiceover is recorded at sample-accurate precision, starting at the exact playhead position. No manual adjustment is needed after recording.
Can I apply effects to my voiceover after recording?
Yes. After recording, you can apply other audio tools like Echo, Reverb, Pitch, EQ.
What is Ducking and how does it work with REC?
Ducking automatically lowers the volume of background music tracks whenever a voiceover is present, then raises it again when the voiceover ends.
Can I re-record a voiceover take?
Yes. Delete the voiceover clip from the timeline and record it again from the same playhead position.
Related features
Pair Voiceover with these tools
Combine Voiceover with other KineMaster features to complete your audio workflow.
Narrate your video, right in the app for free.
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