How to add multiple tracks to a reel on Instagram

In today’s social media world, video content is key, and Instagram Reels are one of the best ways to connect with your audience. With Meta’s latest update, you can now add multiple tracks to a single Reel, mixing licensed music or original audio. This feature is a great opportunity for artists and labels to showcase more of their music and engage fans in new ways. Here’s how you can use Multi-Track Reels to boost your presence on Instagram.
 

Why Multi-Track reels are important

Reels are a popular format on Instagram and with the ability to add up to 20 tracks in one video, your creative options are wide open. Whether you’re a label looking to highlight different songs from your catalog or an artist showcasing your best tracks, Multi-Track reels let you create more interesting and themed content.

This new feature allows you to:

• Create themed reels: For example, capture a NYC trip with multiple New York-themed songs.
• Mix comedy with music: Combine funny audio clips with music for entertaining Reels.
• Change the mood quickly: Use different tracks to create ‘Before & After’ transitions.
• Highlight favourite sections: Love the intro of a song but not the rest? Loop that section multiple times.

How to create a reel with multiple tracks

Creating a Multi-Track Reel is easy, but a few steps can help you make sure it’s polished and professional:

1. Start by recording your reel: Open Instagram, record your Reel, and tap the Music icon to select your first audio track. You can also add this first track before recording, after uploading a video, through the Reels editor, or from audio pages.
2. Add your first track: Pick the first track you want to include in your Reel.
3. Include More Tracks: Tap "Edit video" and select "Add audio" to add another track. To add more tracks, tap the previous track to unselect it (the yellow outline disappears) and choose "Add audio" again. Repeat for each additional track.
4. Edit your tracks: Use Instagram’s tools to position, trim, overlap, and adjust the volume of each track. This helps you create a smooth audio experience that matches your video.
5. Make final adjustments: Before sharing your Reel, you can change or remove any tracks by tapping "Edit video," selecting the track, and then choosing "Replace" or "Discard."

Important Notes:

• Mixing licensed music and original audio: You can mix both in your Reel’s audio, giving you more creative freedom.
• Track display: Reels with multiple tracks will list all included tracks in the audio title.
• Lyrics limitations: You can only add lyrics for one track. Adding lyrics to another track will remove the first set of lyrics.

Multi-Track Reels are a great tool for artists and labels to engage with their audience on Instagram. By mixing and matching different tracks, you can create dynamic and exciting content that grabs attention. Whether you’re promoting a new release or curating a themed experience for your fans, Multi-Track Reels offer endless creative possibilities. Start using this feature today and take your Instagram presence to the next level!