How to Create a Music Visualizer in Adobe After Effects

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Adobe After Effects.

    Using a .mp3 file is recommended, but any audio file type will work., Click on "Composition > New Composition > OK" which is located at the top of your program screen. (Shortcuts: ⌘ Cmd+N or Ctrl+N),, Record how long your music file is.
   
   Click on "Composition > Composition Settings".
   
   Under "Duration"
   
   change the current duration to one second longer than your music file. (Shortcuts: ⌘ Cmd+Kor Ctrl+K), Click on "Layer > New > Solid > Ok". (Shortcuts: ⌘ Cmd+Y or Ctrl+Y),,, For example, if the name of my music file was "Toze
   - Jurassic Love (ft.
   
   Sarah Abad)" then you would select that file from the list., Play your composition to see the visualizer.
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   Step 2: Import your music file.

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   Step 3: Create a new composition.

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   Step 4: Drag your music file into the composition.

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   Step 5: Adjust composition duration.

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   Step 6: Add a new layer.

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   Step 7: Select the new layer in your Composition assets.

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   Step 8: Click on "Effect > Generate > Audio Spectrum".

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   Step 9: In the Effect Controls window

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    Step 10: change the Audio Layer property to the name of your music file.

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    Step 11: You are done!

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