Get a creative approach with sound, applying tracks in voice notes

Tim Hardvik

on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Voice Memos application includes a recording function that allows you to record a second audio -layer – for example, vocal, narrative or additional tool – over the existing memo, all without the need for headphones. Continue to read to find out how to do it. The new sound is captured. Do you understand a quick harmony, add the context to a saved note or simply experiment with sounds, shifting such records offers a trouble -free way to capture richer ideas.

After the completion, layered records can be edited, divided and accurately configured directly to the iPhone or easily transferred to applications such as Logic Pro for more advanced mixing. For musicians, podcasters or anyone who regularly records voice notes, this is a little like installing a mini -studios in your pocket. Here's how to make your first layered record.

Add the second layer to the recording

Open the application for vocal memory (in the utility folder) to your iPhone. (+). The shape of the wave, you can easily mix the layers by pressing the “Settings” button in the upper left-top corner and dragging the mixture layers . separate layers . If you then click completed , you will see that two layers appear in the form of separate entries in the list. From there you can choose them, edit them and play separately.

What you need to know

when creating layered records, it is exclusive for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, reproduction is more widely supported. Any device controlled by iOS 18.2, iPados 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2 or later can play layered records without problems. Devices on earlier versions of software, such as iOS 18.1, iPados 18.1 or MacOS Sequoia 15.1, will not display layered notes. However, if you share layers, each track is converted into a separate .M4A file, which makes them available to older devices. In addition, keep in mind that only the initial layer can be transcribed or recorded in stereo – additional layers are captured in mono.

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