Duck settings in PlayIt Live automatically reduce (lower) the volume of music tracks when voice tracks are playing, creating a professional sound where your voice stands out clearly over background music.

Where to configure Duck settings:

Duck settings are found in the Voice Tracking settings under File > Settings. Look for the Duck settings section which controls automatic volume reduction when voice tracks play.

How ducking works:

When you enable ducking for a voice track, PlayIt Live automatically reduces the volume of the previous and next tracks that are playing at the same time as your voice track. This creates a smooth transition where your voice is clearly audible over the background music.

Configuring automatic ducking:

You can set up automatic ducking in two ways:

1. Global settings: In the Voice Tracking settings, configure the default ducking behaviour that applies to all new voice tracks
2. Individual tracks: In the Segue Editor, tick the "Duck other tracks" checkbox for specific voice tracks, then click the Settings button to configure the ducking volume and speed

Manual ducking control:

In the Segue Editor, you can manually adjust ducking for each voice track by:

• Ticking the "Duck other tracks" checkbox
• Clicking the Settings button to adjust the ducking level and transition speed
• Viewing the effective track envelope which shows how the volume changes during ducking

Visual feedback:

When ducking is active, you'll see the track envelope change in the Segue Editor to show the volume reduction applied to surrounding tracks. This helps you visualise exactly how the ducking will sound during playback.