I made this video to show how to fade out music in Final Cut Pro X — a simple but essential part of polishing your videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoZeNorpwvE

Ending a video abruptly with music that just cuts off can feel jarring. A smooth audio fade makes your content feel more professional and intentional.

In this tutorial, I show:

  1. How to select your audio clip in the timeline
  2. Dragging the fade handles at the beginning or end of the clip
  3. Adjusting the length and curve of the fade for smoother results
  4. (Optional) Using audio keyframes for more custom control
  5. Listening back with voiceover or dialogue to balance properly

I use fades on almost every video I edit — whether it’s background music, intro stingers, or transitions between scenes.

Do you fade out your tracks consistently or leave them hard cut by default?