Where to find the audio controls in Medal Editor
Medal Editor's audio adjustment tools sit in the timeline at the bottom of your screen, not in a separate menu. When you import a video clip, you'll see a waveform — the visual representation of your audio — displayed below the video track itself. To change the volume of that audio, you click directly on the waveform and drag it up or down.
The waveform appears as a gray or blue shape that looks like a mountain range. If you don't see it, make sure your video clip is selected in the timeline. You may need to zoom in on the timeline to see the waveform clearly enough to grab it. Use the scroll wheel or the zoom slider at the bottom right of the timeline to get a better view.
Key Takeaways
- Audio volume in Medal Editor is controlled by clicking and dragging the waveform in the timeline, not through a separate audio panel.
- Dragging the waveform upward increases volume; dragging downward decreases it, and you can see the change in real time as you adjust.
- You can create volume changes at different points in the same clip by adding multiple adjustment points along the waveform.
- Medal Editor does not have a separate equalizer or audio filter tool, so volume adjustment is your main way to control how the audio sounds in your final video.
How to increase or decrease volume with a single drag
Click on the waveform itself — anywhere along the gray or blue shape — and hold down your mouse button. A small circle or handle will appear where you clicked. Drag that handle upward to make the audio louder, or downward to make it quieter. As you drag, you'll see the waveform grow taller (louder) or shorter (quieter) in real time.
Release the mouse button when the waveform reaches the volume level you want. The change applies to the entire clip. If you want to undo the adjustment, press Ctrl+Z on Windows or Command+Z on Mac, and the waveform will return to its original height.
Creating volume changes at different points in the same clip
If you want some parts of a clip to be louder and other parts to be quieter — for example, turning down background noise at the start and then bringing it back up — you can add multiple adjustment points. Click on the waveform at the spot where you want the volume to change, and drag that point up or down. Then click at another spot further along the timeline and drag that point to a different level.
Medal Editor will create a smooth transition between the two points. This is useful when you have a clip where someone speaks quietly at first and then louder, or when you want to fade audio in or out gradually. Each point you add becomes an independent control, so you can adjust them separately without affecting the others.
Muting audio or removing it entirely
To mute a clip's audio completely, drag the waveform all the way down to the bottom of the track. The waveform will flatten, and no sound will play from that clip during playback. This is faster than deleting the clip itself if you want to keep the video but remove its audio.
If you want to delete the audio track entirely rather than just mute it, right-click on the clip in the timeline and look for a delete audio or remove audio option. The exact wording depends on your version of Medal Editor. Deleting is permanent, so muting first and previewing is a safer approach if you're unsure.
Previewing your volume changes before saving
After you adjust the waveform, press the spacebar or click the play button to hear how the audio sounds at the new volume level. Listen through headphones or speakers to catch any problems — audio that's too loud may sound distorted, and audio that's too quiet may be hard to hear over background noise.
If the volume still isn't right, pause playback and adjust the waveform again. You can make as many changes as you need before you export the video. Once you export, the volume levels are baked into the final file, so getting it right during preview saves you from having to re-export later.
Why Medal Editor's volume tool is limited compared to other editors
Medal Editor is designed for quick edits and clips, not for detailed audio work. It does not include an equalizer, compression tool, or noise reduction filter. If you need to remove background hum, boost certain frequencies, or explore professional audio effects, you'll need to use a dedicated audio editor like Audacity (free) or move your project to a more advanced video editor like DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere.
For most short videos — clips, highlights, or social media posts — the straightforward volume drag is enough. But if audio quality is critical to your project, consider whether Medal Editor is the right tool before you invest time in editing there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I adjust the volume of just one audio track if my video has multiple sounds?
Medal Editor treats each imported clip as a single unit. If your video has both dialogue and background music, they're usually part of the same clip, and adjusting the waveform changes both together. If you imported them as separate clips on different tracks, you can adjust each clip's waveform independently.
What if the waveform is too small to click on?
Zoom in on the timeline using the zoom slider at the bottom right, or scroll your mouse wheel while hovering over the timeline. A larger view makes it easier to grab the waveform and make precise adjustments. You can also zoom back out once you're done adjusting.
Does Medal Editor have a way to normalize audio so all clips are the same volume?
No. Medal Editor does not have an auto-normalize or loudness matching feature. You have to adjust each clip's volume manually by dragging the waveform. If you have many clips that need to be the same volume, this can be tedious, and you may want to use a different editor.
Can I fade audio in or out gradually?
Yes, by adding multiple adjustment points along the waveform. Click near the start of the clip and drag the point down to zero, then click further along and drag that point up to full volume. Medal Editor will create a smooth fade-in between the two points.