How to Layer Music, Voice, and Effects on the Timeline

TL;DR

Ringtone Genius supports layered projects, so you can stack music, voice, and sound effects on a visual timeline — building a richer, custom ringtone instead of a single flat clip.

Steps

Start a project in Ringtone Genius.
Add a music clip, a voice recording, and sound effects as layers.
Move and trim each clip on the timeline to line them up.
Balance them with volume and fades.
Export the mixed result as a ringtone.

Why it works this way

A memorable ringtone is often more than one sound — a beat under your voice, an effect punctuating a line. Layered projects give each element its own track on the timeline, so you arrange and balance them into a single composition. It’s the difference between a plain clip and something that sounds produced.

Tips & edge cases

Balance volumes so no layer drowns the others.
Use fades to blend layers smoothly at the edges.
Projects save locally, with iCloud workspace support when available.

FAQ

Can I combine several sounds? Yes. Layered projects let you stack music, voice, and effects on the timeline.

Can I control each layer separately? Yes. Trim, move, adjust volume, and fade each clip independently.

Is this saved as a project? Yes. Projects are stored locally, with iCloud workspace support when available.