Editing How to Add Music in Final Cut Pro (section)

== Importing Music into Final Cut Pro ==

There are several ways to import music into Final Cut Pro:

1. Drag and Drop:
   - Open Finder and locate your audio file
   - Drag the file directly into the Final Cut Pro timeline or browser1<ref name="ref3">3</ref>

2. Import Media Command:
   - Go to File > Import > Media (or press Command+I)
   - Navigate to and select your audio file
   - Choose whether to add it to an existing event or create a new one
   - Click Import13<ref name="ref3">3</ref>

3. Music Browser:
   - Click the Photos and Audio sidebar icon (or press Shift+Command+1)
   - Select "Music" in the sidebar
   - Browse your Apple Music library
   - Drag songs into your timeline[14]

4. Sound Effects Library:
   - Click the Photos and Audio sidebar icon
   - Select "Sound Effects" in the sidebar
   - Browse built-in sound effects and music
   - Drag items into your timeline[5]

5. Custom Audio Folder:
   - Create a folder in Finder at: /Library/Audio/Apple Loops/Apple/Final Cut Pro Sound Effects
   - Add your audio files to this folder
   - They will appear in the Sound Effects browser in Final Cut Pro[8]