Adobe has announced the beta release of new audio editing features in Premiere Pro, which are intended to streamline and expedite the video production workflow, ahead of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The changes include revised waveforms, interactive fade handles, tagging tools, and effect badges, as disclosed in a press statement.

With the new tools, Premiere Pro users with varying levels of experience will be able to edit high-quality audio more quickly and effectively. This is a significant improvement to the well-known video editing software, intended to help pros save time while also improving accessibility for beginners.

The interactive fade handles are among the most noteworthy additions to the feature set. By dragging clip handles to generate fades in and out, editors may now quickly build customized audio transitions. Applying fades used to be a more tedious procedure.

AI-powered audio clip categorization by speech, music, sound effects, or ambience has also been introduced by Adobe. With just a single click, editors may rapidly access the relevant controls for each given clip type thanks to the new icon badges that represent tags. This technique expedites audio sweetening and takes the place of scrolling through menus.

The effect badges accomplish the same kind of simplification. Editors are able to see which clips have effects applied thanks to new visual markers on the timeline. Additionally, the badges offer instant access to effect parameters, saving you from having to navigate the UI.

In addition, the updated waveforms have brighter, easier-to-read colors and intelligently adjust their size in response to variations in track height. This enhanced visualization facilitates the identification of audio problems and facilitates the quick processing of sequences.

Beyond the beta features, Adobe also disclosed that all Premiere Pro users will have access to the AI-powered Enhance Speech tool starting in February. With only one click, Enhance Speech can automatically eliminate undesirable background noise and enhance poorly recorded dialogue.

“Audio has the ability to tell a story, add impact to film and video, and move us in ways that visuals alone cannot,” stated Ashley Still, senior vice president and general manager of Adobe Creative Cloud. “Premiere Pro makes it faster and easier to find the right tool for filmmakers, regardless of experience level, by empowering them with new workflows that make audio editing more intuitive.”