# Find music

## ❓ What is it?

FireCut can automatically suggest and insert background music for your video — tailored to the mood, genre, and content of your sequence.

You can also manage which YouTube channels are whitelisted for music usage in your projects, ensuring you have the right permissions and access to music tracks.

## 🤔 How does it work?

The **Find Music** feature has **two modes**: *Automatic* and *Manual*.

#### 🎛️ Automatic Mode

* FireCut transcribes your selected sequence (either **Full Sequence** or your **In/Out Scope**)
* It analyzes the **genre and mood** of your clip
* Based on that, it recommends music tracks that best match your video
* You choose which **audio track** the music should be added to
* Music results appear below—you can **preview** each track and **insert** it into your timeline with one click

#### 🎚️ Manual Mode

Prefer more control? Use Manual Mode to:

* **Select a Genre** (e.g. cinematic, lo-fi, corporate, ambient)
* **Select a Mood** (e.g. uplifting, tense, emotional, mysterious)
* Get a curated set of music options based on your preferences
* Preview and insert just like in Automatic Mode

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duXIhXIOztA>" %}

## 📋 YouTube Whitelisting

If you're using music for YouTube content, you can manage your whitelisted YouTube channels:

* **Add YouTube Channels**: Enter a YouTube Channel ID (usually starts with 'UC' followed by alphanumeric characters) to whitelist it for music usage - full instructions provided in the plugin.
* **View Whitelisted Channels**: See all currently whitelisted YouTube channels for your account
* **Channel Management**: Keep track of which channels have been whitelisted and when they were added

This ensures you have the proper permissions and licensing for using music tracks in your YouTube videos, and you don't get copyright strikes from the music rights owner.

## 💡 Tips for best outcomes

* Use In/Out points (hotkeys: I and O) to limit analysis to the most relevant part of your video
* If you're using voiceover, make sure it's clear. FireCut uses it to understand tone
* When whitelisting YouTube channels, make sure you have the correct Channel ID (not the channel name or URL). Channel IDs typically start with 'UC' and are found in your YouTube channel settings

## 🙋‍♂️FAQs

* **"The music didn't match the tone"** → Try Manual Mode and explore different genre/mood combos
* **"Too few options"** → We're expanding our music catalog weekly. You can also request styles via the in-app survey
* **"How do I find my YouTube Channel ID?"** → Go to your YouTube channel settings, or check the help tooltip in the whitelist management section for step-by-step instructions
* **"Can I whitelist multiple channels?"** → Yes! You can add multiple YouTube channels to your whitelist for different projects or channels
* **"What if I enter an invalid Channel ID?"** → FireCut will validate the format and show an error message if the Channel ID is invalid. Make sure it starts with 'UC' and contains only alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores


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