How To Make Your Own Sound on TikTok (+ Helpful Tips)

Spend enough time on TikTok, and you’ll likely hear the same sounds or songs used in multiple videos. These trending TikTok sounds grab viewers’ attention — and increase a post’s shareability. 

Creating TikTok original sounds doesn’t need to be complicated if you have the right AI-powered tools on hand. Read this guide to learn how to make your own sound on TikTok to enhance your account’s potential. 

What’s a TikTok Sound?

A TikTok sound is the audio that plays over a video, and these can take many forms. While some creators develop original music for their videos, others combine numerous audio clips to make intricate lip-syncs or soundtracks.

TikTok audio plays an essential role in the platform’s creative ecosystem, with creators using custom voiceovers, sound effects, and songs to portray their unique personalities. 

Adding original audio to a video improves its ranking potential, increasing your chances of going viral and appearing on TikTok’s For You page. With a viral audio clip, you can spotlight your video and supercharge your account’s growth.

Why Should You Create Your Own TikTok Sounds?

The right sound ensures you land your punchline or hit that emotional chord you're after. While you can use audio from the TikTok library, unique sounds offer the following advantages over premade ones:

• Fit — You may struggle to find a song or sound that fits your video. Creating your own allows you to perfectly complement your video’s message and style. 
• Personality — Using your voice in a song or voiceover demonstrates your personality more effectively than borrowed sounds, helping your audience to connect with you.
• Growth — Creating catchy original music or comedy routines might prompt other creators to share your content, boosting brand exposure and therefore growing your following. 

How To Add Your Own Sound to TikTok

You can create an original sound on TikTok whenever you record a new video. TikTok stores the sound as a separate audio file, making it easy to save and reuse it in future content. 

Whether you want to add your own music to TikTok or create unique voiceovers, here are the steps to follow:

1. Press the + button at the bottom of the screen to record a new video on TikTok.
2. Click “Record” to start filming.
3. Tap the red checkmark icon to finish recording.
4. Add your preferred filters, voiceover, and voice effects. Available filters and voice effects include: 

• Chipmunk
• Baritone
• Mic
• Megaphone
• Robot
• Low Battery
• Vibrato
• Electronic
• Echo
• Synth
• Helium
• Giant

5. Post the finished video to your TikTok page as usual — add captions and hashtags to optimize your ranking and viewing experience. 
6. Navigate to your published video and tap on the spinning record at the bottom of the screen.

7. Edit the sound name used in your video so users can search for it. Choose a catchy, memorable name that makes the sound easy to find.

8. Save the sound to your favorites so you can reuse it.

You can also create a sound on TikTok without publishing a video:

1. Record and save a sound on your phone.
2. Press the + button and select “Upload” instead of “Record.”
3. Choose the recording you want to upload and edit the clip to your desired length.
4. Save your audio clip.
5. On the Post page, tap “Who can watch this video” and select “Only me.” 
6. Add the recorded audio to your favorites.

5 Tips To Make Your TikTok Sound Go Viral

Although creating original TikTok audio is simple, predicting whether a sound will go viral is tricky. Most gain success by instantly grabbing viewers’ attention and complementing your tone and style. Let’s look at a few tips for making shareable sounds with the greatest chance of becoming popular. 

1. Reduce Background Noise as Much as Possible

High-quality, clear audio produces a more enjoyable viewer experience than low-quality, amateur sound. Reduce background noise and turn up the volume to make the audio easy to hear. 

Even in noisy conditions, Captions’ AI Denoise feature automatically removes background noise and improves audio quality. Tap Denoise in the app and watch as Captions transforms your audio into studio-grade sound.

2. Turn Something Familiar Into Something Unique

The best TikTok sounds balance creativity and relatability. When designing your audio, consider how you can turn a recognizable sound into something fresh. Create mashups using popular songs or dialogue from famous TV shows and movies to appeal to a broad audience. While it’s crucial to stay relatable, don’t hesitate to experiment with sounds to make your content original. 

3. Make It Sound Like a Loop

Many popular TikTok sounds seamlessly loop when the video ends, making catchy content force its way into viewers’ brains so users potentially rewatch the clip. When designing your sound, think about how you can cut the music or dialogue to connect the end and beginning precisely. Prioritize making short, fast-paced content that uses funny audio or catchy music to optimize replayability. 

4. Consider Your Target Audience

Tailor your audio based on the audience you want to reach. Analyze posts from other creators in your niche and borrow successful ideas to strengthen your sounds. Keep an eye on trending hashtags and the music that other creators typically use in their content. 

5. Post Strategically

Sharing your videos at the right time is essential if you want viewers to see your content. Familiarize yourself with influencers and competitors in your target market, keeping note of when they publish and receive engagement. If followers in your niche interact most with posts at certain times, they likely will with similar content — yous. Schedule your videos to post directly before or during peak activity periods to maximize attention and boost your visibility. 

Enhance Your TikToks With Custom Music on Captions

Captions’ AI-powered creative studio has all the tools you need to produce viral TikTok sounds. Use the AI Music feature to create custom, royalty-free songs from over 50 genres, moods, and themes. 

Type your video text to automatically add a voiceover using a preset voice or your own clone. Use the AI Denoise feature to remove unnecessary background noise and get crystal-clear audio every time. And polish catchy TikTok Duets for potentially viral collaborations with other creators.

‍Sign up for Captions today to create original TikTok sounds and maximize your content’s shareability.