How to record and play music iphone

How to record and play music iphone

iOS and Android devices, by default, are programmed to pause the music whenever you record a video. Why? Well, the device manufacturers figured that this is the desired behavior for the majority of users, and it wouldn't be worth the trouble to add new settings for the feature. Therefore, only an app can let you record while music plays - Mideo is that app.

Below, I'll explain how you can use Mideo for various purposes, like how to record the music while music plays or how to play music while recording a video, whether you're a dancer, weightlifter, drummer, or singer (check out some user reviews below).


How to play music while recording iPhone & Android:
  1. Play audio from any source (Spotify, Apple Music, Podcasts, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.)
  2. Pause the music if you want, or keep it playing - it doesn't matter.
  3. Open the Mideo app and start recording. (Notice how your music doesn't pause! If it does, resume the music using your headphones or with Control Center [see below])
  4. While recording in Mideo, you can use Control Center to restart, resume, or change the song.

How to take video with music included in the video:
  1. Play audio from any source (Spotify, YouTube, etc.) to a speaker (either an external speaker, or your iPhone speaker)
  2. Pause the music if you want, or keep it playing - it doesn't matter.
  3. Open the Mideo app and start recording. (Notice how your music doesn't pause! If it does, resume the music using your headphones or with Control Center [see below])
  4. While recording in Mideo, you can use Control Center to restart, resume, or change the song.

How to take video without background music included in the video:
  1. Play audio from any source (Spotify, YouTube, etc.) to your headphones
  2. Pause the music if you want, or keep it playing - it doesn't matter.
  3. Open the Mideo app and start recording. (Notice how your music doesn't pause! If it does, resume the music using your headphones or with Control Center [see below])
  4. While recording in Mideo, you can use Control Center to restart, resume, or change the song.
How to use Control Center to play music while recording:
  1. On an iPhone X or later, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
  2. On an iPhone 8 or earlier, or iPod touch, swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen.
  3. On Android, use the Notification Bar.
  4. What Control Center looks like on iOS devices:

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As soon as you try recording a video in the Camera app on your iPhone, any music playing on your device comes to a halt. Apple Music. Spotify. Pandora. Tidal. Deezer. No matter what you're listening to, as soon as you switch to "Video" in the Camera app, the music will stop. However, if you want background music in your movie files, there's a workaround to avoid having to add an audio track in post.

The only problem with the workaround? It won't work on all iPhone models. It works in iOS 13, but only for the newer iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone SE (2nd generation). Upcoming models, like the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, will support the feature in iOS 14 also.

So, what's the secret to recording background music in videos from the Camera app? Apple's new QuickTake shooting mode, which lets you film videos right from the "Photos" mode. As long as you have a 2019 or newer iPhone, you can use QuickTake to record while keeping music pumping out of your speakers.

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Step 1: Play a Song

First, you'll need to play a song on your iPhone, blaring from the device's speakers and not your headphones. It doesn't matter if you play it from Apple Music, Spotify, or any other music app or streaming service that supports background playback. The only important thing is that the song can play in the background, meaning you can open other apps, and it will continue playing. Make sure the audio is loud enough that the microphone is adequately able to capture it.

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How to record and play music iphone
How to record and play music iphone

Step 2: Record a Video

To record a QuickTake video while music is playing, launch the Camera app and go into "Photo" mode. If you attempt to go into "Video" mode, the song in the background will stop playing, so make sure you're in "Photo" mode. Then, tap-and-hold the red shutter button to record your video — let go once you're done filming. It works with both the rear and selfie camera.

You could also lock QuickTake mode so that it continues recording without having to hold down the shutter button. After you tap-and-hold the red button, swipe or flick it to the right, where it will lock itself. To stop the recording when using this method, tap the shutter button again, which will have the universal stop icon.

  • More Info: Shoot Video Faster Photo Mode's QuickTake Camera

As you record video, the song playing will continue to play in the background from your iPhone's built-in speakers, and it will be audible inside the saved video.

How to record and play music iphone
How to record and play music iphone

The audio won't sound perfect because it's being recorded from your iPhone's speakers, but it's a great alternative to putting the actual audio over the video via some third-party app like Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok.

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How do I record on my iPhone and keep playing music?

Start playing the track you want to hear while recording. Open the Camera app and stay in Photo mode. Start recording your video by holding down the shutter button at the bottom of the screen. Keep it held down while shooting, or slide the button to the right to lock it in video recording mode.

Can you play audio and record at the same time iPhone?

iPhone: Screen Record While Playing Music Screen recording is a feature that is built-in for all iPhones. To record your iPhone's screen while simultaneously playing music, you'll need to head to your Control Center. To do this: From your iPhone, head to “Settings.”

Can you play a song while recording a video on iPhone?

iPhone Lets You Record a Video with Music Playing in the Background on Apple Music or Spotify - Most Likely a Bug. Launch the Camera app on your iPhone with any song playing in the background, switch over to Video and the song pauses instantly.

How can I record and play music at the same time?

Visit Google Play Store and download the Together app. Launch your music app and play the desired track. Launch the Together app and tap the video camera icon at the bottom to start recording. The music should continue playing.