How to overlay one music to another on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Ever wanted to create a unique mix of two favorite tracks, add bits from one track to another, or just experiment with sound right on your Xiaomi? Smartphones of this brand offer many tools for working with audio — from built-in editors to support third-party applications. But how exactly to add music to music to get a professional result without a computer?

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways, from the simplest (for beginners) to the most advanced (for those who want accurate synchronization and effects), which apps are best used on the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13T, how to avoid problems with lags when mixing, and why it’s sometimes better to record the result in WAV format instead of MP3. And also a unique life hack for Xiaomi owners with MIUI 14+, which allows you to mix tracks directly in the gallery.

Before you start, check if there is enough space on the device: audio mixing requires temporary files, and models with 64 GB of memory (for example, Redmi 10C) may need to clean the cache. And remember about the copyright – if you plan to publish the result on social networks!

1.Standard Music app on MIUI: Hidden features

Few people know, but the built-in Music app on Xiaomi (MIUI 12 and later) can not only play tracks, but also perform basic mixing. The function is hidden in the editing menu of playlists, and its capabilities are limited, but for quick overlay of one track on another it is enough.

To take advantage of it:

• 📱 Open the Music app and select a playlist (or create a new one).
• 🎵 Add both tracks you want to mix.
• ⚙️ Click on three dots next to the playlist title → Edit → Playback settings.
• 🔊 Enable the option of Play Multiple Tracks (not available on all models).

The downside is that there's no control over the volume of each track and the synchronization, but there's no need to install anything extra, and on the POCO F4 and Xiaomi 12 Lite, this feature is more stable than on budget models like the Redmi A2.

⚠️ Warning: Using this method, the final mix is not stored as a separate file — you can only listen to the result in real time.

2. Screen recording application with internal sound capture

If you need to save the mixing result, but you don’t want to install specialized audio editors, use the built-in screen recording feature.This method works on all Xiaomi with MIUI 11 and later, including the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and Xiaomi 11T.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the Music app and start the first track.
2. Swipe down to call the notification bar and click Screen Record.
3. In the recording settings, enable the option “Capture internal sound”** (if not, update MIUI).
4. Return to the Music app, start the second track and start recording.
5. When finished, stop recording, the video will be saved to the gallery. Remove the audio track using any converter (e.g. MP3 Video Converter).

Pros of the method:

• 🎧 Does not require root rights or additional programs.
• 📱 Works even on weak devices (tested on Redmi 9A).
• 🔄 Allows you to manually synchronize tracks while recording.

⚠️ Warning: Some firmware (e.g., global MIUI for POCO M4 Pro) may not have the option of "Capturing Internal Sound" in which case use third-party applications like Screen Recorder with support for internal audio.

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3. Professional mixing in CapCut

CapCut (from TikTok) is one of the most powerful audio tools on mobile devices, and it supports multi-track audio, effects, and even automatic bit synchronization, and is suitable for Xiaomi on Android 9 and later.

How to put music on CapCut:

1. Download the app from Google Play (it’s free, but there’s ads).
2. Create a new project → select any video file (even a black screen).
3. Click “Audio” → “Add sound” and select the first track.
4. Repeat step 3 for the second track.
5. Click on the audio track → “Edit Sound” → adjust the volume, add effects (for example, “Fade-in/out”**).
6. Export the project in MP3 format (select “Audio Only” in the export settings).

CapCut allows you to:

• 🎛️ Adjust the volume of each track separately.
• ⏱️ Cut audio to millisecond accuracy.
• 🎵 Add effects: reverb, echo, change of pace.
• 🔄 Sync tracks by bit (Beat Sync function).

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If the sound is lost in CapCut when exporting, check the application permissions in Xiaomi settings: Settings → Apps → CapCut → Permissions → Microphone and storage must be enabled.

4.Use of audio editors: Lexis Audio Editor and Voloco

For those who want a more precise setup - like cutting chunks out of tracks, changing pace or adding a vocoder - specialist editors will do.

Lexis Audio Editor (free, but with watermarks in the free version):

• 🎛️ Full multi-track editor with support for VST- plugins.
• 📊 Visualization of sound waves for precise cropping.
• 🔄 Possibility of export to WAV, FLAC, MP3.

Voloco (free, with in-app purchases):

• 🎤 Perfect for overlaying vocals on instrumental tracks.
• 🤖 Built-in auto-tyune and effects (e.g., "Robot" or "Echo").
• 🎧 Support for AI- voice processing.

Both apps require Android 8.0+, so they will be suitable for most modern Xiaomi, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11. However, on budget models (for example, the POCO C40) you can see lags when processing long tracks.

⚠️ Note: When working in Lexis Audio Editor on Xiaomi with Snapdragon processor 4xx (For example, Redmi 9, disable background optimization. MIUI, Otherwise, the application may close when rendering. → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Lexis Audio Editor → No restrictions.

5.The Secret Method for MIUI 14+: Gallery Mixing

This method only works on Xiaomi with MIUI 14 and later (including POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13), and the developers have added a hidden audio mixing feature right in the Gallery app, but it is not documented in the official instructions.

How to use it:

1. Open the Gallery and select any video file (or create a new black screen render using Create → Video).
2. Click "Edit" → "Audio."
3. Add the first track, then click "Add more" for the second.
4. Adjust the volume of each track with sliders.
5. Click Save – The final mix will be available in MP3 format in the “Gallery/AudioMix” folder.

Advantages of the method:

• 🚀 No loss of quality - mixing is at the system level.
• 📱 Does not require third-party applications to be installed.
• 🔄 Supports up to 3 audio tracks at a time.

Limitations:

• ❌ No effects and no precise pruning.
• ❌ The maximum duration of the mix is 10 minutes.

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The Gallery method is the fastest way for owners of new Xiaomis, but only suitable for simple overlay of tracks without complicated editing.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your goals and the model of Xiaomi:

• 🎧 For quick listening without saving, use the standard Music app.
• 📱 To save the mix without installing programs, record a screen with internal sound.
• 🎛️ For professional mixing, CapCut or Lexis Audio Editor.
• 🤖 For overdub vocals, Voloco.
• 🚀 For owners of MIUI 14+ is a hidden feature in the Gallery.

On weak devices (e.g. Redmi 8A or POCO C31), we recommend avoiding heavy editors – use screen recording or standard tools. On flagships (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, POCO F5 Pro) you can safely work in CapCut or Lexis Audio Editor.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When mixing music on Xiaomi, users often face problems:

1. Playback lags are caused by a lack of RAM. Solution: Close all background applications through Settings → Applications → Clear memory.
2. It is impossible to save the mix — check the permissions of the application to write to storage. Way: Settings → Applications → [Application name] → Permissions → Storage.
3. Tracks don’t sync – use a metronome or a chop in CapCut for precise bit matching.
4. Poor sound quality – export to WAV instead of MP3 if detail is important.

If the sound is distorted after mixing, try:

• 🔇 Turn down the volume of each track by 3-5dB in the editor.
• 🎧 Use headphones instead of speakers for testing.
• 🔄 Reboot the device before export.

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