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Quick Guide: How to Use Audio Editor in PowerDirector

Four steps to change a clip's sound, or take the vocal out of a song.

Updated Oct. 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Steps

1Pick an effect

Audio Editor lists its 11 effects on the left, in five groups. Click the one you want.

The Audio Editor window with the effects list highlighted on the left, showing 11 effects in five groups

2Preview and apply

Set the effect's options, such as a Preset for Echo. Click Preview to hear it, then click Apply.

The Echo window with the Heavy preset, the Preview controls, and Apply highlighted

3Click OK

Click OK to write the change back to the clip on your timeline. No separate file is created.

Audio Editor after an effect is applied, with the OK button highlighted at the bottom right

4Remove a song's vocal

For a stereo song with the vocal in the center, click Vocal Removal under Special. Preview it, click Apply, and then click OK.

Vocal Removal highlighted under Special, with its Preview controls and Apply highlighted

We tested these steps in PowerDirector 365 version 25.0.10 on Windows.