How to Create an Audio Spectrum in Adobe After Effects (No Plugins)

Audio Spectrum is when the rhythm of an audio file is animated with lines or dots. When you listen to music on Youtube, you see an animation with an Audio Spectrum effect so that there is no static image for video in the background, maybe you see something this type.

In this tutorial, we learn how to create an audio spectrum effect in After Effects without using plugins.

Before you start working, get a music file, because the audio spectrum effect works by matching the music file you choose and you can edit all the details in After Effects. If you wish, you can add a few more effects to create unique results.

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