Settings > Player > Scrub Audio

Scrub Audio was added in version 15.09

In Shotcut, the audio is muted by default when you:

  • Drag (scrub) the Playhead in the Timeline
  • Move the Playhead forward or backward frame by frame (with the left/ right arrow keys, or the mouse wheel on the Timecode)
  • Increase the playback speed (forward or backward)

The Scrub Audio feature allows you to hear the audio while navigating through your timeline. This can be useful for precise audio editing and synchronization.

To enable/disable Scrub Audio:

  • Go to Settings > Player.
  • Check/uncheck the Scrub Audio option.