How can audio waveforms be displayed in the Timeline?

Audio waveforms can be displayed in the Timeline by enabling the Audio Waveforms option. This feature allows editors to visualize the audio levels and peaks directly in the Timeline, making it easier to identify sections of audio and make precise edits.

When the Audio Waveforms option is enabled, Final Cut Pro renders the audio waveforms in real-time, allowing users to view the amplitude and dynamics as they work on their projects. This visual representation is critical for audio editing, as it helps to achieve a better understanding of how the audio will sound in relation to other elements in the video timeline.

Adjusting audio settings can affect how audio is processed or output but does not inherently provide a waveform display. Similarly, while adding audio effects might enhance the sound quality or create specific audio characteristics, it does not relate directly to displaying waveforms. Importing audio files is a necessary step in getting audio into a project, but this process alone does not visualize the audio waveform. Therefore, enabling the Audio Waveforms option is the direct method for displaying these important visual indicators in the Timeline.