Real life doesn’t have a soundtrack or a background music but Discord has become a virtual ‘real-life’ application for gamers, streamers and friends to hangout and you can have fun with a variety of sound effects using a Soundboard app. Using Soundboard for Discord you can mod your voice, add a sound effect from a movie or game, iconic phrases to elevate the Discord server experience or just to mess with other players in a multiplayer game.
In this article, we will take a look at some of the best Soundboards for Discord. First, we will see what are soundboard apps for Discord, how to setup a soundboard app in Discord and also some popular Soundboard apps.
What is a Soundboard for Discord?
Discord has become the go-to app for voice and text chats among gamers and streamers. If you are into multiplayer games, then Discord allows you to easily connect with your fellow players or you can use it just to hang out with friends.
Instead of plain old voice and text chats, what if you can add some sound effects while you are talking to other members? Or, do you want modulate your voice to sound like Darth Vader? You can do all these ‘sound’ related tricks with Soundboard apps for Discord.
In music industry, a Sound Board is a device that mixes different sounds coming from several audio inputs such as vocals, acoustic instruments and electronic instruments.
Soundboard for Discord is similar in concept, except that it is a piece of software (or an app) that can add a sound effect or mod your voice. Depending of the Soundboard app, you can assign keyboard shortcuts (or hotkeys) for your favorite sounds and with a single key-press, you can play that sound effect when ever you are using Discord.
Apart from Discord, you can use Soundboard apps on other applications such as Twitch or Zoom calls, where you can have fun with your audience or colleagues with voice modulation and sound effects.
There are so many Soundboard apps for Discord. Some of them are free while some are paid with additional features. Free Soundboard apps should do the job for most people out there but if you are looking for some premium features, then paid apps are always available.
We will now see some popular Soundboard app for Discord and we included both free and paid apps in the list. Choose the right app that is suitable for you.
List of Best Soundboard for Discord
1. Resanance
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The first Soundboard app in our list is Resanance. It is a very popular Soundboard for Discord and the best thing about Resanance is that it is completely free. It is fully customizable where you can set hotkeys or buttons for play, pause and also for your favorite audio clips or sound effects.
Apart from Discord, you can use Resanance in other apps such as Zoom, Skype, etc., basically any app which accepts audio input.
- OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (only 64-bit)
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav, .flac and .ogg
- Price: Free
2. Clownfish Voice Changer
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As the name suggests, the Clownfish Voice Changer is primarily used for changing your voice. Some popular voices are Alien, Baby pitch, Helium pitch, Robot and Radio. Apart from voice changer, you can also manage the microphone’s background music with a Music playlist, play some preloaded sounds and use the Voice Assistant feature to convert text to speech.
An important thing to know about Clownfish Voice Changer is that it is a system level app. What this means that any application that uses microphone such as Skype, Discord, Hangouts, etc. are all affected.
- OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit), Extension for Chrome
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav, .flac, .ogg and many others
- Price: Free
3. Soundpad
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While the previous two Soundboard apps are free applications, the next one is not. This is called Soundpad and if you are ready to pay for a Soundboard app, then you have to definitely consider this one.
Apart from the regular sound effects, Soundpad also acts as a sound recorder and sound editor. Just like Resanance, you can assign hotkeys in Soundpad as well and unlike Resanance, there is a sound normalization feature, which automatically deals with volume equalization so that the volume of sound files matches with your voice.
You can use Soundpad in voice and text applications such as Discord, Skype and Teamspeak and also directly in games such as Counter Strike, PUBG, DOTA 2, etc.
- OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Audio File Support: .aac, .flac, .m4a, .mp3, .ogg, .opus, .wav and .wma
- Price: € 4.99 or $5.85 (free trial version is available)
4. Mixere
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Although not designed specifically for Discord, Mixere is a complex app that can be used as a Soundboard app for Discord and other voice chat apps. Mixere is designed as a sound mixer app and as a result, the UI is not beginner friendly and if you are looking for a simple Soundboard for Discord with simple controls and hotkeys, then Mixere is not that.
That being said, it is a free app and if you are into mixing songs, DJing and other complex sound / audio related jobs, then Mixere can get the job done. Another important thing to when using Mixere for Discord is that it cannot the output to Discord directly and you have to make use of a virtual audio device.
- OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav, .flac, .ogg and all major audio formats
- Price: Free
5. Podcast Soundboard
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Podcast Soundboard app is primarily design for, well, as the name suggests, podcasting. It is one of those Soundboard apps that is compatible with multiple platforms i.e., you get Podcast Soundboard app for Windows, MacOS and iOS.
The UI and appearance of Podcast Soundboard is much better than other apps. And as this is main designed for podcasts, it has support for MIDI keyboard. Additionally, you get many features such as volume control, loop, fade out, color coded controls etc.
You can use this app with Discord as well as it has all the features you need for a typical Discord Soundboard app.
- OS: Windows, MacOS and iOS
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav, .m4a, .webm, .flac and .ogg
- Price: Windows – $7.99, MacOS – $4.99, iOS – $2.99
6. EXP Soundboard
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Another free and easy to use Soundboard for Discord is the EXP Soundboard app. It is one of the simplest soundboard apps available out there and has all the features that you might be looking for when using with Discord.
You can assign keyboard hotkeys so that you can play your favorite sound with a single click of a button. Some other features include playback through two output devices (speakers and virtual audio cable), mic injection (to pass input from mic into virtual audio cable).
- OS: Windows Mac and Linux (needs Java)
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav
- Price: Free
7. JN Soundboard
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The JN Soundboard app is very similar to EXP Soundboard (and has slightly more features) but unlike EXP Soundboard, it is not a multi-platform app but rather a Windows only app. But like EXP Soundboard, the JN Soundboard is also free. It is very simple to use and if you are looking for playing sound effect and audio clips in your Discord server, then JN Soundboard can definitely be helpful.
You can easily assign hotkeys to different sounds and further you can load hotkey that are saved in the form of XML files. It can play audio through speakers and virtual audio cables. The microphone loopback feature allows you to loop the audio from mic through the output device.
- OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32 and 64-bit and needs .NET framework 4.6)
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav, .ac3, .m4a and .wma
- Price: Free
8. Voicemod
One of the most popular Soundboard apps that can be used directly in games as well as voice chat apps is the Voicemod. It is a Windows only paid app but there is also a feature limited free version.
Voicemod, as the name suggests, is primarily a voice changer app but also has support for sound effects. You can easily assign hotkeys and if you have dedicated macro hardware like Stream Deck, then you integrate that as well.
You can use Voicemod with Discord, Skype, Zoom, OBS, PUBG, GTA V, Fortnite and many other games and applications.
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- OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (only 64-bit)
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav, .flac and .ogg
- Price: $25 (feature limited free version is available)
9. Voxal Voice Changer
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The Voxal Voice Changer is another easy-to-use voice changer app. It can be used with any games and application that uses microphone to change or disguise your voice. This includes apps such as Discord, Skype, Teamspeak, CSGO, PUBG, etc.
Using Voxal Voice Changer, you can apply voice effect on any audio file or the mic input in real time. Create your own custom voice effect and you can save them for voice modification.
- OS: Windows XP, 7, Vista, 8, 8.1, 10 (only 64-bit) and MacOS
- Audio File Support: All major audio formats
- Price: Free for non-commercial usage, $29.99 for commercial use and $24.99 for non-commercial home use
10. AV Voice Changer
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If you are looking for a professional solution for your Soundboard needs, then the AV Voice Changer is a fully packed app for that. It is considerably expensive than other paid apps but if you want that fully featured software, then you get that with AV Voice Changer.
It has many features such as voice editor, voice effects, voice morphing, voice recorder, audio mixer, audio player and many more. You can easily assign keyboard hotkeys to frequently used voices and sound effects.
You can use AV Voice Changer in voice chat applications, instant messengers, VoIP programs, in-game chats or any internet-based programs. Some popular apps are Discord, Steam, Skype, Twitch.
- OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav, .flac, .ogg and other major audio formats
- Price: $99.95 for Diamond version (other paid versions and free trial version are also available)
11. Morphvox Pro
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Morphvox is another paid voice changer app and it is also an expensive option (although not as expensive as the AV Voice Changer App). For its price, it comes with several features which can be useful in your Soundboard for Discord.
The first thing it has a large collection of in-built voices such as Demon, Robot, Child, Giant, etc. Next is the Soundboard app for Discord and other voice chat applications where you can assign hotkeys for sound effects. You can also add a background sound while you are talking.
- OS: Windows 7, 10 and MacOS
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav, .flac and .ogg
- Price: $39.99 (free trial version is also available)
12. Jingle Palette
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Originally designed as jingle player for radio broadcasts, Jingle Palette is a great app that can used as a Soundboard for Discord. You can add up to 30 different sound effect, audio clips etc. on a single palette and you can play that sound with a simple click of a mouse.
Due to the large block like layout, Jingle Palette is touch screen compatible and the interface is very simple to use.
- OS: Windows
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .mp2, .mp1, .wav, .mpa and .ogg
- Price: Free
13. Soundboard Studio
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If you are producing podcasts from your iPad (or iPhone), then Soundboard Studio is a very good app to control the sound playback of your podcast or show. So, it is clear that Soundboard Studio designed for iOS devices.
Apart from the regular sound effects and mixing, the Soundboard Studio has a unique feature of automation. It can automatically play, stop, change volume when a particular track is being played. You can do this with simple commands.
- OS: iOS
- Audio File Support: .mp3, .wav, .flac, m4a and .ogg
- Price: $64.99 (Free version is also available)
How to Use a Soundboard in Discord?
After selecting and installing your favorite Soundboard app, the next step is to use it in Discord. Let us now see the steps to use a Soundboard in Discord.
- Step 1: Open the Soundboard app and let it run.
- Step 2: Boot up your Discord Server. Open Discord Settings by clicking on the cog wheel, which is located in the bottom left corner.
- Step 3: In the ‘APP SETTINGS’ tab, click on ‘Voice & Video’ option. This will navigate to the voice and video settings of Discord.
- Step 4: In the ‘VOICE SETTINGS’ section, change the INPUT DEVICE from ‘Default’ to the Soundboard app you installed.
- Step 5: For the OUTPUT DEVICE, select your headphones (or speakers) and do not select the Soundboard app as output device.
Additional Settings
These settings may or may not be required and it depends on your Soundboard app for Discord.
- In INPUT SENSITIVITY, disable ‘Automatically determine Input sensitivity’. You can set the right sensitivity level manually.
- Scroll down a little bit and find ‘ADVANCED’ section. In that, turn off the following: Noise Suppression, Echo Cancellation, Noise Reduction, Automatic Gain Control.
- Next, set the ATTENUATION level to ‘0’ by placing the slider to extreme left. Just below that, turn off When I speak and When others speak.
- Finally, set AUDIO SUBSYSTEM to Standard.
Conclusion
We have listed 13 Soundboards for Discord in this list. All the soundboard apps are excellent in their own way. Some are completely free and some are paid with feature limited free versions available.
As each user has his/her own preference, it is difficult to pick the best Soundboard for Discord. Try different apps as most of them are free and choose one which suits you perfectly.
