Ultimate Guide to Setting up a VALORANT Soundboard!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Setting Up Voicemeeter
   • Downloading and Installing Voicemeeter
   • Configuring Hardware Input
   • Configuring Hardware Output
3. Setting Up the Stream Deck Software
   • Installing the Audio Plugin
   • Adding and Configuring Sampler Tags
   • Adding and Configuring Soundboard Tags
4. Shadow Playing Audio on Your Computer
   • Understanding Shadow Play
   • Configuring Shadow Play on the Stream Deck
5. In Valorant Settings
   • Configuring the Microphone Input
6. Conclusion

How to Make Your Stream Deck into a Sampler Sound Board

Have You ever wanted to add some Flair to your live streams or recordings? One way to do that is by using a sampler sound board. With a sampler sound board, you can play pre-recorded sounds and audio clips with the push of a button. In this article, I will Show you how to set up your Stream Deck to work as a sampler sound board and how to shadow play audio on your computer.

Introduction

Adding a sampler sound board to your live streams or recordings can be a great way to engage with your audience. Whether you want to play sound effects, music, or even pre-recorded voice lines, a sampler sound board can enhance the overall experience.

Setting Up Voicemeeter

Before we begin setting up the Stream Deck, we first need to download and install Voicemeeter. Voicemeeter is a software that allows you to handle all of your audio and route it to a single output. This will enable you to have both your microphone and sound board on a single audio stream.

To download Voicemeeter, click here. Once you have downloaded and installed Voicemeeter, make sure to restart your PC for the changes to take effect.

Configuring Hardware Input

After installing Voicemeeter, open the program and navigate to the Hardware Input section. Here, you will select your microphone as the input device. Whether you use an XLR microphone, a USB microphone, or a headset microphone, make sure to choose the correct device from the dropdown menu.

Configuring Hardware Output

In the Hardware Output section, click on A1 and select your speakers or headphones as the output device. This will ensure that both your microphone and sound board audio will be audible to your viewers or audience.

Setting Up the Stream Deck Software

Now that we have Voicemeeter set up, let's move on to configuring the Stream Deck software.

Installing the Audio Plugin

Open the Stream Deck software and click on the Blue plus sign to open the Elgato Store. Navigate to the Plugins section and find the Audio plugin. Install it if it's not already installed.

Adding and Configuring Sampler Tags

Once the Audio plugin is installed, you can add Sampler tags to your Stream Deck. These tags will allow you to Record and play back audio samples.

Drag a few Sampler tags onto your Stream Deck and give each one a name. To set up a Sampler tag, select the capture device as your microphone. Choose the output path and select the format as MP3. Experiment with the encoding options to find the best settings for your samples. Finally, set the playback device as the Voicemeeter input. This will ensure that your microphone and sound board audio are mixed into one stream.

To record a sound using the Sampler tag, simply hold down the button, talk into your microphone, and release the button. The recorded audio will be processed and ready to use.

Adding and Configuring Soundboard Tags

In addition to Sampler tags, you can also add Soundboard tags to your Stream Deck. Soundboard tags allow you to play pre-recorded audio files with ease.

To set up a Soundboard tag, drag it onto your Stream Deck and give it a name. Select the playback device as the Voicemeeter input and choose the desired audio files to be associated with the tag. You can add multiple files to a single tag and set the playback order as random or sequential.

To play an audio file using the Soundboard tag, simply press the button associated with the tag. The audio will be played through the Voicemeeter input and mixed with your microphone audio.

Shadow Playing Audio on Your Computer

Apart from using the sampler and soundboard features, the Stream Deck also allows you to shadow play audio on your computer. Shadow play allows you to record the last few seconds of audio and save it as a separate file.

Understanding Shadow Play

Shadow play is a feature that records gameplay footage in video format. In the Context of the Stream Deck, shadow playing audio means capturing the last few seconds of audio and saving it as an audio file.

Configuring Shadow Play on the Stream Deck

To configure shadow play on your Stream Deck, simply add a Shadow Play tag to your device. Set the desired duration for the captured audio and select the output path and format. When you press the shadow play button, the last few seconds of audio will be saved as an audio file that you can then use as a sampler or soundboard effect.

In Valorant Settings

If you are using the Stream Deck for gaming, particularly in a game like Valorant, you will need to configure the microphone input settings in the game itself.

Open the Valorant settings and navigate to the Audio section. Under Voice Chat, select the Voicemeeter output as the input device. This will ensure that both your microphone and sound board audio are captured in the game.

Conclusion

Adding a sampler sound board to your live streams or recordings can greatly enhance the overall experience for your viewers or audience. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily set up your Stream Deck to function as a sampler sound board and shadow play audio on your computer. Get creative and have fun with your new audio capabilities!