Discord soundboard
Two ways to do it: upload short MP3s to your server's built-in soundboard (the clip maker below makes them fit Discord's 5-second, 512 KB limit), or play any sound through your mic with the VoiceFX pads in every server, no Nitro needed.
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Set it up: Discord step by step
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Install a virtual cable
Download VB-CABLE from vb-audio.com, unzip, run the setup as administrator, then restart your PC.
VoiceFX pads vs Discord's own soundboard
| Discord soundboard | VoiceFX | |
|---|---|---|
| Where sounds live | Uploaded to each server | In your browser |
| Use in any server | Needs Nitro for other servers' sounds | Yes |
| Clip length | MP3, up to 512 KB and about 5 s | Up to 8 MB per pad |
| Voice effects | No | 61 live presets |
| Setup | None | Virtual cable once |
If you only need a few sounds in one server, Discord's built-in board is simpler. If you want your own library everywhere, plus voice effects, route VoiceFX.
Questions
How is this different from Discord's built-in soundboard?
Discord's soundboard uses sounds uploaded to a server, with a per-server slot limit and Nitro needed to use sounds across servers. VoiceFX plays any clip you like through your own mic path, works in every server and call, and adds a voice changer on top.
How do I play sounds through my mic on Discord?
Route VoiceFX into a virtual audio cable, set that cable as your Discord input device, then press pads. Your voice and the pads are mixed together into the cable.
Why do my sounds cut off on Discord?
Voice activity detection closes the mic between words. Set Input Sensitivity manually and low, or use Push to Talk and hold it while a sound plays.
Can I use my own MP3s?
Yes. Upload any clip under 8 MB to a pad. It stays saved in your browser.
How do I get a Discord soundboard?
Every server has a built-in soundboard: join a voice channel and click the soundboard icon next to the activity controls. Server members with the Create Expressions permission can add sounds under Server Settings → Soundboard. For your own library in every server, use the VoiceFX soundboard with a virtual cable.
What file can I upload to Discord's soundboard?
Discord asks for an MP3 of up to 512 KB and around 5 seconds. The clip maker on this page trims and encodes any audio or video file to fit.
Can I add a soundboard on Discord mobile?
You can play a server's soundboard sounds from the mobile app during a voice call. Browsers on phones cannot route audio into the Discord app's microphone, so the VoiceFX method needs a computer.
What are the best Discord soundboard sounds?
Short, recognisable and not too loud: ba dum tss, sad trombone, crickets, air horn, a victory jingle and a wrong-answer buzzer cover most moments. All are free to download on the sound effects page.