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The Horror Music series wraps up (for now) with the release of Horror Music 3.
This pack covers everything from truly unsettling boss music to shadowy calm and eerie peaceful tracks, giving you even more variety for horror campaigns, boss fights, and dark exploration.
What’s Inside
- Creepy: 12 new tracks for haunted scenes, tense mysteries, or psychological horror.
Includes: “A Dark Story”, “Dead Voices”, “Pitch Black”, “Whispers” - Boss Encounter: 5 powerful, dramatic scores for epic boss fights and climactic moments.
Includes: “Dance of Death”, “Dark Lord”, “Hydra”, “Killer Escape”, “March of the Dead” - Peaceful: 5 subtle, moody pieces for aftermaths, somber rest, or slow-building dread.
“Dark Fields”, “The Myst”, “Fallen Leaves”
Each track is organized for fast, frictionless use in Audio Forge, with deep integration into your session flow.
Audio Forge is built for more than just running in-person games. If you’re a Dungeon Master who streams, runs a YouTube channel, records podcasts, or makes actual play videos, you already know that audio is half the atmosphere. Whether you’re prepping a session breakdown, running a livestreamed one-shot, or recording GM advice, a fast, organized soundboard makes your production smoother and more engaging.
Why DM Content Creators Use Audio Forge
- Instant sound triggers. No delays, no file hunting. Hit the music, drop an effect, or cue up ambience right when your script or players call for it.
- Library management for any project. Build dedicated libraries for each campaign, series, or show: actual plays, prep streams, review content, or tutorials.
- Platform flexibility. Use it on your streaming PC, a tablet, or your phone. Plug straight into OBS, Streamlabs, or your audio interface. Virtual audio tools like VoiceMeeter (PC) or BlackHole/Loopback (Mac) make routing simple.
- Unlimited import. Bring in all your custom SFX, player memes, stingers, royalty-free music, and more.
- Visual organization. Use icons and colors to find every category at a glance. This is especially useful when you’re juggling stream chat, dice, and show notes.
For DM YouTubers and TTRPG Streamers
- On-the-fly production. Whether you’re streaming live sessions or filming YouTube deep-dives, trigger intro or outro music, battle stings, player soundbites, or ambient backgrounds on demand.
- Scene transitions. Save “state links” for instant soundscape swaps. Move from town chatter to a tense dungeon in one click. This works for both narrative flow and editing.
- Remote soundboard. Control your stream’s audio from a phone or tablet, freeing up your main screen for notes, Roll20, or Foundry VTT.
- Custom SFX for branding. Use your own voice lines, show memes, or campaign-specific sounds to make your content stand out.
Podcasting & Actual Play Audio
- Live audio drops. Record in one take with music, effects, and transitions as you go. Skip the time-consuming post-edit.
- Segmented libraries. Build sound sets for different campaign arcs, interviews, or GM roundtables.
- Record on the spot. Need a quick narrator line or reaction? Capture it right in Audio Forge and trigger it as needed.
Education, Panels, and Workshops
- Teaching or demoing? Use Audio Forge as a TTRPG education soundboard to highlight rules, cue examples, or keep workshops lively.
- Conventions and live events. Run walk-ons, Q&A cues, or audience prompts with a single tap. No network required; everything runs locally.
How to Stream and Record with Audio Forge
- OBS, Streamlabs, or any platform: Route Audio Forge’s output with VoiceMeeter (PC) or BlackHole/Loopback (Mac).
- Mobile or tablet: Use as a wireless soundboard controller, or connect to your audio mixer for studio setups.
- Setup tip: Build your session’s library and state links in advance. During the show, focus on running your game, not searching for files.
Bottom Line
DM content creators, streamers, and podcasters don’t have time for slow or awkward software. Audio Forge gives you fast, organized, and flexible audio without clutter or paywalls. If you run games on camera, break down prep, or make TTRPG content, this tool keeps your show moving and your audience engaged.
The second horror-themed pack for Audio Forge is here: Horror Music 2.
This release focuses on the Creepy music category, serving up unsettling tracks perfect for haunted dungeons and tense investigations. But that’s not all—you’ll also find a handful of dark Inspirational scores for epic moments, and some genuinely atmospheric Tavern music to round out your scenes.
What’s Inside
- Creepy: 12 new tracks built for suspense, fear, and dark discovery.
Highlights: “A Death Embrace”, “Hell Is Here”, “Possessed”, “Panic Attack”, “Smile”, “The Crypt” - Inspirational: 5 epic, dramatic pieces for turning points and climactic scenes.
Highlights: “Dragon Rider”, “Glorious”, “The Last Stand” - Tavern: 3 authentic tracks for downtime and roleplay in the inn.
Includes: “A Band in the Inn”, “The Bard”, “Le Néant with Corneline” - Big Creepy: 2 more intense creepy pieces.
“Bloody Mary”, “I’m Sorry”
All tracks are ready to drop into your categories.
As a Game Master, you’re juggling a dozen things at once: tracking initiative, managing NPCs, describing environments, reacting to player choices, and weaving a compelling narrative. The last thing you need is to wrestle with your tools. A clunky, confusing, or dated soundboard interface doesn’t just waste time; it pulls you out of the story, breaks your concentration, and can lead to awkward silences that diminish player immersion.
An intuitive soundboard, however, becomes an extension of your GMing process, working with you, not against you. Audio Forge is designed with this principle at its core, aiming to provide powerful features through an easy-to-use interface. Here are five ways its design helps you stay focused on what matters most – the game:
In the world of tabletop RPG tools, subscriptions are becoming increasingly common. From virtual tabletops to character creators, monthly or annual fees can add up quickly. Soundboard apps are no exception, with many popular options like Pocket Bard or Syrinscape relying on subscriptions for access to their core content, and others like SoundTale locking significant features behind paywalls. While these services can offer high-quality content, the recurring cost can be a barrier for many Game Masters, leading to subscription fatigue.
As Game Masters, we tend to be digital hoarders, especially when it comes to resources like maps, tokens, and sound files. That amazing dragon roar you found, the perfect tavern ambiance, the custom theme music for your villain – they all add up. Soon, you can find yourself drowning in a sea of audio files, struggling to find the right sound at the right moment during a session. A messy sound library can lead to awkward pauses and break immersion just as effectively as bad audio quality.
Every Game Master knows the feeling: you need that specific sound effect right now. Maybe it’s the precise creak of a dungeon door, the gurgle of a strange potion, or a character’s unique catchphrase. Hunting through folders, browsing endless websites, or grappling with external recording software during prep (or worse, mid-session!) can break your creative flow and waste valuable time.
What if finding, creating, and refining the perfect sound was effortless, happening entirely within your soundboard app? That’s the seamless workflow Audio Forge is designed to provide. Forget being limited by potentially sparse built-in libraries or wrestling with clunky interfaces just to get the audio you need. Let’s explore how Audio Forge becomes your all-in-one audio sourcing solution.
So, you’ve started using a soundboard for your TTRPG sessions. You’ve got your basic ambient loops, some punchy sound effects, and maybe a few epic music tracks. That’s a fantastic start! But what if you want to elevate your audio game from simply playing sounds to truly conducting the atmosphere?
The real magic often lies in the details – having the flexibility to make the audio do exactly what you need, right when you need it. While many apps offer basic playback, Audio Forge gives you a deeper level of customization, allowing you to fine-tune every aspect of your soundscape without unnecessary complexity. Let’s explore how you can take control and make your audio truly sing.
The right audio can transform a good tabletop RPG session into an unforgettable, immersive experience. Music sets the mood, ambient sounds build the atmosphere, and perfectly timed effects punctuate critical moments. With numerous TTRPG soundboard apps available—like Audio Forge, TableTone, Pocket Bard, Syrinscape, SoundTale, RPG Master Sounds Mixer, and even free resources like Tabletop Audio or Spotify, choosing the right one for your GM style and needs can be daunting.
We’re excited to announce the launch of Horror Music 1, the first dedicated horror music pack for Audio Forge.
Whether you need intense music for a dramatic boss fight, something unsettling for a mystery, or background tracks to set a chilling mood, this pack delivers a range of dark, cinematic pieces ready for instant use in your TTRPG sessions.
What’s Inside
- Battle: Ten dark, energetic tracks for horror-themed fights.
Examples: “Battlefield”, “Chainsaw”, “Pursuit”, “Deadlights Chronicles”, “Lost in the Maze” - Creepy: Twelve atmospheric and spine-tingling pieces, perfect for haunted locations and uneasy scenes.
Examples: “Creepy Place”, “Demon at the Door”, “Obscura”, “Where Am I” - Mysterious: Two enigmatic tracks to set up clues, puzzles, or the unknown.
Examples: “Runes”, “Unsolved”
Each track is neatly organized by category (Battle, Creepy, Mysterious) for quick access in your Audio Forge library. You get direct control, no need to fumble for the right music mid-session.
We all know the magic audio can bring to a tabletop RPG session. The right background music can turn a tense negotiation into a nail-biting standoff, and a well-timed sound effect can make a critical hit feel truly impactful. Many soundboard apps offer libraries packed with music and effects, aiming to provide a soundtrack for your adventures. But what happens when those presets start to feel… well, preset?
While convenient, relying solely on pre-packaged audio can sometimes feel limiting. Your campaign is unique – your players, your world, your story. Shouldn’t your soundscape be just as unique? This is where the power of using your own audio library comes in, transforming your game from simply having background noise to possessing a truly bespoke atmosphere.