We write practical guides for game masters and solo players, from sound at the table to minigames for your next session.
Run music, ambience and sound effects quieter than your voice, and change them when the scene changes. Here's how to set up all three for your table.
Four ways to get music, ambience and sound effects into a Discord voice channel for an online game, with the Discord settings that make the music sound right.
Tabletop Audio, Michael Ghelfi Studios and Sword Coast Soundscapes cover most D&D scenes, with the best picks per setting and how to layer them.
Build three combat playlists for D&D, from routine fights to boss battles, and switch to the right one when you call for initiative.
These are the free audio tools a GM needs in 2026, from a mixer and free ambience to sound effects and Discord streaming, and how to put them together.