How to Use SoundPad with Stream Dock: Build a Physical Soundboard
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If you use SoundPad for gaming, Discord, voice chat, or streaming, switching back to the app every time you want to play a sound can quickly become annoying.
With the SoundPad plugin for MiraBox Stream Dock, you can turn the LCD keys on your controller into physical soundboard buttons. Press a key, trigger a sound, and keep your focus on the game or conversation.
SoundPad is designed to play sounds and music through your microphone signal, making it useful for voice chats and gaming. A controller integration also means you do not have to rely on a large collection of keyboard hotkeys.
What You Need
Before starting, make sure you have:
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A compatible MiraBox Stream Dock
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Stream Dock software installed
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SoundPad installed on your Windows PC
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Several sounds already added to your SoundPad library
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The SoundPad plugin from MiraBox Space
You can find the SoundPad plugin in MiraBox Space and install it directly for use with Stream Dock.
Plugin: SoundPad
Download: MiraBox Space SoundPad Plugin
Step 1: Set Up SoundPad
Open SoundPad first and add the audio clips you want to use.
These could be meme sounds, game effects, notification sounds, short music clips, or audio you regularly use during Discord calls and streams.
Test the sounds inside SoundPad before continuing so you know they are playing correctly.
Step 2: Install the SoundPad Plugin
Open the Stream Dock software and go to Space.
Search for:
SoundPad
Download and install the plugin. After installation, SoundPad actions should appear in the Stream Dock action panel.
MiraBox also provides its own SoundPad integration for Stream Dock users.
Step 3: Assign a Sound to an LCD Key
Select an empty LCD key on your Stream Dock.
Drag the SoundPad action onto the key and configure the sound you want the button to trigger.
Repeat the process for your most-used sounds.
For example:
Key 1: Applause
Key 2: Laugh
Key 3: Game sound effect
Key 4: Notification
Key 5: Meme sound
Key 6: Stop playback
You can also customize the key icon so each sound is easy to recognize at a glance.
Step 4: Try Your New Soundboard
Keep SoundPad running and press one of the configured Stream Dock keys.
Instead of switching windows or remembering keyboard shortcuts, you can now trigger your sounds directly from the hardware.
This is especially convenient when you are gaming, talking with friends on Discord, streaming, or recording content.
Why Use SoundPad with Stream Dock?
The biggest advantage is simple: faster access.
Your favorite sounds are always visible on physical LCD keys, and you can organize different sounds across multiple Stream Dock pages.
For users looking for a Stream Deck alternative for SoundPad, MiraBox Stream Dock provides another way to build a customizable physical soundboard while keeping your existing SoundPad workflow.
Turn a few LCD keys into a soundboard, press the button, and let Stream Dock handle the rest.