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Tabletop Audio
What Tabletop Audio is
Tabletop Audio is a web-based collection of original 10-minute ambience tracks and music for games, stories, and writing inspiration. Its 1,200 sounds also include SoundPads: categorized collections where many sounds can loop or layer, although only one music track can play at a time. Custom SoundPad lets users combine up to 40 sounds from released SoundPads, then save a mix on their device or share it by link. Saved playlists stay on the device, but a link can share a loaded playlist across devices. The 10-minute ambience files are 192 kbit/sec MP3s; SoundPad files are offered in OGG and MP3 formats. Free access costs nothing and includes the ambience, music, and on-site SoundPads. Patreon membership costs $3 a month; Squire tier patrons and above can stream alternate track versions. Zones, an ambient music engine exclusive to Patreon, has four worlds with five zones each. Ambience tracks use a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 license; SoundPad sounds are not for download or use outside the site.
Who it suits
It suits people seeking audio for games, stories, or writing inspiration, including creators of commercial podcasts or videos who arrange a monthly Patreon subscription as a license. The maker recommends individual SoundPads for accessible audio environments because the visual Custom SoundPad interface may not fully support screen readers.
What it does well
- Free plan includes 10-minute ambience and music.
- SoundPads offer categorized sounds, many loopable or layerable.
- Custom mixes can combine up to 40 sounds.
- Loaded playlists can be shared across devices by link.
What to know first
- Only one music track can play at a time.
- SoundPad sounds cannot be used outside the site.
- Custom SoundPad may not fully support screen readers.
Limits
Free access covers the 10-minute ambiences, music, and on-site SoundPads. SoundPad sounds are not available for download or use outside the site; alternate tracks and Zones require Patreon access.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | 10-minute ambiences and music; SoundPads available on the site | Free |
| Patreon membership | Starting at $3 /month · Patreon membership; Squire tier and above can stream alternate versions | $3 a month |
As tabletopaudio.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open tabletopaudio.com in a web browser
- Choose a free ambience track or SoundPad
- Use Custom SoundPad to combine released sounds
- Save a mix on the device or generate a sharing link
- Join Patreon starting at $3 a month for membership features
Verdict
Tabletop Audio offers free ambience and music alongside on-site SoundPads and mix-sharing tools. Check the separate licensing terms for ambience tracks and SoundPad sounds before using audio beyond the site.
Questions
Is Tabletop Audio free?
Yes. The Free access plan costs nothing and includes the 10-minute ambiences, music, and SoundPads on the site.
What does Patreon membership cost?
Patreon membership is listed at $3 a month, billed starting at $3 per month.
Can I use the audio commercially?
A monthly Patreon subscription can serve as a license for commercial podcast or video use, with the amount chosen by the creator.
What are SoundPads?
SoundPads group categorized sounds; many can loop or layer, but only one music track can play at once.
Can I share a playlist between devices?
Saved playlists depend on the device. The site can generate a link that shares a loaded playlist across devices.
What license covers the ambience tracks?
The 10-minute ambiences use the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 license.
Facts from Tabletop Audio's own pages
- Accessibility
- The maker notes that the visual Custom SoundPad interface may not be fully compatible with screen readers and recommends individual SoundPads for accessible audio environments. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Alternate tracks
- Squire tier Patreon patrons and above can stream alternate versions of tracks directly from the site. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Audio format
- The 10-minute ambience files are encoded as 192 kbit/sec MP3s, and SoundPad files are offered in OGG and MP3 formats. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- A monthly Patreon subscription can serve as a license for commercial podcast or video use, with the amount left to the creator's discretion. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Custom mixes
- The Custom SoundPad tool lets users mix up to 40 sounds from released SoundPads and save mixes on their device or share them by link. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the audio as suitable for a wide variety of games, environments, and settings, and says writers also use it for inspiration. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The 10-minute ambiences are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0, while SoundPad sounds are not for download or use outside the site. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Playlist saving
- Saved playlists are device-dependent, and the site can generate a link to share a loaded playlist across devices. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The site offers original 10-minute ambiences and music for games and stories. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- SoundPads
- SoundPads combine categorized sounds, many of which can loop or layer, with only one music track playing at a time. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker accepts project inquiries for custom audio work and lists email contact at [email protected]. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Zones
- Zones is a Patreon-exclusive ambient music engine with four worlds, each containing five zones; its music is composed and produced by Tabletop Audio. · tabletopaudio.com, 9 Oct 2026
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