What makes it work under a voice
- Instrumental: lyrics compete with speech.
- Steady level: loud peaks fight with your mic.
- Mid or low tempo: it doesn’t push the pace of the stream.
- Enough length: a playlist that doesn’t repeat inside the session.
The Just Chatting and Focus playlists on this site are picked from audio measurements for the smallest loudness swings.
Match the music to the scene
Livelier for the countdown, quiet for talking, calm for a break, warm for the ending. That is the idea behind the scene playlists.
How long a playlist do you need?
A one-hour mix for a short stream, 2 or 4 hours for an evening, 8 hours for a full day or a 24/7 radio. All the stream-length mixes avoid repeats.
Free and credited
All the music is by Purrple Cat, CC BY 4.0. Use the overlay so the credit shows up on screen.
Questions
Is lofi okay for gaming streams?
For relaxed and cozy games, yes. For fast games, the livelier Starting Soon playlist fits better.
How loud should lofi be on stream?
Aim for roughly 15 to 20 dB below your voice. Test with your mic live in OBS.
