Before You Install: Identify the Pack Type
Do not put every custom-content pack in packs_voice. The official TCV Hub gives different directories for different pack types. Voice and Dub packs share one folder; Contestant, Studio, Judge and Chatter packs each use their own.
One version note: Dub Mode and Dub Packs require version 0.5.0 or newer(0.5.0 was released on 2026-03-09). On older versions, voice packs still work, but dub packs will not. The official itch.io pages also list downloadable pack collections; check each listing for its current price and contents.
Verified Pack Folders
| Pack type | Folder | Official source status |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Pack | packs_voice | Voice Pack guide |
| Dub Pack | packs_voice | Dub Pack guide |
| Contestant / Player Pack | packs_player | Contestant Pack guide |
| Studio Pack | packs_studio | Studio Pack guide |
| Judge Pack | packs_judges | Judge Pack guide |
| Chatter Pack | packs_chatter | Chatter Pack guide |
| Menu / Host Pack | Not stated on the current public Hub index | Do not guess or use packs_voice; use the in-game pack-folder shortcut or the structure supplied with that pack. |
Directory names above were checked against the official TCV Hub on 2026-08-12. The public index currently links guides for six pack types but not separate Menu or Host guides.
How to Install a Pack, Step by Step
- Start the game and go to the main menu (run the
.exefrom your extracted itch.io download). - Identify whether the download is a Voice, Dub, Contestant, Studio, Judge, Chatter, Menu or Host pack. Use its readme or source page if the name is unclear.
- Open the matching pack directory from the game menu, or use the verified directory table above.
- Drag the entire pack folder into that matching directory — keep its own folder structure intact.
- Return to the main menu and wait for the pack list to refresh, then select and enable the pack. If it doesn't show up, fully quit and restart the game.
- (0.5.0+) Main menu → Extras → "Edit Voice Packs & Clip Metadata" to view pack info, add images, subtitles, tags and author names — the built-in metadata editor.
Supported Formats (Official)
| Item | Supported | Official notes |
|---|---|---|
| Audio formats | WAV / MP3 / OGG | Only these three |
| Clip length | Under 60 seconds | Each audio file must be shorter than 60 seconds |
| Volume | Louder is better | Official quote: "Loud is better than quiet" — the scoring algorithm is not friendly to quiet waveforms |
| Video (Dub Packs) | OGV only | Godot engine only supports the open OGV format; the video file must be named dub_video |
| Location | packs_voice | Voice Packs and Dub Packs share this folder |
Installing a Dub Pack (0.5.0+)
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Same as voice packs: the packs_voice folder |
| Required ① — audio samples | Each sample needs timestamp metadata (the time points that sync recording to the video), filled in with the in-game editor |
| Required ② — video | The video must be converted to OGV format and named dub_video inside the pack; if the OGV named dub_video is missing, the pack fails to load |
| Optional backing track | After vocal separation, name the background audio _backing_track and put it in the pack — it mixes with the player's recording for a more faithful result |
| Multiple characters | Samples can get a "dub character" tag so players filter by character; unselected characters keep their original audio automatically |
| Mode isolation | Samples can be marked "dub only" to keep them out of modes other than Dub Mode |
Common Installation Errors & Fixes
| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| The pack you just added doesn't appear in game | Wrong folder, or the list wasn't refreshed | Confirm the pack type and matching directory in the table above; then fully quit and restart the game |
| A sample doesn't play | Unsupported format, or longer than 60 seconds | Only use WAV / MP3 / OGG, each clip under 60 seconds |
| Pack loads but scores very low | Audio is too quiet | Re-export louder audio (official: "Loud is better than quiet") |
| Dub pack fails to load | Missing an OGV video named dub_video | Convert the video to OGV and name it dub_video inside the pack |
| Dub video is out of sync | Sample timestamps missing or wrong | Fill in each sample's start timestamp in the in-game editor (creation guide: Make Your Own Packs) |
| Mic records no sound (not install-related) | A known official Godot mic bug (common trigger: surround sound / multi-channel audio) | Test your mic with the free "No Gameplay Demo 0.5.0" first; try the 0.5.2-dev2 mic test build; see our FAQ |
Quick Answers to Search Questions
- How do I add clips in The Choicer Voicer? "Adding a clip" in game means putting an audio file into a pack folder inside
packs_voice(WAV / MP3 / OGG, under 60 seconds). Since 0.5.0 you can also give clips images, subtitles and tags via main menu → Extras → "Edit Voice Packs & Clip Metadata". - How do I import sounds onto The Choicer Voicer? Same idea: open
packs_voice(the main menu opens it directly) → drag your sound files into a pack folder → go back in game and enable. WAV / MP3 / OGG are supported. - Where do I put dub mode packs? Same folder as voice packs:
packs_voice. Dub Packs additionally require an OGV video nameddub_video. - How do I install mods on The Choicer Voicer? TCV customization is distributed as content packs. Identify the pack type and use its matching directory (see Mods Explained).
Prefer the linked official TCV Hub guides for directory and format rules. A community video can help illustrate the interface, but it should not override current first-party documentation.