
Cantus Studio: Tabletop Audio
RPG D&D Sound Music & Ambience
About
Enhance tabletop RPGs with immersive soundscapes and effects. Create custom audio scenes and trigger sounds instantly to set the mood for your players. Organize your sound library for quick access during gameplay.
What's New in Cantus Studio
2.1.1
October 20, 2026
2.1.1 • Fixed the Play Screen showing only one column on standard iPhones in landscape. It now shows two columns. 2.1 • Added support for iPhone Duo with adaptive Play Screen layouts. • Added landscape mode on iPhone with playback controls at the side. • Added compact Volume and Now Playing controls for smaller views. • Refined Play Sound buttons and made Recents icons clearer. • Improved Store collection card layouts. • Improved rotation and window resizing on Mac. • Improved Apple Music playback and Cue pause/resume. • Improved purchase recovery, Sound Pack downloads, and library imports. • Added menu bar controls, native Mac Settings, automatic update checks, and in-app update installation to Cantus Studio Connect (Mac only). • Bug fixes and performance improvements. 2.0 Headline Feature: Campaigns! Save multiple Play Screen layouts, each with its own Scenes, Bookmarks, and App Theme. Keep your games organized and switch Campaigns with just a couple taps. • Name, organize, and sort your Campaigns. • Choose which Scenes and Bookmarks appear in each Campaign. • Switch from Settings, the Campaigns menu on Mac and iPad, or by long-pressing the Library icon. Headline Feature: Live Recordings! Record directly from the Play Screen. Tap +, choose “New Recording,” and start rolling! Save the result to your Sound Library or your device. Great for making Atmospheres, Sound Effects, or recording your sessions. Headline Feature: Custom Colors! Premium users can set a Custom Color for any Sound, Scene, or Cue. Make your most-used Sounds pop and take your Play Screen customization further. Headline Feature: Cantus Studio Connect! (Mac Only) Bring your soundscapes to online games! Our new companion app, available exclusively for Mac, mixes Cantus Studio audio with your microphone for Discord and other voice apps. Other New Features • New Icons: A new default app icon and plenty of alternates. • Live Activities: See active and recent sounds on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Sound Timers: Set a Sound to play when its timer ends. Choose a default timer length in Settings or add a timer to a Cue. • Cue Next Playlist: Start another playlist automatically after the current song. • Sound Effect Variants: Add multiple files to one Sound Effect. Each click plays a random version, never the same one twice in a row. • Drag-and-Drop: Drag Sounds and Scenes from the Library to the Play Screen on Mac and iPad. Add Sounds to Bookmarks or Scenes, and Scenes to your Campaign. • Real-Time Loudness Normalization: Automatically balance your sounds while keeping individual volume controls. Turn normalization off in Settings whenever you like. • Sound Effect Multi-Click: Choose whether tapping a playing Sound Effect stops it or starts another instance. • Two New Themes: Minion Zero brings Navy, Red, and Gold. Curiosity brings Teal and Pink with hints of Blue. Both inspired by my own characters! • Cue Controls: Choose whether a Cue stops all other sounds, only Sound Effects and Atmospheres, only the Playlist, or nothing. Other Changes & Improvements • Replace the file attached to an Atmosphere or Sound Effect. • Replace or reorder Local Playlist tracks and swap linked Apple Music Playlists. • Remember expanded and collapsed Play Screen sections between launches. • Remember window positions on Mac. • Export your whole Sound Library, selected Campaigns, or individual Sound Effects. • Refined Play Screen soundboard buttons. • Moved Pause/Resume All Sounds into Recents to simplify the toolbar. • Bug fixes, performance improvements, and refinements.
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FAQ
What is Cantus Studio?
Cantus Studio is an application designed to provide Game Masters with a rich audio experience for their tabletop RPG sessions. It allows users to browse and play sound effects and atmospheres, import their own audio, and create custom scenes.
What devices does Cantus Studio support?
Cantus Studio is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, offering flexibility for Game Masters to use it across different platforms.
How much does Cantus Studio cost?
Cantus Studio is free to download and use. It offers optional premium subscriptions for enhanced features, with monthly and yearly plans available.
What are the subscription options for Cantus Studio?
Cantus Studio offers a Premium Monthly subscription for $1.99 and a Premium Yearly subscription for $19.99, providing access to additional features beyond the free tier.
Does Cantus Studio have ads?
No, Cantus Studio does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use with optional in-app purchases for premium features.
How often is Cantus Studio updated?
The latest version of Cantus Studio is 1.0.1, which was last updated on June 5, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and add new content.
What is the age rating for Cantus Studio?
Cantus Studio has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in enhancing their RPG experiences.
Can I import my own sound effects into Cantus Studio?
Yes, Cantus Studio allows you to import your own custom sound effects and atmospheres. This feature provides extensive customization options for your game's audio.






