To stream on Twitch and listen to Spotify offline, you’ll need to use a few tools and strategies to make this work. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Streaming on Twitch
– Download and Set Up Streaming Software: You’ll need broadcasting software like OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) or Streamlabs OBS. These programs allow you to capture your screen, webcam, and audio to stream live on Twitch.
– Download OBS Studio or Streamlabs OBS from their official websites.
– Set up your stream by adding a scene and sources (e.g., webcam, game capture, desktop audio, etc.).
– Connect your Twitch account to the streaming software.
– Adjust Audio Settings: In OBS or Streamlabs OBS, make sure your microphone, desktop audio, and game audio are properly set up. This will allow you to control the sounds you want to be heard on your stream.
2. Listening to Spotify Offline
To listen to Spotify offline without the music being heard by your Twitch audience, you’ll need to ensure that your stream doesn’t capture your Spotify audio. Here’s how you can do it:
Option 1: Use Spotify’s Offline Mode
If you’re a Spotify Premium user, you can download music for offline listening directly from the Spotify app. Follow these steps:
– Download Spotify: If you haven’t already, install the Spotify app on your computer or mobile device.
– Enable Offline Mode:
– Open Spotify and go to the settings menu.
– Scroll down to “Offline” and toggle the option to make Spotify work offline.
– Download the playlists or albums you want to listen to while offline.
– Mute Spotify in OBS: Make sure that the audio from Spotify is not captured in your Twitch stream:
– In OBS or Streamlabs OBS, go to the audio mixer and locate the “Desktop Audio” source.
– Lower or mute the “Desktop Audio” slider if Spotify is playing through your computer’s speakers.
Option 2: Use Audio Routing Software
If you want to control what the stream hears and what you hear, you can use audio routing software like VoiceMeeter (for Windows) or Loopback Audio (for Mac). These tools let you separate your audio sources.
– VoiceMeeter Setup (Windows):
– Download and install VoiceMeeter (https://vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/).
– Configure VoiceMeeter to route Spotify’s audio to your headphones while preventing it from being broadcast to Twitch.
– In OBS, set the audio input to capture only the game or microphone audio, not the Spotify audio routed through VoiceMeeter.
– Loopback Audio Setup (Mac):
– Download and install Loopback Audio (https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/).
– Use Loopback to create a virtual audio device that separates your Spotify music from the stream.
– In OBS, use the virtual device for your microphone and game, but not for Spotify.
3. Optional: Add Music for Your Stream
If you want music to play on your stream but don’t want to use Spotify directly, you can use royalty-free music or licensed music that won’t get your stream muted or banned:
– Twitch Soundtrack: This is a tool by Twitch for streamers to use music that is safe for broadcasting.
– Pretzel Rocks: This service provides royalty-free music specifically designed for Twitch streams.
– StreamBeats: Created by Harris Heller, it offers free-to-use, royalty-free music for streamers.
4. Test Everything
Before you go live:
– Check your audio setup in OBS to make sure that Spotify isn’t feeding into your stream.
– Test your stream to make sure that the sound levels of your microphone, game, and music are balanced.
– Test Spotify to confirm that you’re able to listen offline while your audience hears only the sounds you want.
By following these steps, you can enjoy your Spotify music offline while streaming on Twitch without it being shared with your audience.
