How to Add Custom Songs in Dead as Disco: Step-by-Step Guide for Syncing Your Tracks

How to Import and Use Custom Songs in Dead as Disco

Dead as Disco’s early access provides a steady list of in-game tracks, but you can personalize your experience by adding your own custom songs. This guide covers the full process—from uploading tracks to calibrating their tempo (BPM) for seamless gameplay in Infinite Disco mode.

How to Add Custom Songs in Dead as Disco

Before uploading your music, complete the game’s tutorial to unlock Infinite Disco mode. Once unlocked, follow these steps:

• Access Infinite Disco mode: Select it from the main menu.
• Choose Free Play: From the mode’s menu, pick the Free Play option.
• Upload your track: Look for the "Add My Music" tab at the top of the screen and click it.

Dead as Disco supports multiple audio formats, including:

• .mp3
• .m4a
• .wma
• .aac
• .wave

After uploading, your custom song will be available for playback in Free Play mode.

How to Calibrate Custom Music in Dead as Disco

While adding songs is straightforward, they may not sync perfectly with gameplay. This issue usually stems from tempo mismatches (BPM), which affects how you and enemies respond to the music. Calibration ensures smooth integration.

Steps to calibrate your track:

1. Find your song’s BPM: Check online or use a third-party website to determine the beats per minute.
2. Open the Advanced Editor: Access it within the game.
3. Adjust the tempo: Enter your track’s BPM in the Tempo option.
4. Fine-tune the waveform: Carefully adjust the visual representation to align the track’s rhythm with gameplay.

Most tracks will sync automatically after calibration. Manual adjustments are rarely needed unless there’s a lag at the start.

"Unless there's a lag at the start of the track (when it starts), there won't be much need to manually adjust it using the editor."

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