Mimicore™
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How to use Mimicore in games and game chat

A game sees Mimicore as a microphone. Pick the virtual mic in the game or in Windows, and keep your hotkeys for muting.

Get it from Microsoft Store

Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. A graphics card is recommended for live AI voices. See the system requirements.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Set up the virtual microphone once

    In Mimicore, open Live. If it says no virtual microphone is installed, press Set up virtual mic and follow the prompts. Windows asks for permission; click Yes. If Windows asks for a restart, restart and open Mimicore again.

  2. 2

    Choose the microphone in the game

    Open the game's audio or voice-chat settings and set the input device to CABLE Output (VB-Audio Virtual Cable). If the game has no choice, set CABLE Output as the default recording device in Windows Sound settings.

  3. 3

    Pick a voice and press Start

    On the Live page choose one of your voices (or one of the free effects) and press the big Start button. The Live pill turns on and an estimated delay shows. The delay depends on your PC and, for trained voices, on the Latency and quality slider: keep it toward the left for calls and games, because every step to the right adds delay you will hear.

  4. 4

    Set your hotkeys

    In Mimicore open Settings, then Hotkeys, and set Start/stop, Mute and Push-to-talk. They work while a game or another app has focus.

  5. 5

    Use push-to-talk in the game too

    If the game has push-to-talk, use it as normal. Mimicore sends audio continuously, so the game decides when your voice goes out.

Tips

  • Wear headphones. If your speakers are on, your microphone can hear them and the changed voice will echo back.
  • Run the game in borderless or windowed mode if hotkeys are not picked up in full screen.
  • Check the game's rules: some competitive games and anti-cheat systems restrict voice software.

Questions

Will it slow my game down?

The voice runs on your graphics card for trained voices and on the CPU for effects. Close other heavy programs if the Live engine panel shows glitches.

Is there delay in the game?

Yes, a little: the Live page shows an estimate. Trained voices follow the Latency and quality slider (further left is faster), instant voices use a standard setting and the 28 free effects have far less. Test with a friend or a practice match before an important game.

Can I use the soundboard in game chat?

Yes. Soundboard clips play into the virtual microphone, and each has its own hotkey.

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