How to Fix Clownfish Voice Changer Not Working Issue?

If Clownfish Voice Changer isn’t working—whether it’s not altering your voice or failing to detect your microphone—this often originates from outdated drivers, missing microphone permissions, or incorrect configuration settings. Other potential reasons include using an outdated version of Clownfish or experiencing compatibility issues.

In certain instances, even with correct configuration, Clownfish may not function properly with your Windows setup. Thus, we will explore various methods to resolve this issue.

1. Reinstall Clownfish App

The Clownfish Voice Changer must be manually installed or updated. To ensure you’re using the latest version, first uninstall the older version, then download and install the newest version from the official website.

1. Search for Control Panel in the Windows search bar.
   
2. Once the Control Panel is open, click “Programs“.
   
3. Click Programs and Features to view all installed programs.
4. Find “Clownfish Voice Changer“, Right-Click > Uninstall.
   
5. Re-download the Clownfish Voice Changer and install it.

2. Check for Platform App Version:

Ensure that apps like Skype, Discord, or other platforms you’re using are up to date. A new version of Clownfish may conflict with an older version of the platform app. Thus, update the platform app that you are using with Clownfish Voice Changer to eliminate any compatibility issues.

3. Check the Microphone Permissions:

Ensuring your microphone permissions are correctly set is required for Clownfish Voice Changer to function.

Through the Sound Settings:

1. Right-click on the speaker icon in the bottom right corner of your screen and select “Sound settings“.
   
2. In the input section, click on the arrow to the right of the microphone you want to use.
   
3. Under General, you’ll find a box labeled “Allow” or “Don’t Allow.” If it says “Allow,” this means your microphone is not permitted. Click “Allow” to grant access. If it says “Don’t Allow,” it indicates your microphone has permission and is operational.
   

Through Windows Settings Menu:

1. Type “microphone” into the search bar at the bottom middle of the taskbar & click Microphone privacy settings.
   
2. Ensure “Let apps access your microphone” is toggled on. Select which apps you want to grant microphone access.
   
3. Scroll down until you see “Let Desktop Apps Access your Microphone” and ensure the toggle mode is on.
   

4. Check the Microphone Settings in Clownfish:

It’s important to review and ensure the Clownfish Voice Changer configuration settings are correct to properly utilize its features.

1. Right-click on the Clownfish Voice Changer tray icon and ensure it is turned on. If it says “turn off,” your Clownfish Voice Changer is active. If it says “turn on,” click to activate it.
   
2. Right-click on the Clownfish Voice Changer tray icon > Setup > System Integration.
3. Select “Auto” in the system integration mode.
   
4. In Install/Remove Voice Changer, find your current default microphone. If it’s installed, remove it and reinstall it.
   
5. Close “Clownfish Voice Changer” from the tray icon, then relaunch it to check if the problem is resolved.
   

5. Update Manufacturer-Provided Audio Drivers

Clownfish Voice Changer depends on the audio drivers installed on your computer because it does not have its own built-in audio processing capabilities, often referred to as an audio adapter. This means it utilizes the existing drivers of your computer’s hardware, such as those provided by your motherboard or external microphone.

To ensure Clownfish operates efficiently and without issues, it is important to update these drivers with the latest versions from the manufacturer. Doing so can enhance compatibility with other software and improve overall performance.

1. Determine Baseboard Manufacturer and Baseboard Product details.
2. To find this information, Click on the Windows Search bar and type “System Information“.
   
3. Use a web browser > search Baseboard Manufacturer name and click on the Top First Website to find hardware-related drivers like Audio Drivers.
   

On the website, search for your product name to find support.

1. Select your motherboard; this will redirect you to the Motherboard Support Page.
   
2. Click Drivers & Downloads > Drivers > Select your operating system from the drop-down menu > (Windows) > Audio drivers > Download & Install.
   

5.1. Alternative Microphone Fix for Clownfish

If your external drivers don’t operate well with Clownfish Voice Changer, consider using VB-Cable (Virtual Audio Cable). It captures audio from your external microphone and transmits it to Clownfish, acting like a virtual cable.

1. Visit the official website to download the VB CABLE Virtual Cable.
   
2. Locate the download section and select the version for your computer (Windows or Mac). It comes as a “.zip” file with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
   
3. Use a tool like WinRAR to extract the files.
4. For 32-bit systems, launch the VBCABLE_Setup. For 64-bit systems, launch the VBCABLE_Setup_x64. Right-click and select “Run as administrator” to install; otherwise, it won’t install on your system.
   
5. After installation, your default output device might change to cable input. To fix this, click the speaker icon in the tray and select your default output device again; otherwise, you won’t hear any sound from your PC.
   

Windows Configuration:

1. Click on the Windows Start button and search for “Control Panel”.
   
2. Click “Hardware & Sound” then “Sound”.
   
3. In the Sound Window, click on the “Recording” tab and select your microphone.
4. Click “Properties.”
   
5. In the new window, go to the “Listen” tab.
   
6. ☑ Check the box “Listen to this Device”.
   
7. Click the “Drop-down menu” under “Playback through this device” and choose “Cable input”.
   
8. Under Power Management, ☑ check “Disable Automatically to save power”.
   
9. Hit “Apply” and then click “OK”. Now, whatever you speak into the microphone will be transmitted through VB Cable.

Clownfish Configuration:

1. Right-click the Clownfish icon in the tray.
   
2. Go to Setup > System Integration.
   
3. Remove your default microphone by clicking Remove next to it.
   
4. Click Install VB Cable Output and then close the window.
   
5. Right-click the Clownfish icon again, go to Setup > Microphone > VB Cable Output.
   
6. Select your Audio Output device (Default/Device Speaker, Headphone).
   
7. Close Clownfish Voice Changer from Task Manager and relaunch it. This should resolve the issue.
   

By carefully following these steps, you can ensure your Clownfish Voice Changer operates effectively. Feel free to reach out with any questions or share your experiences in the comments below!