Starting Soon is the lobby before the show. Silence loses early chat; wrong music triggers VOD mutes. Royalty-free pre-stream beds from FreeBeatHub build hype safely while viewers pile in.
Why Starting Soon Screens Matter
Early arrivals set chat tone. Music fills dead air, masks setup fumbles, and signals "stream is actually happening." Professional lobbies retain viewers who would otherwise leave before go-live.
- Fills 5–15 minute pre-show window
- Builds energy ramp toward live start
- Masks mic checks and OBS tweaks
- Stays DMCA-safe for VOD capture
Choosing Loop-Friendly Beds
Pick 8–16 bar loops, no vocal hooks that annoy on repeat. Mid-energy electronic, lofi, or chill hop work. Test loop 10 times—if it grates, swap. Browse gaming and lofi collections.
Energy Ramp Before Go-Live
Start calmer, increase BPM or brightness every 3–4 minutes. Switch to main stream bed exactly when you unmute mic—chat feels the transition. Avoid jarring hard cut.
OBS Starting Soon Scene
Dedicated scene: BRB/Starting graphic + media source playlist + chat overlay. Route audio to track you can mute independently. See OBS music setup.
VOD-Safe Pre-Stream Rules
If VOD captures Starting Soon, every track must be cleared. No Spotify, no "copyright free" YouTube rips. Document playlist in your DMCA-safe doc.
Starting Soon is still your broadcast—rights apply from scene one.
Starting Soon Workflow
- Build 5-track pre-show playlist, loop-tested
- Create OBS Starting Soon scene
- Ramp energy over 10 minutes
- Switch scene + bed on go-live
- Trim VOD start if pre-show runs long
Starting Soon Mistakes
- Copyrighted hype playlist from Spotify
- Same 30-second loop for 20 minutes
- Peak energy before host is ready—anticlimax
- No dedicated scene—awkward live setup on camera
- Starting Soon louder than entire stream
Key Takeaways
- Use 8-bar loop-friendly cleared beds
- Ramp energy toward go-live over 5–15 minutes
- Separate OBS scene for Starting Soon
- Switch bed when mic opens—smooth handoff
- Document playlist for DMCA/VOD safety
| Phase | Energy | Duration | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early wait | Low-mid | 0–5 min | Lofi / Ambient |
| Chat building | Mid | 5–10 min | Chill hop |
| Go-live imminent | Mid-high | Last 2 min | Electronic |
| Live start | Stream bed | Main show | Your palette |
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Browse Free MusicFrequently Asked Questions
How long should Starting Soon music loop?
Plan for 5–15 minute waits. Pick 8-bar loops with stable harmony—no key changes mid-loop.
Should Starting Soon be louder than stream bed?
Slightly louder (-14 LUFS) to fill empty room, but still below your live voice level when you start talking.
Can I use the same playlist as in-stream music?
Use a separate pre-show playlist with higher energy ramp. Switch to main stream bed when going live.
Does Starting Soon audio appear on VODs?
If you record from scene start, yes. Use only DMCA-safe tracks—see our Twitch guide.
