Bluetooth soundboard control for cosplay

Trigger sound effects from a pocket-sized clicker instead of a pile of wires.

CricketBoard turns numbered folders of audio into instant live cues. Load your soundboard onto your phone, pair a Bluetooth shutter remote, and fire lines, greetings, and effects with a quick tap count.

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  • No custom hardware required to get started
  • Numbered folders map directly to click counts
  • Works for convention floor interactions and stage moments
2 taps

Play a random sound from folder 2.

5 taps

Play a random sound from folder 5.

Quick Start Android Guide iPhone Guide Build a Soundboard
What it does

What is CricketBoard?

Say goodbye to wires, bulky button pads, and battery packs. CricketBoard lets you control a cosplay soundboard with a compact Bluetooth shutter remote.

Upload a soundboard folder to your phone, organize audio into numbered folders, and each rapid button press count will trigger a random sound from the matching folder.

Put greetings in folder 2, dramatic exits in folder 5, or build entire interaction trees. The setup stays lightweight while the effects feel intentional.

Fast in costume

Use a handheld clicker instead of reaching for your phone between interactions.

Folder-based logic

Your numbered folders become muscle memory. Tap count in, sound comes out.

Built for live moments

Ideal for hallway performance, prop effects, character lines, and timed reveals.

Start here

Quick Start

  1. Get CricketBoard now
  2. Gather your gear
  3. Set up CricketBoard on Android
  4. Set up CricketBoard on iPhone
  5. Build your soundboard folders
  6. Review limits and feature notes
  7. Follow the project
Download

Get CricketBoard now

Android Google Play

Install the live soundboard app for Android phones and tablets.

 iOS App Store

Download the iPhone version and use the same tap-count workflow.
Requirements

What do I need?

  1. Android or iOS device
  2. Bluetooth remote shutter
  3. Optional wireless Bluetooth speaker
Android setup

How do I setup CricketBoard? (Android)

Connect Android device to your computer

1. Connect your Android device

Ensure your device is connected to your computer and set to File Transfer.

Open This PC and select your Android device

2. Open your device in This PC

Find the connected Android device in your file browser and open it.

Drag your soundboard folder to the Android device

3. Copy your soundboard folder

Drag and drop the complete soundboard folder onto the device.

Select Soundboard in CricketBoard on Android

4. Select your soundboard

Open CricketBoard and tap Select Soundboard.

Choose the main soundboard folder on Android

5. Choose the top-level folder

Select the main soundboard folder, then press Choose. Do not open an individual numbered folder.

6. Optional second button mapping

Under Second Button, select the number that should play when the lower button on the remote is pressed. If you choose 2, that button behaves like a double tap.

7. Turn on your device-specific setting

Enable the correct setting at the top of the app, then start clicking. Four taps will play a random sound from folder 4, and so on.

iPhone setup

How do I setup CricketBoard? (iOS)

Open iCloud.com in a browser

1. Open iCloud.com

Navigate to iCloud.com in your browser on a Mac or PC.

Open iCloud Drive

2. Open iCloud Drive

Enter your iCloud Drive so you can upload the soundboard folder.

Drag the soundboard folder into iCloud Drive

3. Upload the soundboard folder

Drag and drop the entire soundboard folder into iCloud Drive.

Open the Files app on iPhone

4. Open Files on your iPhone

On the iPhone, open the Files app.

Browse to iCloud Drive in Files

5. Browse to iCloud Drive

From Browse, open iCloud Drive to find the uploaded soundboard folder.

Browse iCloud Drive folder view

6. Locate the uploaded folder

Confirm the soundboard folder is visible in iCloud Drive.

Copy the soundboard folder in Files

7. Copy the folder

Press and hold the soundboard folder, then choose Copy.

Paste the soundboard folder onto the iPhone

8. Paste it to On My iPhone

Move to On My iPhone, press and hold in a blank area, then tap Paste.

Select Soundboard in CricketBoard on iPhone

9. Open CricketBoard

Launch the app and choose Set Sound Board.

Select the pasted soundboard folder on iPhone

10. Pick the pasted folder

Select the folder you pasted to the device and press Done.

11. Turn on the correct setting and click

Enable the option that matches your device, then start tapping. Four taps will play a random sound from folder 4, and the same pattern applies to every other folder.

Build your folders

How do I create a sound board?

Unsure where to begin? Email us and we will help at no cost to you.

Create a new soundboard folder

1. Create a main folder

Name it anything you like. This is the folder you will later select in CricketBoard.

Create numbered folders inside the soundboard

2. Add numbered folders

Create folders named only with numerals, such as 1, 2, 3, and 4. Place your audio files inside those numbered folders.

Notes and limits

Feature overview and limitations

Coming soon

A dedicated CricketBoard clicker is in development. It is designed to stay connected as long as it has power and will be produced in small batches. Email matt@drennansoftware.com if you want to be added to the interest list.

Bluetooth clicker behavior

Bluetooth shutter remotes disconnect after inactivity to save battery. This is built into the clicker firmware. The recommended model typically disconnects after about two minutes without activity, so press any button to reconnect before a performance moment.

Unable to run in background (store bought Bluetooth remote only)

CricketBoard must remain open to interpret remote input. Use the dim and lock feature in the top-right corner to conserve battery life.

iOS iCloud crash

On iOS, save soundboards to the local device. Loading files directly from iCloud can crash the app.

iOS silent mode

If the iPhone is set to silent, audio will not play. Check the hardware mute state before using the app.

App activity

The app must stay open and active for click input to work. Keep CricketBoard in the foreground while performing.

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