You downloaded Clownfish Voice Changer because it’s free and simple. But out of the box, the presets often sound… bad. The “Male” voice makes you sound like a robot in a tunnel, and the “Female” voice just sounds like a squeaky chipmunk.
The secret to a realistic voice isn’t just clicking a button—it’s tweaking the Custom Pitch and VST Effects.
In this guide, we provide the exact, tested configuration numbers to sound like Darth Vader, a Minion, an Anonymous Hacker, and more. Stop guessing and start trolling.
🎛️ The “Custom Pitch” Slider: Your Secret Weapon
Don’t rely on the big icons. The real magic happens in the “Custom Pitch” slider.
- Where to find it: Open Clownfish Main Menu > Click “Set Voice Changer” > Look for the “Custom Pitch” slider at the top.
1. The “Darth Vader” / Deep Villain Voice
Perfect for: Intimidating opponents in Valorant or RP servers.
- Pitch Slider:
-15.00to-17.00(Do not go lower, or audio will crack). - Sound Effect: Enable “Echo” effect slightly.
- Echo Delay:
20ms - Echo Volume:
10%
- Echo Delay:
- Microphone Tip: Speak closer to the mic and talk slowly. The deep bass needs proximity.
2. The “Minion” / Helium Voice
Perfect for: Trolling and high-energy pranks.
- Pitch Slider:
+10.00to+12.00. - Sound Effect: None (Keep it dry).
- Microphone Tip: Speak faster than normal. The high pitch naturally sounds better with speed.
3. The “Anonymous” / Hacker Voice
Perfect for: Privacy and “Scambaiting” videos.
- Pitch Slider:
-5.50(Just enough to hide your identity, but clear enough to understand). - VST Effect: Add a “Reverb” plugin if possible, or use the built-in “Church” effect at
15%mix.
4. The “Anime Girl” / High Pitch Female
Disclaimer: Clownfish is a basic pitch shifter, so it won’t be AI-perfect, but this is the best setting possible.
- Pitch Slider:
+3.50to+4.50. - Critical Adjustment: You MUST act the part. Pitch shifting alone won’t work. Soften your breath and speak from your throat, not your chest.
📊 Summary Table: Quick Settings Cheat Sheet
| Voice Type | Pitch Setting | Best Effect to Add | Mic Technique |
| Deep / Vader | -16.00 | Echo (Low) | Close to Mic |
| Movie Trailer | -8.00 | Reverb (Studio) | Chest Voice |
| Female / Soft | +4.00 | None | Soft / Breathier |
| Minion | +11.00 | None | Fast Talking |
| Demon | -25.00 | Chorus / Flanger | Loud / Yelling |
🛠️ Troubleshooting: Clownfish Not Working on Discord?
This is the #1 complaint. If you set the pitch but your friends still hear your normal voice, here is the fix.
Fix 1: Install the Microphone Properly
Clownfish doesn’t work on the browser version of Discord. It modifies the system driver.
- Open Clownfish.
- Right-click the icon in the System Tray > Setup > System Integration.
- Ensure your actual microphone (e.g., “Microphone (Realtek Audio)”) has “Installed” written next to it. If not, click Install.
Fix 2: Change Input Device in Discord (Crucial)
- Open Discord > User Settings (Cog wheel).
- Go to Voice & Video.
- Under Input Device, do NOT select “Default.”
- Manually select the exact microphone you installed Clownfish on (e.g., “Microphone (Blue Yeti)”).
- Turn OFF “Noise Suppression” (Krisp) in Discord. Why? Discord’s AI thinks the voice effect is “noise” and tries to delete it!
🔗 Related Resources on Trend Rays
- Need a better voice engine? Clownfish is basic. For AI-level realism, check our guide on Best Real-Time AI Voice Changers.
- Want to test this on a prank call? Use these settings with our 20+ Funny Prank Call Scripts.
- Using this for content creation? Learn how to Best Budget Microphones for Recording to make the effects sound cleaner.