How To Add Custom Songs To Synth Riders

Hey there, Synth Rider! Wanna ditch those same old tracks and groove to your tunes? Course you do! Let’s get those custom songs pumping! It's easier than you think (promise!). Think of it like adding sprinkles to your already awesome Synth Rider sundae.

First things first: You'll need Synth Riders on a platform that supports custom songs. We're talkin' PC VR (Steam, Oculus), or standalone Quest (1, 2, or 3). Sorry, PlayStation VR crew, you're stuck with the official playlist for now... But hey, maybe someday!

Getting Your Gear Ready

Alright, listen up! You'll need a few things. Nothing too crazy, don't worry; you won't need a flux capacitor or anything like that.

• Your VR headset and associated PC or Quest. Duh!
• Synth Riders installed. Another no-brainer!
• A way to connect your Quest to your PC. A USB-C cable will do the trick! Unless you're going wireless... fancy!
• SideQuest (for Quest users). More on this in a sec. Think of it as a secret handshake to access cool stuff.
• Your desired custom songs! MP3s, OGGs, whatever floats your boat. And, of course, the .synth files that tell the game how to play those songs. Without those, it's just audio chaos!

SideQuest: Your Quest’s Best Friend (Quest Only!)

Okay, Quest users, this is where SideQuest comes in. It's a free, unofficial app that lets you sideload content onto your headset. Basically, it opens up your Quest to a whole new world of possibilities. Imagine the possibilities! Custom avatars? Custom environments? Endless songs to dance to? Yes, please!

Download and install SideQuest on your PC. Follow the instructions on their website (it's pretty straightforward, even I managed it!). You'll need to enable developer mode on your Quest – don't panic, it sounds scarier than it is. It's just a setting in the Oculus app on your phone. There are plenty of tutorials online if you get stuck, okay? Seriously, YouTube is your best friend here.

Finding Those Sweet, Sweet Songs

Now, where do you find these custom songs, you ask? Ah, that's the million-dollar question! There are a few places to look:

• Synth Riders Custom Song Discord Servers. These are goldmines! Seriously, join a few. People are constantly creating and sharing new maps. Think of them as digital treasure chests filled with musical goodies!
• Beatsaver. This is a popular repository for rhythm game custom content. They've got a section dedicated to Synth Riders.
• Google. Yep, good ol' Google. Search for "Synth Riders custom songs" and see what pops up. You never know what you might find!

Just a word of caution: always download files from reputable sources. You don't want to accidentally install a virus along with your new jam. And make sure you have permission to use the song - respect those artists!

Installing the Songs: The Moment of Truth!

Alright, the big moment! Time to get those songs into Synth Riders.

For PC VR: Usually, the song files go in a specific folder in your Synth Riders installation directory. This directory is something like this C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SynthRiders\CustomSongs or something similar. The exact location will vary depending on where you installed the game. Just dig around a bit; you'll find it! Then simply paste the song files (the .synth file and the audio file) into that folder.

For Quest: Connect your Quest to your PC using a USB-C cable (or wirelessly, if you’re feeling fancy!). Open SideQuest. In SideQuest, click the "Install APK from folder" button (it looks like a folder with an arrow pointing down). Navigate to the folder containing your custom song files and select them. SideQuest will then transfer the files to your Quest. You'll have to navigate the Quest folder through SideQuest's file manager, or use a file manager on the Quest headset itself to move them into the right folder SynthRiders/CustomSongs.

Fire Up Synth Riders and Dance!

And that's it! Launch Synth Riders. In the song selection menu, you should see a "Custom Songs" category. Click it, and get ready to groove to your tunes! Now you can finally dance to that obscure Eurobeat remix you've been obsessed with for years (no judgement!).

See? I told you it wasn't so bad! Now go forth and create your ultimate Synth Rider playlist. Happy dancing!