Discord's Soundmoji feature gets a lukewarm reception

Discord is currently testing native message scheduling and a new design for buttons in the call window. In addition to these two, Discord has also decided to jazz up its chat experience with the introduction of Soundmojis. These are essentially emojis with a soundtrack, giving users the ability to punctuate their messages with short audio clips. Think of it as adding a soundtrack to your textual expressions, a bold move to elevate the chatting experience. However, as with any new feature in the tech world, Soundmojis have hit a high note with some, while others are cringing at the noise.

When Soundmojis were first spotted over a year ago, the response was anything but harmonious. Users raised eyebrows at yet another layer of audio interaction, wondering aloud why Discord needed sound effects when they could already send voice messages and audio files. Many found the feature redundant, pointing out that Discord shouldn’t work on features no one asked for.

For some, the idea of Soundmojis felt like a whimsical distraction from Discord’s core functionality. At the timr, there were murmurs about this feature being an addition locked behind the Nitro paywall, which has now been confirmed now that Discord has officially rolled out Soundmojis. These playful audio snippets allow users to express themselves through sound, available via the expression picker in text channels, DMs, and group chats. Each sound plays individually for users who click on them, offering a unique and personal auditory experience.

However, just like before, not everyone is singing the praises of this new feature. For Nitro members in the experimental group, the ability to share custom Soundmojis across servers is a perk. However, the community’s reaction to Soundmojis has been a mix of amusement, skepticism, and outright rejection. Some users are bewildered by the feature, questioning its usefulness and expressing a longing for more practical updates. The sentiment echoes a familiar refrain: “Just let me text my friends good morning and goodnight.”

Others see Soundmojis as another whimsical addition that could lead to feature bloat, making the platform feel heavier and less focused on its primary purpose — smooth, efficient communication. The announcement has been met with a combination of sarcastic applause and genuine concern over the direction Discord is heading.

As Soundmojis find their footing, it remains to be seen whether they will strike a chord with the broader user base or fade into the background as another forgotten feature. For now, they add a playful, albeit polarizing, element to the Discord experience. Whether they will be the next big hit or just another track in Discord’s extensive playlist is a tune that only time will tell.

In the meantime, as users explore this new feature, the community’s feedback will likely determine the eventual direction Discord takes with Soundmojis.