Guides

Meld Studio automatically detects your GPU on Windows and routes encoding to NVENC on NVIDIA or AMF on AMD, falling back to x264 when no hardware encoder is found. Hardware encoding costs 1 to 3% of game FPS versus 60 to 80% CPU for x264. Supported GPUs, setup steps and recommended bitrates inside.

Meld Studio includes native versions of the most common OBS plugins: Move Transition, Source Clone, multistreaming, multi-chat, VST3 audio plugins, 30+ visual effects and vertical canvas, with no downloads. This guide maps each OBS plugin to its Meld equivalent and how to set it up.

Which streaming software supports VST3 audio plugins in 2026? Meld Studio offers VST3 support built into its audio engine (free, Windows/macOS), while OBS Studio and Streamlabs require the free atkAudio bridge. Compare native vs. workaround options.

X is quickly becoming one of the places to stream live, if you know how to set it up right. This guide covers going live in seconds to building up your streams with Meld Studio's new native X integration.

Remove Webcam Background with NVIDIA Broadcast’s Virtual Background Removal for live streaming and video calls.

Learn how to download, install, and set up Meld Studio for live streaming, recording, and vertical video all in under 15 minutes.

Learn how Meld's Virtual Camera lets you use your custom scenes as a webcam to present in Zoom, Google Meet, and more with built-in overlays and effects.

Add custom Twitch commands, leverage Nightbot and StreamElements commands, and learn top moderator tools. Boost engagement, monetize your stream, and find the perfect chatbot solution for interactive, high-quality Twitch content.

Streamers face the challenge of using music to enhance their streams while avoiding DMCA violations that can result in bans or content removal. To stay safe, understand the basics of copyright law, the DMCA, and use strategies to legally include music in your live streams.