Possibly one of the most useful application that a game developer could have. DrPetter has written a program which randomly generates a sound effect based on selected options and slider settings. The results can then be saved as .wav files, ready for use in any projects.
Name: sfxr
Developer: DrPetter
Category: Application
Type: Freeware
Size: 1MB
Direct download link: Click here
I've only been playing with it for a minute and I already love it. I've played with a tool like this before, but the interface really let it down, so this is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe generator buttons are really useful for finding a base to start with, too. Great job DrPetter!
Holy heck, that's awesome. I'm putting it to use right away.
ReplyDeleteIt's actually more fun than a lot of games. :)
ReplyDeletewow, this is really great!
ReplyDeleteThis rocks, thanks!
ReplyDeleteOMFG this is Godlike. I'm replacing all my sounds with exports from this. Thank you maker, thmaker.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, thanks for this. :D I've been hunting for something like this for a while.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds WAY cool, but are the sounds like 8-bit sounds only suitable for retro platformers or shooters or would they be any good for certain sounds in casual games?
ReplyDeletereally cool!
ReplyDeletei tried to get it to produce a flat/constant tone, sadly the end of the sound always drops down a couple octaves.
ReplyDeletei'm still waiting for someone to make a nice VSTi like this.
This thing is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteN+ gameplay video
ReplyDeleteI love this thing! Good job DrPetter!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! :)
ReplyDeleteperfect. this will end my hunt for good 8-bit-ish sounds. Between this and pxtone, i'm set!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazingly good! I'd gladly have payed a few bucks for a tool like this :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent little tool (fnar!).
ReplyDeleteThis is a definite keeper for me. :)
I believe the correct phrase to describe this program is:
ReplyDelete"Made of win."
Good work, that man :)
Definitely made of win. I've been wanting a simple tool like this for ages.
ReplyDeleteAnd the categorized random generators are just amazing. I have no idea how you do that, but it is one cool trick.
Yeah, this is pretty much one of the funnest things ever.
ReplyDeleteI think the only way this could be improved is if the mouse-dragging on the bars was a bit more literal and if it played the sound to the current settings whenever you released the mouse button or clicked a new square/sine/triangle/noise button instead of you having to click the play button.
ReplyDeletePwetty pwease? :)
I've compiled a hackish version for Mac OS X here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.timdoug.com/sfxr-sdl-macosx-intel-10.5-alpha.zip
It’s intel/10.5 only, but all the functions work. Make sure to read the readme! I’ll make it 10.3+ and Universal when I’m done with exams; keep an eye on my website.
Cheers!
-timdoug
Simply awesome; I'm a sucker for nifty sound-related programs. I've been using the waveform generator in Anvil Studio to create 8-bittish effects like these for quite a while, but I was always frustrated with the limitations. This is definitely a cut above. Fantastic-looking interface, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, as always. And again, I'm impressed with how much you cleanly pack into very little code. Design Patterns/STL/Boost zealots, take note! ;l
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