Supercharge Your FMOD Game Audio Skills - With Sergio Ronchetti

Posted October 3, 2024 by Asbjoern Andersen in Game audio

FMOD is a powerful middleware game audio solution - but how do you get started and make the most of its key features?

Game sound designer and composer Sergio Ronchetti has created a series of videos to help with exactly that - check them out below to supercharge your game audio work in FMOD:

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• Looping Audio
Learn about Building Loops – 3 ways to loop audio in FMOD – What are Magnets? – Using Magnet Regions

• Parameters are your best friend!
Learn about Continuous Parameters – Discrete Parameters – Labeled Parameters

• Spatialize that sound!
Learn about the Spatializer Effect – Spatializer Sound Size and Minimum Extent – Automating the Spatializer in FMOD (Rail Route gameplay example)

• Snap into action!
Learn about Implementing Snapshots – Reverb Snapshots – Pause Menu Filter Snapshot – Snapshot Intensity

• Built-in Parameters
Learn about Distance Parameters – Event Cone Angle – Direction Parameters

• I Command you to sound great!
Learn about Command Instruments

• Deep dives to inspire your own work
Get an FMOD Deep Dive into Go Mecha Ball w/ Joonas Turner – FMOD Deep Dive into Prehistoric Kingdom w/ Byron McKay

• Are you up for a challenge?

• So much more to learn!
Learn about Return Tracks – LFO’s – Nested events – Convolution Reverb

• FMOD’s official series

Looping audio in FMOD

First thing to learn how to do is loop audio in FMOD – the most basic yet super common function of audio middleware! There are a few ways in which we can achieve this. These videos should help:

Building loops:

3 ways to loop audio in FMOD:

How To Use Fmod - x3 Ways To Loop Sounds

What are Magnets?

Using Magnet Regions:

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Parameters are your best friend!

Understanding how to use parameters is a great next step! With these we can connect our audio with game data. This is the next step towards creating our interesting adaptive systems. Watch the videos below to learn about 3 of the most commonly used parameters:

Continuous Parameters:

Discrete Parameters:

Labeled Parameters:

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Want to learn even more about FMOD? Join Sergio Ronchetti’s FMOD course:

Take the FMOD Challenge here

Spatialize that sound!

If you’re a sound designer learning all about attenuation and 3D implementation then understanding the spatializer is essential. These videos will help you learn them inside out PLUS a bonus video on how I automated a Spatializer on a game i worked on:

Spatializer Effect:

Spatializer Sound Size and Minimum Extent:

Automating the Spatializer in FMOD – Rail Route gameplay example:

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Snap into action!

Snapshots are a ludicrously powerful feature in FMOD. They allow us to alter and change our mixes at the snap of our fingers! These videos will help you understand how:

Implementing Snapshots:

How To Use Fmod - Implementing Snapshots

Reverb Snapshots:

Pause Menu Filter Snapshot:

Snapshot Intensity:

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Built-in Parameters

Built-in Parameters are standard tools in FMOD that are super easy to implement and can help us describe game scenarios in more detail (and even replace the Spatializer in some cases!) so check out these videos on the Distance, Direction and Event Cone Angle parameters:

Distance Parameters:

Event Cone Angle:

Direction Parameter:

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Rated 5.00 out of 5
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Prepare for combat!

With our fighting sound library, you’ll have 192 high-quality sound effects at your disposal so you can create the ultimate fighting experience in your video games, movies, or audio projects. Each of our sound effects has been carefully designed and categorized to cover all possible situations of a fight scene.

Sound categories include: Punch, Bone Break, Blood, Punch Whoosh, Hit Protection, Break Bone, Sword, Knife…

Furthermore, all of our sound effects have been recorded at a 96KHz & 24-bit, which means that each one of them has exceptionally high sound quality and stunning clarity. These sound effects are also highly customizable, which means you can adjust them to perfectly suit your creative needs.
If you’re looking for a fight sound library that will really make an impact on your project, look no further! Our fighting sounds library will provide you with all the sound effects you need to create the most exciting and realistic fight you’ve ever imagined.
Download now and start creating!

Preview
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Movements include:
– Blood
– Body Falls
– Break Bone
– Cloth Whoosh
– Grab Body Cloth
– Knife
– Metal tube
– Punch Breaking Bones
– Punch Protection
– Punch Whoosh
– Strong Generic Punch
– Sword

More about the pack
– Intuitive file naming
– All you’ll ever need regarding magical elemental sounds [Use them again & again
– Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties.
– Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
– Totally mono compatibility
– All sounds have several variations.
– Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for a creature other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
– For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com

Features
– 192 unique fight sounds
– Number of Audio Waves: 192
– Format: 96 Hz / 24 bits
– Do Sound FX loop: Some
– Minutes of audio provided: 3 minutes and 13 second

Documentation
License Agreement

Add to cart

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I Command you to sound great!

Command Instruments allow us to control events in FMOD without the use of scripting or the game engine. Meaning we can save time AND create some super intuitive sequences:

Command Instruments:

Command Instruments Part 2:

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Deep dives to inspire your own work

Context is everything! Check out the deep dive interviews i did with some of my game audio friends to see all these features (and more!) being used in real video game projects:

FMOD Deep Dive into Go Mecha Ball w/ Joonas Turner:

FMOD Deep Dive into Go Mecha Ball w/ Joonas Turner

FMOD Deep Dive into Prehistoric Kingdom w/ Byron McKay PART 1

FMOD Deep Dive into Prehistoric Kingdom w/ Byron McKay PART 2

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Are you up for a challenge?

Want to learn more? Then check out my new course FMOD Challenges! all about mastering the most powerful features with super fun exercises. Because context is everything when we’re learning. The course so far has helped complete beginners and pros with years of experience improve their FMOD implementation chops. If you want to drastically improve your skills in a super short amount of time, then I invite you to check out the landing page!

Announcing FMOD Challenges! My New Game Audio Course

Take the FMOD Challenge here!

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So much more to learn!

There are sooo many other cool features and tools inside of FMOD. From using Seek Speed, Nested events and LFO’s. Below are a few more videos to get you inspired, otherwise check out the rest of my FMOD in 2 mins playlist here:

Return Tracks

LFO’s

Nested events

Convolution Reverb

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FMOD’s Official Series

Finally, I couldn’t create this playlist without recommending the new Getting Started series by the good folks at FMOD themselves. They’re truly great and cover even more features!

Getting Started – FMOD basics:

Getting Started in FMOD - Episode 1 - FMOD Basics

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In the quiet narrative of spaces, doors play a pivotal role, their sounds marking transitions and moments of privacy. The click of a lock on a wooden door, the gentle sweep of a corridor door opening and closing, and the tactile feedback of an entrance handle offer a sense of security and belonging. The unmistakable sound of a key turning in a lock, the soft thud of a closet door, and the distinctive clinks of lock mechanisms punctuate the silence with intention. The smooth hiss of a hydraulic door contrasts with the creak of an old wooden apartment door, each adding its own chapter to the story of daily comings and goings, encapsulating the essence of threshold moments in the fabric of everyday life.

Add to cart
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In the realm of echoes and reverberations, metal doors and their components orchestrate a symphony of industrial sounds. The action of using a door handle, whether it’s the lighter click or the heavier clunk, sets the stage for the ensuing creaks and clangs of metal doors swinging open or slamming shut. The eerie screech of metal on metal, the clattering of a metal grid being opened, and the definitive shut of a metal locker add layers of depth to this auditory landscape. Knocking on a metal door introduces a rhythm, punctuated by the intricate movements of metal mechanisms at work. Each sound, from the subtle to the resounding, tells a story of passage, security, and the cold touch of metal in motion.

Add to cart
Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Fight Fury Vol 1 Play Track 192 sounds included
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$15

Prepare for combat!

With our fighting sound library, you’ll have 192 high-quality sound effects at your disposal so you can create the ultimate fighting experience in your video games, movies, or audio projects. Each of our sound effects has been carefully designed and categorized to cover all possible situations of a fight scene.

Sound categories include: Punch, Bone Break, Blood, Punch Whoosh, Hit Protection, Break Bone, Sword, Knife…

Furthermore, all of our sound effects have been recorded at a 96KHz & 24-bit, which means that each one of them has exceptionally high sound quality and stunning clarity. These sound effects are also highly customizable, which means you can adjust them to perfectly suit your creative needs.
If you’re looking for a fight sound library that will really make an impact on your project, look no further! Our fighting sounds library will provide you with all the sound effects you need to create the most exciting and realistic fight you’ve ever imagined.
Download now and start creating!

Preview
Youtube
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Movements include:
– Blood
– Body Falls
– Break Bone
– Cloth Whoosh
– Grab Body Cloth
– Knife
– Metal tube
– Punch Breaking Bones
– Punch Protection
– Punch Whoosh
– Strong Generic Punch
– Sword

More about the pack
– Intuitive file naming
– All you’ll ever need regarding magical elemental sounds [Use them again & again
– Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties.
– Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
– Totally mono compatibility
– All sounds have several variations.
– Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for a creature other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
– For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com

Features
– 192 unique fight sounds
– Number of Audio Waves: 192
– Format: 96 Hz / 24 bits
– Do Sound FX loop: Some
– Minutes of audio provided: 3 minutes and 13 second

Documentation
License Agreement

Add to cart

Explore the full, unique collection here

Latest sound effects libraries:

Household Sound Effects Home Storage Play Track 550 sounds included $59

Welcome to the world of HOME STORAGE, where every nook and cranny holds the promise of organization and order. From the smooth glide of drawers to the sturdy click of cupboards and cabinets, each sound speaks of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Whether it’s the practicality of a bathroom cabinet, the functionality of a toolbox, or the versatility of cases and containers, this collection encapsulates the essence of HOME STORAGE, offering a symphony of sounds to accompany your daily routines.

Add to cart
Foley Sound Effects Gastronomy Objects Play Track 649 sounds included $59

Step into the world of gastronomy with this eclectic collection of sounds that capture the essence of culinary experiences. From the gentle clink of a small drink bottle to the indulgent drop of chocolates, each sound evokes the pleasures of indulgence. Hear the refreshing shake of water, the enticing pour of syrup, and the distinct pop of a cork opening, adding depth to your auditory landscape. The rattle of a garbage can, the subtle click of a spice jar opening and closing, and the crisp fizz of a soda being opened complete this diverse array of gastronomic delights, offering a rich tapestry of sounds for any culinary-themed project.

Add to cart
Gore Sound Effects Gore Play Track 1450 sounds included $79

Plunge into the chilling depths of auditory horror with this meticulously crafted collection. From the harrowing snap of bone breaks to the precise sound of blades dissecting, each element has been captured to evoke a visceral reaction. The unsettling crunch of insect crush, the sharpness of knife stabs, and the organic tear of celery mimic the sounds of flesh and bone with disturbing accuracy. Innovative techniques, such as cereal crunched within leather and the crack of walnuts, alongside the thud of gore impacts, create a rich palette of macabre sounds. Ideal for creators seeking to imbue their projects with a sense of dread and realism, these sounds offer an unparalleled journey into the heart of horror. This expansive library offers both raw, unaltered sound recordings for ultimate creative control and expertly designed sounds ready to elevate any project.

Add to cart
Foley Sound Effects Food Foley Play Track 546 sounds included $59

Indulge in the sensory delights of culinary exploration with this collection of food foley sounds that evoke the essence of gastronomic experiences. From the gentle rustle of rice grains to the satisfying squish of flesh, each sound transports listeners to the heart of culinary creation. Experience the playful shake of cereal and the rhythmic scrape of salad ingredients, accompanied by the crisp texture of onions, cucumbers, grapefruits, and oranges. Delve into a world of culinary creativity as these sounds come together, inviting audiences to savor the richness of food and the joy of shared meals.

Add to cart
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Step into a world of immersive sound with FOOTSTEPS 02, our sequal diverse collection that captures the essence of movement across various terrains. From the disciplined rhythm of military marches to the squelching of mud and the soft shuffle of crowds walking, each sound transports listeners to different environments. Experience the solid echo of footsteps on stone, the rustling of leaves in a forest, the creak of wood underfoot, and the crisp crunch of footsteps on ice, offering a versatile palette of sounds to enhance any project requiring lifelike footstep effects.

Add to cart

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