What practical usage of Sound Mix?

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I dont understand, what for it is used in games?

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I’ve read documentation. I need “practical” usage, concrete examples of application in games, not “technical” usage.

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Hi newbprofi,

Basically, a sound mix defines a set of modifications that can be applied to one or more sound classes to modify the output of those sounds. Take a look at the documentation link below, it has some info on the Sound Mix asset.

Thanks, TJ

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wait, further reading docs, i think its used for Volume Ducking.

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correct ! most common use will be volume ducking. furthermore:

  • one can also modify pitch of a SoundClass
  • change entire game mix if certain conditions will happen. for example jumping into water could trigger ducking of all outside sounds and crank up underwater environment
  • use it for PassiveSoundMixing which automatically triggers defined SoundMix when chosen SoundClass gets to play
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Think of it as a real-time system that does what these does for games:

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