How to write a sound effects prompt
How to describe a sound so a text-to-sound-effects generator gets it right: source first, then action, texture, length and category.
Step by step
Name the sound source
Start with what makes the sound, for example a heavy wooden door or a glass bottle.
Add the action
Say what the source is doing, for example slamming shut or shattering on concrete.
Describe the texture
A few words such as sharp and metallic or low and rumbling anchor the sound more than mood words.
Keep it to one short sentence
Under about 25 words. A sound effect does not benefit from narrative detail.
Pick a category, intensity and length
Choose a category, an intensity (subtle, moderate, and intense) and a length from 0.5 to 30 seconds. Check the credit cost and generate.
Categories
The sound effects generator offers whoosh, impact, foley, ambience, ui / interface, nature, sci-fi, explosion, and cartoon. A category adds context to your prompt, so you do not have to write it out.
Length and cost
Cost scales with length: a 5 second effect costs 1 credits and a 30 second effect costs 3 credits. Generate a short effect first, and go longer only if you need it.
Looping and prompt influence
You can loop an effect, which suits ambience, and set how closely the result should follow your prompt.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a sound effect be?
From 0.5 to 30 seconds.
How much does a sound effect cost?
A 5 second effect costs 1 credits and a 10 second effect costs 1 credits. The exact cost for your settings is shown before you generate.
Can the prompt assistant improve my sound prompt?
Yes. Turn on Enhance and it rewrites your draft into a short description with the source first and the action second.
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