(EM) Ultimate Space Sounds

[Sooner266]

I've spent a lot of time getting the game sounds how I like, so I figured I would release it for you to enjoy too.

I've used many sound files from other mods on this forum (credits below) as well as my own, and processed them to sound more 3D, as if they are actually coming from the hulk of metal around you, rather than inside the center of your head. If its more on the outside of the ship, the sound would be muffled but will sometimes rattle your brain (with good speakers); while cockpit alarms and buttons noises would be in your "headset" (again, rather than *inside* your head), and perfectly clear, yet still stereo. Some things will be basically inaudible, while some events will also cause static noise in your headset. That's the idea for this mod.

Another major change is the missile inbound alarm. It no longer blares for 5 seconds *every* time a missile is launched, but is now a softer, quick alarm. To complement this, I included a file to mute the voice missile alert as well. No more headaches from the missile hoses of large red groups.

Also included are muted vocal docking notifications. I tend to undock and dock rapidly to look at the map etc., and her constant voice was getting a little annoying.

I didn't replace every sound in the game, but these are the most commonly heard, and the ones I thought needed most changing to add realism. But I'll probably continue working and update this occasionally.

Installation:
To use all the sounds, simply copy the sounds and alerts folders into your main EM folder. You can also pick which sounds you want to use one at a time; just put each one in its respective folder. The files will automatically be selected by the game over the default sounds. To uninstall, just delete or move the files, and the game will revert to the default sounds.

Download v1.0: https://www.box.com/s/cf0f049ff8f59e0a863d

Demo video: http://youtu.be/ze1wWWTG03U

Credits:
A complete list of where every sound originated is inside, but the two main places I got outside sounds were:

(No) Sound in space v2.0 by 8rennus (There's now a newer version of this)
http://www.starwraith.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9209

Sound Pack (EM) by leatherpoker
http://www.starwraith.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9105

If either of you guys are against me using your sounds in this mod, no problem, just let me know.

As with all my media projects, feedback is welcome!
Hope you enjoy the sounds.

-Sooner266

[Edited on 5-2-2012 by Sooner266]

[DaveK]

I already use some of leatterpoker and 8rennus sounds butthere are several in the demo that sound great and that I'll definitely use.

Thanks for sharing!