Happy June! Inside this month's highlights, you'll find everything we published recently, including deep dives into engine sound modelling, Wwise tactics for combat audio mixing, and the explosive soundscape of Helldivers 2! Let's get started.

Blog Highlights

ReadSpeaker and Audiokinetic Introduce speechEngine for Wwise: Runtime On-Device Text to Speech

By ReadSpeaker

speechEngine for Wwise is a cross-platform text-to-speech solution and seamlessly integrates into the game development workflow. Read more.

How to Install Strata Sound Effects Library (Step-by-Step Guide)

By Audiokinetic

Ready to dive into Strata's multitrack sound effects library? This streamlined guide will walk you through the installation process. Read more.

Sound and Music in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader | An Audio Director's Perspective

By Sergey Eybog

Behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's audio: From Low Gothic ambience to epic combat music, Wwise & Unity workflows, an audio director's story. Read more.

Route, Prioritize, Adapt - Wwise Tactics for Combat Audio Mixing

By Camilla Coccia & Aram Shahbazians

Learn Wwise tactics for combat audio mixing in Enotria: The Last Song. Discover how a clear bus system & smart RTPCs keep every attack & spell readable. Read more.

Engine Sound Modeling: From Sampling to Granular Synthesis in Wwise

By Rakip Galiev

Inside engine sound creation for games: An exploration of Wwise using both sample-based and REV2 granular synthesis techniques. Read more.

Video Highlights

Missed any videos? Catch up on the latest:

• Mixing Helldivers 2: An Overview | Wwise Tour Shanghai 2024
• WWI Firearms Pistols multitrack SFX: Layer, tweak, and design with authentic WWI pistol sounds from Strata.
• One Minute Wwise | Edit source of override: Quick tip to streamline your workflow.

Wwise-101 Certification Updated for 2024.1!

Big news for your learning journey! We've updated our Wwise Fundamentals (Wwise-101) certification for Wwise 2024.1. All learning materials, quizzes, and the exam are now synced with the latest version and available in a new, modular format. Check out the updated course!

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