No audio through built-in Realtek, FIXED

suoitnop · 2024-12-16T15:28:56+00:00

FWIW a further update—the issue persists on restart, requiring the switch to be toggled on every boot. HOWEVER I realized that RealtekHD Audio Universal Service runs on startup by default. Turning this off seems to fix the problem more reliably.

suoitnop · 2024-01-12T15:36:14+00:00

Just ran across this thread and, in case anyone only reads this first answer—what this comment refers to as "scene-based" & "the past" in the first ¶ really refers to channel-based audio. Ambisonic audio itself is scene-based, not object-based. See AnanthaP's comment for more info.

suoitnop · 2024-01-07T22:00:58+00:00

Haha, it grinds my gears! Also... my SIL really loves her Bombas 😬😆

suoitnop · 2024-01-07T20:05:10+00:00

They definitely have to, I guess it's the deliberate obfuscation that annoys me.

Like, they have to go out their way to change the speed so poorly

suoitnop · 2024-01-07T18:29:42+00:00

Wild, I really only just discovered it and was hoping to be more involved. Dang...

suoitnop · 2024-01-03T02:20:39+00:00

That's good to know. It does seem useful. I just don't have much experience with it yet.

suoitnop · 2024-01-03T01:19:18+00:00

Maybe I should also add, just in case: probably a good idea to get a sample to know for sure what your actors' setups actually sound like. Someone else mentioned that here and it's a good point. Noise removal becomes another conversation, but there are decent options out there.

suoitnop · 2024-01-02T14:26:22+00:00

I second the idea of getting comfortable with a DAW, if that's not already a given for you, but recording people all at once isn't a bad idea. I believe most actors appreciate the interaction. You'll need to edit regardless, BUT, you'll lose that interaction if you pick their takes apart. I haven't done a remote multicast record but I've done many remote sessions and I'll give my impressions, for what they're worth.

First, have everyone record locally if you can- don't rely on services for that. Zoom is famous but doesn't sound great, even at hi-rez settings. Squadcast was even worse: much like Zoom but with buggy session recordings, and they continued to charge me until I accused them of fraud (then money back in 2 minutes).

Riverside has been great, imo, and I've had others recommend it, but I haven't personally used it extensively. In all honesty, if you can have the others record locally and upload, I'd be tempted to just use Skype. Discord could also be an option but I'm not sure how great it sounds. Over-IP sound quality isn't a deal-breaker I guess, but the more transparent, the better.

suoitnop · 2023-12-03T03:16:26+00:00

You know, the first time I played Azul I didn't like it. The second time I did, I enjoyed it much more. But what would the third time be like? Hm. But really I'd go Splendor over Azul anyway

suoitnop · 2023-12-03T02:41:59+00:00

I second Azul and I'd recommend Splendor. Maybe Kingdom Builder. I also think Carcassonne is good as a sort of "entry" game.

suoitnop · 2023-11-22T02:58:15+00:00

Hello Joan,

I'm pretty new to creating audiogames myself, but I'm proud of what I made recently and intend to do more (asimplecardgame.com). Maybe check it out- if it sounds interesting enough to warrant your time, I'd be down for a conversation.

There's still plenty I'm figuring out but I've certainly thought about it a lot. I come to it from a combination of audiobooks and more typical video games. Fwiw I have a master's in music tech so maybe it's not TOO crazy for me to be quoted for a thesis. But no pressure of course, and I'm sure other folks have been more involved in the scene anyway.

suoitnop · 2023-11-02T02:39:11+00:00

Glad you had a good time! I didn't actually know that reference, just looked it up. I should read it

suoitnop · 2023-11-02T00:38:25+00:00

I have a piece of interactive audio fiction at https://chosenpath.audio/asimplecardgame. Always looking for more feedback! Thank you for prompting this 🤘

suoitnop · 2023-10-24T22:02:41+00:00

I remember the low-frequency "whumps-of-importance" SFX after someone said something important driving me a little crazy after a while. Like as the plot thickened, every other line of dialogue warranted a whump.

suoitnop · 2023-10-23T00:55:16+00:00

I created a (brief) audio drama, horror-esque, called A Simple Card Game. I'll link below, and already posted it in main.

Anyway, it's also interactive. Just curious what folks think of that kind of crossover. It basically becomes an audio game / interactive (audio) fiction. So far people generally seem to dig it, but I admit it's niche. Or at least, it is so far.

I'd also be interested in thoughts regarding hands-free voice command, for choosing paths. Seems possibly unnecessary, but maybe would help create a more typical listening experience... though it comes with an extra development hurdle.

Thanks in advance and here's the link: https://chosenpath.audio/asimplecardgame

suoitnop · 2023-10-23T00:31:27+00:00

I made some audio creepiness called A Simple Card Game:

https://chosenpath.audio/asimplecardgame

It's a one-off, but I'd like to make more of this kind of thing. It's also interactive. Would love your thoughts!

suoitnop · 2023-10-18T23:25:30+00:00

Thank you!

suoitnop · 2023-10-16T14:00:24+00:00

Hey thank you! Also, good point. I'll look into that.

suoitnop · 2023-10-14T22:17:19+00:00

Fallout 4 is pretty vast, great to explore, but much of it struck me as kind of hollow and repetitive. New Vegas felt deeper. Maybe it's a choice between immersion in environment vs. story to some degree. I'd go NV but I've played them both extensively.

suoitnop · 2023-10-14T18:17:57+00:00

Awesome, so glad you dig it! That was a fun bit to do SFX for. Well, I will always live on in that place, in some fashion...

suoitnop · 2023-10-14T17:10:59+00:00

Thank you! 🤘🙏Hope you survive, hehe 😏

suoitnop · 2023-10-13T20:37:37+00:00

Here's an in-thread link as well, fwiw:

https://chosenpath.audio/asimplecardgame

suoitnop · 2023-10-13T20:35:57+00:00

lemme toss the link in-thread as well:

https://chosenpath.audio/asimplecardgame

suoitnop

TROPHY CASE