Learning Outcomes

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

Define the function of Audio Middleware.

Download and install FMOD.

It would be possible to implement all of the sound and music inside Unity – it has a fully featured built-in Audio Engine, which has everything you need to mix and process audio. However, to make your audio truly interactive would require an extensive background in coding.

Many sound designers have no experience with coding, so in these circumstances they would work closely with the audio programmer, who would then implement their sound and music in the game.

Another solution is to use Audio Middleware. These are applications (or plugins) that are designed specifically to create interactive ...

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