Unity 5.x Cookbook

Chapter 9. Playing and Manipulating Sounds

In this chapter, we will cover:

• Matching the audio pitch to the animation speed
• Simulating acoustic environments with Reverb Zones
• Preventing an Audio Clip from restarting if it is already playing
• Waiting for audio to finish playing before auto-destructing an object
• Adding volume control with Audio Mixers
• Making a dynamic soundtrack with Snapshots
• Balancing in-game audio with Ducking

Introduction

Sound is a very important part of the gaming experience. In fact, we can't stress enough how crucial it is to the player's immersion in a virtual environment. Just think of the engine running in your favorite racing game, the distant urban buzz in a simulator game, or the creeping noises in horror games. Think of how ...