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# Sound Effects

## What Is Sound Effects Generator

Sound Effects Generator is an AI tool for generating sound design elements inside ACE Studio. You can use it to create effects that match your prompt.

## How to Use Sound Effects Generator

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Sound Effects Generator works on a selected region of the timeline. Create a selection first, then open the tool and generate effects for that range.

### Open Sound Effects Generator

There are 2 ways to open Sound Effects:

* Click **Sound Effects** in the main toolbar.
* Select a region, then click <i class="fa-bolt">:bolt:</i>**Sound Effects icon**.

### Generate Sound Effects

1. Click and drag on the Canvas to create a time selection. This defines the length and position for your new sound effect.
2. Type a description of the sound effect you want (e.g., “The torrential rain fell on the cobblestone road.”).
3. Adjust settings
   * Turning **Loop** on will create a seamless loop. This will ensure that the ending blends into the beginning without leaving a noticeable gap.
   * Use the prompt influence setting to adjust how closely the output should match the prompt.
4. Click <kbd>Generate</kbd> .


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