FMOD

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FMOD Audio Editing Software offers powerful tools for creating and fine-tuning immersive audio experiences.

Founded 1995Melbourne, Victoria, Australia1-100 EmployeesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Mac

Key Features

Audio EditingAudio MixerBuilt-in musicCommunity EngagementDevelopment ToolsEvent ManagementMultitrack clip improvementsPlugins and WidgetsSound Editor
Paid

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FMOD — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Intuitive interface resembling a DAW, facilitating learning for sound designers
  • Flexible and powerful features enable complex audio manipulation
  • Cross-platform support enhances versatility in game development
  • Seamless integration with Unity and Unreal Engine
  • Comprehensive documentation aids in troubleshooting and learning

Cons

  • Some users report issues with audio clips failing to load in builds
  • Occasional memory leaks observed when handling multiple short audio files
  • Certain API functions return unsupported format errors with specific file types
  • File not found errors encountered when using FMOD_OUTPUTTYPE_WAVWRITER_NRT
  • SetFrequency function may alter pitch undesirably without additional DSP processing

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