SOUNDS

This section describes the files required for sounds in an add-on package. Sound files are created as XML files with the following naming format:

• sound.xml / soundai.xml

 

You'll notice that there are naming conventions for each file type. The sound.xml file is for user controlled aircraft while the soundai.xml file is for use by all other non-user controlled SimObjects, like ground vehicles. This means that for an aircraft, if it can be flown by the player and used as an AI aircraft, then it should have both the sound.xml and soundai.xml.

NOTE: The old format sound.cfg and soundai.cfg files are no longer supported by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

 

The files explained above would go in the "sound" folder of the aircraft and/or the "soundai" folder. For more information on these files and their configuration, please see the following pages:

 

• Sound XML Properties
• Sound XML Examples
• Wave Data Sounds Properties

 

There is also a full tutorial available that covers creating simple and complex sounds using Wwise, as well as integrating them into your aircraft package, available here:

• Audio Tutorial