Adding audio using the Audio Mixer

In any interactive experience, sound is pivotal in enveloping the player in the game world. This section will introduce different ways to play audio using Unity’s audio tooling. You’ll learn how to elevate your game’s audio experience by effectively utilizing music, both 2D and 3D SFX, ambient noise, and reverb zones.

Let’s get started by defining what sound design is.

Sound design 101 for games

Good sound design can significantly enhance the player’s experience and immersion in the game. Play your favorite game but turn off the sound, and you’ll see quite quickly that the experience is not the same!

Several audio concepts come together to form the foundation of sound design in creating the atmosphere for an immersive world. While I’ll be introducing sound design components, just know it’s more art than technical in bringing all the concepts together – this is the job of a...