AUTigerGrad's Regional Ambient Sounds Pack

8 years ago
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AUTigerGrad
11 Feb 2016 Moderator

Edited 8 years ago by AUTigerGrad
So I'm a very active mission maker for my group and one of the areas I like to focus on is immersion. Whether we are patrolling the streets of an Afghan city, or perhaps we're helping defend a village in Nigeria from Boko Haram militants, I like to feel as though I'm actually in that region.
So I decided to put together these "packs" of authentic regional sounds to be used in missions.
My first two collections are for African or Middle Eastern themed environments. These packs include:
- ambient crowd noise/chatter
- regional music
- authentic news broadcasts discussing the topics of the region
- other stuff (that's the scientific term)
I will continue to add to these as well as develop my other packs. Other packs planned are:
Asian
Latin America
Eastern Europe
I figured some of you may enjoy adding these to your missions as well.
I've included 2 sample templates for the awesome Sangin and Isla Duala maps. But you don't have to have those maps to use these. Simply copy the description.ext and sound folders over into any map you want, then place appropriate triggers where you want the sounds to play. The sounds will show at the very bottom of the "triggers" selection box under effects when using them with traditional triggers.
To give you an idea of how they work, here are 2 videos showcasing my sounds in action, both in a Middle Eastern and African setting.
I'm not a modder and I'm not a coder, just an avid ARMA fanatic who wanted to help make the ARMA experience better as much as I can. I hope you like them.
version 1.2
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/55j0oey9zfc8rbx/AAA2kc4svFaDBWdhCnkJk5pFa?dl=0
Some substantial additions to both the Middle Eastern and African Sound packs
added both African and Arabic songs
added Arabic speech over loudspeaker
added multiple radio news soundbites from events occurring to both regions (Libya, Sudan, etc.)
added ISIS propaganda speech
added Military Radio chatter for Afghanistan missions
for those requesting longer looped files, I actually created a 6 minute British-specific radio loop, covering both local and military news, as well as recreational radio chatter (Premier League news). Should be nice to use at your home FOB when you are walking through the barracks!
As always, I hope you enjoy!
Special thanks to seba1976 for donating some of his own sounds to the project!
African Sounds Demo
Middle Eastern Sounds Demo
US Iron Front Sounds Demo
Nazi Iron Front Sounds Demo
Soviet Iron Front Sounds Demo
SpyderBlack723
11 Feb 2016 Moderator

Congrats, no doubt these can be used to enhance the civilian environment.
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incontinenetia
11 Feb 2016

Brilliant! Thanks for the release AUTigerGrad. Really impressive stuff.
SavageCDN
11 Feb 2016 Moderator

Yeah this is awesome!! Thank you!!
I recommend speaking to Mr. Iron Front (Gunter on the BIS forums) he'll probably want to host your IF version and promote it.
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AUTigerGrad
11 Feb 2016 Moderator

When you create a mission, it generates a folder for that mission in your documents. You can copy the sound folder and the description.ext into your mission folder. Once you do that, you can go into the editor, place a trigger down and click on "Effects". All of the sounds are under the Trigger category at the very bottom of that drop down list. That's it.
This is what I like to do....
1. I go into the editor and choose a map..let's say Isla Duala for example.
2. I place a playable unit down anywhere on the map then I start to place triggers over the areas that I want sound to play (cities, towns, wherever)
3. Select the sounds under Effects for each trigger. They play in 3d so, for example, if you place a trigger down with people talking, etc. you can put that trigger right on top of a building or a group of people, providing the effect of hearing people inside the building when you walk by or conversation coming from a civilian group on the street corner.
4. Once you have the triggers placed all over the map with the sounds set as you wish, save the mission and call it "soundtemplate".
5. Now, instead of having to manually place triggers everytime you use that map, all you have to do is "merge" that template with any other mission you already have, then copy the sound folder and description.ext into that new folder as well. Voila!...now your other missions have the ambient sounds too.
I do this for all of the maps I use then just merge them as needed with my actual playable missions.
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HeroesandvillainsOS
11 Feb 2016 Moderator

@AUTigerGrad When you create a mission, it generates a folder for that mission in your documents. You can copy the sound folder and the description.ext into your mission folder. Once you do that, you can go into the editor, place a trigger down and click on "Effects". All of the sounds are under the Trigger category at the very bottom of that drop down list. That's it.
This is what I like to do....
1. I go into the editor and choose a map..let's say Isla Duala for example.
2. I place a playable unit down anywhere on the map then I start to place triggers over the areas that I want sound to play (cities, towns, wherever)
3. Select the sounds under Effects for each trigger. They play in 3d so, for example, if you place a trigger down with people talking, etc. you can put that trigger right on top of a building or a group of people, providing the effect of hearing people inside the building when you walk by or conversation coming from a civilian group on the street corner.
4. Once you have the triggers placed all over the map with the sounds set as you wish, save the mission and call it "soundtemplate".
5. Now, instead of having to manually place triggers everytime you use that map, all you have to do is "merge" that template with any other mission you already have, then copy the sound folder and description.ext into that new folder as well. Voila!...now your other missions have the ambient sounds too.
I do this for all of the maps I use then just merge them as needed with my actual playable missions.
Except don't do what I did and click "merge" from the template if you want to incorporate them into an existing mission. Go into your mission and merge the template from there. I learned this the hard way!
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AUTigerGrad
17 Feb 2016 Moderator

Alright guys,
Version 1.1 is now available. This adds a sound package for all 3 playable factions in the Iron Front for ARMA 3 mod. US, German, and Russian sounds are included.
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HeroesandvillainsOS
17 Feb 2016 Moderator

Edited 8 years ago by HeroesandvillainsOS

Those are sweet. :)
Any additions to the Middle East/African packs for this update?
EDIT: I saw the change log over on BIS.
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AUTigerGrad
7 Mar 2016 Moderator

Edited 8 years ago by AUTigerGrad
version 1.2
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/55j0oey9zfc8rbx/AAA2kc4svFaDBWdhCnkJk5pFa?dl=0

Some substantial additions to both the Middle Eastern and African Sound packs
- added both African and Arabic songs
- added Arabic speech over loudspeaker
- added multiple radio news soundbites from events occurring to both regions (Libya, Sudan, etc.)
- added ISIS propaganda speech
- added Military Radio chatter for Afghanistan missions
- for those requesting longer looped files, I actually created a 6 minute British-specific radio loop, covering both local and military news, as well as recreational radio chatter (Premier League news). Should be nice to use at your home FOB when you are walking through the barracks!
As always, I hope you enjoy!

Special thanks to seba1976 for donating some of his own sounds to the project!
SavageCDN
7 Mar 2016 Moderator

*applause*
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HeroesandvillainsOS
7 Mar 2016 Moderator

Edited 8 years ago by HeroesandvillainsOS

Good work man. The new ME ones are fan-freaking-tastic!
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Sheeps
18 Mar 2016

Why oh why haven't I looked at this forum sooner. You guys do some awesome stuff and this is just one example.
I will be adding this to my Sangin tonight.
Sheeps
18 Mar 2016

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Sheeps

18 Mar 2016

Edited 8 years ago by Sheeps

I know i know im a pest! Sorry fellas. Can you see where i have gone wrong here? It is telling me i am missing a } at line 191 (two lines after the final };

Consequently i cant see the sounds in editor to add them!

author = "[IRU]Sheeps";
onLoadName = "IRU Sangin MilSim";
onLoadMission = "";

joinUnassigned = 0;
disabledAI = true;
disableChannels[]={0,1,2,3,4,5,6};
enableDebugConsole = 1;
allowFunctionsLog = 1;
briefing = 0;
ShowGPS = 1;
showWatch = 0;
showMap = 1;

respawn = "BASE";
respawndelay = 120;

class CfgSounds
{
	sounds[]={CTP1};
	class CTP1 {
	name="CTP1";
	sound[]={"sound\CTP.ogg", 1, 1};
	titles[]= {90, ""};
 
 
class CfgSFX
{
	sounds[] = {};

	class sfxsound
	{
		name = "sfxsound";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\sfxsound.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};
 
	class sfxsound2
	{
		name = "sfxsound2";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\sfxsound2.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	class sfxsound3
	{
		name = "sfxsound3";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\sfxsound3.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	class sfxsound4
	{
		name = "sfxsound4";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\sfxsound4.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	class sfxsound5
	{
		name = "sfxsound5";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\sfxsound5.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};
        class sfxsound6
	{
		name = "sfxsound6";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\sfxsound2.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	class sfxsound7
	{
		name = "sfxsound7";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\sfxsound3.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	class sfxsound8
	{
		name = "sfxsound8";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\sfxsound4.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	class sfxsound9
	{
		name = "news1";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\news1.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};
        
	class sfxsound10
	{
		name = "music1";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\music1.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	class sfxsound11
	{
		name = "music2";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\music2.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};
        
	class sfxsound12
	{
		name = "kunduznews";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\kunduznews.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};
        
	class sfxsound13
	{
		name = "SanginnewsBBC";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\SanginnewsBBC.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

        class sfxsound14
	{
		name = "prayer2";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\prayer2.ogg",15,1,24,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};
        
	class sfxsound15
	{
		name = "Britishnews";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\Britishnews.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	 class sfxsound16
	{
		name = "ISISpropoganda";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\ISISpropoganda.ogg",15,1,24,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};
        
	class sfxsound17
	{
		name = "IEDchatter";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\IEDchatter.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	class sfxsound18
	{
		name = "arab_talking";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\arab_talking.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};

	 class sfxsound19
	{
		name = "arabicsong1";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\arabicsong1.ogg",15,1,24,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};
        
	class sfxsound20
	{
		name = "arabicsong2";
		sounds[]={sfxsound};
		sfxsound[]={"sound\arabicsong2.ogg",15,1,18,1,1,1,0};
		empty[]= {"",0,0,0,0,0,0,0};
	};
};

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HeroesandvillainsOS
18 Mar 2016 Moderator

Edited 8 years ago by HeroesandvillainsOS

Long shot (I can't read SQM) but are you maybe missing a } or }; after the CTP entry?
I'm assuming you put the contents of the Middle Eastern folder in the mission root and followed the install instructions? Including the init.sqf?
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Sheeps
18 Mar 2016

It didnt include an init.sqf and im pretty sure it doesnt need one. I have put a }; at the end of the CTP sound block as i think you are right but it now says it is missing a } at line 190
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HeroesandvillainsOS
18 Mar 2016 Moderator

Yeah just a guess on that. If something was missing early on maybe the error thinks it needs something at the bottom when you actually missed something at the top? Again, I know nothing. :)
I'm not at home so I can't recall if he requires an init.sqf. I thought so but again, probably wrong on that too.
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HeroesandvillainsOS
18 Mar 2016 Moderator

Edited 8 years ago by HeroesandvillainsOS

If you need me to, I'll get you a mission link with the pack working so you can see my files. I'll need a few hours though.
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Sheeps
18 Mar 2016

Sorted! You were correct I was missing a couple of } and };
Cheers been a long time since i tried to do any sqf
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HeroesandvillainsOS
18 Mar 2016 Moderator

Where was it? Could you post the corrected version?
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