AVAS sounds for EUC World

[ugoaps]

7 minutes ago, Lefteris said:

Holly mooooooly!!!!

Thank you bro..

p.s. software you used? i can't seam to recognize it!

Cool Edit Pro 2.1

It is a bit old but it has everything I need

[Lefteris]

Cool edit!!! MAN i was using that in highschool!!!!! :-O

[Unventor]

1 hour ago, Lefteris said:

Cool edit!!! MAN i was using that in highschool!!!!! :-O

Yes you are young too 

[travsformation]

22 hours ago, ugoaps said:

Hello guys. I have been working on a Star Wars sound (podracer, tie fighter...) with sounds extracted from this video ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voLXsWkO2jM&feature=youtu.be

I am very happy with the result. I share link of AVAS files and a little "promotional video"

These are awesome! Thanks! 

Can't wait to try them out!

[Fuzzypixel]

Very fun feature, @Seba! Neighbourhood kids were very impressed 

If I may suggest an improvement for chosing the Avas theme, which currently requires a lot of scrolling and picking: make theme file names to conform to a name pattern  so that users could just select a folder (or better yet a zip file) and you'd pick the files automatically based on matching a pattern. (Say blah_on, _off, _idle, _speed.wav).

 

It's make it easier to try and switch themes.

[Seba]

4 hours ago, Fuzzypixel said:

Very fun feature, @Seba! Neighbourhood kids were very impressed 

If I may suggest an improvement for chosing the Avas theme, which currently requires a lot of scrolling and picking: make theme file names to conform to a name pattern  so that users could just select a folder (or better yet a zip file) and you'd pick the files automatically based on matching a pattern. (Say blah_on, _off, _idle, _speed.wav).

It's make it easier to try and switch themes.

...and that's what I'm developong now for next release  AVAS sound packs that can be installed with just a click. Additionally, there will be online library on EUC World website so you can install any pack just by clicking on a link  

[JustChris]

On 5/11/2020 at 3:30 PM, ugoaps said:

 

Hello guys. I have been working on a Star Wars sound (podracer, tie fighter...) with sounds extracted from this video ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voLXsWkO2jM&feature=youtu.be

(@RoadRunner @mike_bike_kite I think this interests you)

 

 

I am very happy with the result. I share link of AVAS files and a little "promotional video"

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qo1RA6lbgJf67Sx1sLMt0AozqY0vvbHG/view

 

Dude, this sound pack blows me away. I love it! 👍

[btl]

@Seba , awesome new feature to an already awesome app, i'll invite you to a beer a month from now on! 

@ugoaps, thanks you so much for this cool sound pack!

 

[travsformation]

On 5/23/2020 at 5:46 PM, btl said:

@Seba , awesome new feature to an already awesome app, i'll invite you to a beer a month from now on! 

@ugoaps, thanks you so much for this cool sound pack!

 

Glad you're enjoying it, thanks for sharing! 

And this isn't only cool, it's actually very effective in terms of safety...Not only do people hear us in advance and move out of my our, but a few jaywalkers have stopped in their tracks right before stepping out in front of me a lunatic on a one-wheeled pod-racer 

Edited May 25, 2020 by travsformation

[travsformation]

BTW, @everyone, I planned on making an AVAS tutorial but the process is going to be simplified and completely re-hauled in the next release, so no point making two tutorials. 

For now, all you need to know to install AVAS packs is:

• You need to be a Premium User
• AVAS comes with a default sound---the Harley Fatboy.

 

• To install a user-created sound pack:
   
  • a) Download it on your phone, unzip it (plenty of tutorials online) and place the contents in the EUC World >> Sounds folder, or any folder of your choosing
  • b) Download it on your PC and copy it to your phone (just remember where) 
     
  • To install a pack, you have to choose each sound individually (life's tough, I know....). I'l use the Star Wars sound pack for the purpose of this guide. Open the menu >> AVAS settings:
     
    • Speed-dependent sound: make sure it's enabled. Below, tap on "Speed-dependent sound...", which will/should open the phone's default file manager. There's also a slide-out menu from the left edge of the screen that allows you to choose any other file manager/explorer you have installed. Navigate to the Sounds folder (Assuming you've placed the sounds in EUC World >> Sounds) and select "Star Wars - Speed-dependent.wav" (in other sound packs this sound has been called "example - driving.wav" or "riding"). You can leave the other options as are (the defaults should be fine) or play around with them. I'll provide more detailed explanations when I have more time...
       
    • Temperature-dependent sound: Another time, not required for the purpose of this quick guide. You can leave it disabled.
       
    • Current-dependent sound: AVAS comes with a default whistle that will kick in based on wheel current (when accelerating), as if it were a turbo. You can enable or disable it, your choice, but it isn't required.
       
    • Idling sound: You want this enabled. Tap on "Idling sound..." and choose "Star Wars - Idling.wav". You can set the volume to whatever you want (remember that your phone's master volume controls the overall volume, so the per-sound volume option allows you to fine-tune your AVAS and set specific volumes for different sounds; I personally find 100% to be too loud for the idling sound, I set it to 60%).
       
    • Engine on sound: Enabled. Tap on "Engine on sound..." and select "Star Wars - Startup.wav" (in other packs the engine on sound is called "example - turnon.wav" or "whatever - on.wav").
       
    • Engine off sound: Enabled. Tap on "Engine off sound..." and select "Start Wars - Turnoff.wav" (in other packs it might be called "poweroff", "turnoff", "off", etc). You can also adjust the volume. 

 

I know this isn't ideal but packs will be installed automagically in the next release (aka soon enough), so don't fret. If you find the process tedious, choose a sound you like based on the videos, use that one and stick with it until the next release so you don't have to repeat the process of selecting each individual sound every time you want to change AVAS sound.

 

Pro tips:
 

• Before setting off, remember to connect your phone to your wheel's speakers / your portable Bluetooth speaker 
• If you've downloaded all the packs in this thread (like I have ), it can be easier to find & select them if you place each pack in its own folder (EUC World >> Sounds >> Jetsons/MobileSuit/4cyl/Star Wars, etc.)
• You can set AVAS to be enabled or disabled using a quick action triggered by your watch button/Flic button/tapping on the gauge on the main screen. 
   
  • Main screen: Menu >> Gauge settings > choose an option (Single tap action, double tap action, tap & hold action) >> AVAS
  • Watch: Menu >> Watch settings > choose an option (Button action [only compatible watches], Single tap action, double tap action, tap & hold action) >> AVAS
  • Flic: button Menu >> Flic settings > choose an option (Single tap action, double tap action, tap & hold action) >> AVAS

 

More tips another day. Have been working all day, time to rest...

[travsformation]

On 5/9/2020 at 2:40 AM, travsformation said:

 

 

Here goes the AVAS horse pack: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VU2ngSslk3mLmh_uiT1RYsR6z075hzft

And you can download the pissed-off donkey horn here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XzvqNm-bOa-psNsEYLRtuOtsaYFo7S0D

Edited May 27, 2020 by travsformation

[Lefteris]

Hey @travsformation why did you request access to the horse file man.. :'(

[travsformation]

25 minutes ago, Lefteris said:

Hey @travsformation why did you request access to the horse file man.. :'(

Fixed and updated!

Edited May 27, 2020 by travsformation

[RenaissanceMan]

Hey Folks!

when AVAS became available I also spontaneously had the idea of playing horse sounds through EUC speakers. I did have my own horse for over 16 years and during that time gathered a few movie recordings that provide the audio material for these files. Usage as follows:

• Engine On sound: Wally_Hello_TurnOn_Turbo_Amp_dependent.wav
• Idling sound: Wally_Idle.wav
• Speed dependent sound: Wally_Trott_Vel_dep.wav
• Current dependent sound: Wally_Hello_TurnOn_Turbo_Amp_dependent.wav (same sound as for "Engine On")
• Temperature dependent sound: (not used)
• Engine Off sound: Wally_Goodbye_TurnOff.wav

Since the speed/frequency characteristics of a horse differs from that of a combustion engine, I tuned the speed dependent sound DOWN one octave. What you then can do is to set the lowest pitch speed to the speed where you want the speed dependent sound to start and the highest pitch speed setting just 1km/h higher. This then has the effect that as soon as you hit the lower bound the speed dependent sound is triggered two octaves lower than normal (one octave from the sample and one octave from AVAS). But since you are still accelerating you surpass the high pitch speed limit shortly after. For speeds higher than the high pitch speed the sound will then come out with the normal pitch (one octave down from the sample and one octave up from AVAS).

And although Wally's call has become silent for good her memory lives on in these samples.

Wally.7z

Edited May 28, 2020 by RenaissanceMan
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[Chaindrop]

Thanks for the sound packs! Can't wait to try them soon. Gonna replace the default Harley with the Star Wars one. The Harley sounds cool, but could get me in trouble if someone mistakes my EUC for a gas powered contraption.

Here's a few more ideas: Helicopter, Steam Train, a loop of the "Dun Dun" theme song from Jaws and Hardcore Sex Soundpacks

Edited May 28, 2020 by Chaindrop

[AtlasP]

I'd like to see a wider range of sci-fi vehicle ones leaning towards sounding plausible versus just as jokes.

[travsformation]

10 hours ago, RenaissanceMan said:

Hey Folks!

when AVAS became available I also spontaneously had the idea of playing horse sounds through EUC speakers. I did have my own horse for over 16 years and during that time gathered a few movie recordings that provide the audio material for these files. Usage as follows:

• Engine On sound: Wally_Hello_TurnOn_Turbo_Amp_dependent.wav
• Idling sound: Wally_Idle.wav
• Speed dependent sound: Wally_Trott_Vel_dep.wav
• Current dependent sound: Wally_Hello_TurnOn_Turbo_Amp_dependent.wav (same sound as for "Engine On")
• Temperature dependent sound: (not used)
• Engine Off sound: Wally_Goodbye_TurnOff.wav

Since the speed/frequency characteristics of a horse differs from that of a combustion engine, I tuned the speed dependent sound DOWN one octave. What you then can do is to set the lowest pitch speed to the speed where you want the speed dependent sound to start and the highest pitch speed setting just 1km/h higher. This then has the effect that as soon as you hit the lower bound the speed dependent sound is triggered two octaves lower than normal (one octave from the sample and one octave from AVAS). But since you are still accelerating you surpass the high pitch speed limit shortly after. For speeds higher than the high pitch speed the sound will then come out with the normal pitch (one octave down from the sample and one octave up from AVAS).

And although Wally's call has become silent for good her memory lives on in these samples.

Wally.7z 3 MB · 2 downloads

Thanks for the contribution and detailed instructions! Very nice, will try it out!

So cool that you can keep his memory alive and remember him while riding you wheel! 

BTW, a workaround to overcome the pitch issues would be the option of having only the speed change, but not the tone/pitch. It's been discussed with @Seba, but not sure whether it might be implemented or not...it will probably depend on the general interest in using animal sounds for AVAS 

[DjPanJan]

@travsformation Horse is EPIC! 10/10 i change only equalizer in phone to incrase deep bass amazing! I use sound 1 stronger claps on asphalt. Bravo!

[Fuzzypixel]

The Avas sounds don't turn off on my w10f  when I turn off the wheel, is that expected @Seba? I always have to into the settings menu and turn avas sound off. 

 

[travsformation]

On 6/1/2020 at 1:02 PM, DjPanJan said:

@travsformation Horse is EPIC! 10/10 i change only equalizer in phone to incrase deep bass amazing! I use sound 1 stronger claps on asphalt. Bravo!

Thanks! Maybe I could have shifted the pitch down an octave or so, will play around with it when I have the time 

[SamSuffit]

On 5/29/2020 at 3:33 AM, travsformation said:

BTW, a workaround to overcome the pitch issues would be the option of having only the speed change, but not the tone/pitch. It's been discussed with @Seba, but not sure whether it might be implemented or not...it will probably depend on the general interest in using animal sounds for AVAS 

I would be interested also...(not only for animal sound, but for musical instruments sounds  )

Or maybe have the option to enable/disable the pitch adjustment

 

[travsformation]

8 hours ago, SamSuffit said:

Or maybe have the option to enable/disable the pitch adjustment

+1! 

[Fuzzypixel]

12 hours ago, SamSuffit said:

I would be interested also...(not only for animal sound, but for musical instruments sounds  )

Or maybe have the option to enable/disable the pitch adjustment

 

Perhaps this could be a property in the AVAS "pack" definition, set by the pack creator instead of each user.

[EMA]

fantastic thread and feature

[eufp]

Absolutely marvelous stuff. I have downloaded all the sounds you created and alternate them during my rides. Today I will try Wally horse one.

The first horse is great, Mobile Suit is superb, Jetsons is sheer delight and craziness, Starwars is scary somehow