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Complete Guide to Using ElevenLabs Sound FX V2

Generate any sound effect from a text description -- from subtle ambience to explosive impacts.

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Overview

ElevenLabs Sound FX V2 generates custom sound effects from text descriptions. Instead of searching through stock sound libraries for the right effect, you describe what you need and the model creates it. A "heavy oak door creaking open in a stone castle" produces exactly that -- not a generic door sound, but one with the specific weight, material, and acoustic character you described.

The model's understanding of acoustic properties is remarkably detailed. It distinguishes between the sound of rain on a tin roof versus rain on pavement, a car engine starting in a garage versus an open field, or footsteps on gravel versus hardwood. This specificity means you can generate effects that match your exact creative vision rather than settling for the closest available stock sound.

At 1.68 credits per generation, this is one of the most cost-effective models in the platform. The low cost makes it practical to generate multiple variations and pick the best one, or to create highly specific effects that would be impossible to find in any stock library.

Capabilities

  • Generates custom sound effects from detailed text descriptions
  • Understands acoustic properties: materials, spaces, distances, and environments
  • Creates both realistic and stylized sound effects
  • Produces ambient soundscapes and atmospheric audio
  • Supports layered descriptions for complex sound compositions
  • Extremely cost-effective at 1.68 credits per generation

Use Cases

1

Creating custom sound effects for video productions in the editor

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Generating ambient soundscapes for background atmosphere in content

3

Producing UI sounds and notification tones for apps and presentations

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Building sound design for animated content and motion graphics

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Creating specific effects that do not exist in stock sound libraries

Input Parameters

Sound Description
textarearequired
Prompt Influence
slider
Min: 0Max: 1Default: 0.3
Format
select
Options
MP3 128kbpsMP3 192kbps
Default: mp3_44100_128
Loop
toggle
Default: false

Tips & Best Practices

Describe the acoustic environment
Specify material and weight
Generate variations cheaply
Layer descriptions for complex scenes

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