Create UI Sound Effects
Generate custom sound effects for buttons, toggles, swipes, and other interface interactions.
Sound Effect Generator
Generate audio from text
Turn text descriptions into audio files using AI. Describe any sound — explosions, ambient backgrounds, UI chimes, nature scenes — and get a downloadable MP3 or WAV. For game developers, video producers, and app builders who need unique audio fast.
Generate Sound Effect
Generate a sound effect from a text description using AI. Describe the sound you want in natural language and receive a downloadable audio file. Supports MP3 and WAV output formats with configurable duration and looping.
Returns: Audio file path (auto-uploaded as downloadable asset), text description used, duration, loop status, prompt influence, output format, and file size
Parameters
text *stringDescription of the sound effect to generate. Be specific about characteristics (e.g. "heavy rain on a tin roof with distant thunder").
duration_secondsnumberDuration in seconds (0.5 to 30). If omitted, AI auto-determines the best duration.
prompt_influencenumberHow closely generation follows the prompt (0-1). Lower = more creative, higher = more literal. Defaults to 0.3.
loopbooleanWhether to generate a seamlessly loopable sound effect. Useful for ambient backgrounds, engine hums, or game environment audio. Defaults to false.
output_formatstringAudio format. Options: mp3_44100_128, mp3_44100_192, pcm_16000, pcm_22050, pcm_24000, pcm_44100. Default: mp3_44100_128.
Example
Generate a cinematic explosion sound effect
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"tool": "sound-effect-generator",
"skill": "generate_sound_effect",
"input": {
"text": "A deep cinematic explosion with rumbling aftershock and debris falling, suitable for a movie trailer",
"duration_seconds": 8
}
}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callQuick Start
MCP (Claude Code)
claude mcp add --transport stdio \
--env TOOLROUTER_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY \
toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcpREST API
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOOLROUTER_API_KEY" \
-d '{"tool":"sound-effect-generator","skill":"generate_sound_effect","input":{}}' \
https://api.toolrouter.com/v1/tools/callUse Cases
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of sounds can I generate?
Anything from explosions and ambient beds to UI chimes, nature sounds, and other short effects.
Can I make a looping sound or a short UI cue?
Yes. Use `loop: true` for seamless ambient sounds, and keep duration short for interface cues.
Do I get MP3 or WAV output?
Yes. The tool supports downloadable MP3 and WAV output.
What should I put in the prompt?
Describe the sound type, texture, and context. You can also set duration and prompt influence for tighter control.