---
title: ToolRouter — Tool Detail
description: Detailed documentation for a ToolRouter tool including skills, parameters, and examples.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/sound-effect-generator
---
# Sound Effect Generator

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.

- **Version:** 0.02
- **Categories:** media, ai

## Skills (1)

### Generate Sound Effect (`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.

**Parameters:**

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `text` | string | Yes | Description of the sound effect to generate. Be specific about characteristics (e.g. "heavy rain on a tin roof with distant thunder"). |
| `duration_seconds` | number | No | Duration in seconds (0.5 to 30). If omitted, AI auto-determines the best duration. |
| `prompt_influence` | number | No | How closely generation follows the prompt (0-1). Lower = more creative, higher = more literal. Defaults to 0.3. [default: 0.3] |
| `loop` | boolean | No | Whether to generate a seamlessly loopable sound effect. Useful for ambient backgrounds, engine hums, or game environment audio. Defaults to false. [default: false] |
| `output_format` | string | No | Audio format. Options: mp3_44100_128, mp3_44100_192, pcm_16000, pcm_22050, pcm_24000, pcm_44100. Default: mp3_44100_128. [default: "mp3_44100_128"] |

**Returns:** Audio file path (auto-uploaded as downloadable asset), text description used, duration, loop status, prompt influence, output format, and file size

**Examples:**

*Generate a cinematic explosion sound effect:*

```json
{
  "text": "A deep cinematic explosion with rumbling aftershock and debris falling, suitable for a movie trailer",
  "duration_seconds": 8
}
```

*Generate a loopable ambient background for a game:*

```json
{
  "text": "Gentle forest ambience with birds chirping, leaves rustling in light wind, and a distant stream",
  "duration_seconds": 15,
  "loop": true,
  "prompt_influence": 0.5
}
```

*Generate a short UI notification sound:*

```json
{
  "text": "A clean, bright notification chime — two ascending tones, modern and minimal",
  "duration_seconds": 1.5,
  "prompt_influence": 0.7
}
```

## Quick Start

```bash
# Via CLI
TOOLROUTER_API_KEY=tr_live_xxx npx -y toolrouter-mcp call sound-effect-generator generate_sound_effect --text A deep cinematic explosion with rumbling aftershock and debris falling, suitable for a movie trailer --duration_seconds 8

# Via REST API
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer tr_live_xxx" \
     -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/call
```

## 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.

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## Get Started with ToolRouter

**Already connected?** Call any tool with `use_tool({ tool, skill, input })`. Browse tools with `discover` or visit https://toolrouter.com/llms-full.txt

**New to ToolRouter?** Connect with one command (no API key needed — auto-provisions on first use):

```bash
# MCP (Claude Code, Codex CLI)
claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

# MCP (Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, VS Code, Gemini CLI, Claude Desktop)
{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

# Claude Chat / Claude Cowork / Claude Mobile — add as a connector:
# Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector → URL: https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

# ChatGPT — add as an app:
# Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → enable Developer mode → Create app → MCP Server URL: https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

# CLI (works instantly, no restart needed)
npx -y toolrouter-mcp tools                    # browse all tools
npx -y toolrouter-mcp search "seo"             # search by keyword
npx -y toolrouter-mcp call seo analyze_page --url https://example.com
```

Free tools work immediately. For paid tools, visit https://toolrouter.com/claim to add credits.

All platforms: https://toolrouter.com/connect | Full catalog: https://toolrouter.com/llms-full.txt | Docs: https://toolrouter.com/docs