Making beats with iconic video game sound effects

For many of us, one of the most memorable aspects about video games is the sound effects heard within them.

From weapons being fired to coins being collected, these sounds often become as iconic as the characters themselves. In the video above, we sample ten standout video game sound effects and flip them into tracks using FL Studio, Bitwig, and Ableton Live. Can you recognize all of the sounds? Let us know in the comments section of the video before we reveal them.

What are some other classic video game sound effects that we missed? What challenges would you like to see us tackle on our YouTube channel next? Let us know in the comments below.


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November 8, 2021

Nick Chen Content Marketing @ Splice. Nick Chen is a producer, performer, and educator under the aliases "nickthechen" and "Enix."