Whether you’re jumping into a portal or just loading a game, 8-bit game starting sounds are important to the retro style of video games. As I was creating my 8-bit sound pack, I discovered a few easy ways to create game starting sound effects that I want to share with you.
8-bit game starting sound effects can be created using any synth with a square oscillator. Once your synth is loaded, create arpeggios in an upwards or downwards motion at a fast tempo. Insert a delay pitch shifter as an effect. Tweak the effect’s parameters until you find a sound you love!
What You'll Need
- A synth with a squre oscillato.
- A synth with a glide or legato function.
If you don’t have any of these tools, check out this page HERE where you can find many free synths to get started.
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