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Volume Control For Sound Played On My PC

I am attempting to find the control to adjust the volume for sounds played on my PC using Synthiam ARC. This includes sounds played through the PlayAudio command or files played from the Soundboard (PC) feature. Some of my MP3 files are playing at a low volume, and I would like to increase it. Is there an obvious step or setting that I might be overlooking?


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To adjust the volume for sounds played on your PC using Synthiam ARC, including those played through the PlayAudio command or the Soundboard (PC) feature, you can follow these steps:

  1. Adjust System Volume:

    • Ensure that your computer's system volume is set to an appropriate level. You can do this by clicking on the speaker icon in your system tray and adjusting the volume slider.
  2. Soundboard (PC) Volume:

    • The Soundboard (PC) skill itself does not have a built-in volume control. However, you can adjust the volume of the audio files before loading them into the Soundboard. You can use audio editing software like Audacity to increase the volume of your MP3 or WAV files and then reload them into the Soundboard.
  3. Use Audio.setVolumePC() Command:

    • You can use the Audio.setVolumePC(volume) command in a script to adjust the volume of the default audio output device (sound card) on your computer. The volume parameter ranges from 0 (mute) to 255 (maximum volume). Here’s an example of how you can use this command in a script:
    // Set the PC speaker volume to maximum
    Audio.setVolumePC(255);
    
  4. Check Audio File Quality:

    • Ensure that the audio files you are using are of good quality and have a high enough volume level. Sometimes, the issue might be with the audio file itself rather than the playback settings.
  5. External Speakers:

    • If you are using external speakers, make sure they are powered on and the volume is turned up.

If you have followed these steps and are still experiencing low volume, consider checking your audio drivers or using a different audio output device to see if that resolves the issue. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!


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Nice, works really well, an GPT AI trained on the technical data. I used Audacity the make the soft .MP3 files louder, repair it at the source.