Sound Mods

****World War Two period music for SF2****
 
 
Ever since I first attempted a WW2 install for SF2 many moons ago, I have strove to make it as much "period" as possible. Of course, the music on each screen was modern and didnt fit in with WW2 in my estimation. I decided to try to locate some music from the era. Well, it wasnt hard at all! My first search located a wonderful plethora of websites and stations that still play and love the era and its music. It was all quite fun and interesting. Out of them all, my favorite has quickly become the VI corps music website located at http://www.6thcorpsmusic.us/. This is only a small part of a website put together by a woman in honor of her father who fought during WW2 in the 6th engineer corps.
I was able to download a number of songs from this website, my favorite being Glenn Miller, and convert them to .wav format for use in SF2. Install is simple. Just unzip the file into your StrikeFighters2 folder. Let it overwrite your menu folder. For the hangar music, I have included my hangarscreen.ini. As long as you havent extracted yours from your SF2 install for any other purpose, simply do nothing. If you have extrated it for whatever reason, its still simple. Just open the ini in a txt editor and add this...
 
BackgroundMusic=HangerMusic.wav
 
And there ya have it. Hope you enjoy this music as much as I do. If not, visit the VI corps website and download and convert your own favorites, it was fun! Of course, this is oriented towards U.S. tastes at the time. I'd love to see a German, British, or even Japanese version of menu music come out. The .mpg files can be converted here... http://media.io
These music files are considered public domain and are released under the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement. You are free to modify these files and use them as you wish as long as the files are not used in payware of any kind. If you use them, please remember to give credit. These files are released to a great community of simmers at CombatAce and SimHq. Have fun and God bless.
 
Jeff "pcpilot" Gerald
 
PS. Dont sit under the apple tree is dedicated to my mother Mary.

Strike Fighters 2: Sounds (+) is a default sound replacement project that has expanded to include unique engine and mechanical (Gear, Flaps, ...) sounds for various default aircraft for Strike Fighters 2, Strike Fighters 2: Vietnam, Strike Fighters 2: Europe, Strike Fighters 2: Israel, and Strike Fighters 2: North Atlantic. The focus of the project is to re-create a realistic cockpit environment, however, since the engine doesn't (?) support multiple audio environments (Internal vs External), this may negatively affect the external environment as a consequence.
 
The download contains a small program by the name of JSGME (JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler) which can enable or disable the mod when used correctly. It's optional but highly recommended.
 
The Saved Games folder should be extracted to "C:\Users\(Your User Name)". If you don't wish to use the JSGME program simply copy the various folders from the folder "MODS" (Flight, Objects, Sounds) and paste them to "C:\Users\(Your User Name)\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2", or your custom "Saved Games" folder of choice.
 
I have also included optional radio chatter that replaces the default "Windloop" w/ radio chatter from various sources. This can be enabled via JSGME, or manually as described above.

These files accompany the AvHistory Flight Dynamics files (In Object Mods-> Ini-File Edits). They contain specific engine sounds for each type of engine used.

Again inspired by some older flight sims, I decided to make a Sidewinder lock tone that's actually a tone. Using A-10A HUD footage as a template, I was able to create what I feel is a reasonable replica. There is certainly no mistake when I have a solid lock now! It's most likely that this is more appropriate for modern aircraft, though I like it regardless just due to the clear difference between searching and lock tone.
 
Reference video; (tone at 25s)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=621RNJMunnU&t=24s
 
Example video; (tone at 3m45s)


 
Installation: Unzip IRGrowlLock.wav into the Sounds folder in your SF2 mods folder (by default C:\Users\[username]\Saved Games\ThirdWire\[executable name]\Sounds)

Updated F-5 engine sounds ..engine sound smoothed out and more bass added to afterburner ...download and drop them in the sound folder..GO FLY

Some Pilot pics and a new loading sound for KAW.
Loading sound replaces the annoying high pitched jet wind up sound with a more subtle Pres. Truman's radio address
to the American people about the invasion of South Korea.

Multinational Speech pack version 1.0 for Strike Fighters 2
 
SHould work on any type of SF2 installation.
 
This is a compilation of speech packs brought together by me from original files mainly made for IL-2 Sturmovik and released as part of DBW. Due to the limited phrases available, it is intended more for immersion than for accuracy. I can't claim any credit for the actual recording, but I did some re-editing and re-processing to better bring the files in line with SF2. I've also included a re-processed version of Gramps' Russian Speech Pack available on Combatace.
 
BE WARNED: If you speak any of these languages you may not enjoy how they fit into the game. For the most part I tried to find phrases that fit the different SF2 files in general meaning, but they are far from perfect, and a few are actually just random.
 
You may want to turn on subtitles, at least until you get used to the different phrases.
 
Special note to my fellow New Zealanders: I humbly apologise for lumping us in with the Aussies, but it was the closest I could get ;-)
 
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Credits and huge thanks:
 
Original files provided as part of the awesome Dark Blue World mod from SAS.com for IL-2:
 
RAF
NZandAus
French
German
Italy
 
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Originals from GONVISE for IL2:
 
Spain
 
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Originals from Azrael-WT, TIGERLIU, CrazyDog, Northeastern Panda, Liu MM, TIGERLIU, bwhorse, treefanweijia, llb00825, bwhorse for IL2:
 
China
 
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Originals from EECH and first converted by Richard "Gramps" Kaminski:
 
Russian
 
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As for the Arabic, I actually can't remember where I got them from, but thanks to whoever made them.
 
 
 
 
Installation:
 
Place whichever pack you desire into the Speech sub-folder of your main mod folder
 
eg: ...username/Saved Games/Thirdwire/StrikeFighters2 Europe/Speech/German
 
 
then go to the flight folder and open the NATIONS.ini file to edit whatever nationality you want to use that particular language. Making sure to use the EXACT same spelling as the folder you're pointing to.
 
eg:
 
[Nation008]
Name=WGermany
DisplayName=German Luftwaffe
Alignment=FRIENDLY
PilotNameList=NamesGerman.lst
RankList=RanksGAF.lst
CallsignList=CallsignsUS.lst
Formation.Fighter=USFighter
Formation.Attack=USFighter
Formation.Bomber=USBomber
Formation.Transport=USBomber
Formation.Tank=USTank
Formation.MobileAD=USAD
PilotTrainingStandard=NORMAL
GenderRatio=0
DebriefSuccessMusic=DebriefSuccess.wav
DebriefFailMusic=DebriefFail.wav
DebriefKilledMusic=DebriefKilled.wav
SpeechFile=German <------edit this line
SpeechTextFile=USAFSpeechText.str
StartDate=1956
 
[Nation017]
Name=EGermany
DisplayName=East German Air Force
Alignment=ENEMY
PilotNameList=NamesGerman.lst
RankList=RanksUSAF.lst
CallsignList=CallsignsUS.lst
Formation.Fighter=SovietFighter
Formation.Attack=SovietFighter
Formation.Bomber=SovietBomber
Formation.Transport=SovietBomber
Formation.Tank=SovietTank
Formation.MobileAD=SovietAD
PilotTrainingStandard=NORMAL
GenderRatio=0
DebriefSuccessMusic=DebriefSuccess.wav
DebriefFailMusic=DebriefFail.wav
DebriefKilledMusic=DebriefKilled.wav
SpeechFile=German <------------------and again
SpeechTextFile=USAFSpeechText.str
ActiveDate=1959
AlternateDecal=EGermany_OLD55
StartDate=1956
EndDate=1990
 
 
 
It's as easy as that.
 
You can use different languages for as many different countries as you wish and whenever you fly for that particular country, that is the language you will hear.
 
This pack is strictly freeware. Use however you want, so long as it's free.
 
Have fun!
 
Cheers
thereg

SF/Wo*/SF2 New "Taking Damage" sound
 
-For SF/Wo* and SF2 Series games.
 
This little mod replaces one of the acursed 'I'm taking damage' wavs with one the most famous sound bites in movie history.
Yes, that's right ... the World Famous Wilhelm Scream ™
 
Like the rest of you, I'm tired of hearing that yahoo always complaining -- at least now he'll say something Historic.
 
Tested in my SF2NA-based WW2 PTO install; you milage may vary
Please read the install instructions below.
 
Enjoy!
wrench
kevin stein

Menu Music (EU) is a menu music project created to compliment Strike Fighters 2: Europe.
 
The file contains a small program by the name JSGME (JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler) which can enable or disable the mod when used correctly. It's optional but highly recommended.
 
The Saved Games folder should be extracted to "C:\Users\(Your User Name)". If you don't wish to use the JSGME program simply copy the various folders from the folder MODS and move them to "C:\Users\(Your User Name)\Saved Games\ThirdWire\Operation Desert Storm".

Tested with Strike Fighters 2 series; should work with SF1 series via manual install.
 
This music theme was originally designed for Falcon BMS 4.32, but arguably better fits SF2 North Atlantic from a thematic standpoint.
 
This mod takes Harold Faltermeyer's music from the 1986 Paramount film "Top Gun" and applies it thematically to the different UI screens. The music was ripped from the film and processed by CamelBlue, but in some cases the removal of dialog resulted in muted music or inconsistent volume. In these cases, I mixed in the audio track of the F-14s shooting down the Libyan MiG-23's over the Gulf of Sidra. This mix worked better than I had hoped possible.
 
Now all we need is for somebody to mod the MiG-28...or perhaps an F-5 skin ;).
 
 
 
Easy Installation (no other existing menu mod)
Copy the included Menu folder into your SF2 mods folder
 
 
Manual Installation (existing menu mod)
In most cases, I used the same name of the existing theme, so you can just insert the WAV files into your [sF2 Mods]\Menu folder. There are some exceptions noted below:
 
Replace the BackgroundMusic line with "BackgroundMusic=CreditsScreen.wav" (sans quotes) in the following files:

AWARDSCREEN.INI MEDALLISTSCREEN.INI VIEWMEDALSCREEN.INI
 
Replace the BackgroundMusic line with "BackgroundMusic=Planning.wav" (sans quotes) in the following files:

HANGARSCREEN.INI LOADOUTSCREEN.INI PLANNINGMAPSCREEN.INI ROSTERSCREEN.INI
 
Replace the BackgroundMusic line with "BackgroundMusic=CampaignScreen.wav" (sans quotes) in the following files:

SINGLEMISSIONSCREEN.INI
 
 
[4. Optional Enhancements]
I have another mod that reduces the size of the object icons on the planning map and makes them semi-transparent in order to see the map beneath the units. Since this mod also makes changes to the PLANNINGMAPSCREEN.INI, I have included this mod as an optional installation. If you copy these files to your [sF2 Mods]\Menu folder, then you will have both the Top Gun Music Theme and the new map icons working together.
 
 
[5. Future Compatibility Issues]
In the effort to minimize the size of this mod, I used the some of the same files across multiple menus. This means that in order to ensure compatibility with future official SF2 patches, you may need to extract the ini files listed in the previous section from the MenuData.CAT file and compare the files to ensure compatibility. You can quickly find my changes in the sections bracketed by //.
 
Likewise, you can always copy and rename the WAV files to match the default WAV filenames in order to ensure compatibility for future patches.
 
 
[6. Additional Information]
The debrief sound files are not listed in an INI from the Menu folder, but rather are listed by nation in the NATIONS.INI file. This means that even if you decide to remove this mod, you could If you wish rename the existing debrief music files and allow them to be played for the U.S. Navy. The updated section in your NATIONS.INI should read:

[Nation003] <...> DebriefSuccessMusic=[RenamedDebriefSuccess].wav DebriefFailMusic=[RenamedDebriefFail].wav DebriefKilledMusic=[RenamedDebriefKilled].wav <...>
 
 
 
 
For support, please post in this File Announcement thread at CombatAce.

Extract the Contents to a Temp Folder, (Should Be 319 WAVs, on TXT)
 
Copy WAVs to:
 
<X:>\Users\<Username>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighters2 NorthAtlantic\Speech\
 
 
<X:> = Drive Letter you installed Windows On.
<Username> = The Username You log into windows with.
 
 
Notes:
The Voice for the AWACS has NOT been replaced, the Original Voice files were edited and filtered to resemble radio transmissions for better immersation / realism.
 
Original Voice Files Belong to Thirdwire.
 
 
Enjoy, SkateZilla

Hi everybody!
 
 
Here it's back! For those who have played the nice sim from Microprose, "Fleet Defender", and want to remember that times (oh, the good old days).
 
This is the song that sounds in the Menu screens of Fleet Defender, and now you can use it as the Main Screen theme (or any other screen) in Strike Fighters 2: North Atlantic.
 
I hope you enjoy it!
 
PD: For those who are new in the world of flight sims sure they will find this MIDI sound "old", but those who are veterans in this (like me) will become nostalgic.

With these songs I tried to create an atmosphere which brings the tragic period of the war of the Falklands / Malvinas, I hope you like them.
Place the files into the "Menu" folder.
 
Greetings,
Ice Man
Teo

Hi all,
 
This is a new JetEngine.WAV file to replace the old stock JetEngine.WAV. I have taken two files and imported them into Audacity and edited the levels and such to create what I think is a more authentic, universal jet engine sound for all stock, and 3rd party aircraft. It has more bass, and sound more like your hearing the aircraft from about a 100 feet away, instead of 2-3. For the most part, you can't really hear the fan blades and whine of a turbojet from 100 or more feet away. It's more of a roar. I had been looking for a sound like this for awhile, but I finally made it my self. Drop in your Sounds folder and overwrite when asked.
 
Enjoy!
 
Credits-These two files were merged together to create the final product:
 
Guest-Strike fighters engine sounds-JetEngine
 
Spillone104-Jet Sounds 3+Weapons-TT-1full
 
Here is the recommended SOUNDLIST.ini entry for JetEngine:
 
[JetEngine]
Priority=NORMAL
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=FALSE
Looped=TRUE
FrequencyControl=TRUE
NumBuffers=4
MaxDist=3500.000000
MinDist=100.000000
InsideConeAngle=160
OutsideConeAngle=200
ConeOutsideVolume=30

Here is another Loadout Screen song just in case you want less of Jimi's guitar. Just drop this wav. file in your SF2V Menu mod folder and enjoy a little Rare Earth while arming up your Mud-Mover.

This mod will add music and other surprises to your SF2V install. The goal is to ENHANCE your 1960's Air War Vietnam experience and provide a little historical background. A read me file for installation is provided. Enjoy and listen carefully for surprises....Hanoi Hannah may have something to say ....:)
 
Tested on stand alone SF2V with the Gold Expansion Pack installed.

This is a mod that I have been working on with the intent of replacing the generic wingman voices with those of the Star Fox team, as in Star Fox 64. This means you'll no longer be flying with "anonymous wingmen #1, 2 and 3", you'll be flying with Falco, Peppy and Slippy.
 
It's a bit of a tribute to SF64, because it was one of the first games to have full voice acting, rather then just text. Some of the voices and quotes are legendary as well. I have tried to fit in as many phrases from SF64 as I could, and replaced some calls and responses with generic chatter.
 
You may have to play Starfox 64 (or at least know something about it) to appreciate this mod.
 
don't forget to read the README!