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Not too long ago, ElevenLabs teamed up with Shutterstock (the big online content library) to introduce their AI sound effects generator. Naturally, I had to check out this cool new tool.

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After playing around with ElevenLabs’ text-to-sound effects feature, I found it works really well and has tons of potential applications. I can totally see people and companies in the entertainment industry using this to spice up their content—and some already are.

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Now, the free plan lets you start generating sound effects right away, but you can’t use them for commercial purposes unless you subscribe to a paid plan. But hey, that’s not a bad deal since the starter plan gives you access to this feature and more for just $5 a month.

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What I liked

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The generated sound effects have high audio quality. I was genuinely amazed at the audio quality and how close the sound effects were to real-life sounds. Most sounded organic, like they recorded the real thing, making them suitable for commercial use.

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It's easy to use and has helpful adjustment features. Getting started is super easy thanks to the well-designed interface. It might be simple in terms of editing features, but it makes good sound effects—which is what people will mainly use it for. With the prompt influence setting, you can fine-tune your audio to match your prompts closely. It also lets you adjust the duration of the output.

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It gets you results in an instant. Generating sound effects took no more than a minute in the multiple tests I did. That’s fast, considering the high quality of the results. Speed might not be crucial for everyone, but it makes a big difference if you’re regularly putting out content with sound effects.

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What I didn’t like

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There’s no support for other audio formats besides mp3. There’s no support for other audio formats besides MP3. It would be great if ElevenLabs added support for more high-quality audio formats, but for now, we just have to settle for MP3 exports.

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Occasionally, the sound effects didn’t adhere to the prompt.  In some cases, I had to tweak my prompts and settings to get the right generation, but a few times it just didn’t come close to what I had in mind. Getting detailed and highly descriptive in your prompts is really useful for the best results.

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Who could benefit from this product?

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This AI sound effect generator from ElevenLabs is a game-changer for creating audio and video content, especially in entertainment. Let’s say you’re a game developer who needs super-specific sounds; this tool eliminates the hassle of scouring audio libraries to find the right match. You can generate highly tailored sounds to your specific needs—fast and at a very low cost.

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Video producers, like film students or hobbyists, could also benefit. If you need sound effects to invoke emotions, set a mood, or add some audible flavor to your scenes, this tool might well be for you.

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Basically, any creative professional in need of customized sound effects—without the time, resources, or desire to search through countless libraries—can greatly benefit from using Eleven Labs’ sound effects feature.

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You can check out ElevenLabs Sound Effects through their website.