Custom engine sounds… They’re something we always ask for every time a new aircraft is added or reworked. Before any mods come shut this topic down because it’s been requested so many times, hear me out…
At this time, we have two new aircraft families being added to IF—The 737 MAX and A320neo families. I’m not some geek that pays extremely close attention to the sounds of every different jet engine out there, but I have noticed over time that the sounds of the 737 MAX engines, both the PW and CFM engines on the A320neo, and even the PW engines on the A220, all sound similar in the aspect that they have this modern, high pitched “scream” to them.
While I’m highly doubtful we’ll be getting custom engine sounds on the MAX and neo’s, I think that there’s two solutions that they devs should take into consideration:
Try and create one of the engine sounds from either the 737 MAX, either A320neo engine, or the A220 engines and use it on all three of the discussed narrowbodies. Almost like IF uses their 777 egine sounds on the A330ceo/neo and A380 as well.
If that’s not possible, then an alternative could be to make a dynamic engine sound that can be a hybrid of the different engine sounds.
As I wrap this up, I’d like to acknowledge that I’m not posting this as a feature request because quite honestly, I don’t think that something so essential should depend on votes to become a feature on the sim.
On a more happy note, I can’t wait for the new narrowbodies to be released, specifically the neo’s ;). Hopefully IF can please us with some new engine sounds!
Sounds like a solid plan. The Leap 1A and 1B on the Neo and Max sound virtually identical in the real world so I expect any custom emgine sound on the Max to absolutely be reused for the A20/21N. The Pratts don’t sound too far off either in most common thrust settings. Would be a real treat to have the “whale” spooling sound found on the PW1100G and its variants, though.
I have a sneaking suspicion this will be the most likely result, if the actual sound cannot be sourced.
Hearing the Max during engine start on the ramp was always a good feeling. Expectations are the theif of joy, but fingers crossed we’ll get custom sounds for this update. 🤞
Thing is, the “generic” engine sounds in IF are actually the 737 ng sounds. So technically speaking; the 737 does have custom engine sounds. Some can argue that they sound nothing like a 737 and they (737 sounds) being used on all aircraft until the 777 really makes them sound generic. But unfortunately since new sounds are limited to technical issues, the only way to have some effect on engine sounds is to improve them. This is why I made this feature request:
I never said we should get custom sounds for the 737ng, I’m talking about a universal engine sound for the 737 MAX, along with the A220 and upcoming A320neo family.
I feel like people in this community overexaggerate the need for custom sounds! They do not contribute “as much” for the realism factor. While people might have different opinions which is surely respected, the need for custom sound is just not there for now! I feel like its too much to ask for at this stage where the simulator is! While again it may enhance realism it surely isnt needed now! I feel like the soundpacks in the game is more than good enough, and yes they (the devs) can maybe switch sound config on different aircrafts with the correct sound corresponding to them but other then that I think maybe asking about other aspects/features of this simulator is more needed then sounds 🤔
I see your point, but it’s not even just to add to the realism. It’s more because IF has already added other custom sound packs in the past, so why not make a new sound pack that can be used on a few different aircrafts.
You’re also saying that there’s other more important features to be added. While that’s very true, IF is constantly adding new features that are not any more significant that a new engine sound pack.
Dash 8 either needs a complete overhaul, or it needs to go bye bye for good. Personally, I’d retire it from the sim and add the ATR as that’s a highly more prominent turboprop today. Regardless, I’m focusing on new engine sounds for the 737 MAX, A220, and A320neo family.
Too much to ask for? Be for real man. Time is not going backwards. Its going forward and as is does, technology moves forward as well. And as technology moves forward, so should the trajectory of the game and what the game entails. If they simply can’t make the customs sounds as they’ve said sounds are complicated, they just can’t. We PAY to play, so we do have a right to request certain stuff but if they just can’t be implemented, so be it. (Friendly tone, no disrespect)
Exactly!! How is it too much to ask for if it’s already been done for other aircrafts, right?? It’s better than me or anyone else asking for individual sound packs on the 737 MAX, A220, and A320neo. That’s what I feel like a lot of people are currently asking for. My idea is a much more simplified version.
It’s like we are making another sound for the new generation narrow-bodies.
In 2014, we had the first new generic sound as well as 737 NG appeared in the sim (that was a 737 default sound until it became a generic sound after 2020), and in 2015, we got the A320 Family. How coincidentally that we are getting the same thing after 10 years, 737 MAX will come in 2024 and A320neo A321neo will come in 2025. The new sound would be an ideal if it comes with the new generation narrow-bodies.
The same way you and thousands of players are paying, I am doing it too. The thing is they have explained dozens of times that why they are unavailable to add sound at this stage. This should be a reminder that something may or may not come! I wished it would be a easier than said to add sounds but we do not need it at this time!
Infinite flight is constantly evolving, they absolutely are capable of adding a new sound pack to the sim. You’re ridiculous to say that what they have rn is what we’re gonna be stuck with forever. And no one ever said we need it, this is just a discussion about creative ways the devs could add a new sound pack for a group of aircrafts.
