Generate sound effects from text descriptions using ElevenLabs. Use when creating sound effects, generating audio textures, producing ambient sounds, cinematic impacts, UI sounds, or any audio that isn't speech. Supports looping, duration control, and prompt influence tuning.

ElevenLabs Sound Effects Generate sound effects from text descriptions — supports looping, custom duration, and prompt adherence control. Setup: See [Installation Guide](references/installation.md). For JavaScript, use @elevenlabs/ packages only. Quick Start Python JavaScript cURL Parameters Parameter Type Default Description text string (required) — Description of the desired sound effect model id string eleven text to sound v2 Model to use duration seconds number \ null null (auto) Duration 0.5–30s; auto calculated if null prompt influence number \ null 0.3 How closely to follow the prompt (0–1) loop boolean false Generate a seamlessly looping sound (v2 model only) Examples with Parameters Output Formats Pass output format as a query parameter (cURL) or SDK parameter: Format Description mp3 44100 128 MP3 44.1kHz 128kbps (default) pcm 44100 Raw uncompressed CD quality opus 48000 128 Opus 48kHz 128kbps — efficient compressed ulaw 8000 μ law 8kHz — telephony Full list: mp3 22050 32 , mp3 24000 48 , mp3 44100 32 , mp3 44100 64 , mp3 44100 96 , mp3 44100 128 , mp3 44100 192 , pcm 8000 , pcm 16000 , pcm 22050 , pcm 24000 , pcm 32000 , pcm 44100 , pcm 48000 , ulaw 8000 , alaw 8000 , opus 48000 32 , opus 48000 64 , opus 48000 96 , opus 48000 128 , opus 48000 192 . Prompt Tips Be specific: "Heavy rain on a tin roof" "Rain" Combine elements: "Footsteps on gravel with distant traffic" Specify style: "Cinematic braam, horror" or "8 bit retro jump sound" Mention mood/context: "Eerie wind howling through an abandoned building" Error Handling Common errors: 401 : Invalid API key 422 : Invalid parameters (check duration range, prompt influence range) 429 : Rate limit exceeded References [Installation Guide](references/installation.md)

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