TRSM Tracked Vehicles Sound mod (WSS+signed update)

[TangoRomeo]

DL-Link:
Tracked Vehicles 1.0 (.wss Edition) (http://www.filefactory.com/file/aheaf1a/n/TRSM-Tracked_Vehicles1_0_zip)


=====
About
=====

Audio Replacement for Tracked Vehicles with emphasis on realism

=============
Compatibility
=============

Tested with
GE DVD Release of Armed Assault 2 V. 1.02
Vista 32
X-FI Music
Mordaunt Short MS 902 Bookshelf Speakers
Sony MDR-V700 Headphones


C A U T I O N
May be incompatible with other soundmods.

Contains low frequency samples - some speakers/ headphones may not be able to reproduce the frequency spectrum.

===================
Contents
===================
Package content:
trsm_tracked_vehicles_cfg.pbo
trsm_tracked_vehicles.pbo
trsm_tracked_vehicles_cfg.pbo.TRSM.bisign
trsm_tracked_vehicles.pbo.TRSM.bisign
102 audio files in 44100Hz
this readme

============
INSTALLATION
============
1. Extract/copy the content TRSM_Tracked_Vehicles.zip into your Arma2 root folder.
2. Add "-mod=@<hidden>" (w/o quotation marks) to the target line of your Arma2 shortcut. Example: E:\Arma2\arma2.exe -mod=@<hidden>
3. Start the game by doubleclicking on your shortcut.

===========
Tips
===========

For best sound experience use quality headphones
SFX volume can be adjusted in the options menu to suit your personal taste

============
Credits
============

I dedicate this to Bohemia Interactive and thank them for creating Armed Assault 2.

TangoRomeo 2009

[acadiancrusader]

sa-weeeet!

[Flarmapoint 2]

Awesome!! thanks man :D

[.kju [PvPscene]]

Are you interested to make it compatible to other sound packs?

[Ebolax]

I don't want to be out of line here, but it seems that a couple of the sound modders focusing on the specific things, this guy on tracked vehicles, RH has his air vehicles. . . Could it not be joined together into one single sound mod seeing as these guys already have their area they are working in? And to emphasize, I'm not telling you what to do, just floating the idea out there....

<ON TOPIC>

I am downloading it right now, and will try it out with my speakers and headphones and tell you my opinion. It's been about a year since I've heard abrams roll past me, but I'll give it my best shot. :D

[Pteradon]

Downloading it now.
Thanks TangoRomeo

[nikita320106]

ok)
thanx alot for you hard job))
planning somethin new later???
maybe wheeled vehicles??

[Echo76]

Tanks a lot ;) These sounds are excellent and huge impact on the immersion. A must have.

[murkz]

A very nice addition, it really pumps up the immersion for me, well done

[cm]

Awesome mod man!

Front paged on Aus Arma, unfortunately I have no hosting space for it though :(

[TangoRomeo]

Thank you!
Hope you´ve as much fun playing as i had making it. :D

@<hidden> nikita320106
current plan is to eventually improve on it, depending on user input (especially those who operated the respective vehicles), and new raw material becoming available. For a new project wheeled vehicles are also on the roadmap.

[Mark XIII]

Congratulations my friend superb work !

I'm really chuffed with this, it sounds awesome my only 'issue' if thats what you could call it is that you've used OGG. format, which is open to compression. Have you considered using WSS. format its a direct conversion of WAV. which as you know is raw an uncompressed. If your interested mate I have a good OGG/WAV/LIP/WSS convertor, it would take about 5 minutes to convert them over and re pbo. To be honest, most people probly wouldn't notice but I figure you maybe interested in trying it out for yourself :)

Other than that, which is tiny tiny tiny thing, this rocks my world.

A pint on me if your ever verture to Coventry :)


EDIT:
A link to the conversion software I use
http://www.ofpec.com/ed_depot/index.php?action=details&id=178&game=OFP

Btw, It was made for good ol' OFP, but despite some peoples issues using 'older' software this is a fantastic bit of kit for us sound modders. Every single HiFi sound has been through my copy an I've never had an issue :)

[TangoRomeo]

Cheers Mark! :D I´ll get back to your offer - even though the british are barbarians when it comes to beer culture. :D

Yepp, i tried both, .wss and .wav. For .wss conversion i used a tool called wssdec.exe with custom batch conversion. I still have all files as .wav format sitting my HDD, size is about 75mb vs. 17mb (.ogg). Imho using .wss/.wav instead of .ogg didn't yield a noticeable increase of sound quality, but your mileage may vary of coarse. If there's a request it wouldn't be a huge effort doing also a .wss/.wav package.

[Old Bear]

ArmedAssault.info (http://www.armedassault.info) Mirror and News (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=news&id=2694):

http://www.armedassault.info/mirrorgen2/8080205.gif (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=971)

We have also added this release to your personal author profile (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=authors&id=531)
If a release or contact information is missing, feel free to drop a PM, it will then be added.

[.kju [PvPscene]]

Wss is best engine wise. This alone might not be noticeable, yet it can add up.
In low fps situations you may hear a difference.

[Mark XIII]

Ahh cool mate, I tried that wssdec myself along time ago and found soundlab just abit better for me I guess. Glad to see you've tried the formats too. As regards to the OGG format I tend to hear it distorting will high volume low end sound. But again this is myself playing with the volume set to 'stupid' :)

Like I said before, its not a big issue for me matey, after all most of HiFi has been packed down to 22khz at finalization so the size/quality thing is always a challenge. I recall people losing entire soundscapes when playing with my 1st release all because I wanted both 44khz SR and Uncompressed WSS files, the result was a massive memory hit since some of the smallarms alone weighed in at over 1mb each. Which by todays standards isn't much but when you consider the size of BIS games and the amount of units etc it soon hits home how much it hammers the system. hehehe I learnt my lesson back then..Smaller is better :)

These days I'm happy if A2 loads after I've made something for it ;)

Anyways mate, Great stuff and thanks for the quick reply

[Defunkt]

What I've heard so far is excellent, thank you for your work.


Are you interested to make it compatible to other sound packs?
Would love to see this and RH's chopper sounds modularised as you've proposed but locking the thread and linking instead to a totally empty page on dev-heaven isn't exactly promoting your (otherwise excellent) mST initiative.

[*TCF*Jackal]

Cant wait to try this out! Will this work alongside RH's helo sounds?

[Miller]

Thanks TangoRomeo :smile_o:

ArmA2Base.de Mirror:

TRSM Tracked Vehicles Sound Mod by TangoRomeo (http://arma2base.de/include.php?path=download&contentid=350)

Kind regards
Miller

[Cole]

TangoRomeo,
you're my hero.
:D

There's no way anyone can beat these sounds.
Thanks for this, I'm hoping to see hear more from you soon!



also, Tracked Vehicles Sound mod and RH heli sounds work well together, both soundmods work ingame and there's no ingame errors from what I've seen so far.

[Kalma]

Thanks mate!

[Foxhound]

Release frontpaged at the Armaholic homepage (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6224).

http://www.armaholic.com/datas/users/3-animation.png (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6223)
TRSM Tracked Vehicles Sound mod (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6223)

[*TCF*Jackal]

also, Tracked Vehicles Sound mod and RH heli sounds work well together, both soundmods work ingame and there's no ingame errors from what I've seen so far.

Splendid!

[Ebolax]

I really like the M1a1 sound, very impressive! But doesn't it seem odd that the tank gun is quieter than the engine running lol ? Did you not mess with the main gun sound at all? If not ok, I can understand it being off. And also I was wondering did you modify ALL tracked vehicles?

[Alex72]

Excellent high quality sounds! :) Very well done.

Guessing either its my crappy Audigy2 but the volume or range as you stated makes it crack up a bit. ARMA2 seems to do that by its own though when loud/too much happens and the sounds "crackles". Noticed also the turret sound if used long enough will have a hearable "loop end". That is easy fixable though.

All in all - Super high quality and well done work! Thanks.

Alex

[*TCF*Jackal]

Just tried the mod out. Absolutely top class work TangoRomeo. You can almost smell the diesel!

Its safe to say that the bar has been raised on the sound front. Couple this with RH's helo mod and we are already two giant steps forward to the soundscape from heaven :)

Thanks again!

[TangoRomeo]

Thanks all, but if i had not come up with it, someone else would have. Just browsing through the mods section, makes me positive on that. :cool:

@<hidden>

of coarse i am, it's just that i´m not very good with the scripting thing. This was a real time-thief. I just realized that it's one thing having release-quality samples, and actually making them sound "ok" ingame. :D

[Steelhawk]

Realy great work. Best Tank Sound Mod i have ever heard. Hope you will continue working on the wheeled vehicles.
One note: I think the Extern Turbine Engine Sound for the M1A1(2) is a bit too loud ?! Also if i compare it to the t72 or t90.
(which is the right numer for changing the volume in the *.cpp?)

[Sgt.Elias]

nice work TangoRomeo,
but i found a little but, the engine off sound oudside the T72 dont work.

in my soundmod @<hidden> i add a new sound in the tracked confic.
class EngineOut {
sound[] = {"\eliassound\vehicle\misc\kettensound.wss", 2.50, 0.90, 300};
frequency = "(randomizer*0.05+0.8)*rpm";
volume = "engineOn*camPos*(rpm factor[0.4, 0.9])";
};
(macht richtig schönes ketten quitschen und vor allem ketten klopfen)

have a look at my config.
when you whant, you can take the soundfile frome this folder eliassound\vehicle\misc\kettensound.wss. when its good enough fore you.

(ansonnsten tipp topp)
nice work.

Sgt.Elias

[Steelhawk]

The Problem with the T72 Engine off sound is the missing ".ogg"-ending in the config :)

[Flarmapoint 2]

The Problem with the T72 Engine off sound is the missing ".ogg"-ending in the config :)

Thanks for telling us Steelhawk, typo amended :)

[.kju [PvPscene]]

Here is a fixed config:
http://dump.no/files/2d875320982c/TRSM_c_Tracked_Vehicles_config.7z

ToDo:
1) Put this config in a folder called TRSM_c_Tracked_Vehicles.
2) Pack to PBO.
3) Rename TRSM_Tracked_Vehicles to TRSM_s_Tracked_Vehicles.
4) Unpack TRSM_s_Tracked_Vehicles.
5) Remove the config.
6) Repack TRSM_s_Tracked_Vehicles.

TangoRomeo - Do you intend to make modular config addons for the sounds
you gather and tweak or allow others to?

PS:
Sound test missions for tanks, helos and planes available (http://dev-heaven.net/news/show/112).

[Dwarden]

modular (sound files standalone pbo to config files) would be welcome for easy updating (small size),
also
considering the need for signed addons to keep servers 'safe'

please sign Your addons and include public server key with all future releases

[TangoRomeo]

Do you intend to make modular config addons for the sounds
you gather and tweak or allow others to?


You mean modular in terms of Dwardens description? Yes.
Since atm i lack extended knowledge in the config editing department, i don't see a point in disallowing others to improve it config-wise.

@<hidden>,


please sign Your addons and include public server key with all future releases

Where can i find a tutorial on how to do this?

[vo.2]

........
Where can i find a tutorial on how to do this?

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Addon_Signatures

[TangoRomeo]

Thanks vo.2.

[Dwarden]

^x2 he was faster :)

eagery awaiting your signed modular ready addon and updated with fixes :)
just be sure you don't publish your private signing key ;) - that one must stay locked in your treasure chest

[Orton]

Yes i am waiting for the key

[.kju [PvPscene]]

Latest config: http://dump.no/files/a31d81bc9176/config.cpp

Can't get these to disappear. Dont get why..


Updating base class Turrets->Turrets, by TRSM_c_Tracked_Vehicles\config.cpp/CfgVehicles/BMP2_Base/Turrets/
Updating base class MainTurret->MainTurret, by TRSM_c_Tracked_Vehicles\config.cpp/CfgVehicles/BMP2_Base/Turrets/MainTurret/
Updating base class MainTurret->MainTurret, by TRSM_c_Tracked_Vehicles\config.cpp/CfgVehicles/AAV/Turrets/MainTurret/

[Steelhawk]

One Question. (i already asked )

How can i adjust the volume for the sounds? Or wich is the right number in the cfg to change. For examble the ext engine sound for the M1A1/2.
We often play with Teamspeak and especially the M1 is a bit to loud outside. OThers are ok :)
Thx

[TangoRomeo]

Steelhawk,

for exterior sound;

class Sounds : Sounds {
class Engine : Engine {
sound[] = {"\TRSM_Tracked_Vehicles\Antrieb\MBT-Turbine-Ext-Engine.ogg", 2, 1.0, 1000};
frequency = "0.80+(0.20*rpm)";
volume = "1.5*engineOn*camPos*(rpm factor[0.3, 1.5])";
cone[] = {1.2, 2.8, 1.8, 1.3};
};

Either try changing 1.5 to a lower value, or delete it. If it's still too loud for your taste you can also try decreasing the max range the sound is audible at.

[.kju [PvPscene]]

Unless A2 changed, volume is set by source sound file. Cannot be changed via config (PS for non class sound ones).

[Flarmapoint 2]

Tango, is there anyway to stop the distorted sound of t72 and t90 when driving around?

[Cole]

Latest config: http://dump.no/files/a31d81bc9176/config.cpp
Just doublechecked it to be sure,
the config you're linking to is the RH heli sound one.

[Dwarden]

Just doublechecked it to be sure,
the config you're linking to is the RH heli sound one.

i was just looking on it :) lol

[.kju [PvPscene]]

.. sorry

http://dump.no/files/c259a909dfd0/config.cpp

[Thr0tt]

So, to use this mod do I need to upack it, repack it, add config files and modify bits or is the download ok just to use ?

[camus25555]

awesome mod thank you, are you going to make a key for server?

[Linelor]

I want to say good job on the mod. I like it, but I'm severely disappointed by the lack of a server key.

[BearBison]

I want to say good job on the mod. I like it, but I'm severely disappointed by the lack of a server key.

+1, means I can only use it when testing/making missions on my local server as we have enforced signatures on all of our servers.

[Defunkt]

Good Lord, if it's your own server you're worried about take 5 minutes and learn how to sign it yourself: http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Addon_Signatures

[BearBison]

Good Lord, if it's your own server you're worried about take 5 minutes and learn how to sign it yourself: http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Addon_Signatures

I know how to sign a mod, but I will never sign someone else's work that is just bad practice. In my eyes it's as bad as those that port someone else's mod without permission.

[Defunkt]

Then you don't understand what the key/signature system is. What it isn't is a claim to ownership, rather it is an approved-for-use (on your server) mechanism.

[BearBison]

maybe I don't but they way I see it from the overview in the wiki is
Addon is signed by its creator this way the key is also released to all which makes life easier for a public server.

[TangoRomeo]

@<hidden> BearBison

not a problem, just go ahead. The reason i don't have any updates out yet is that someone offered help on getting smoother transitions on the startup/shutdown sounds, still waiting for him to finalize it.
In any case, i want to have a new version out by friday.

[Orton]

so when i found a addon that i like but it is not signed yet, i could make a key for it to put on the server?without probs?

[Linelor]

Just tried making a key for it. It doesn't work. I think only the origional creator can make the key.

[Dwarden]

TR said there will be update soon so stay tuned :)

[TangoRomeo]

WSS Edition up!

Features

* .wss audio file format (direct .wav conversion)
* binarized
* signed + contains key
* seperate config file


Grab it here:
Tracked Vehicles 1.0 (.wss Edition) (http://www.filefactory.com/file/aheaf1a/n/TRSM-Tracked_Vehicles1_0_zip)

[BearBison]

nice one TangoRomeo, downloaded and will test in the morning on our servers.

[TangoRomeo]

Tango, is there anyway to stop the distorted sound of t72 and t90 when driving around?

You might want to try the latest version. In case the problem persists, could you post your audio hardware, including speakers setup?

[Foxhound]

Does this new version replace the old version? Or would you like to keep both versions?

[Mark XIII]

Thankyou mate, been waiting eagerly for this all week :)

Anyways, I'm off to put the m1a1 through some rally checkpoints...

[-=seany=-]

you should update your first post if you releases new versions..else its gets confusing :)

ty for the mod ;)

[Liability]

Thanks for the signage, felt kinda odd self-signign one for my server.


WSS Edition up!

Features

* .wss audio file format (direct .wav conversion)
* binarized
* signed + contains key
* seperate config file


Grab it here:
Tracked Vehicles 1.0 (.wss Edition) (http://www.filefactory.com/file/aheaf1a/n/TRSM-Tracked_Vehicles1_0_zip)

[camus25555]

got the key for my server thank you TangoRomeo :)

[Mudkip]

You should update the first post with the .wss version, I only just found it now...

[7]

The BMP-3 & T90 are ridiculously loud and make the sound distorted. I can also notice waveform clipping in both of the samples used.

[TAW_T-Bone]

For some reason the .bisign and the .bikey don't work - i placed them on the server and its telling me that the 2 pbo files need a signature. are they wrong or should i do something else.

[Dwarden]

For some reason the .bisign and the .bikey don't work - i placed them on the server and its telling me that the 2 pbo files need a signature. are they wrong or should i do something else.

you only need the key on server in ArmA\Keys directory

the bisign must be placed on client together with pbos

---------- Post added at 22:27 ---------- Previous post was at 22:26 ----------


The BMP-3 & T90 are ridiculously loud and make the sound distorted. I can also notice waveform clipping in both of the samples used.

yep that should be fixed by some normalizing to prevent outofrange distorsions ...

[TAW_T-Bone]

It seems to work - i didn't thought it would make an difference.

So i got the .pbo and .bisign on the client side in the same folder called @<hidden>/Addons.

And i got the .bikey file on the server side in the Keys folder.

[.kju [PvPscene]]

Thanks again to the update TangoRomeo!

Once again he is the fixed config:
http://ifile.it/2azdrbk

Here is your current config:
old config (http://ifile.it/27uedh3)

Use compareIt (http://www.grigsoft.com/wincmp3.htm) to see and understand the changes.

[TangoRomeo]

@<hidden>
I´ll look into this. Peak volume for both samples is -4dB. To have ~ continous RMS power for engine sounds i used a multi-band limiter plugin. Config (.cpp) wise similar settings are used for volume also. If i´m playing the master .wav files on my setup via the sound editor or winamp, i do not notice any audible clipping. Ingame, it's almost the same, difference being the addition of processing added by the sound engine. I have EAX and HW acc. disabled in Arma² (running Vista). Going to experiment with sample volume a bit, and upload a new version.

@<hidden> kju
Thanks. :)
I tried downloading a previous config of yours, but link would timeout.
I got this one though, will incoorporate it in the new release. :cool:

[Cossack8559]

Noob question alert, Can you tell me why we have to add this line "-mod=@<hidden>" to the shortcut? the sounds work just by pasting them in the folder... :confused:


Edit: Love the new sounds by the way :D

[Flarmapoint 2]

they are just two different methods of using the mods, you can use the shortcut method, or you can just copy and paste the mod into your arma 2 addons folder ;)

[Cossack8559]

Blah

Very helpful of you ;)


Two hat :rolleyes:

[Sn@keByte]

Great mod! Thanks!

[Kremator]

they are just two different methods of using the mods, you can use the shortcut method, or you can just copy and paste the mod into your arma 2 addons folder ;)

NO NO NO !! Don't do this. You will end up wrecking your A2 install.

Put them in mod folders !

[Fjordmonkey]

Definately an excellent soundpack, this. Like how the M1 now actually SOUNDS like an M1, and not some diesel-powered clunker ;)

[Sneaker-78-]

Will this work with the sound of war mod ?

[Alex72]

Nope. Dont think so. I tested and i cant hear the TRSM.

[Cole]

worked for me, when I had both mods in a single folder :j:

[Ville89]

Great addon! but doesn't seem to work with CH's tank-pack, or is this only for the "stock" tracked vehicles?

[Tophe]

Is it hosted anywhere else? Could you send it to Armaholic. The download page just won't let me download it...

[Foxhound]

Its on Armaholic for some time already:

TRSM Tracked Vehicles Sound mod (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6223)

[Vino3]

why no media, im sure its a great mod but a youtube vid or something would be a good idea to get more people to download

[Banderas]

@<hidden>

Just believe me, it's absolutely worth the download!

[verde13]

Any chance of an update?

[Cole]

Any chance of an update?
Update? What needs updating? :D
But, I guess I'll post this over here as someone will notice it and do that sooner or later anyways:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h6NiYJMhXs

If you're smart and will look around that page you'll probably get a heart attack :)

[Tonci87]

OMG this is from him? Damn where I can download this?

[Cole]

OMG this is from him? Damn where I can download this?
If you read at the start of the video, it says:
A Sound Modifikation
for Armed Assault 2
by TangoRomeo

so yeah, it's from mr. TR himself :)
And it's still a WIP.

[oxmox]

Downloading....thx a lot for this, hope i can use this mod in multiplayer =)

[Linelor]

Somebody give this man a cigar.


These sounds are awesome, only complaint I have is how deafening they can be for people inside the vehicles at time like if you turn out. It ruins communication for them. If there was some way the sound level for the crew could be lowered that would be awesome.

Other than that, this is a superb job and is just plain epic at times.

Also, awesome job on the Abrams, many sound mods and game devs forget the fact that it uses a gas turbine rather than a standard engine and give it a horrible sound.

[jasonnoguchi]

Well, tanks ARE deafening. :) Love your mod!!!

[Kroky]

I use this mod as standard. First tank sound mod which I feel doesnt need to be polished or modified in any way. Great job!

[Tonci87]

Have to agree on that. This Soundmod is just great and even more if you have a good Subwoofer

[cherry64]

Apparently FileFactory is too busy to accommodate my download.
So here's a proper mirror:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/fwjukmwzzmz/TRSM-Tracked_Vehicles1.0.zip

[Alex72]

Apparently FileFactory is too busy to accommodate my download.
So here's a proper mirror:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/fwjukmwzzmz/TRSM-Tracked_Vehicles1.0.zip
Whats that?

[Kristian]

Whats that?

I bet its something.. nice.. you know? :D rofl
anyways, I think he reuploaded the file to mediafire because the other mirror he tried was slow or occupied or something

[Killg0re]

deleted, due to wrong addon

[Muscular Beaver]

This is not going to get updated for OA and ACE2? I really miss the sounds in my vehicles. :(

[woore]

i've made a small addon,which adds TRSM sounds to OA vehicles(T-55,M113,M2).Where should i hosted it?

[Tonci87]

Doesn´t matter, just upload it! I wish TR would make a proper OA Version.....

[woore]

Doesn´t matter, just upload it! I wish TR would make a proper OA Version.....I dunno,can i upload it to this forum,advise a good file hosting pls.Fix is signed,but signature is my,not TangoRomeo's.It's just sounds,made by TangoRomeo,which i've add to bradley(sound of engine-default,sound of trucks-from AAVP7),M113(BMP-2's sounds,M113 have a very similar sounds) and T-55(T-34 sounds).Sounds of bradley's trucks isn't quite realistic,maybe i'll make it myself later

[Tonci87]

filefront maybe?

[woore]

http://www.filefront.com/17639834/@<hidden>Done!
BUT U NEED ORIGINAL TRSM FOR THIS FIX TO WORK

[J-Guid]

Please, update this mod for OA vehicles, mod is great!