[Fireskull]

When you go into your Il2 1946 directory and click on "files" and then click on "samples" you see a lot of wave files. My question is, is there someplace you can look to find out what each wave file means and what its for. I'm trying to increase the volume for certain effects and I'm having a heck of a time finding what I'm looking for. Using sound recorder works if you can find the exact effect. As an example I've been trying to turn down the volume of the engine on a Spitfire MkI. The engine on a 1939 Spitfire Mk I was a 1030hp RollsRoyce Merlin II liquid cooled V12.The armament on the 1939 Spitfire was 4- 7.7 mm Browning machine guns. The plane is in the game but I can't find the wave file that I can use to turn the sound up or down. Is there some where I can look to find out what is the proper wave file. I've tried several wave files I thought weree the ones I needed but they didn't work. HELP!!!!!

Relic

Hi, relic.

All the wavefiles in IL-2 should be playable in Windows Media Player and Windows Movie Maker. Both programs are used by some IL-2 modders. When you go to save a wave file in one of these programs-as well as a few other Microsoft programs-it will reveal the type of wavefile in the SAVE box. You also have the option there to save it in another wavefile form, but that is not generally recommended.

There are a bunch of free waveform editors. Some will let you know the type of waveform on the opening window. Some have a nice set of sound editing features. Do a search engine to get the latest versions. Try a few and pick one that you like. Since you are very interested in the sound mod aspect of IL-2, you will need a good editor.

I hope this helps you.

(P.S.) Look into Virtual Dub, which is used by some IL-2 modders. It is also free.