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Our premiere sound effects software, SFXEngine, is now released.

SFXEngine is the fastest and most flexible way to create and manage new sounds. All of the Cornutopia Games, and countless others over the last 15 years, have used SFXEngine to create their sound effects. Now for the first time, this software is available to anyone, from game developers, to film makers, to musicians.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2438590/SFXEngine/

SFXEngine uses a row of sound processors that are applied simply one to another in a chain. This is how many software synthesizers work but SFXEngine is different in that it removes complex signal chains, and is optimised for single pitches rather than music. Any parameter of every engines, from filter frequencies, to saw-wave pitches, to sample volumes can be modulated by attaching a waveform to it. These modulator waves are wav files themselves, allowing lots of editing potential.

The program has a free-to-try demo with full editing capabilities, and as part of this release, some classic sound effects from Cornutopia Games will be made public on https://marksheeky.itch.io shortly so people can play around with those sounds.

Happy playing,

Mark

Time to make a first announcement!

The next Cornutopia release will be SFXEngine, unique audio creation software for creating sound effects. All of the sound effects for the Cornutopia Games were created using SFXEngine, and sound effects for many other commercial game titles from PC to Nintendo 3DS, as well as most of the 13,000 strong IndieSFX game sound effects library.

The key to SFXEngine's power is ease of use. It uses a modular chain of sound processors, termed Engines, to quickly layer sounds. Any parameter of any engine can be changed at whim, or transformed over time using a modulator, which in the case of SFXEngine is a simple wav file itself, so it's easy to design complex envelopes and oscillators without the complexity of editing ADSR envelopes.

Optimised for monotone sound effects, unlike music synthesizers, SFXEngine acts as a creation tool and a librarian for groups of sound effects.

The store page is here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2438590/SFXEngine/

SFXEngine is high-end audio production software, with all unique audio algorithms and internal 32-bit processing throughout, but will be targeted at game developers at every level.

SFXEngine will launch on June 23rd at $75, including a 25% launch discount.

Flatspace IIk is now on sale for a few days with 33% off. If you haven't entered flat space yet, it's a space exploration/trading game with roguelike elements, and a considerable upgrade in every way from the first Flatspace game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/585430/Flatspace_IIk/

I can now announce that the next Cornutopia release will be SFXEngine, a powerful sound effect creator and audio processor. All of the Flatspace sound effects were created with this valuable tool, as well as sound effects for over 100 commercial game titles from PC to console. SFXEngine will be coming out on Steam in June, but more on this later.

For now, enjoy Flatspace.

Happy playing and please share the word.

Mark

Our latest remastered game, Radioactive is now in a flash sale for 7 days!

Yes, now you too can take turns to practice nuclear Armageddon with three friends, together or remotely. The game has a 33% discount until May the 4th.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1019370/Radioactive/

Happy playing and please share the word.

Mark

Two pieces of news! First, the new Golden Age Music Pack is out now for Flatspace IIk. This DLC features four unique edits of tracks from my next album, The Golden Age, due out on streaming platforms on April 14th. The pack includes a full description of the music as a pdf booklet.

The pack is free for Flatspace IIk owners. Get it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2333250/Flatspace_IIk_Golden_Age_Music_Pack/

And! The Steam Spring Sale is now on for one week and all of the Cornutopia Games and DLC are taking part. It's the perfect time to collect a game you've always wanted, whether Flatspace IIk, Future Snooker, or the newly upgraded Radioactive.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1019370/Radioactive/

Mark