## When to Use Sound

- **Sound effects** confirm user interactions and provide immediate feedback
- **Voiceovers** guide users, provide information, or enhance accessibility
- **Background music** sets the mood and enhances immersion

## The three main types of audio that you can add to your app

1. **Sound Effects**
2. **Voiceover**
3. **Background Music**

Let’s start with the one that is most used in mobile apps:

## Sound Effects

| Action in your app          | Sound Effect            | Prompt in the vibecode app                                                        |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Button tap                  | Click/tap               | A crisp, satisfying button click with a subtle digital pop                      |
| Success/completion          | Chime/ding              | An uplifting two-note chime that sounds rewarding and celebratory                |
| Error/failure               | Buzz/thud               | A gentle but firm buzzing sound that indicates something went wrong without being harsh |
| Swipe gesture               | Whoosh                  | A smooth swooshing sound that follows the direction and speed of a finger swipe  |
| Pull to refresh             | Stretch/release         | A playful elastic stretching sound followed by a soft snap back                  |
| Loading/processing          | Subtle pulse            | A soft, rhythmic pulsing tone that loops seamlessly to indicate ongoing activity   |
| Notification arrival        | Alert tone              | A pleasant, attention-grabbing two-tone notification that’s noticeable but not jarring |
| Page transition             | Slide/swoosh            | A clean sliding sound with a slight pitch shift that suggests smooth forward movement |
| Delete/remove               | Trash/crumple           | A quick crumpling or disposal sound that gives finality to the deletion action   |
| Toggle on                  | Power up                | An ascending electronic tone that conveys activation and energy                   |
| Toggle off                 | Power down              | A descending electronic tone that sounds like something powering down gracefully   |
| Achievement unlocked       | Fanfare                 | A short, triumphant musical flourish with sparkle elements that feels like a mini celebration |
| Menu open                  | Unfold                  | A quick ascending swoosh that sounds like something expanding or revealing itself  |
| Menu close                 | Fold                    | A quick descending swoosh that sounds like something collapsing or closing compactly |
| Camera shutter              | Shutter click           | A realistic camera shutter sound with a mechanical click and slight echo         |
| Send message               | Whoosh out              | A quick whooshing sound that travels away from the listener, suggesting outward delivery |
| Receive message            | Pop in                  | A soft popping sound that appears suddenly, like a bubble gently bursting nearby   |
| Typing indicator            | Subtle bubbles          | Gentle, periodic bubble-like sounds that suggest ongoing activity without being distracting |
| Favorite/like              | Pop sparkle             | A satisfying pop followed by tiny twinkling elements that sound magical           |
| Unlock/reveal              | Unlock click            | A mechanical unlocking sound with tumblers falling into place and a satisfying final click |

## Voice Over

In the Vibecode app you can easily create a voiceover. This can be used for many features within your mobile app such as:

- Onboarding tutorials
- Screen reader support
- AI assistant responses
- Achievement Announcements
- Meditation and Coaching Apps
- Emergency Alerts
- Language Learning Apps

## Background Music

Another way to use sound in your app is background music. Here are some ideas on types of background music you can add to your app:

- Main menu ambiance
- Focus/study mode
- Workout sessions
- Meditation/relaxation
- Game levels
- Loading screens
- Shopping browse
- Story/reading mode
- Sleep timer
- Victory/completion screens

## Next Steps

[**Image Generation**  
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Generate custom images for your app](/content/docs/features/image-generation/index.html)

[**Haptics**  
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Add tactile feedback alongside sound](/content/docs/features/haptics/index.html)

[**Browse Integrations**  
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See all available integrations](/content/docs/integrations/index/index.html)