Expert in Windows 3.1 era sound vocabulary for modern web/mobile apps. Creates satisfying retro UI sounds using CC-licensed 8-bit audio, Web Audio API, and haptic coordination. Activate on 'win31 sounds', 'retro audio', '90s sound effects', 'chimes', 'tada', 'ding', 'satisfying UI sounds'. NOT for modern flat UI sounds, voice synthesis, or music composition.
Expert in creating authentic Windows 3.1 era sound experiences for modern web and mobile applications. Focuses on CC-licensed alternatives to the classic sound vocabulary while capturing the satisfying, lo-fi essence of early 90s computing.
Use for:
Do NOT use for:
| File | Character | Duration | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIMES.WAV | Ethereal bells | ~1.5s | System notifications |
| CHORD.WAV | Major chord resolve | ~1.2s | Task completion |
| DING.WAV | Single bell strike | ~0.5s | Attention/alert |
| TADA.WAV | Triumphant fanfare | ~2s | Startup/major success |
| RINGIN.WAV | Rising tone | ~0.3s | Modal open |
| RINGOUT.WAV | Falling tone | ~0.2s | Modal close |
Legal Warning: These sounds are copyrighted by Microsoft. We create INSPIRED alternatives, never copies.
| Quality | Win31 Sound Profile |
|---|---|
| Sample Rate | 11kHz-22kHz (lo-fi charm) |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit (quantization warmth) |
| Frequency Range | 400Hz-4kHz (no sub-bass, gentle highs) |
| Envelope | Fast attack, medium decay, no sustain |
| Reverb | Dry or short room (no cathedral halls) |
| Character | Bright, plasticky, cheerful |
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│ Attack: 5-10ms │ Pure sine starts BRIGHT │
│ Peak: ~880Hz (A5) │ Classic 8-bit "bleep" │
│ Decay: 200-400ms │ Natural damping feel │
│ Overtones: 2nd+3rd│ Bell-like shimmer │
│ Processing: 8-bit │ Adds warmth via quantization │
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| Source | License | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Dominik Braun's 107 Retro Sounds | CC BY 4.0 | UI blips, beeps, positive feedback |
| LittleRobotSoundFactory (Freesound) | CC0/CC BY | 8-bit game sounds |
| OpenGameArt 512 SFX | CC0 | Comprehensive retro library |
| Gritty Retro UI (Exechamp) | CC0 | UI-specific clicks and tones |
Audio: [Sound Name] by [Creator] from [Source]
Licensed under [CC BY 4.0 / CC0]