Mark the instant a game round begins
A chime on the first frame of play gives the viewer a clear go signal, in a game trailer, a stream overlay or a classroom quiz.
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Start
A two-note chime with a rising blip, a press-start click, three countdown beeps and a punchy level-begin stab. Describe the start cue your game or app needs and Morphic generates it clean.
- Describe the exact start cue your game or app needs
- A start sound made for your title screen, not a stock clip already in a hundred other videos
- Download clean audio and drop it straight into your edit
Start sounds for games, animation, and video edits
Game start chime
Two bright bell notes and a rising blip sweep, the cheerful yes that kicks off a round.
Press start click
A firm click and a quick upward chirp, for the menu button that begins the game.
Countdown beeps
Three even beeps and a longer higher one, for a timer that hands over to play.
App launch chime
A gentle four-note ascent over a soft swell, for an app that opens and is ready.
Starter horn
One short, loud horn burst with a hard cutoff, for a race, a match or a timed challenge.
Level begins
Three punchy synth stabs rising in pitch with a shimmer, for the first second of a new stage.
Generate a start sound from a prompt
Pick a starting point, edit anything you like, then generate it in Morphic.
Ways to use a start sound effect
Hold the pause before a countdown ends
Three beeps and a longer fourth fill the gap before action begins, with no music, in a race clip, a workout video or a game show.
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Welcome the user into the app
A soft launch chime sets a friendly tone the moment the screen opens, for a demo video, a tutorial or a product walkthrough.
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Signal that a race has already started
A horn burst from off screen tells the viewer the contest is under way, with no cutaway, in a sports clip, an animation or a radio drama.
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FAQs
What is a start sound effect?
It is the cue that signals something is beginning: a game round, an app opening, a race. It is usually short and bright, with a pitch that rises.
Where can I get start sounds for a game or video?
Describe the cue and generate it, which saves digging through a pack of near misses. Each sound on this page came from the prompt printed beside it.
How do I make a custom start sound effect?
Name what is starting, then the tone and the count. A prompt like "three short even beeps at one pitch, then a fourth longer higher beep" is specific enough to work well.
What is the difference between a start cue and a startup sound?
A start cue marks the beginning of an activity, such as a round or a level. A startup sound is a device powering on, with a boot chime and a fan. This page covers the first.
Can I use these start sounds commercially?
Yes, audio generated on paid plans can be used commercially. See our terms for full licensing details. Because the cue is generated for you, your title screen sound is your own.
Why does my start sound feel late?
Place the first beat of the cue on the frame play begins, not a few frames after. Pick a shorter tone with a sharp attack if the chime tail runs into the action.