Soundwalls

Soundwalls are silent, physics-based objects that shape how sound travels in Audiocube.
Placed strategically, they block and reflect audio to build convincing rooms, corridors, and outdoor spaces.

Creating a Soundwall

Method	Steps
Browser Window	Drag the Soundwall icon from the Browser onto the Stage.
Context Menu	Right-click (or long-press) the floor → Add → drag the Soundwall icon into position.
Clone	Right-click an existing Soundwall → Clone to duplicate it.
Shift + Alt + W	Keyboard shortcut to create a wall at the mouse point.

Positioning & Resizing

Task	How
Move	Click-and-drag the wall to a new location.
Resize	Drag the X, Y, Z handles to change width, height, and depth.
Rotate	Grab the rotation gizmo (sphere on top) and spin to the desired angle.

How Soundwalls Affect Audio

Property	Description
Occlusion	Blocks sound when the wall sits between the source and the listener—simulating doors, pillars, or scenery.
Reflection	Creates early reflections when the wall is behind the source, adding depth and spatial “bounce.”

Both effects are driven by Audiocube’s real-time acoustic engine and can be toggled globally under Acoustic Settings.

**Tip **Enable Visualize in Acoustic Settings to watch wavefronts reflect and diffract around your Soundwalls.

Best Practices

Combine several walls at different angles for complex reflection patterns.
Keep gaps or doorways where you want sound to pass through unimpeded.
Adjust wall dimensions to match the scale of the scene—small walls yield subtle cues; large walls create dramatic slap-backs.
Re-check Occlusion behaviour after moving walls; even slight shifts can open or close listening paths.

Mastering Soundwalls lets you sculpt immersive, true-to-life soundscapes.

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