f8-features-audio-workflow

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Use when implementing or troubleshooting Audio feature workflows — BGM, voice, SFX, 3D audio, volume control, and AudioMixer in F8Framework.

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Audio Feature Workflow

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Before using this feature, you MUST formally initialize F8Framework in the launch sequence. Ensure ModuleCenter.Initialize(this); has run first, then create the required module, for example FF8.Audio = ModuleCenter.CreateModule<AudioManager>();.

Use this skill when

The task is about sound playback, volume, or audio management.
The user asks about BGM, voice, SFX, or 3D audio effects.
The user needs global pause/resume or audio switch persistence.

Path resolution

Prefer project source at Assets/F8Framework.
If F8Framework is installed as a package, use Packages/F8Framework.
For usage docs, read: Assets/F8Framework/Tests/Audio/README.md

Sources of truth

Runtime module: Assets/F8Framework/Runtime/Audio
Test docs: Assets/F8Framework/Tests/Audio

Key classes and interfaces

Class	Role
`AudioManager`	Core module. Access via `FF8.Audio`.
`AudioMusic`	Background music player.
`AudioVoice`	Voice/dialogue player.
`AudioEffect`	SFX and UI sound player.

API quick reference

Background music

FF8.Audio.PlayMusic("assetName", callback, loop: true, priority: 1, fadeDuration: 3f);
float progress = FF8.Audio.ProgressMusic;
FF8.Audio.SetProgressMusic = 0.5f;
FF8.Audio.VolumeMusic = 0.5f;       // Auto-saves to PlayerPrefs
FF8.Audio.SwitchMusic = false;       // Auto-saves to PlayerPrefs
FF8.Audio.SetMusicComplete(callback);

Voice

FF8.Audio.PlayVoice("assetName", callback, loop: true, priority: 1, fadeDuration: 3f);
float progressVoice = FF8.Audio.ProgressVoice;
FF8.Audio.SetProgressVoice = 0.5f;
FF8.Audio.VolumeVoice = 0.5f;
FF8.Audio.SwitchVoice = false;
FF8.Audio.SetVoiceComplete(callback);

Sound effects

FF8.Audio.PlayUISound("assetName", callback, loop: true, priority: 1, fadeDuration: 3f);
FF8.Audio.PlayBtnClick("assetName", callback);
FF8.Audio.PlayAudioEffect("assetName", callback);
FF8.Audio.VolumeAudioEffect = 0.5f;
FF8.Audio.SwitchAudioEffect = false;
FF8.Audio.SetUISoundComplete(callback);
FF8.Audio.SetBtnClickComplete(callback);
FF8.Audio.SetAudioEffectComplete(callback);

One-shot 2D audio effects

FF8.Audio.PlayAudioEffect2D("assetName", volume: 1f, maxNum: 5, callback);

3D audio effects

FF8.Audio.PlayAudioEffect3D("assetName",
    isRandom: true,
    transform.position,
    volume: 1f,
    spatialBlend: 1f,
    maxNum: 5,
    callback);

Global control

FF8.Audio.PauseAll();     // Pause all, including one-shot AudioEffect instances
FF8.Audio.ResumeAll();    // Resume all, including one-shot AudioEffect instances
FF8.Audio.StopAll();      // Stop all, including one-shot AudioEffect instances
FF8.Audio.UnloadAll(true); // Unload all audio (true = force including in-use)

Optional AudioMixer

FF8.Audio.SetAudioMixer(FF8.Asset.Load<AudioMixer>("F8AudioMixer"));

Individual channel control

FF8.Audio.AudioMusic.Pause();
FF8.Audio.AudioMusicVoice.Resume();
FF8.Audio.AudioMusicBtnClick.Stop();
FF8.Audio.AudioMusicUISound.UnloadAll();

Workflow

Load audio clips via AssetManager (place in AssetBundles or Resources).
Choose category: Music (BGM), Voice, AudioEffect (SFX/UI), or one-shot 2D/3D AudioEffect.
Use priority parameter for Music/Voice to handle overlapping tracks.
Volume and switch settings auto-persist to PlayerPrefs.
Use fadeDuration for smooth transitions between tracks.
For 3D effects, set spatialBlend: 1f and provide world position.
Optionally set up F8AudioMixer for advanced mixing control.

Common error handling

Error	Cause	Solution
Audio clip not found	Asset not in loadable directory	Ensure clip is under AssetBundles or Resources, press F8
No sound on mobile	Volume or switch set to off	Check `SwitchMusic`/`SwitchAudioEffect` values
Memory leak from audio	Not unloading unused clips	Call `UnloadAll()` when transitioning scenes
One-shot SFX stops too early	Timer using scaled time or clip load failed	Use current `AudioEffect` implementation; it tracks one-shot instances with unscaled clip duration

Cross-module dependencies

AssetManager: All audio clips loaded via FF8.Asset.
Storage: Volume/switch settings internally stored via PlayerPrefs.

Output checklist

Audio category selected (Music/Voice/AudioEffect/one-shot AudioEffect).
Volume persistence configured.
Files changed and why.
Validation status and remaining risks.