ElevenLabs Sound Effects V2 is a text-to-audio model that generates precise, professional sound effects from natural language descriptions. Instead of hunting sound libraries or recording foley, you describe the effect and the model generates it, ready to layer into your timeline.

Why creators choose Sound Effects V2

Sound effects do much of the work in making video feel real. Footsteps, doors, impacts, and ambience carry as much weight as the image. Sound Effects V2 generates custom effects in seconds, so you're never limited by what's available in generic libraries.

Text-driven sound design

You describe the sound the way a sound designer would brief an assistant: "wet footsteps on tile, running, slightly out of breath" or "heavy metal door slamming shut, echoes in a warehouse." The model translates description into audio.

Layerable, isolated sounds

Each generation is a discrete element ready to place and time on the timeline. No loops or drone backgrounds, just the specific sound you need where you need it. Stack effects freely without interference.

Broadcast-quality audio

Sound Effects V2 generates at 48 kHz with minimal noise and artifacts, so the audio sits cleanly with music, dialogue, and other elements in the mix.

Looping built in

Most foley feels fake because it repeats in an obvious pattern. Sound Effects V2 supports looping, so you can extend a footstep pattern or ambient element across longer timeline segments without interruption or clicks.

How to use Sound Effects V2 in Craze

Sound effects are the foundation of every sound mix. Craze makes generating them immediate.

1. Start a project and describe the sound effect you need. Be specific about context and mood: "creaky wooden door opening slowly in a quiet house" or "glass breaking on tile, with tinkling shards settling."
2. Tell Craze you want a sound effect, or ask for Sound Effects V2 by name. Craze uses it by default for effects generation.
3. Specify the length you need, from 1 to 30 seconds. Craze generates the audio and places it on the timeline at the right moment.
4. Layer other effects and music over it, or regenerate with a different description if the sound misses the tone.

Sound Effects V2 is designed for speed and iteration. Treat early generations as sketches and refine until the sound feels right. Most creators find a perfect effect within two or three variations, making the entire process from concept to finished audio take minutes instead of hours.

Sound Effects V2 pricing

Sound effects are billed $0.003 per second of audio, based on the length of the audio you generate. A quick 2-second impact costs less than a 20-second footstep sequence. Use the cost calculator on this page for exact estimates.

Who Sound Effects V2 is for

Video editors and sound designers

Background sound design is tedious and time-consuming. Sound Effects V2 generates foley and effects in seconds, so you focus on placement and mix rather than creation. Layer effects with music from ElevenLabs Music or Lyria 3 Pro to build complete soundtracks.

Game developers

Games need consistent, layerable sound effects for interactions, impacts, and ambient events. Generate effects that match the game's visual style and tone. With effects ready in seconds, you can prototype different audio directions without bottlenecking production.

Animators and storyboard artists

Animated sequences need foley and effects. Generate realistic sound that makes animation feel grounded and tactile. Sound Effects V2 understands contextual cues, so descriptions like "footsteps on gravel during a tense scene" yield effects that match the mood and pacing.

Podcasters and audiobook producers

Audio dramas and narrative podcasts rely on sound effects for atmosphere and story. Generate custom effects that fit the specific scene and mood. Combine effects with voiceover from ElevenLabs v4 to build complete audio narratives.

Sound Effects V2 vs Hunyuan Video Foley

Both models generate audio from prompts, but they serve different purposes. Sound Effects V2 generates independent, layerable effects from text alone. Hunyuan Video Foley reads video motion and generates synchronized audio. Use Sound Effects V2 for isolated foley and effects you place on the timeline. Use Hunyuan Video Foley when you need audio locked to video motion and timing.