Sound effects not working

Suddenly my iPad 3 with Retina display isn't playing sound effects in many apps. Music and videos playback audio fine. Sound effects in the Settings app work fine.
I can change the sound effect for sending Mail through the Settings app and hear what it should sound like, but when I send mail through the Mail app, I hear nothing. Some 3rd party apps sound fine, while others are now missing sound effects.

Hi atennant2,
This might be caused by account settings.
If you have multiple accounts on your Mac sometimes when you do a fast
userswitch settings of the previous account don't update. If the previous user
had the volume muted in his settings, the account switch might not reset
this to the settings you set in your account. Now an os update or big server
maintenance, account cleaning session can cause these issues as well.
Try to log in to the account you used previously, make sure that sound
settings are ok, When sound is working now it's ok for your other account.
Hope it works,
JP
(if not: check in system profile wether there are Garageband folders (2) marked as "Classic", delete them.
Enable speech in the system preferences, restart)

Similar Messages

OpenAL sound effects not working .. Please Help

Hi
I ported OpenAL to our platform and able to play the wav files.
I wrote a sample openal application and try to produce some sound effects.
Play back of audio is working but sound effects are not working.
I am using jungle.wav which is mono channel sound wave file as input
# The Code snippet used is mentioned below.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
#define NUM 2
alutInit(0,0) ;
alGetError();
SourcesPos[0] = SourcesPos[1] = SourcesPos[2] = 0.0f;
ListenerPos[0] = ListenerPos[1] = ListenerPos[2] = 0.0f;
ListenerOri[0] = 0.0f;
ListenerOri[1] = 0.0f;
ListenerOri[2] = -1.0f;
ListenerOri[3] = 0.0f;
ListenerOri[4] = 1.0f;
ListenerOri[5] = 0.0f;
alListenerfv(AL_POSITION, ListenerPos);
alListenerfv(AL_ORIENTATION, ListenerOri);
alGenBuffers(NUM, Buffers);
Buffer[0]= alutCreateBufferFromFile("/Res/jungle.wav");
err = alutGetError();
alGenSources(NUm, Sources);
alSourcei (Sources[0], AL_BUFFER, Buffers[0] );
alSourcef (Sources[0], AL_REFERENCE_DISTANCE, 25*2);
alSourcefv(Sources[0], AL_POSITION, SourcesPos);
SourcesPos[0] = 200;
SourcesPos[1] = 200;
SourcesPos[2] = 25;
alSourcefv(Sources[source], AL_POSITION, SourcesPos);
alSourcePlay(Sources[source]);
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I am expecting the sound to be played in the right headphone/speaker.
But the sound is played in both the headphones.
I used wave device and generated the output.wav file.
In that file also the sound is played in both the headphones.
I used the following settings for configuring OpenAL alsoft.conf.
Someone please help me the error in the above code.
Does OpenAL able to generate the right sound or left sound effect depending on the co ordinates
format = AL_FORMAT_STEREO16
cf_level = 0
frequency = 44100
refresh = 4096
sources = 256
stereodup = false
drivers = osp // Our platform
excludefx =
layout_STEREO = fl=-90, fr=90
layout_QUAD = # Sets the speaker layout when using quadriphonic output.
# Available speakers are back-left(bl), front-left(fl),
# front-right(fr), and back-right(br).
# The default is:
bl=-135, fl=-45, fr=45, br=135
layout_51CHN = bl=-110, fl=-30, fc=0, fr=30, br=110
layout_61CHN = sl=-90, fl=-30, fc=0, fr=30, sr=90, bc=180
layout_71CHN = bl=-150, sl=-90, fl=-30, fc=0, fr=30, sr=90 br=150
device = default
periods = 0
capture = default
mmap = true
[wave] # Wave File Writer stuff
file = # Sets the filename of the wave file to write to. An empty name
# Default is empty
volume = 100
Thanks
Swaroop

Hi,
You might want to check out connect.creativelabs.com to see how they can help you.

Sound effects not working after upgrade

After upgrading to Yosemite, my system sound effects are no longer working. Instead of hearing my selected Basso sound, my entire screen flashes. Other sounds, such as the audio track of a video, still work fine. If I use the "afplay" command I can hear a system sound. I also get sounds for incoming and outgoing mail. But clicking one of the system alert sounds in the "Sounds" preference pane does nothing audible, and in other places where I used to get a Basso sound, my screen flashes instead. I'm aware of the Accessibility option that gives the screen flash in lieu of an audible alert, but that is turned off, and I have tried turning it on and back off again, to no avail. My "Alert volume" is all the way up in the "Sounds" preference pane, and I've slid that back and forth too.
Can anyone suggest a way to reset whatever got confused in the upgrade, and get my alert sounds back?
I'm on a 13" mid-2009 MacBook Pro, if that matters.
Thanks!

I had same exact problem - Reset PRAM and not works fine. I followed instructions here, and step 5 fixed it: http://www.iphonetopics.com/no-sound-after-upgrading-to-os-x-yosemite/

Sound Effects Not working Correctly in Mail 6.0 or Notification Center...

I recently installed Mountain Lion on my MacBook Pro (2012 Retina Screen, 2.7 GHz Core i7, 16 GB RAM) and all the sound effects are no longer working in the new version of Mail 6.0. There are also Sound Effect problems with the Notification Center.
I double checked and all my settings appear to be correct in Mail and in the Sounds & Notification Center Pref Panes. I also did a PRAM reset to see if that would fix it, and that made no difference either. In Mail, only some sounds are working. I still get the swoosh sound when mail is sent but not any of the other sounds like when email is deleted or received. Also, my speakers are working fine for audio etc.
I called Apple Care and the technician had me on the phone for a while and researched this, but said he could find nothing that was known or had been reported on this issue. As an FYI, to the best of my knowledge I'm not running any incompatible apps. Every app I am running is listed as being compatible with ML.
Has anyone else had this issue with the Mail and Notification Center Sound Effects? I would appreciate any solutions or suggestions.
Thanks...
Patrick

Patrick,
I have experienced the same symptoms.
Opening Audio MIDI Setup, and changing the Built-in Output>Format to another choice (2ch-20bit Integer) and then back to the prvious setting (2ch-24bit Integer) briefly fixes the lack of Mail sounds, but unfortunately the problem eventually returns after computer sleep.
I have tried a Safe Boot, and removed the Audio MIDI plist without success.

Sound effects not working unless earplugs are in.

Sound not working unless ear plugs are in. The mute button is not on. I checked the settings, ect... No sound with apps, new messages, music, ect.......
Please help!!!

This is for ipad. Sorry.

Sound Effects Not Working, HELP!!

Hey my sound EFX are no longer working. My sound works though. but when I send something to the trash there's no noise, nor when I empty it. Same when I delete a track in iTunes, or get an iChat IM, there's no effect noise. What can I do? I tried restarting a few times. Thanks

I am having the same problem with an intel imac and all the settings are correct but no sound effects. All other sound is fine. Only happened after the last security update ???

Sound effects not working with SoundSticks after upgrade to 10.4.4

After upgrading to 10.4.4, the sound effects of OS X, such as emptying trash, iChat effects, etc, doesn't come out from the SoundSticks (first generation, connected via USB), even though I've turned it (effects) to the highest level, and selected to have it come out of the SoundSticks.
The effects are fine if I select Built-in Audio as sound output.

The names are updated to the following (although the documentation doesn't reflect this):
addDataSourceConnectionPool == createJDBCConnectionPool
addManagedDataSource == createManagedDataSource
addNativeDataSource == createNativeDataSource
testDataSourceConnectionPool == testConnectionPool
Hope it helps ...
Cheers!
Nimesh

Sound is not working properly ? The volume button keeps saying sound effects when it's pressed .

Sound is not working at all now , when you press the volume button it says sound effects but nothing is happening

Hello Hartnett01,
Thank you for the details you provided regarding your audio issue you are experiencing on your iPad. I found a couple of resources that I think might help.
First, I recommend following steps in the following tutorial to address an issue like this (you can skip step 2 "Recharge iPad" because it's not related to this issue):
Frozen or unresponsive iPad
https://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
If the issue persists, I recommend reviewing this article next (the title of the article refers to an iPhone, but the steps still apply to an iPad):
iPhone: Can't hear through the receiver or speaker
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1630
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

My sound is not work at any app my ipad 3 gen

aim tried to listen music my sound is not work yesterday was fine i don't get what is the problem
i need help thanks

Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.) http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Check your settings. The iPads have a small switch on the right edge. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430 It can be used as a rotation lock to keep the screen from automatically reorienting itself as you move around, but you need to have the tablet’s settings configured properly. That same switch, right above the volume buttons, can also be set to function instead as a mute button to silence certain types of audio.
If the switch is set to work as a mute button, you can change its purpose to “screen-rotation lock” by tapping the Settings icon on the home screen. On the Settings screen, tap General on the left side, and on the right side of the screen flick down to “Use Side Switch to.” Tap to select Lock Rotation or Mute to set the button’s function. Even if you set the side switch for your preferred use, you can still mute the Mini or lock the screen. Just double-click the Home button, and when the panel of apps appears along the bottom edge of the screen, flick the row from left to right with your finger. Tap the icon on the far left side of the row to either lock the iPad’s screen or mute the iPad’s alerts, notifications and sound effects. Music, podcasts and video are not muted unless you turn the volume all the way down.
iPhone: No sound or distorted sound from speaker
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
iPhone: Can’t hear through the receiver or speakers
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1630
http://www.atreks.com/app-no-sound-on-ipad-4-%E2%80%93-what-to-do/
To solve some sound problems, just follow these simple steps
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap on General
3. Tap on Reset
4. Tap on Reset All Settings
What this effectively does is to reset some of your Settings to factory default. It’s not a complete removal of settings. It removes all of your preferences for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do No Disturb, Notifications, General, Sounds, Brightness & Wallpaper and Privacy. It doesn’t affect your data. All of your email accounts will remain intact, as well as any SMS text or iMessages.
 Cheers, Tom

My ipad sound is not working except when my head phone is connected

Plz help my ipad sound is not working but is when I put headphone.the sound comes when I activate Siri but otherwise no sound comes from ipad. the volume button is not workin but it used to. The slider thing to increase volume in the task bar is halfly gone means that dot is not there to increase volume

Check your settings. The iPads have a small switch on the right edge. It can be used as a rotation lock to keep the screen from automatically reorienting itself as you move around, but you need to have the tablet’s settings configured properly. That same switch, right above the volume buttons, can also be set to function instead as a mute button to silence certain types of audio.
If the switch is set to work as a mute button, you can change its purpose to “screen-rotation lock” by tapping the Settings icon on the home screen. On the Settings screen, tap General on the left side, and on the right side of the screen flick down to “Use Side Switch to.” Tap to select Lock Rotation or Mute to set the button’s function. Even if you set the side switch for your preferred use, you can still mute the Mini or lock the screen. Just double-click the Home button, and when the panel of apps appears along the bottom edge of the screen, flick the row from left to right with your finger. Tap the icon on the far left side of the row to either lock the iPad’s screen or mute the iPad’s alerts, notifications and sound effects. Music, podcasts and video are not muted unless you turn the volume all the way down.
http://www.atreks.com/app-no-sound-on-ipad-4-%E2%80%93-what-to-do/
 Cheers, Tom

Why iPhone 6 Plus sound microphone not working, but in the case of sound recordings in conversation mode work?

Why iPhone 6 Plus sound microphone not working, but in the case of sound recordings in conversation mode work?

Sighhhh, wasted so much time yesterday and today going around Sony centre and then carphone warehouse. They told me to come back after Easter.
I came home, banged the phone against the wall and it worked.
Turned out that mic was working on loud speaker and when using headphones so I thought that the secondary mic is working and the main one (placed with the speakers) isn't. So I banged that part against the wall slightly (in plastic case to prevent scratches) then put the phone underwater, waited for it to dry and now it's working. Idk how well and if it's of perfect quality again but people can hear me well.

My sound does not work on my computer

Hey
I don't know if anyone can help me but my sound is not working on my computer. I went to my system preferences and when I click on output it says that the device has no output controls. I don't know why it is doing this. Can anyone help me to solve this problem?

See:
* https://support.mozilla.org/kb/No+sound+in+Firefox
* https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Video+or+audio+does+not+play
You can click the Volume icon on the Windows Taskbar near the clock and click the Mixer link at the bottom to open the mixer.<br />
You can adjust the volume level for each application in that window, so make sure that Firefox is not muted or set at a low level.<br />
Current Firefox versions use the plugin-container process to run plugins, so you need to check the volume setting for the plugin-container process.<br />
You will only see the Firefox program or the Plugin Container in the Mixer if you are on a website that plays sound.

My sound does not work on my internal speakers

I used external speakers on Friday and unplugged them when finshed. Shut my computer down, and turned it on today and my sound does not work for anything

https://discussions.apple.com/message/7920938#7920938

Alerts sounds are not working after upgrading to iOS 7.1.2

Hi,
I've noticed that all the alerts sounds are not working anymore after upgrading my iPhone 4S to iOS 7.1.2
I’ve reviewed similar posts regarding the same issue; and it seems this is a common issue in iPhone 4S when upgrade to iOS 7.1.2.
Apple, please Advise if there anything I can do to resolve the issue especially that my work deepens on the push emails and alerts that requires prompt response.

I got this issue resolved.
It caused due to some dirt in the charger slot; such dirt caused the phone to assume as if it is connected to a car kit and that is why it does not produce any sound except the Ringer and the Alarm.
It has been fixed by cleaning the charger slot by toothbrush! with some
drops of a cleaner.
Do not do it by yourself, as it might be a risk; rather, let it to be done by an expert.

Sound is not working in apps.

Sound is not working in any of my apps. Sound switch is on, I hear alerts, alarms, calls, etc. Ideas?

Hi turnerCT,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
You may find the steps in this article helpful for troubleshooting the issue you've encountered:
iOS: Troubleshooting applications purchased from the App Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1702
If these steps don't solve it, the advice in our iPhone Troubleshooting Assistant can help as well:
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/assistant/phone/
Best,
Jeremy

Sound effects not working

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for