Update date

2023-06-26

Overview

We have started providing " CRIWARE Unreal Engine Plugin V2" as a major update of CRIWARE Unreal Engine Plugin.
We will review the UI/UX related to CRI ADX®, CRI LipSync®, and CRI Sofdec® to significantly improve work efficiency.

Tool Library

CRI Atom Craft Tool : 3.50.00
Sofdec Tools: 2.24.00
ADX/Sofdec library version: ADX2_SDK_Ver.2.25.00_Sofdec2_SDK_Ver.2.24.00

Attention: When making inquiries, please indicate the library version using the version checker (wizz).

change details

New: Improved sound data handling

The import process of ACB ( Atom CueSheet Binary) files created with CRI AtomCraft into Unreal Editor has been made about 100 times faster than previous versions.
Previously, one asset file was generated for each sound data in the ACB. After this update, asset are generated per ACB file.

New: Enhanced debug commands

We've Add a number of debugging commands that allow you to monitor the usage of sound related resources while the game is Run , and to View information about the audio being played on the screen.
The number of new commands Add is more than 10 times that of the previous version.

New: Build flexible workflows

We've significantly increased the number of sound parameters that can be controlled in the Unreal Editor. Some of the sound expression that was previously only adjustable in the sound authoring tool CRI AtomCraft can now be achieved without leaving the Unreal Editor . This allows you to create a sound design workflow that suits your project and team.

New: Enhanced functionality for open world games

Resource management optimization

We have completely redesigned the way we manage sound resources. In an open world, many sounds such as environmental sounds and conversations are played at the same time, but by loading only the necessary resources when needed, it is possible to express rich sound while minimizing memory usage.

Improved method of spatial sound design

You can set the expression of sound through walls, attenuation of volume according to distance, application of effects, etc. for each space, making it easy to implement sound that express the worldview of an open world.

New: Lip sync generation is now easier with CRI LipSync

Add new feature LipsAtomComponent.
This feature allows lip syncing to be achieved with lower code than previous versions.
In addition to lip syncing using real-time audio analysis, it also supports pre-analysis.
Pre-analyzed lip sync information can be saved and reused as an asset File.

Precise playback control enables a wide range of productions using videos

Add new feature ManaSoundComponent.
It is possible to apply ADX sound effects and categories to the audio in the video, and to convert it into a 3D sound source. Additionally, behavior stability has been improved by reviewing the overall design.

Update PlatformSDK

The libraries for each model comply with the SDK listed in the Unreal Engine 5.2 release notes.
Please check the PlatformSDK for each model from the URL below, install the target SDK, and use this Plugin.
https://docs.unrealengine.com/5.2/en-US/unreal-engine-5.2-release-notes/

RELEASE NOTES (Detailed translations below are omitted.)

ADX

This is the first release.

Sofdec

This is the first release.

LipSync

This is the first release.

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