ElevenLabs has launched the SB-1 Infinite Soundboard, an intelligent sound panel enabling the creation of custom sound effects for free by simply describing them in text.
This tool relies on an advanced text-to-sound effects model; users can type a description like "explosion in space" or "light rain sound," and the tool instantly generates high-quality effects ready for direct use or saving to custom settings.
Features of the SB-1 Sound Effect Creation Tool
SB-1 offers a flexible and easy experience, allowing users to customize buttons to trigger AI-generated sounds.
It also supports automatically looping sounds and saving configurations for later sharing via a link or social networks.
The tool comes with preset settings including ambient sounds like waves and thunder, alongside cinematic effects, animal sounds, and an electronic drum machine, making it suitable for use as a traditional sound effect board or an infinite ambient noise generator.
In the following example, I designed a sound transitioning from gently boiling liquid to a sudden, sharp energy pop, then fading out with a stormy echo.
Moving to its uses, SB-1 targets live streamers, podcasters, actors, and even gamers.
Users can play multiple effects simultaneously or generate an entirely new sound with a single click.
It was also designed to be free with additional features requiring account creation, such as saving and easily sharing custom settings.
The tool's launch received wide interaction on social media, with many considering it a qualitative leap that simplifies sound production and removes the technical barriers creators previously faced.
Some users pointed out that SB-1 has made effect generation an instant process akin to typing a regular sentence, which expanded the horizons of creativity and eliminated the need to search traditional libraries or check for copyrights.
In this context, SB-1 developers clarified it was designed to lower technical barriers for non-specialists while simultaneously providing professional tools for experienced users.
With its capabilities for creating complex and interactive sounds, technical analyses predicted SB-1 would see widespread adoption in fields like virtual reality and game development, where sound effects are a fundamental element in building immersive experiences.
However, amidst significant praise, some opinions raised questions about this technology's impact on the role of traditional sound designers.
Despite the absence of an official comment from ElevenLabs regarding these concerns, the company's approach based on collaboration with creators has helped it maintain a positive image within the market.
This step reinforces ElevenLabs' position as a major competitor in the world of AI-powered audio technologies and expands its presence following previous partnerships with entities like Spotify and Krikey AI.
This reflects the company's ambition for SB-1 to become an essential tool in the modern content creation ecosystem.
