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How to hear enemies better?

By jsSmokietrue

It's all about sound virtualization.
And I will tell you how to arrange it

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Category: Gameplay Basics, Modding or Configuration, Secrets

Languages: English

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Windows Sonic

Windows Sonic [www.windowscentral.com] after creators update(1703 or higher) can virtualize more than 8 channels, you can set apex to 16 channels via steam launch options and add "+miles_channels 16" making VERY clear and easy to spot enemies above or under you.

So, just add 16 channels and turn on windows sonic and enjoy.

Ps: Usually people bash over virtualization in games and how stereo is just better, and for sure it is, but for some the sound, especially in apex, can be amazingly disorienting and virtualization can help, its just a tip for people already using virtualization.

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just.bonome 12 Aug, 2021 @ 4:55pm

nice grand ma

Stinky Skunk 1 Jul, 2021 @ 3:52am

Get a real 5.1 system instead of using fake surround headsets.

D4RK 30 Jun, 2021 @ 4:58pm

im guessing without the quote marks

SebastianToo 29 Jun, 2021 @ 1:37pm

Interesting tip! Will test it out. What are the downsides of virtualization?

Rickqql 29 Jun, 2021 @ 4:02am

matias 28 Jun, 2021 @ 4:48pm

WHAT DO I DO ON SWITCH??

chybaignacy 28 Jun, 2021 @ 1:18pm

thanks mate

jsSmokietrue [author] 28 Jun, 2021 @ 12:51pm

@chybaignacy
-Open your Steam library
-From a game's library page, select Manage > Properties
-On the General tab you'll find Launch Options section
-Enter the launch options you wish to apply (be sure to separate each code with a space)
-Close the game's Properties window and launch the game

chybaignacy 28 Jun, 2021 @ 12:09pm

> you can set apex to 16 channels via steam launch options and add "+miles_channels 16"

How do i do so, im guessing i have to edit the files themselves?

jsSmokietrue [author] 27 Jun, 2021 @ 4:00pm

I'm very glad this guide is helping you, thanks for the ratings!

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