CHANGELOG v23.03 ================ Lawn mower sound improved: – New detailed sound effect for the sound loop. – Realistic distance attenuation – now you can hear it subtly further in the distance when someone is mowing the lawn. Horn sound added to the International LoneStar trucks in AI traffic. [ATS edition] Horn sounds added to the International LT trucks in AI traffic. [ATS edition] 1 new horn sound effect added to the array for the 2021 DAF XG in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition] Slight increase in idle engine sound volume and change of tire noise for the 2021 DAF XG in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition] Changed tire noise for the Mack RD, International LoneStar, and International LT trucks in AI traffic. [ATS edition] Compatibility update for Winter sounds version 4. — Optional addon news — Winter sounds version 4 now can mute the lawn mower sound effect (Sound Fixes Pack required to be enabled for this feature). Winter sounds version 4 has muted another discovered forest bird ambient sound (Sound Fixes Pack required to be enabled for this feature). DESCRIPTION =========== – This mod brings more immersion to common sounds in the game. – For over 7 years, this mod has proven to be an essential addition for anyone wanting an immersive experience. – The Steam Workshop version is highly recommended for quick and easy updates, maintained for the current game version. – The mod is the most safe on the Steam Workshop, having procedures in place for adapting to major game updates. COMPATIBILITY ============= * ETS2 1.46.2 + ATS 1.46.2. No errors in game log. Must have high priority in Mod Manager. * Supported in single-player and multiplayer Convoy mode, and is marked as an optional mod in Convoy. * Compatible with all maps and all trucks, including truck mods. * Does not replace individual player truck sounds, so this mod can be used with an unlimited amount of truck sound mods of your choice. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ==================== Requires higher priority in Mod Manager than: – any map mods (e.g. ProMods) – any AI traffic mods (e.g. Jazzycat’s traffic packs) – any rain sound mods (unless proven to be compatible) FEATURE LIST ============ The mod features dynamic and realistic sounds, covering the following: – Extensive variety of suspension, tire bump, cabin noise, and cabin rattle sounds. – Fuel / filling station sounds. – Door close and seatbelt sounds after refueling. – Train sound enhancements, including comprehensive sounds for some individual trains. – Unique railroad crossing bell sounds for different locations. – Real tire and road noise for all terrains: asphalt, gravel, grass, and sleeper lines. – Nokia phone ringtone sound replacing the hurry up / late music, leading to less stress for the player. – Default common sound reworks, such as improved default air brake sounds and a softer default reverse beep. – AI traffic vehicle sound improvements, including sounds for Jazzycat’s Motorcycle Traffic Pack. – English UK/US voice navigation variants with speaker effect added and no unrealistic phrases. – Wind buffeting and rush of air sounds at high speeds only when the window is open. – Improvements to sounds of the surrounding environment and animated objects. – Trailer coupling and trailer brace rotation sounds. – Two standalone air horns. – Softer mix for the Musical Road in American Truck Simulator’s Historic Route 66. – Dynamic exterior and interior rain sounds, and an assortment of varying thunder sounds with delay. – The default wiper sound may now squeak only when the windshield is dry. – (Optional) Reefer / refrigerated trailer sound functionality that can be activated by trailer mods. For further realism, the mod may also add official colors to each AI traffic vehicle it modifies for sound, with rarer colors less likely to be seen. CREDITS ======= * SCS Software for base sounds * Drive Safely for sound mixing and editing, some sound samples, and for compiling the mod * antonvezdehod and Katixa for some high speed tire sounds * Darkcaptain for a variety of thunder and rain sound samples * Deltatristar500 for an external parking brake sound sample * Grinch for the fallback railroad crossing bell sound * Kass for a variety of thunder sound samples * Kriechbaum for blinker off stick sound and exhaust sounds from his Mack E6 engine sound mod * Trayscapes for recordings of a Mack E6 truck * Vasily EVR for some air brake sound samples * Zeemod for a wind sound sample