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Elias vs Master Audio
Both stand on game audio middleware. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Elias combines audio authoring, adaptive music, and live editing for game projects. Check its per-game and console licensing terms, and request an evaluation if you need to assess it before choosing a license.
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Master Audio brings sound effects, music, triggers, and diagnostics into a Unity-focused workflow. Consider the Resource Files limit and the listed one-time plan price when evaluating it for a project.
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| Elias | Master Audio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Explorer Standard: €5,850, paid once | Master Audio 2024: AAA Sound: $150, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | elias.audio | dtdevtools.com |
| On game audio middleware | #18 of 24 | #22 of 24 |
Elias: what it does well
- Visual scripting for sample-perfect audio graphs
- Live patching and mixing without rebuilds
- Adaptive music rules, motifs, loops, and transitions
- Spatialized 3D audio and DSP effects
- Unity and Godot integrations provided
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Console licenses cost extra per platform
- Source code access requires a separate agreement
- Evaluation version requires a request
Master Audio: what it does well
- Sound Groups can contain multiple Variations.
- Event Sounds provide no-code audio triggers.
- Supports Playlists and Playlist Controllers.
- Includes runtime audio diagnostics.
- VR spatializer options include Steam Audio and Resonance Audio.
What to know first
- Resource Files have a 4GB hard limit.
- The listed plan costs $150, paid once.
- Multiplayer audio depends on supported networking plugins.
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