On: The rise of fake engine noise

[jloughry]

I want the Jetsons' car sound. My bother wants a Star Wars TIE fighter and my father in law would like the sound of a B-17, please.

[userbinator → jloughry]

I personally like the sound of a 2-stroke diesel - one of the types of engines that died out due to their much higher emissions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkH9QRaQJM0

[maaku → jloughry]

I've always wanted the hovercar sound from Blade Runner, but I think I've found a new favorite with the TIE fighter :)

[ryanhuff → maaku]

It wouldn't sound so appealing to the driver without the Doppler effect applied.

[maaku → ryanhuff]

Maybe combine with the sensors of a driverless car -- anytime some jerk is approaching from behind at a reckless speed, play the TIE fighter noise adjusted to the circumstances of his relative speed and approach vector. You'll hear the Doppler as he overtakes and then cuts you off. If you're going to pipe engine noise into the compartment, at least make it useful.

[Semiapies → jloughry]

I've been telling people I want the Jetsons sound ever since I got a Prius.

I can do without piping it into the cabin, though.