Robert M.
RM
Robert M.
Sound Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Second to none game audio implementation tool"
5/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

I love how intuitive random containers are - allowing for superb ease of implementation and great sounding non-static audio manipulation. The idea that you can add to the player's immersion so easily and successfully never fails to make me feel like I'm working with real progress being made at all times. In my previous experiences with middleware so often was I left feeling lost in the weeds and I've never really experienced this with Wwise other than when I was first opening it up. I also found Wwise's courses and the practice/learning games an absolute god-send when I first started learning it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

Being used to digital audio workstations and their standardised workflows, I found that switching over to Wwise was at first quite a roadblock with it requiring such a different way of thinking. Only after using Wwise's own tutorials/courses did it really being to make sense to me - I will say that once this hurdle was overcome I found Wwise highly intuitive as a sound-designer. One thing I will say is that editing scripts is something I still find difficult at times, though this is more to do with my lack of knowledge in code than anything else. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dan M.
DM
Dan M.
Sound Designer / Composer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Wwise, the pinnacle of AAA audio implementation toolsets, for both Indie and AAA teams."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

Wwise is a critical part of the workflow for many audio teams, sound designers and composers. It offers complete flexibility in the implementation of interactive audio, parameter changes and ad hoc audio tools. I really like the support and resources which Audiokinetic offer, though my favourite aspect is the ease of use and it's practicality when prototyping within Wwise itself. The ability to adjust any and all parameters within Wwise's tools results in lower bugs and better implementation, as you can tweak and perfect an audio event before it is even implemented into the game. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

Often confusing and dull GUI/Workflow. UX design is often confusing, especially for the first time user and can result in people wanting to use other products which are much more user friendly when first booted up. Integration and communication with game engines, particularly proprietary; is often a little more difficult than it could be, although the aforementioned help, advice and support which the Audiokinetic team offer often irons out any difficulties with this process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yves M.
YM
Yves M.
Music Composer and Sound Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Extremely powerful tool for immersive sound and music"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

The different layouts adapted to tasks are quite useful. I like how Wwise treats sounds as instances requiring triggers, and the whole setting accomodates that. It is not DAW-like, which helps for adaptive media rather than static media. I love that for non-commercial use or for student projects, it is free, so it is possible to try it and get experience on it. I love pitch control and random containers in wwise, along with space control. Provides great immersiveness potential. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

There isn’t anything i really dislike, or at least i don’t have enough experience to say that some things just don’t work. Since the layout is not like a regular DAW, it does have a learning curve as the environment is foreign at first. But once that hurdle is passed, no issues really. The most useless feature to me would be the midi options because while a lot of music is done with virtual instruments, few today go for that 8-bit feel, but it may still be useful in some instances Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Nasser A.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Audio/Video Syncing Essential"
5/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

As I need to sync some animation with sound effects sometimes before releasing a video artwork, wwise gets the thing done with the most simple/effective method. I really like the workflow that wwise software goes with, it really makes me lose the sense of time passing which makes the whole process fun. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

during a discussion with one of our entity employees, we both agreed about that the full grey color interface gives kind of a sad vibe, so I think if the colors of the interface changed in the next release, I will be the first one getting it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

João L.
JL
João L.
Music Composer for Film & Games
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The standard in music implementation"
4/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

What I like best about Wwise is their beginner tutorial pdf handouts which helped me greatly to understand the software. Perfect for implementing music in video games the way you want it to sound Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

I feel this kind of software is still relatively new so the UI is still not as intuitive as a lot of different other kinds of softwares. But I’m looking forward to see the UI simplified to a point where a composer can have a very quick idea on how to use it without relying too much on the PDFs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michael H.
MH
Michael H.
Audio Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Right Tool for the Job"
5/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

Easy program to get trained on and be efficient with in no time. Whichever Game Development program you decide to use Wwise will implement with it perfectly. I'm my opinion it's the best tool for getting audio into your game. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

The biggest downfall of Wwise I would say is the lack of an Autosave feature. For the most part I do remember to save regularly but there has been a time or two that I have lost some progress with no way to retrieve what was lost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Adam A.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Take everything for paying nothing"
5/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

I like how it provides everything I need during my music production process or even my free time while playing video games at a point where I don't pay a dollar! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

Only the user interface colors I think they could be more fun. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anthony N.
AN
Anthony N.
Music Producer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"WWise audio interaction"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

ease of use. intergration audio to vid. the layering of audio Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

not specifically aimed at musicians . more at the games. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Rashad C.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential for gamers to stream!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

I like how Wwise makes it better to solve sound latency which isn't available on other platforms, so it makes me completely satisfied with the quality it provides me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

it's kinda complicated to change some options, but overall I still can recommend it to relatives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

khalilio c.
KC
khalilio c.
Founder and CEO of Ethonomica7 Co.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy and functional"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Wwise?

it kills anything which is associated with latency so it's very useful to me, it also support my social communications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wwise?

I face lag sometimes while playing which is kind of confusing, also not all languages are available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.