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AudioManager.load_sound(name, path)

Description: Loads a short sound effect from disk into memory and registers it under a user-defined name. Once loaded, the sound can be played instantly by referencing its name, making this method ideal for frequently used effects such as button clicks, explosions, jumps, or UI feedback sounds.

Usage

from VertexEngine.audio import AudioManager

AudioManager.load_sound("click", "assets/audio/click.wav")

Parameters

• name (str): A unique identifier assigned to the sound. This name is later used to play or control the sound through the AudioManager.
• path (str): The file path to the sound effect file to load. Common supported formats include .wav, .mp3, and .ogg, depending on the audio backend.

Returns

Sound object — An object representing the loaded sound effect. This object may be used directly or managed internally by the AudioManager for playback and volume control.

Notes

• Sound effects are typically short and fully loaded into memory for low-latency playback.
• Each sound name should be unique; loading a sound with an existing name may overwrite the previous one.
• For long or looping audio such as background music, use AudioManager.load_music() instead.