win8 New System Sounds and Beautiful Ringtones in Windows 8 RTM

[Nazmus Shakib Khandaker]

Here's a look at the new Windows 8 system sounds that will replace those that came with Windows 7. There are additional sounds for new features in Windows 8, like notification, and messaging nudge. This video also looks at some ringtones that came with Windows 8.

I made this video to demo these sounds. Sit back and enjoy!

It seems that some people aren't able to keep on topic and make strong comments that tend to lead to a chain of replies that are a never-ending battle. Please, for the sake of good user experience, refrain from doing this. No one wants to read pointless arguments. We need a good discussion and opinions about the topic at hand.

[TheLegendOfMart]

Are you paid by Microsoft?

All you seem to do is make pro-windows 8 threads.

The sounds are awful they all sound the same.

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Edited August 5, 2012 by Calum
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[Darrian]

Better than doing nothing but making anti-windows 8 threads. So he likes Windows 8. He's not alone. Deal with it.

[Nazmus Shakib Khandaker]

Are you paid by Microsoft?

All you seem to do is make pro-windows 8 threads. The sounds are awful they all sound the same.

I am not paid by Microsoft because the company is able to afford real advertisement agency, although the quality of their ads are questionable.

But nice to see you have seen my other threads! Nice to meet you too!

Also, please keep the conversation about the topic, which is system sounds and ringtones in Windows 8 RTM

[TheLegendOfMart]

Better than doing nothing but making anti-windows 8 threads. So he likes Windows 8. He's not alone. Deal with it.

A) I don't make Windows 8 threads, anti or otherwise

B) There are LOADS of threads dedicated to Windows 8, theres no need to keep creating pro-windows 8 threads for every little feature.

[Quillz]

And yet it's just fine to make anti-Windows 8 topics for every little thing...

Anyway, I kind of wish Win8 still had the sound packs that Win7 had, but at least "Windows Default" was changed up quite a bit from previous releases.

[dafin0]

Are you paid by Microsoft?

All you seem to do is make pro-windows 8 threads.

The sounds are awful they all sound the same.

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you are kinda overreacting there bud. also this isnt even a "pro-windows 8" post.. its just a post, he doesnt say if its good or bad.. settle petal

[grayscale]

A) I don't make Windows 8 threads, anti or otherwise

B) There are LOADS of threads dedicated to Windows 8, theres no need to keep creating pro-windows 8 threads for every little feature.

I feel sad for you. Somehow you're mouse seem to auto-click on these "pro windows 8" threads, you seem to be forced to read in these fanboy posts and there really is no choice. You can't ignore it, right?

[Nazmus Shakib Khandaker]

Anyway, I kind of wish Win8 still had the sound packs that Win7 had, but at least "Windows Default" was changed up quite a bit from previous releases.

Yes, I don't understand why those sounds are gone, anyway. However, if you do an in-place upgrade from Windows 7, those sounds are preserved. Since many will upgrade from Windows 7, they won't loose the sounds.

Also, please don't divert too much from to much from the topic. No one likes to read replies that are nothing but endless and pointless arguments.

[TheLegendOfMart]

Somehow you're mouse seem to auto-click on these "pro windows 8" threads

I am not a mouse........

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[Calum Veteran]

Are you paid by Microsoft?

All you seem to do is make pro-windows 8 threads.

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Isn't that expected from someone who likes Windows 8? It'd be silly if someone made an anti-Windows 8 thread when they don't agree with what they're saying in that thread.

[Subhadip]

Shouldn't the OP be thanked for taking the time to record and share this information? I would think so, yes, so thank you.

[Coi]

Why can't people who dislike Windows 8 stand threads that show new features of Windows 8? Are they scared they might suddenly change thoughts or something? :s

Nice video anyway.

[jakem1]

Thanks for the video Nazmus. While some of the warning noises sound a little too gentle for me I like the scheme overall. It reminds me of some of the built-in ringtones in WP7.

[TheLegendOfMart]

Isn't that expected from someone who likes Windows 8? It'd be silly if someone made an anti-Windows 8 thread when they don't agree with what they're saying in that thread.

I suppose but there are enough threads about Windows 8 as it is, cant they just consolidate everything into one big Windows 8 thread. Same with anti-threads.

[Nazmus Shakib Khandaker]

I suppose but there are enough threads about Windows 8 as it is, cant they just consolidated everything into one big Windows 8 thread. Same with anti-threads.

This thread is not about "Why I like WIndows 8". This is simply showing off a feature of Windows 8. Contrary to what you claim, there are, from my knowledge and at the time of this writing, no other threads on the Neowin forums about new system sounds in Windows 8 RTM. If you haven't noticed, this thread is under the "Microsoft Beta" section, which is about showing off new features of future MS product, which this thread is exactly doing. But here's a full disclaimer: I love Windows 8. I never want to go back to Windows 7. Yes, there are gripes, but I still love it. There, I said it. But that still doesn't mean this thread is about me liking or disliking Windows 8. It's about a particular new feature demo.

[TheLegendOfMart]

Why do we need a demo of what sound files are in Windows 8 though?

Especially ones that sound mostly the same.

[Dot Matrix]

Cool, thanks for the video. Those sounds are easy on the ears.

[LightShadow]

Are you paid by Microsoft?

All you seem to do is make pro-windows 8 threads.

The sounds are awful they all sound the same.

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Some people actually like Windows 8 and want to share what they think is good.

Anyway I love the sounds, the new device in/out sounds are really smooth, and the beep (like when you backspace when there's no text) sounds way better than the 7/Vista version that got on my nerves.

[Sheza]

I agree with whoever and however many people said they all sound pretty much the same.

[grayscale]

I like the Win8 sounds. The alerts are softer which is better when I forget to turn off sounds and I'm in the middle of a class :D

I suppose but there are enough threads about Windows 8 as it is, cant they just consolidate everything into one big Windows 8 thread. Same with anti-threads.

It's on the Microsoft Beta section which I think is good enough. A single thread means some posts about a different aspect of the OS might get buried. I am sometimes annoyed by some of the threads that seem redundant (anti or pro). What I do is just to ignore them.

[TheLegendOfMart]

Just because I don't like Metro doesn't mean I'm not interested in Windows 8, and certainly doesn't mean I'm not allowed to criticise it as stated in the thread I said they sound very much alike and the first thing I will do is disable them.

[Nazmus Shakib Khandaker]

Cool, thanks for the video. Those sounds are easy on the ears.

I think the sounds are quite nice. There are some thing might find the sounds a bit too gentile, though, like the new Aero theme in Windows 8.

But on the bright side, it is now possible to change push notification (aka toast) sounds. That was not possible in the consumer preview and the release preview.

[neo1911]

I found the new sound scheme very annoying and hence I disabled it. Good thing that it was carried forward to my new installation when I logged in using Microsoft Account.

[Rohdekill]

Now I'm confused. is the subject about Win 8 sounds or is the subject about keeping on subject? Both suck either way.