This topic pertains only to application development in DirectX for Visual Basic.

This tutorial shows how to use DLS to create nonmusical sound effects, using DirectMusic. The code example is based on the DLSEffects sample, which uses the DLS collection file Boids.dls. If you like, you can use DirectMusic Producer to examine this collection to better understand some of the concepts discussed in the tutorial. Consult the DirectMusic Producer documentation for more information on how to view and edit a DLS collection.

The tutorial is divided into the following steps:

• Step 1: Load the Sounds
• Step 2: Play Effects
• Step 3: Modify and Stop Effects