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How games hide the same sound repeating

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Hearing the exact same sword swoosh four thousand times is a fast track to the asylum. To spare your sanity, audio engines apply microscopic variations in pitch and speed every single time an action occurs. Your brain interprets these subtle shifts as entirely distinct sounds, successfully masking the repetitive monotony of your grinding.

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