The ElevenLabs team introduced SB1 — an innovative virtual soundboard that generates any sound on demand. It’s a web application that outwardly resembles a regular set of buttons (pads), but under the hood, it operates with a text-to-sound AI model. With SB1, you can describe any sound — from “quiet rain on leaves” to “loud drum hit” — and receive a ready audio file.
SB1 uses the ElevenLabs SFX API, which allows sending a text request and receiving several sound file options. The generated sounds can be saved, looped, shared with friends, or used in personal projects. One of the authors of SB1 notes: “Traditional soundboards are limited by static sound libraries, but we wanted to create a tool for limitless audio improvisation.”
The SB1 board is built as a web application based on React and Tailwind CSS. It supports both pre-saved sounds and new ones created by the user. The interface allows for interactively creating soundscapes or rhythmic parts using keyboard commands for live performance.
In addition to generating sound effects, SB1 offers a looping function, making it ideal for creating atmospheric backgrounds or musical compositions. The ElevenLabs team plans to expand functionality by integrating SB1 with audio editors and streaming platforms.
