ElevenLabs Sound Effects
ElevenLabs Sound Effects costs $0.0072/req on FairStack — a sound effects model for Podcast/video sound effects, Game audio, Ambient sounds. No subscription required. Pay per generation with full REST API access. FairStack applies a transparent 20% margin on infrastructure cost so you always see the real price.
What is ElevenLabs Sound Effects?
Sound Effects V2 from ElevenLabs generates realistic sound effects from text descriptions. Describe any sound in natural language, from explosions and footsteps to rain on a tin roof or industrial machinery, and the model produces high-quality audio at just $0.0012 per second. Maximum output length is 30 seconds per generation. The model achieves a quality score of 0.85 with good variety across sound categories rated at 0.80. It handles both common everyday sounds and complex layered audio, producing results suitable for professional post-production work. The text-driven interface means no need to search through sound effect libraries. Compared to traditional sound effect libraries which require browsing, licensing, and often subscription fees, ElevenLabs SFX generates precisely what you describe on demand. Against Stable Audio which is free but limited in quality and control, Sound Effects V2 delivers significantly better output with more precise prompt adherence at a minimal per-second cost. Best suited for podcast production sound design, game audio prototyping, video post-production effects, ambient soundscapes, and any workflow where custom sound effects are needed without maintaining a large sound library. Available on FairStack at infrastructure cost plus a 20% platform fee.
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curl -X POST https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/voice \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $FAIRSTACK_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "elevenlabs-sfx",
"prompt": "Your prompt here"
}'import requests
response = requests.post(
"https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/voice",
headers={
"Authorization": f"Bearer {FAIRSTACK_API_KEY}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
json={
"model": "elevenlabs-sfx",
"prompt": "Your prompt here",
},
)
result = response.json()
print(result["url"])const response = await fetch(
"https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/voice",
{
method: "POST",
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.FAIRSTACK_API_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({
model: "elevenlabs-sfx",
prompt: "Your prompt here",
}),
}
);
const result = await response.json();
console.log(result.url);What parameters does ElevenLabs Sound Effects support?
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ElevenLabs Sound Effects cost?
ElevenLabs Sound Effects costs $0.0072/req on FairStack as of 2026-03-23. This price includes FairStack's transparent 20% margin on infrastructure cost. No subscription or monthly fee — you pay per generation only. Minimum deposit is $1.
What is ElevenLabs Sound Effects and what is it best for?
Sound Effects V2 from ElevenLabs generates realistic sound effects from text descriptions. Describe any sound in natural language, from explosions and footsteps to rain on a tin roof or industrial machinery, and the model produces high-quality audio at just $0.0012 per second. Maximum output length is 30 seconds per generation. The model achieves a quality score of 0.85 with good variety across sound categories rated at 0.80. It handles both common everyday sounds and complex layered audio, producing results suitable for professional post-production work. The text-driven interface means no need to search through sound effect libraries. Compared to traditional sound effect libraries which require browsing, licensing, and often subscription fees, ElevenLabs SFX generates precisely what you describe on demand. Against Stable Audio which is free but limited in quality and control, Sound Effects V2 delivers significantly better output with more precise prompt adherence at a minimal per-second cost. Best suited for podcast production sound design, game audio prototyping, video post-production effects, ambient soundscapes, and any workflow where custom sound effects are needed without maintaining a large sound library. Available on FairStack at infrastructure cost plus a 20% platform fee. ElevenLabs Sound Effects is best for Podcast/video sound effects, Game audio, Ambient sounds. Available via FairStack's REST API with curl, Python, and Node.js SDKs.
Does ElevenLabs Sound Effects have an API?
Yes. ElevenLabs Sound Effects is available via FairStack's REST API at api.fairstack.ai. Send a POST request to /v1/generations/voice with your API key and prompt. Works with curl, Python requests, Node.js fetch, and any HTTP client. No SDK installation required.
How does ElevenLabs Sound Effects compare to other voice models?
ElevenLabs Sound Effects excels at Podcast/video sound effects, Game audio, Ambient sounds. It is a sound effects model priced at $0.0072/req on FairStack. Key strengths: Text-to-SFX generation, Good quality. Compare all voice models at fairstack.ai/models.
What makes ElevenLabs Sound Effects stand out for music generation?
ElevenLabs Sound Effects excels with text-to-sfx generation and good quality. Generation typically completes in 5-15 seconds.
What are the known limitations of ElevenLabs Sound Effects?
Key limitations include: max 30 seconds; limited to sound effects (not music). FairStack documents these transparently so you can choose the right model for your workflow.
How fast is ElevenLabs Sound Effects?
ElevenLabs Sound Effects typically completes in 5-15 seconds. This provides a good balance between output quality and processing speed for most production workflows.
What music generation features does ElevenLabs Sound Effects offer?
ElevenLabs Sound Effects offers: text-to-sound-effect generation; good quality output (0.85); wide variety of sound types (0.80); cheap per second ($0.0012/s). All capabilities are accessible through both the FairStack web interface and REST API.
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