_hot_ - Noita Audio Crackling

For those who are unfamiliar with the issue, Noita audio crackling refers to the unwanted, distorted, or crackling sounds that occur during gameplay. This can manifest in various ways, such as:

If your GPU is running at 100%, it might starve the CPU. Use your graphics card software (NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Radeon Software) to cap Noita's FPS to your monitor's refresh rate (e.g., 60 or 144). 4. Specific Device Issues

: For those using interfaces like the Focusrite Scarlett, adjusting the buffer size (e.g., toggling between 160 and 192) can temporarily "reset" the audio.

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If using an external interface, temporarily switching to your computer's built-in headphone jack or speakers can bypass the driver conflict. Restart the Session:

Audio crackling, popping, or stuttering in Noita can instantly ruin the immersion of your god-run. This issue typically stems from conflicts between the game’s audio engine, Windows sample rates, or CPU bottlenecks. 🛠️ Step 1: Adjust Windows Sample Rate

function AudioSystem:Update(dt) local current_fps = GameGetFramerate() local underruns = self:GetBufferUnderrunCount() noita audio crackling

By following these steps, you should be able to eliminate the audio crackling and enjoy the chaotic, pixelated world of Noita without the annoying buzz.

Go to Windows Sound Settings -> Device Properties -> Additional Device Properties -> Advanced. Uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" .

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Because Noita simulates every pixel dynamically, massive chain explosions throw heavy calculations at your CPU. When the CPU bottlenecks, the audio stream drops data packets, causing a crackling noise.

A toggleable "Prioritize Critical Audio" mode.

in Steam to force a slightly higher latency, which often stabilizes the audio stream. For those who are unfamiliar with the issue,

: Switch to the Spatial Sound tab and set the format to Off .