# Sound

NinjaTrader offers customizable sound alerts, enabling you to stay informed of market movements without constant screen monitoring. By adding custom sounds, you can tailor notifications for various trading events.

## Adding Custom Sounds To NinjaTrader

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FlMOh5VjNNvwNq5d0SRwM%2FSounds%20GIF%201.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=ff3a2b00-380f-4d03-a779-614acceeebab" alt=""><figcaption><p>In the NinjaTrader Control Center, navigate to the "Tools" menu and select "Options" from the drop-down menu.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FRQJ1IU4GGZsnA6cOQ6dB%2FSounds%20GIF%202.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=1825966e-53dd-45bb-9b41-113cb8e7c16a" alt=""><figcaption><p>In the General category, scroll down in the "Properties" section and locate the "Sounds" drop-down list. Click on the sound alert of your choice.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Locating The Sounds Folder

On your PC, open Windows File Explorer:

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:yellow;">The directory may look like this:</mark>\ <mark style="color:yellow;">This PC > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > NinjaTrader8 > Sounds</mark>
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<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FF2VK1hj6uJXxr0S2S8TE%2FSounds%20GIF%203.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=808fd896-9d6d-4802-a967-3d66a94be977" alt=""><figcaption><p>Once you have a custom WAV sound file ready, navigate to This PC > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > NinjaTrader8 > Sounds, and paste the file into this folder.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Volume Mixer: Controlling NinjaTrader's Volume

To change only NinjaTrader's volume on your PC, right click the speaker icon of your Windows desktop tray:

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FVcPWn0v0EwvVHmfCuZiG%2FNT%20volume%20GIF.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=1417da6e-4403-4941-8e3a-12e4c4ae527c" alt=""><figcaption><p>Right-click the speaker icon on Windows and select "Open Volume Mixer" from the pop-up menu.</p></figcaption></figure>

Click on Open volume mixer and this window will appear, allowing you change individual application volumes and mute or unmute:

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FGBMTdydb0N7z4H6ilZjG%2FNT%20sound%20Mixer%20GIF.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=5266603e-d635-4a21-a2a8-671287a4f882" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: How to adjust the volume of NinjaTrader, including mute and unmute.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Customizing Sounds Example

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2Fu5K0GZGpJ9yRyGq0Nnjq%2FNT%20sound%20GIF.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=dffff08d-0bdb-40ae-8cd7-17328b245b23" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: How to configure custom sounds in NinjaTrader.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Video Tutorial: Sound Tips

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/hSQc7TlyzgY?si=griN_InRzoyAQE9u>" %}
WATCH: Vinny E. Mini gives you sound tips and more in this video tutorial.
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