# 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="/files/cxqATsZi9eAxsssfTNZV" 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="/files/G7tv7WpB5BMuOVKC8hKb" 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="/files/7u0WDNCM8C9zktloeapw" 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="/files/sXE0dwK2Q3hr1XAYO25u" 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="/files/Rcw085Qy2Cscz7VZPwzt" 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="/files/JwnmrqNlJqu051ACR66p" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: How to configure custom sounds in NinjaTrader.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Video Tutorial: Sound Tips

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WATCH: Vinny E. Mini gives you sound tips and more in this video tutorial.
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