The rock drop effect in Dig Dug is an iconic 8-bit synthetic sound effect. It starts with a brief, high-pitched, downward-sweeping chip-tune frequency (whooshing) to indicate a falling object. This is instantly followed by a rapid, metallic-sounding "clack-clack-thud" or stuttered rapid-fire pitch shift as the rock crushes an enemy beneath it. It finishes with a short, crunchy burst of static or white noise that represents the rock shattering and settling into the ground.
Used In
Video Games
Arcade:
- Dig Dug
PC:
- Microsoft Return of Arcade