How to configure movement sounds

Use this guide to connect MotionMovementSoundComponent to surface-based footstep, jump, and landing sounds.

Create the DataTable

1. Create a DataTable using the FMotionSurfaceSoundDataRow row structure.
2. Add a Default row for fallback sounds.
3. Add rows for project surfaces such as concrete, wood, grass, or metal.
4. Assign MetaSound sources for the movement actions each surface supports.
5. Set volume and pitch multipliers for each row.

Configure the component

1. Add MotionMovementSoundComponent to the character.
2. Assign the DataTable to SurfaceSoundDataTable.
3. Set DefaultSurfaceSoundRowName to the fallback row, usually Default.
4. Enable surface detection when physical materials should select sounds.
5. Enable 3D audio for world-positioned footsteps.

Trigger sounds from animation

Add Animation Notifiers at the frames where sounds should play:

Movement moment	Function
Foot contacts ground	TriggerFootstepSound()
Jump starts	TriggerJumpSound()
Landing impact	TriggerLandingSound()
Custom movement action	TriggerMovementSound()

The component handles surface detection, speed modulation, and sound selection when the notifier fires.