Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for generating a sound effect in a piece of game software. In response to a request for emission of a sound effect from the game software, transmission of audio data is performed, where the transmission represents a sound effect to a sound reproduction device. Further, audio data, referred to as ambient music, representing music in the course of reproduction is analyzed in order to determine at least one characteristic (BEAT, GENRE, KEY) of the ambient music. At least one characteristic of the transmission is defined from the at least one characteristic (BEAT, GENRE, KEY) of the ambient music.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for generating a game level as a function of musical parameters. These parameters comprise the rhythm, the recurrence of motifs, their tonality and the instrumental timbres. The disclosure also pertains to a game comprising means for implementing such a method. The disclosure allows the use of a piece of music which is chosen and/or provided by the player, and makes it possible to provide a game path which is consistent with the moods and the musical preferences of each player.