How To Listen to and Play Sound Files
Listen
Click here to listen to the sounds in our new Sound Samples Library!
Play
Follow instructions below to download and play the actual sound files on your computer.
Step 1
- Download the latest version of (all for Windows only)
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- Q1aUpgrade software for OEM.
- Q2Upgrade software for HO scale Revolution sound decoders.
- Q2Upgrade software for G/O scales Aristo and Magnum sound decoders.
- Please read the warning note below
- Unzip the file, and install on your computer.
Step 2
- Click to go to one of the following tables to download the sound file(s) you wish to hear:
- Q1a sound files
- Q2 Revolution sound files (choose from diesel, steam, or electric)
- Q2 Aristo or Magnum sound files (choose from diesel, steam, or electric)
- Unzip the file(s).
Step 3
- For Q1a start Q1aUpgrade software, for Q2 start Q2Upgrade software
- Press "Load Q1a or Q2 File" to open the sound file, then press "Preview Sounds" to play the sounds in the file.
- Optional: Download and read the program's manual for more details and options.
Related Pages
- Sound Samples Library
- Q1a sound files
- Q2 sound files for Aristo and Magnum decoders
- Q2 sound files for Revolution sound decoder
- Download Center
- Manuals and other technical documents
- Q1a Upgrade chip
- Quantum Aristo sound decoder
- Quantum Magnum sound decoder
- Quantum Revolution sound decoder
ATTENTION!
The downloadable files available from this website are not conventional sound files. They cannot be opened with Windows Media Player, iTunes or any other similar software. This is because we wanted you, the end user, to have more control over the playback of these sounds than a conventional WAV or MP3 player would allow. As such, you need to download the Quantum Upgrade software (Q1a for OEM or factory installed units, and Q2 for Quantum Revolution, Aristo and Magnum aftermarket decoders), install the software on your computer, then download whichever file you're interested in hearing. Load the file with the Upgrade software, then select the "Preview Sounds" button on the upgrade software. From here you should be able to play the sound file through the speakers on your computer, while controlling the throttle, horn, bell etc.
