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Steam Controller Sings Your Favorite Tunes!
30 May
Summary
- Haptic motors in Steam Controller trackpads generate sound.
- Third-party software enables MIDI music playback.
- Valve may add native sound customization in the future.
The Steam Controller, known for its innovative input methods, has revealed a surprising auditory capability: it can play music. This feature is achieved not through a dedicated speaker, but by utilizing the haptic motors embedded in its trackpads.
These motors, typically used for tactile feedback, can vibrate at precise frequencies to produce sound. Third-party software, such as the open-source 'Steam Haptics Singer,' enables users to make their Steam Controller or Steam Deck play MIDI files.
While this functionality is not natively supported by Valve, they have acknowledged the possibility of future sound customization options. This would likely be in the form of an SDK or a user-friendly tool, should there be sufficient community interest. This approach mirrors Valve's response to user demand for custom boot videos on the Steam Deck, which eventually became an official feature.
