---
tags: sound,resource
title: Get and set sound
brief: This example shows how to change which sound a sound component plays
author: Defold
scripts: get_set_sound.script
---

This example shows how to change which sound a sound component plays. Additional sounds are stored as individual .ogg files in the `sounds` folder and included in the build as [Custom Resources](https://defold.com/manuals/file-access/#custom-resources):

![](game_project.png)

The example consists of a single collection with a game object containing a Sound component, a Sprite component for visuals and a Script to control the logic:

![](get_set_sound_collection.png)

Sound effects and space ship by [Kenney](https://www.kenney.nl)