OPEN SOUND DATA - our concept and regulation
Our concept
As a provider of open control solutions for digital model railroads, Desktop Station has been working with the DCC Electronic Craft Coalition and the clubs, organizations, and individual users who support our activities to make DCC more fun.
In the course of these activities, we have learned that there are individuals who have developed high-quality DCC sound data. However, due to various reasons, this data is not available to the general public. So, we decided to help make the data available to the public, and make it widely available to the general public, so that we can spread the goodness and fun of DCC.
Therefore, DesktopStation has decided to provide financial support and cooperation to creators who create sound data for DCC, to create data that is completely free of copyright issues, and to provide the results to Japanese DCC users in Japan for free (free of charge). We have opened this page in order to provide the results to Japanese DCC users in Japan free of charge.
The sound data on this page is sponsored by DesktopStation and is made available under contract with the creators. We will not give permission even if we receive inquiries. Please include the URL to this page, https://desktopstation.net/sounds/, when you introduce it. This page is link free. You do not need permission to post a link to this page, and you can post the URL information on the Web or in a magazine.
When you use OPEN SOUND DATA, please read this page about copyright and neighboring rights for sound.
Terms of use
All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
If you do not agree, or are unable to comply with the terms of use while using the OPEN SOUND DATA, you may not use the OPEN SOUND DATA. Please delete the downloaded data immediately.
You agree or sympathize with our concept and purpose of OPEN SOUND DATA.
Do not commit any act that may cause disadvantage, damage, or discomfort to the administrator of this service, creators, other users, or other third parties.
Users who comply with the terms of use may use the sound data on this page by writing it to their own DCC decoders for free.
If you receive the sound data itself for a fee, or if you receive the decoder or vehicle in which it was written for a price that exceeds the original price, you must request a refund from the seller. You must also notify DesktopStation of any unauthorized use of the sound data for sale.
You may modify the sound data on this page. However, you must contact DesktopStation and distribute the modified sound data in this page to unspecified people or redistribute it via web or other media, except for the services provided by model railroad stores and model manufacturers as described below. You must also apply the Terms of Service as is.
You are allowed to modify the sound data on this page, but you must not sell the modified data alone. It is permissible to offer it as a writing service to decoders and to sell the written models. In addition, when selling or providing services, it must be clearly indicated to the user that the data was created based on open sound data.
Users (companies, sole proprietors, or individuals) who write to decoders using distributed sound data, or sell decoders themselves or vehicles equipped with decoders as part of their livelihood (business), must obtain prior permission from DesktopStation to start the service. DesktopStation must be notified in advance of your intention to start the service (free of charge), the price of the service must be clearly indicated in the store or on the website, and the cost of the sound data or the value of the sound data itself must be charged to the final paying customer. We will not charge the final paying customer for any costs or charges that are equivalent to the value of the sound data or the sound data itself. In addition, DCC reserves the right to deny or revoke permission for the use of sound data if, based on past history, reputation, credit information, or other information, it is determined that the use of the sound data would interfere with DCC's activities or be inappropriate in terms of public order and morals.
Direct links to the sound data files on this page are prohibited. Please make sure to link to this page.
Reprinting the sound data files on this page on other pages or distributing them on DVDs or other media to an unspecified number of people is prohibited. No permission will be given.
It is prohibited to point out or disclose the illegality of OPEN SOUND DATA itself, related data, developers, collaborators, etc. in public without evidence, or to obstruct their activities.
If a vendor or individual who uses sound data illegally does not agree to settle for compensation for the illegal use, you agree at the time of downloading or obtaining the data that the vendor's name, address, and representative will be posted in an unspecified place.
The copyright of the sound data is not waived.
You agree to disclaim all warranties for any malfunction, accident, or damage caused by the sound data.
You agree that no individual support will be provided.
These terms of use are subject to change without notice.
This Agreement is written in Japanese and translated into English and other languages. The Japanese version is the original, and the English and other language versions are for reference only. In the event of any conflict between these two language versions, the Japanese version shall take precedence.
Desktop Station contact:

Permitted model raiway shop and manufacturer
Update: July 2, 2020
If you want to program OPEN SOUND DATA to your decodes by Model Railway Shop, Please check the following permitted shop list.
If your store(shop, company) want to get permission of use OPEN SOUND DATA, face to face meeting with us is required. If you want to know in detail, please send e-mail to Desktop Station support team.
Shop name |
Address |
URL |
Product |
Programming service |
Small kashireyasan Tb |
DiamondHeights 203, 2-9-2 Matsubara-cho, Akishima, Tokyo |
URL |
Rental, installation |
Available |
Ishida Shoten |
3-5-14 Natsumidai, Funabashi, Chiba |
URL |
Decoders |
Available |
ModelLand Tanaka |
2-12-18 Shinoharakita, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama |
URL |
LokSound, LokProgrammer |
Available |
Model Railway Shop Kameya |
Nunotani Building 7F, 3-6-22 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka |
URL |
N/A |
Available |
rairhythm |
Tama-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa |
URL |
- |
Only installation |
MODELS SHIMA |
Meguro, Tokyo |
URL |
LokSound |
In preparation |
Sound Data files for ESU LokSound V4, 5 series.
How to program OPEN SOUND DATA
OPEN SOUND DATA uses ESU's LokSound V4 and Lok Sound 5 series. If you want to write this data to your LokSound, please check ESU's instruction manual. You can easily write sound data using LokProgrammer and your PC.
Sound volume, locomotive motor parameters are following to LokSound. Please check LokSound Manual.
OPEN SOUND DATA MANUAL (PDF)
Desktop Station provides OPEN SOUND DATA MANUAL as the following PDFs. However, we do not support how to use and trouble shooting. please access Japanese Digital Model Railway Forum.
Language |
rev. |
DOWNLOAD |
COUNTER |
Japanese |
5 (Feb 14,2021) |
DOWNLOAD |
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Chinese |
5 (Feb 14,2021) |
DOWNLOAD |
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German |
5 (Feb 14,2021) |
DOWNLOAD |
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English |
5 (Feb 14,2021) |
DOWNLOAD |
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The OPEN SOUND DATA Manual is now available for public editing on Github. We look forward to your participation in the editing process.
(https://github.com/desktopstation/osdmanual)
If you would like to participate in editing, please create a Github account and submit a contributor to us on Github.
Leaflet
We're providing kiha261's English Instruction.
Kiha261 Sound Data Instruction (2MB, PDF, English),
List od Sound Data
Diesel cars
Locomotives
Electric cars(JR, JNR)
Private Railway Company(Tokyu・Izukyu)
Private Railway Company(Keio)
Private Railway Company(Tobu)
Private Railway Company(Kintetsu)
Private Railway Company(Seibu)
Private Railway Company(Meitetsu)
Private Railway Company(KEIKYU)
Private Railway Company(etc)
JNR/JR Diesel Cars
kiha 40 diesel cars
DML30HSE kiha183
DMH17 kiha82
DML30HSE kiha181
DMH17C Vertical Engine, Suitable for kiha10/20/55 etc, Kominato Railway kiha200
DMH17H Horizontal Engine, Suitable for kiha81/82/58/52/45/35/23/28 etc, Meitetsu kiha8000
DMF15HSA , Suitable for kiha40,47,48, kiha183/184
DMF15HSA Late year's One man ed.
DMF13HZA kiha261
DMF13HZA kiha110
N-DMF11HZA kiha283
NTA-855-R-1 kiha110
SA6D125H HOT7000
SA6D125H kiha120
SA6D125H JR Shikoku 2000, N2000
SA6D125H kiha281
SA6D140HE kihaE130, kihaE120
NTA-855-R-1 kiha75
NTA-855-R-1 kiha85 Suitable for Meitetsu kiha8500, Aizu railway kiha8500.
Locomotives
JNR 8620 Steam Locomotive
JNR 9600 Steam Locomotive
JNR C56,C12
Steam Locomotive
JNR C58 Steam Locomotive
JNR C57,C59 Steam Locomotive
JNR D51
Steam Locomotive
JNR C61 Steam Locomotive
JNR C62 Steam Locomotive
JNR DE10 Diesel Locomotive
JNR EF81 Electric Locomotive
JRF EH200 Electric Locomotive
Ooigawa Railway DD20 Diesel Locomotive
Electric cars(JNR and JR)
JNR,JR Express trains:
MT46 Express train 153,155,157,159,451,471,161 series
MT54 Express train
165,183 series
MT54 JNR 185 Express train
JNR 781 series
JNR 381 series
JRE E257-0 VVVF Express train
JRE E259 VVVF Express train Suitable for E657 series
JRE E353 VVVF Express train
JRW 281 Express train
JRW 285 Express train Sunrise Express (Toshiba IGBT/Mitsubishi IGBT)
JRW 683・289 Express train
JRW 87 diesel Mizukaze Express train
JRC 373,383 series Wide view Fujikawa etc.(Toshiba GTO VVVF)
JRE E5 Super Express
JRW 500 Super Express
JRW/JRC N700A Super Express
JRW/JRW 700 Super Express
Old commuter electric cars(nose suspension drive)
Old Commuter Electric car Type(Old Kokuden Type)
kumoha 12,40 etc.
Old Commuter Electric car Type HS-266-A
Old Commuter Electric car Type TDK-528
Old Commuter Electric car Type TDK-544
Old Commuter Electric car Type DK-91B
Commuter type:
JNR MT54 Electric commuter cars
113,115,185 series
JNR 211,213
JNR 205 (External Cooling Fan Type)
JNR 205-5000 (Toyo IGBT VVVF)
JNR 209
E231
E233 Commuter type (Mitsubishi VVVF)
E233 Urban Type (Hitachi VVVF)
E235 Commuter type
JRW 207-1000 Toshiba GTO VVVF
JRW 221
JRW 223 Hitachi IGBT VVVF
JRW 223 Mitsubishi IGBT VVVF
JRW 223 Toshiba IGBT VVVF
JRW 225 Toyo IGBT VVVF
JRW 321 Toyo IGBT VVVF
JRW 321 Toshiba IGBT VVVF
JRC 313-5000 Toshiba IGBT VVVF
Tokyu, Izukyu
Tokyu 1000
Tokyu 7200
Tokyu・Izukyu 8000
Tokyu 8500
Tokyu 9000 Hitachi GTO VVVF
Tokyu 5050, 5000, Refer to Experimental Sound Data
Tokyu 2020, 6020, 3020, Refer to Experimental Sound Data
Izukyu 100 Kumoha 100 series
Private Railway Company(Keio)
Keio 1000 Hitachi 2 level IGBT VVVF
Keio 1000 Toyo IGBT VVVF
Keio 1000 2nd Generation Toyo GTO VVVF
Keio 3000 Chopper
Keio 5100Type TDK-544
Keio 8000 Hitachi GTO VVVF
Keio 8000 Toshiba IGBT-PMSM VVVF
Keio 8000 Hitachi Hybrid SiC VVVF
Private Railway Company(Tobu)
Tobu 8000
Tobu 6050
Tobu 500 Express train
Tobu 7800Type TDK-544
Tobu 3000 DK-91B
Tobu 3050 HS-266-A
Tobu 3070 TDK-528
Tobu 5050 TDK-544
Tobu 5700 TDK-528
Private Railway Company(Kintetsu)
Kintetsu express MB3127 First type, suitable for 12000,12200,12400,12410,12600,30000.
Kintetsu express MB3127 Late type, suitable for 12200,12400,12410,12600,30000.
Kintetsu 22000 Mitsubishi GTO VVVF express train
Kintetsu 21020/22600 series(Non Updated type) Mitsubishi IGBT VVVF express train
Kintetsu express 22600 Mitsubishi IGBT VVVF Express Train
Kintetsu Old Commuter train suitable for 1800,1810,2400,2410,2430,2444,2600,2610,2800.
Kintetsu 1000Type TDK-544
Private Railway Company(Seibu)
Seibu 2000/New2000
Seibu 10000 Koedo Express
Private Railway Company (meitetsu)
Meitetsu 6500 series/6800 series
Meitetsu 6750 /6650 series
Private Railway Company (KEIKYU)
Keikyu 600 Toyo GTO VVVF
Keikyu New 1000 1033F SIEMENS GTO VVVF Suitable for Keikyu 2100 series
Keikyu New 1000 like Toyo IGBT VVVF, Refer to Experimental Sound Data
The other Private Railway Company
Keisei 3700 Toyo GTO VVVF
Hankyu 8300 Toyo GTO VVVF
Shizuoka Railway A3000, Refer to Experimental Sound Data
Shizuoka Railway 1000, Refer to Experimental Sound Data
Nagano Railway 2000
The other MP3 sounds for DSair2, smart phones, PC etc.
Japanese MP3 file
Sound Pack JAPAN R3 (Mar 20, 2014) DOWNLOAD (3MB)
Including Japanese train, station etc sound mp3 files.
Germany MP3 file
Sound Pack GERMANY (Mar 20, 2014) DOWNLOAD (63MB)
This German sound package is provided by wolfgang. Thanks a lot!
Q. Do you provide assembling guide?
Please check the followng guides.
Q. Locomotive address missing.
Kiha 40's address is 40. The other sound data address is 3. Please read CV1.
Q. How to adjust volume.
Use CV63. Also you can use F7.
Q.I want xxx train sound.
We don't accept user's request.
Q. Does it support LokSound SELECT?
SELECT series are not supported.
Owner
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