How to Make Sound Effects

This is a handy How To DIY / tutorial guide that addresses the fundamentals of sound design and specific effects.
Please note it is almost 100% text.
It is NOT a sound effects collection.

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Ch 1: Getting started
Ch 2: Wav editing software
Ch 3: Sound basics
Ch 4: Create a button sound
Ch 5: Create a missile sound
Ch 6: Create an explosion sound
Ch 7: Create an SMB style coin sound
Ch 8: Create a knocking sound
Ch 9: Major effects
Ch 10: Musical effects
Ch 11: Frequency effects
Ch 12: Modulation effects
Ch 13: Distortion effects
Ch 14: Other effects
Ch 15: Envelope
Ch 16: Sounds and katakana
Ch 17: Other points