Alright kiddo, so imagine you have different types of toys like a Lego set, a puzzle, and a few blocks. Each toy has its own set of rules and instructions to follow. Now, if you want to create something new, you have to decide which toy to use and figure out how to use it.
Similarly, when it comes to creating sounds, music, or audio effects for apps, games, or movies, there are different software tools, like GarageBand, Audacity, or FL Studio. They all have their own set of features, options, and formats.
But sometimes, the creators of the project want to use different software tools for different reasons, like they may be more comfortable with one, or they need specific features that one tool has but the other doesn't. So, they may use a cross-platform audio creation tool that brings together different tools and formats, making it possible to use different toolsets or formats without any compatibility issues.
For instance, if you want to create sound effects for a game that runs on different platforms or operating systems, like Windows, Mac, or Android, you may use a cross-platform audio creation tool that supports all those platforms and can convert the audio files into the right format.
So, the cross-platform audio creation tool is like a toy box that has all the different toys in it and lets you play and create whatever you want, without worrying about which toy to use, because they will all work together. Isn't that cool, kiddo?