10 new sound libraries Asbjoern Andersen


This week on A Sound Effect, we delve into an array of captivating sound libraries that cater to a variety of audio needs.

For environments, explore the vibrant and immersive city life of Rome, as well as the tranquil and serene shores of Indonesia.

For automotive enthusiasts, check out a dynamic '02 Nissan 350Z sports car and a charming '05 petrol Indian autorickshaw from the bustling streets of Tamil Nadu.

Finally, for the diverse collections you can expect each week, we have a compelling array of WWI firearms, a collection of detailed doors for everyday usage and flexible foley for drawers, a library featuring the hustle and bustle of a workplace, intriguing sounds of an instrument case, and an assortment of rewarding cues for casual games.

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SSL59 Rome City Life

'SSL59 Rome City Life (3rd Order AmbiX)' by Foley Collection & Surround Sound LAB is a premium sound library 3rd-order Ambisonics recordings that capture the vibrant essence of Rome's urban life. It includes 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos audio files and versatile mixing options.
 
  • 3OA Rome City Life is part of our Golden Catalogue — a premium series of immersive libraries recorded in third-order Ambisonics, offering the highest spatial resolution for cutting-edge 3D audio production.

    This library captures the real sonic essence of Rome through vivid urban ambiences, natural crowd wallas, and bustling markets. Recorded at emblematic locations throughout the city, each take reflects the authentic rhythm and energy of daily Roman life.

    As with all libraries in the City Life series, these are not generic urban beds — they are immersive sound portraits crafted for spatial storytelling in film, series, VR, and installation sound.

    Top-notch third-order ambisonic library. It takes the immersive experience to an entirely new level, capturing sound with unparalleled precision and depth. Feel the shivers down your spine as you’re enveloped by every detail, accurately positioned.

    But there’s more. In our relentless pursuit of perfection, we’re thrilled to offer 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos audio files along with 7.1.2 Atmos beds, 5.1, Stereo and First Order Ambisonic. The third-order resolution takes this format to heights previously unattainable. Picture yourself in the midst of the sound, where the line between reality and imagination blurs. It’s not just listening; it’s living the sound.

     

    Key Features:

    ✨ Third-Order Ambisonic Technology: An immersive experience like never before. Sound that surrounds, captivates, and transports you.

    ✨ 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos: Unmatched sound precision and resolution. Step into the heart of the audio, where every nuance comes to life.

    ✨ Versatile Mixing Options: 16 channel Third Order Ambisonic, 9.1.6 and 7.1.2 ATMOS Bed, 5.1, First Order Ambisonic, and Stereo downmixes included in the collection. Customize your sound to perfection. Tailor the experience to your specific needs, whether you seek the enveloping embrace of high-order ambisonics or the classic simplicity of stereo.

     

    As always, all the recordings include metadata in English and Spanish, and they are compatible with software of sound library management like Soundminer.

     

    We have decoded all the Third Order Ambisonic recordings with Audio Brewers plugin into 9.1.6 Dolby ATMOS bed configuration, using the top channels to create totally outstanding ambiences tracks ready to use! Audio Brewers tools give use amazing control over high order AmbiX configurations with top notch CPU optimization! Ambisonics recordings are the way to go for VR and modern Film Sound Post Production workflows.

    All our libraries are UCS compliant (universalcategorysystem.com). In this new category system all files contain extensive metadata like file description, Category & Subcategory. Metadata can be read and processed by the most common audio libraries management tools . Starting with Full support from Soundminer and more audio tools adopting this system, we are adopting metadata UCS system in our files.


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    In this pack you will find a great California 3rd Order AmbiX sounds in order to use it in your films, TV, VR & multimedia projects.

    Total Runtime:+02h 30m

    > 17 Ambiences / +30 GB
    > 24 bit / 48 kHz
    > Soundminer and BWAV extended metadata
    > AMBISONICS, ATMOS, SURROUND and ST VERSIONS INCLUDED

    All the files have metadata embebed for Soundminer and similar programs. They both include Spanish and English description.

    Check COMPLETE COLLECTION METADATA for more information about the whole collection.

     

     

     

     

Yogyakarta Beach Trisik

'Yogyakarta Beach Trisik' by Soundeffectstacks offers a captivating soundscape with its rhythmic waves and serene coastal atmosphere. These powerful ocean sounds, gentle breeze, and distant seabird calls remind us of nature's beauty.
 
  • Perched on the edge of the southern coast of Yogyakarta, Trisik Beach is a hidden gem known not just for its expansive black sand and serene views, but for the mesmerizing soundscape it offers. As dawn breaks or dusk settles, the rhythmic crash of the waves becomes a symphony of nature—raw, untamed, and deeply calming.

    Recording the sound of the waves at Trisik Beach is an immersive experience. The ocean breathes with power, each surge rolling in with a thunderous roar, then receding with a soothing hiss as it drags along the sand. The coastal breeze hums gently, occasionally mixing with the distant calls of seabirds and the rustling of coconut palms lining the shore.

    This sonic atmosphere is pure and profound—ideal for field recordings, meditation soundtracks, or simply as a memory of nature’s untouched beauty. At Trisik Beach, it’s not just about hearing the waves; it’s about feeling them resonate through the earth and into your soul.

Drawers Sound Effects

'Drawers Sound Effects' by rawAmbience enhances your project with 123 foley recordings of drawer sounds, featuring 62 closing and 61 opening effects to bring authenticity household items to your scenes.
 
  • Door Sound Effects Drawers Sound Effects Play Track 123 sounds included, 4 mins total $11.99

    Add authenticity to your project with our collection of 123 high-quality foley recordings of drawers opening and closing. Perfect for projects that require realistic household sound effects, this pack captures the detailed, everyday sounds of drawers in action. Whether you’re working on films, games, or interactive media, these versatile sound effects will enhance your scenes with natural, lifelike audio, bringing your environment to life with every pull and push.

    Features:

    •  Drawer Closing – 62 sound effects
    •  Drawer Opening – 61 sound effects

    123 sounds that you can import directly into your project.

Nissan 350Z 2002

'Nissan 350Z 2002' by Krampfstadt Studio features 32bit, 192 kHz recordings using RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 mics on a Sound Devices MixPre-6 II. It includes WAV files of driving, foley, and more.
 
  • Car Sound Effects Nissan 350Z 2002 sports car Play Track 235 sounds included, 45 mins total $65

    All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

Indian Autorickshaw

'Indian Autorickshaw – 2005 Petrol Model (Tamil Nadu-Tuk Tuk)' by Aurosnation presents a 2005 petrol autorickshaw from Tamil Nadu. It includes engine starts, idles, passbys, revs, and interiors for an urban Indian flavor.
 
World War I Firearms

'World War I Firearms' by BOOM Library has authentic weapon sounds recorded outdoors, like gunshots, reloading, and handling. It offers multiple mic perspectives for realism, covering original rifles, revolvers, and shotguns.
 
  • FIELD RECORDINGS FROM A FORGOTTEN ARSENAL

    WORLD WAR I FIREARMS is a library of authentic WWI weapon sound effects — recorded outdoors with original rifles, revolvers, and shotguns. It captures not just the gunshots, but the full mechanical reality: cocking, reloading, dryfires, misfires, and handling. Multiple mic perspectives across two contrasting environments deliver natural space and variation. Built for professional sound designers who need real material with real character.

    WORLD WAR I FIREARMS | Sound Effects | Trailer

    Authentic WWI Weapons

    Original rifles, revolvers, and shotguns from the First World War – recorded on location with expertise. No replicas, no modern stand-ins. Just the real thing.

    Complete Mechanical Detail

    Includes everything from dryfires and reloads to bolt actions and handling. These elements bring weight and realism to your design, far beyond the shot itself.

    Natural Acoustic Environments

    Recorded at two distinct outdoor locations – one reflective, one diffuse – to capture authentic tail behaviour. Includes close, mid, and far mic positions for spatial control.

    Formats for Flexible Workflows

    Stereo, Ambisonics, and ORTF3D formats ensure the library fits into post, game, or immersive production pipelines without compromise.



    Firearmms included:

    Revolvers
    Colt New Service
    M1917 Revolver
    Webley Mk VI
    Nagant M1895

    Pistols
    Steyr M1912
    Colt M1911
    FN Highpower
    Mauser C96
    P08 Luger

    Rifles
    M1917 Enfield
    Mosin Nagant 1891
    Mosin Nagant M1907
    Springfield M1903
    Springfield M1903 A4
    Steyr 1895
    Krag–Jørgensen
    Shotguns
    Browning Auto 5
    Winchester M1887

SSL58 The Boring Doors Library

'SSL58 The Boring Doors Library' by Foley Collection & Surround Sound LAB features 80 detailed door sounds, including opens, closes, and creaks, captured in high-definition (96 kHz, 24-bit) over two years with both mastered and raw versions.
 
  • The Boring Doors Library Vol. 1 is a collection of everyday door sounds, recorded and edited with an unusually high level of precision and care. Over the course of two years, we’ve captured a wide variety of opens, closes, creaks, and mechanical movements of classic doors, using top-tier equipment in highly controlled environments.

    As a post-production studio, we record doors all the time — because no matter how boring they seem, you can never have enough. That’s the spirit behind this collection: essential, consistent, and endlessly useful in real-world post workflows.

    Each sound has been recorded with minimal background noise and treated using the best noise reduction tools available, always preserving the natural character of the source. All files include multiple variations and come in two versions in the stereo file:
    – A lightly mastered version, ready to drop into your timeline.
    – A raw, unprocessed version, with no EQ or dynamic treatment.

    On top of that, the library features meticulous metadata, structured to the highest standards of sound effects organization. It fully adheres to the UCS system, but goes further — incorporating custom subcategories within UCS for even clearer, more intuitive search and categorization.

    Clean, reliable, and designed by professionals who use this material every day — The Boring Doors Library Vol. 1 is the definitive toolbox for any sound editor working with doors.

    We recorded around 80 beautiful tracks, 96Khz and 24 bits HD. As always, top quality recordings specially designed for film audio projects.

     


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    In this pack you will find a great DOORS sound collection in order to use it in your films, TV, VR & multimedia projects.

    Total Runtime:+30m

    > 82 Ambiences / +1,3 GB
    > 24 bit / 96 kHz
    > Soundminer and BWAV extended metadata
    > Mastered & Raw Options

    All the files have metadata embebed for Soundminer and similar programs. They both include Spanish and English description.

    Check COMPLETE COLLECTION METADATA for more information about the whole collection.

     

Office

'Office' by BoaSound gets you a wide range of office sounds, including papers, keyboards, wheeled chairs, footsteps, phone vibrations, and desk interactions. Each element is recorded with repetitions to provide a diverse selection for various typical office scenarios.
 
  • Foley Sound Effects Office Play Track 138 sounds included, 106 mins total $12

    This library includes all kind of sounds you’d hear in an office:
    – Papers, Folders, Binders
    – Keyboards (old, modern)
    – Wheeled Chair (old, modern)
    – Footsteps
    – Phone Vibration
    – Cup on desk
    – Other typical actions

    I performed the most needed actions for each element, doing repetitions and giving you a lot of variety.

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Instrument Case

'Instrument Case' by In Motion Audio contains a variety of recordings from a saxophone hard case, including slams, grabs, taps, and latch movements on different surfaces. It's royalty-free and UCS compliant.
 
  • Fabric Sound Effects Instrument Case Play Track 274 sounds included, 6 mins total $20

    We recorded a Saxophone hardcase everything from

    Case being Closed/Slammed
    Case Grabs
    Case Foley Strokes
    Case Foley Taps
    Case being Placed onto Flooring (Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Metal and Tile)
    Latch Open
    Latch Close
    Latch Movement
    Handle Drops
    Handle Movement
    Handle Multiple Hits
    Handle One Hits

    This won’t just cover you for a Musical Instrument Case but can be used for hardshell cases in general. Giving you more uses for this sample pack.

    Instrument Case will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a hard case, boosting your project to the next level. Instrument Case has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples.

Casual Game Achievements

'Casual Game Achievements' by Vadi Sound Library has 136 sounds for Unity and UE5 designed to enhance gameplay with rewarding feedback. Get victory bursts, melodic achievements, and dramatic finishes.
 
  • Celebrate every win, level-up, and bonus moment.

    This winner SFX collection of 136 sounds captures the emotional highs and rewarding feedback moments of casual games—designed to enhance gameplay flow and deliver instant gratification through bright, musical, and tactile cues.

    Crafted with polished orchestration and dynamic melodic layers, this library delivers clear, resonant sound design perfect for mobile games, match-3 puzzles, arcade-style loops, and character progressions.

    Includes:
    • Big wins & bonuses: fast and slow victory bursts, horns, bonus level cues
    • Melodic achievements: double wins, team wins, challenge clears
    • Emotional builds: orchestral rises, drums & hits for dramatic finishers
    • Level-ups & upgrades: bright success stingers, reward escalations
    • Soft win chimes: gentle celebratory layers for smooth feedback
    • Mix-ready for Unity, Unreal & middleware engines
    • UCS-compliant, 96kHz/24-bit WAV, stereo

    Every sound crafted to reward progress, celebrate wins, and lift gameplay moments.

    Find the true sound of achievement.

 

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THE WORLD’S EASIEST WAY TO GET INDEPENDENT SOUND EFFECTS:
 
A Sound Effect gives you easy access to an absolutely huge sound effects catalog from a myriad of independent sound creators, all covered by one license agreement - a few highlights:

  • Foley Sound Effects Grenade Foley Play Track 1374 sounds included $15

    A focused collection of grenade foley, captured with precision using replica units. This library provides the essential, clean sounds of tactical handling, interaction, and impacts.

    Recorded at 96kHz/24-bit across various surfaces including steel plates, carpet, wood floorings, soil, and grass, this library offers variation for different environments. The recordings feature grenade shakes, surface impacts and rolls, pin pulls, spoon lever ejections, spoon drops, and tactical gear foley, all captured with Lewitt LCT 540 S and Shure SM7B.

    This is a practical toolkit for sound designers working in film, games, and other media, providing a tonal and versatile foundation for building realistic military action.

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  • Car Sound Effects Toyota MR2 1984 sports car Play Track 228 sounds included, 44 mins total $65

    All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

  • Animal Sound Effects Collections Botswana Play Track 49+ sounds included, 136 mins total From: $60

    Botswana Faunethic sound library is a unique collection of 49 sounds recorded through several national parks of the country (Okavango, Chobe,…). All these sounds has been recorded and produced with high quality equipment in multichannel.

    This collection offers a wide diversity of soundscapes and animals sounds such as:

    -Bush, savanna and forest soundscapes.
    -Hippopotamus grunt and vocals.
    -Elephants vocals, showering and drinking.
    -Zebras and impalas fighting.
    -Lion chasing an elephant during one night.
    -Birds and insects at different perspectives.
    -Villages

    If you want to hear more about this field recording trip, feel free to check this post.
    The multichannel version contains 40 tracks in native 4.0 and 9 tracks recorded in stereo only.

    This library provides authentic and interesting sounds, recorded with DPA, MBHO and Neumann mics powered by an Aeta 4minX.
    All Faunethic tracks includes metadata carefully edited, compatible with Soundminer, Soundly and Basehead.

Explore the full, unique collection here

Latest sound effects libraries:
 
  • Quietsub FX Complete Bundle

    Quietsub FX is a library of 15,055 sound effects at 24 bit 96,000 BWF. The library is organized into a number of collections related to specific categories, and a large miscellaneous category. The library was recorded to be as comprehensive as possible with an emphasis on quality and choice for users.

    The Complete Bundle includes the following parts:

    Quietsub FX gives you a wide ranging library of sound effects. Production of the library focused on creating high quality and choice for users, which ultimately is what creators want. This package is ideal for film, video, radio, podcast, and wherever sound effects are used.

    All files include metadata.

  • Quietsub FX Transportation

    An extensive collection of 1,321 Transportation sounds. If it has means of movement to carry people or goods, whether by engine or human propulsion, you’ll likely find it here.

    This collection comes in two parts. The transportation portion, and Transit Chimes.

    Transit Chimes: Transit Chimes are the sounds you hear all the time on public transportation. Dings, dongs, attention getters. This collection of 70 sound effects gives everything you need to satisfy your craving for these noises. Use them in your productions, or start your own transit system.

    Transportation: People are always going somewhere. And they sure make lots of noise doing it. Just about anything that moves people or freight can be found here.

    Recording for this category is outside the studio affair. A tremendous amount of time driving and walking around, as well as planting yourself in strategic locations where vehicles do their thing.

    • Cars general
    • Classic cars
    • Sports cars
    • Boats
    • Aircraft
    • Bicycles
    • Buses
    • Motorcycles
    • Trucks general
    • Garbage Truck
    • Highway and street backgrounds
    • Traffic sounds

    This extensive collection touches all the bases.

    Files are 24-96000 BWF with metadata.

  • Quietsub FX Video Transition Sound Effects

    A great collection of 128 Video Transition Sound Effects. These are designed to be used at video edit points to add impact.

    Video Editors will enjoy these video transition effects. In recent years, sound effects began appearing in videos to accompany the actual visual edit. This was the inspiration for creating this collection.

    There’s no better way to add depth to video edits than with short sounds and ramps. These work great with short video breakup visuals and flashes.

    This collection is made up of various wipes and transitions.

    Cut away. Chop, Hack etc. These sounds will make those video transitions more interesting.

    Files are 24-96000 BWF with metadata.

  • Quietsub FX Sci-Fi Sounds

    A collection of 192 Sci-Fi Sounds.

    There’s lots of science fiction out there, but still no little green men. Possibly that’s what makes sci-fi so popular. The dream of something you think may exist, but cannot be proven. Sci-Fi, of course, has its own sounds. In this collection of 183 sound effects, you will find most of what you will need to outfit your next spacecraft.

    Included in this collection:

    • Alien interiors
    • Blasters
    • Backgrounds
    • Space ship sounds

    Files are 24-96000 BWF with metadata.

  • Quietsub FX Mechanical Parts

    A collection of 159 mechanical sounds made by small motors. This is the result of a massive editing job involving small metal and plastic parts, and any other item made by humans and others.

    Stuff that clicks, winds, and moves by itself.

    This collection covers the world of small mechanics. Sounds in this collection include:

    • Clicking
    • Cranking
    • Metal levers
    • Metal movement
    • Winding
    • Running
    • Slowing
    • Squeaking

    You can get all wound up with this kind of thing. Something for any mechanical mind.

    Files are 24-96000 BWF with metadata.


   

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