12 Great New Sound Libraries: Haunted Spirits, Interior Walla, California Grasslands, Fiats, Lake Boats, And More!

Posted October 24, 2023 by Adriane Kuzminski in New sound effects libraries

This week on A Sound effect, we may not have many spooky sound libraries by name, but when it comes to horror - it's all about the creativity!

In this recap, you can hear exterior sounds of California grasslands, where owls signal the night, and a dilapidated ranch with corroded gates leading to the horrors of its demented owners. Why are there the sounds of drilling from behind those rusting barn doors?!

We also have sounds of ambient crowds of campuses - perhaps before a zombie outbreak - and neutral walla in hushed environments where spirits may lurk in the hallways.

For vehicles, check out the sounds of SUVs and Fiats that could suddenly become sentient, and ATVs that belong to kids staying at that cabin in the woods. We also have a lake boat that floats above whatever lurks beneath the water.

And to top it off, we have poltergeist-ish LOM Geofon drones from metal objects, a traditionally creepy collection of whispering, murmuring spirits, and sounds for your game, whether your players roleplay as witches or undead medieval warriors.

Like we said, when it comes to terrifying your audiences, it's all about creativity. Happy listening!

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California Grassland Abandoned

'California Grassland Abandoned' by Seth Swaaley is a collection of sounds from this popular vehicle. All files are recorded in high quality (32bit, 192 kHz) using a variety of professional microphones and recorders. Get sounds of the interior and exterior, as well as driving performances and Foley with UCS format to lead the way!

Environments & Ambiences California Grassland Abandoned Play Track 111 sounds included, 84 mins total From: $70

California Grassland Abandoned is a collection of 65 Stereo and 18 Quad Recordings focused on Abandoned old structures, various Int / Ext Winds, Metal Latches, Gates, Wood Creaks, and an assortment of other interesting sounds.

The recordings from this library took place in The Carrizo Plain, an open expanse of Grassland that is located West of the Mojave Desert in California’s Central Valley. Abandoned and weathered dilapidated remnants of old ranches, water tanks, barns, metal sheds, farm machinery, and corrals from a bygone era of the West can be discovered if one ventures off the beaten path.

An old rusted corral gate’s latches, hinges, locks, and ronks. A 1950 Ford Truck’s wild sound door creaks. The still quiet of morning ambiences. A very animated barn door. A water tank in the middle of no man’s land bending and booming as the elements of nature have their way. Calm, medium, and higher winds in metal sheds, small houses, barns, tall dry grass, and in some exterior locations out in the Plain.

The goal was to try to capture anything I could that had a lot of character along with providing a sense of what a lot these areas sound like. These recordings aren’t meant to be absolutely desolate so in a few of the wind and ambience tracks there is some light birds, and sometimes a few insects.

The companion library to this, California Grassland Wildlife contains a number of different bird species and a couple of other animals and insects native to the environment.

The Gear

Sound Devices MixPre-6

Mics

Sennheiser MKH 8020

Sennheiser MKH 8040

Sennheiser MKH 8040+MKH 30 MS

Sennheiser MKH 8040 Pair + MKH 30 DMS

Barcus Berry Contact Mic

A / B Spacing was used with the MKH 8020’s. ORTF with the MKH 8040, along with a MKH 30 in MS and Double MS.

MS Recordings have been decoded to Stereo and Double MS have been decoded to Quad Format.

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California Grassland Wildlife

'California Grassland Wildlife' by Seth Swaaley has 95 stereo and 33 quad recordings of over 30 species of birds, coyotes, grasshoppers, and beetles that can be found in grassland, plains, and high desert environments. The recordings were made in the Carrizo Plain, an open expanse of grassland in California's Central Valley.

Animal Sound Effects California Grassland Wildlife Play Track 95 sounds included, 227 mins total From: $120

California Grassland Wildlife is a collection of 95 Stereo and 33 Quad Recordings of over 30 different species of birds that can be found in Grassland, Plains, and High Desert Environments. Also included are a few recordings of Coyotes, Grasshoppers, Insects. Some other quieter ambiences are included as well.

Most of the recordings from this library took place in The Carrizo Plain, an open expanse of Grassland that spans 50 miles long and 15 miles wide West of the Mojave Desert in California’s Central Valley. It’s an arid area far from any towns, and a fairly harsh environment that most years gets very little rain. A number of dirt roads go on for miles and stretch across the flat plain and hilly landscape, eventually leading up to the Temblor and Caliente Ranges. Abandoned and weathered dilapidated remnants of old ranches, water tanks, barns, metal sheds, farm machinery, vehicles, and corrals from a bygone era of the west can be discovered if one ventures off the beaten path.

At first glance, one wouldn’t think there’d be much wildlife out there, but I discovered it’s an area that has quite a bit going on. A lot of the old structures, along with the few areas with trees become the resting place and shelters for birds and animals. Over a span of two years I made a number of trips to this location trying to capture as much of the local wildlife as I could.

Included are sounds from Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Dusk, and late evening. Perspectives vary from extremely close to medium and distant. I’ve split out the sounds by species and more Active, Medium, Specific, in order to give a lot of flexibility when trying to use these sounds for projects.

Barn Owls chirping overhead, the single rhythmic call of Bell’s Sparrows, the close hooting of Great Horned Owl’s, the constant cooing of Doves, Ravens slowly traveling over an open field, Finches swarming and providing quite the cacophony. Detailed sounds of wings of birds and grasshoppers. Coyotes howling in the distance. It was a lot of fun putting this one all together.

California Grassland Abandoned is the companion library to this one and is more focused on Ambiences, winds, and sounds from Abandoned Structures.

Prominent Birds with multiple recordings

Barn Owl, Bell’s Sparrow, Bullock’s Oriole, Cassin’s Kingbird, Common Nighthawk, Eurasian Collared-Dove, House Finch, Great Horned Owl, Mourning Dove, Raven, Say’s Phoebe, Western Kingbird

Other Birds Featured

Ash-throated Flycatcher, Bewick’s Wren, Brewer’s Blackbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, California Quail, California Towhee, European Starling, Hooded Oriole, Horned Lark, House Wren, Least Bittern, Mountain Bluebird, Nuttall’s Woodpecker, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-winged Blackbird, Rock Wren, Sagebrush Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Spotless Starling, Western Meadowlark.

Metadata

All files have been carefully mastered. Detailed Metadata and labeling of species has been provided so that all of the sounds are easily accessible. Photos have been embedded with each file to help out with getting an idea of what birds are typical in particular landscapes. UCS compliant, markers have been placed throughout the files to allow for quicker navigation.

The Gear

Sound Devices MixPre-3

Sound Devices MixPre-6

Mics

Sennheiser MKH 8020

Sennheiser MKH 8040

Sennheiser MKH 8040+MKH 30 MS

Sennheiser MKH 8040 Pair + MKH 30 DMS

A / B Spacing was used with the MKH 8020’s. ORTF with the MKH 8040, along with a MKH 30 in MS and Double MS.

MS Recordings have been decoded to Stereo and Double MS have been decoded to Quad Format.

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Essential Sound – Ambient Walla Crowds

'Essential Sound – Ambient Walla Crowds' by Tsunami Sound Wave has natural, subtle recordings taken from a variety of locations and situations, including crowded restaurants, busy campuses, intimate moments, and cocktail parties.

City Life Sound Effects Essential – Ambient Walla & Crowds Play Track 40 sounds included, 157 mins total $45

Ambient Walla is a collection of crowds and walla taken from a number of locations and situations. Everything from crowded restaurants and busy campuses, to more intimate and sparse moments, such as cocktail parties. Most tracks were captured with the Zoom H6, Zoom F6.

I wanted this SFX library to sound more natural, rather than creating something that already exists. These tracks are more subtle and are aimed at smaller and more dispersed situations, but can also be used for larger situations.

As well, a majority of the “campus” crowd and walla sounds were captured from the Google and Apple campuses. There are a number of quality tracks with both close and distant perspectives.

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Drone Sounds Vol. 3

'Drone Sounds Vol. 3' by Ferreira the Sound Guy is a sound effects library of 22 drone sounds created from recordings with a LOM Géofon microphone of metals such as fans, household appliances, and trolleys. The sounds are designed to bring videos, trailers, and movies to life.

Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Drone Sounds Vol. 3 Play Track 22 sounds included, 16 mins total $25

This soundlibrary arises from recordings with the LOM Géofon microphone on metals such as fans, household appliances, trolley, among others.

After working these sounds in post production, this library comes with 22 incredible drone sounds that will bring your vídeo, trailer or movie to life.

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RPG Interface Essentials – Character & HUB

'RPG Interface Essentials – Character & HUB' by Khron Studio provides developers with everything they need to bring their RPG games to life with sounds of buttons, characters, and hub elements. With everything from amulets to level ups - you get 171 sounds in 192 kHz/24-bit audio format.

Foley Sound Effects RPG Interface Essentials – Character & HUB Play Track 171 sounds included, 3 mins total $15

RPG INTERFACE ESSENTIALS – INVENTORY & DIALOG
RPG INTERFACE ESSENTIALS – MAP & PRINCIPAL MENU
RPG Interface Essentials – Pop-Ups

Immerse yourself in the essence of your RPG game with our library “RPG Interface Essentials – Character & HUB“. With a total of 171 sounds in high quality audio format 192 kHz y 24 bits, this collection of sounds provides you with everything you need to bring your virtual world to life.

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Main Features:
– Key Categories: We’ve divided this library into three essential categories, each designed to enhance the player experience.
Buttons: Explore a wide variety of button effects, from choosing rewards to closing windows. Button sounds are crucial to player interaction.
– Character: Add depth to your characters with sounds that range from adjusting stats to switching characters mid-game. Equip accessories, amulets, armor and weapons with realistic sounds.
– HUB: Dive into the core of the UI with sounds that accompany player actions such as leveling up, selecting skills, and exploring the HUB menu.
– Wide variety: In total, we offer 171 sounds designed to enrich your game. From button effects to detailed stat adjustment sounds, each sound has been meticulously created to enhance immersion.
– High Quality Format: All sounds are presented in audio format 192 kHz y 24 bits, guaranteeing exceptional quality and clarity in every detail.

Designed for the Player Experience:
– Intuitive Buttons: Button effects help players make decisions and navigate the game world with ease.
– Living Characters: Character stat and equipment adjustment sounds add an extra layer of realism to hero evolution.
Smooth Navigation: HUB menu sounds offer an effortless and engaging user experience.

Whether you’re creating an epic role-playing game or a unique adventure experience, “RPG Interface Essentials – Character & HUB” is designed to supercharge your projects.ects of games. We offer a range of sounds that will drive your game’s narrative and enhance player immersion. Don’t miss this essential collection for RPG game developers!

More about the pack
– Intuitive file naming
– Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties. Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
– Totally mono compatibility
– All sounds have several variations.
– Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
– For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com

Features
– 171 RPG Interface sounds
– Number of Audio Waves: 171
– Format: 192 Khz / 24 bits
– Do Sound FX loop: No
– Minutes of audio provided: 3 minutes and 4 second

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Lake Boat – Mercury 4-stroke 60HP

'Lake Boat – Mercury 4-stroke 60HP' by Dramatic Cat contains multiple tracks of onboard and exterior recordings of a runabout type boat powered by a powerful Mercury engine. It includes a variety of rev, start-stop, idle, passby, and sailing sounds, as well as ramps up and down and constant RPM loops.

Ship Sound Effects Lake Boat – Mercury 4-stroke 60HP Play Track 43 sounds included $29

Recordings of a runabout type boat powered by a powerful Mercury engine.

Our sound pack contains multiple tracks of onboard and exterior recordings of revs, start-stops, idle, passbys and sailing at various speeds.
We also captured several ramps up and down for use in granular synthesis tools, and edited constant RPM loops for drag and drop in your audio middleware.

Specifications : 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 60 HP.

Multiple mic perspectives

This sound pack includes 3 channels of onboard perspectives: two microphones for the engine and one in front of the boat to capture water lapping and splashes. It also comes with few exterior passbys.

‍Gear used

Sound Devices MixPre-6 II • LOM MikroUsi • Sennheiser MKH 8040 • Sennheiser MKH30 • Neumann Kmr81i

‍Metadata

This sound library is UCS compliant and comes with fully embedded metadatas compatible with Soundly, Soundminer and Basehead.

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Drill – Bursts & Foley

'Drill – Bursts & Foley' by Jake Fielding Sound includes a versatile toolkit for adding genuine drill sounds to creative projects. The collection features long and short drill bursts from two different drills, as well as Foley movement sounds such as pick-ups, set-downs, rattles, shakes, and drill bit screwing.

Foley Sound Effects Drill – Bursts & Foley Play Track 191 sounds included $6.50

Various drill bursts from 2 different drills and foley movement sounds, pick-ups, place downs, rattles, shakes.

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Neutral Interior Walla

'Neutral Interior Walla' by Jake Fielding Sound is a micro ambience collection that adds realism to audio projects. This pack includes interior walla sound effects, capturing the soft background chatter, murmurs, footsteps & scuffles in common indoor spaces - perfect for neutral walla in a hushes environment.

Linhai M565 2020 ATV

'Linhai M565 2020 ATV' by Krampfstadt Studio has wav files of driving, exterior foley, mechanical, and electrical sounds. All files are recorded in 32bit, 192kHz with Shure KSM137, Line Audio Omni1, and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, and Sound Devices MixPre-6 II and Zoom F3 recorders.

Foley Sound Effects Linhai M565 2020 ATV all-terrain vehicle quad bike Play Track 68 sounds included, 19 mins total $55

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM137, Line Audio Omni1 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Whispering Spirits

'Whispering Spirits' by Unidentified Sound Object showcases haunting whispers and distant murmurs of spirits, all uniquely generated using only the human voice. Designed for the supernatural, it is perfect for horror films, atmospheric games, or projects seeking the essence of spectral memories.

Creature Sound Effects Whispering Spirits Play Track 125+ sounds included $49

Introducing the Whispering Spirits sound effects library. Immerse yourself in a realm where every sound echoes tales of ancient spirits and long-forgotten memories. This meticulously curated collection showcases haunting whispers and distant murmurs of spirits, all uniquely generated using only the human voice. Expertly crafted by Matteo Milani on the renowned Kyma sound design workstation, each sound in this library originates from a long session of improvisation and performance, making for a truly organic and immersive auditory experience.

Designed for sound designers with a taste for the supernatural, this library effortlessly bridges the realms of the living and the otherworldly. Whether for horror films, atmospheric games, or projects seeking the essence of spectral memories, Whispering Spirits offers a unique auditory experience that stands apart.

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Fiat 600 1955 city car

'Fiat 600 1955 city car' by Krampfstadt Studio gets you driving, interior and exterior Foley, mechanical, and electrical sounds for this iconic city car. All files are recorded in a high quality (32bit, 192 kHz) using a variety of professional microphones and recorders - and it has UCS metadata, making it easy to find the sounds you need.

Car Sound Effects Fiat 600 1955 city car Play Track 134 sounds included, 34 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Shure KSM137 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Nissan Qashqai 2006 SUV

'Nissan Qashqai 2006 compact crossover SUV' by Krampfstadt Studio focuses on abandoned old structures, various interior and exterior winds, metal latches, gates, wood creaks, and other interesting sounds. getting you sounds like an old rusted corral gate's hinges, a 1950 Ford Truck's wild door creaks, a very animated barn door, and more.

Car Sound Effects Nissan Qashqai 2006 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle Play Track 224 sounds included, 28 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Shure KSM 137, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, FEL Pluggy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Introducing MOTION GRAPHICS, a complete Motion Graphics sound effects library from SoundMorph!

Motion Graphics focuses on all the elements you might need for sound design on a trailer, a cinematic scene or a visual that is heavy with motion graphics, whether it be abstract or straight forward, Motion Graphics has all the elements and textures you could think of. Motion Graphics are something all of us sound designers run into at one point or another, so this library is an excellent addition to your sound effects tool box.

Motion Graphics was created by and in collaboration with sound designer Rostislav Trifonov (SoundMorph Elemental library contributor).

Motion Graphics features 650 24bit/96 kHz .wav files, all meticulously embedded with Soundminer & Basehead metadata.

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Animal Hyperrealism Vol IV is a sound library containing animal vocalisations, from real to designed creatures totaling more than 2000 individual sounds in 294 files. The sounds were recorded in zoos, and wildlife centers.

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