13 new sound libraries Asbjoern Andersen


This week on A Sound Effect, we're diving into a diverse collection of sound libraries that will transport you to different worlds. From the roar of engines to the tranquility of nature, these libraries offer a wide range of sounds to enhance your projects.
For those looking for realistic vehicle sounds, we've got you covered with detailed recordings of cars and motorcycles. You can hear a sleek Audi Q3 SUV, classic subcompact Renault Clio, luxurious Infinity QX30 crossover SUV, exemplary Mercedes GLA250 SUV, and roomy Audi A4 family car, plus perspectives of a rider on a 200cc quadbike and 50cc moped.

If you need to set the mood with atmospheric sounds, we have dynamic rain and thunder. And if you're looking for industrial sounds, check out roomtones from carefully-chosen factories and a collection of woodworking tools for carpentry.

Finally, we have three new musical instrument libraries that feature the electric Taishogoto, giving you a unique blend of traditional Japanese sounds with modern electronic effects.

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Industry – Factory Ambiences and Machines

'Industry – Factory Ambiences and Machines' by Sound of Essen offers a vast collection of industrial sounds, from factory ambiences to specific machinery movements. It includes sounds like assembly lines, engines, metalworking, and more from carefully chosen machineries.
 
  • This library includes both factory ambiences and close up industrial machines.

    The perfect collection for  ambience beds for big noisy halls or a great tool for single machinery movements.

    Several locations were recorded, amongst it a a food manufacturer, a vinyl pressing plant, a cogeneration unit, a water pumpstation, a water treatment plant, steelworks and a machinery builder. Aditional sounds have been recorded around other industrial sites.

    For most machines, I used a multi-mic setup with a stereo (ab or ortf) unit, and several spot mics (incl. contact mics), which you can use as a construction library to mix to your own taste. For some machines, premixed files are included in a addition to the single layers.

    From the rattle of an assembly lines, to whistle of all kind of engines , deafening scream of giant units, distant chatter and walla of workers, hydraulic and pneumatic hisses and movements, stamping of metal parts as well as welding, brushing, giant metal saws, polishing, wet round grinding, milling, pounding compressors, noisy heating units, bubbling testing stations and many more machinery sounds all in big reverberant spaces as well as from dry close up (as far as inside) carefully chosen spots of machineries singled out, this library offers a broad range of sounds.

    The machines have been recorded in long continous ambiences as well as starting and stopping sounds, where possible.

    Sound from tools, like ground lift, gates or beeps are also included.

    Equitment used was: Sound Devices 744, Zoom F6, Schoeps MK41, Earthworks QTC50, Schertler Conatct Mic, Lewitt 540s, DPA 4060 / 61, Neumann KMR81i, Behringer Drum Mics

The Carpenter

'The Carpenter' by Dramatic Cat features a wide range of carpentry tools, from hand tools to power tools. Each tool has flexible sound options for projects with woodworking or construction. Ideal for adding realism and depth to any scene.
 
  • Our comprehensive sound library captures the authentic essence of carpentry work, featuring a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools. Each power tool has been recorded in action as well as in idle mode, allowing for versatile sound design options.

    Whether it’s the rhythmic strike of a hammer, the loud hum of an industrial planer, the raw power of a chainsaw, or the satisfying crack of splitting wood with an axe, this collection delivers high-quality recordings in both mono and stereo.

    Perfect for adding depth and realism to any project involving woodworking, construction environments or even lumberjack scenes.

     

    Hand Tools

    Splitting Maul • Large Axe • Small Axe • Bench Chisel • Drawknife • Block Plane • Beveled Edge Chisel • Bench Plane • Eggbeater Drill • Frame Saw • Half Round Rough & Smooth Files • Hammers • Hand Saw Long & Short • Precision Mitre Saw • Pruning Saw • Sandpapers • Gauge Chisel • Tape Measures • Triangular File • Wooden Mallet • Wooden Vice

    Pneumatic Tools

    Nail Gun • Compressor • Orbital Sander • Screwdriver • Eccentric Sander

    ‍‍‍Power Tools

    Benchtop Band Saw • Chainsaw • Industrial Band Saw • Belt Sander • Circular Saw • Cordless Drill • Drill Press • Cordless Screwdriver • Eccentric Sander • Hand Planer • Jigsaw • Jointer Table • Long Belt Sander • Mitre Saw • Orbital Sander • Industrial Planer • Router Table • Table Saw • Woodturning Lathe


    Gear used

    Sound Devices MixPre-6 II • Tascam DR-40 • MKH416 • MKH8040 • MKH30 • NTG5 • LOM Usi Pro


    Metadata

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

Renault Clio 2001 subcompact supermini car

'Renault Clio 2001 subcompact supermini car' by Krampfstadt Studio offers sounds of driving, interior and exterior foley, and mechanical and electrical noises. Recorded in 32-bit / 192kHz audio, it's perfect for adding realism to any project.
 
  • All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy 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.
Electric Taishogoto Volume 3 – Osaka Overdrive

'Electric Taishogoto Volume 3 – Osaka Overdrive' by CB_Sounddesign recreates the Electric Taishogoto, a unique Japanese harp with a distorted, vintage character. It offers precise samples for expressive playing and includes built-in effects.
 
Electric Taishogoto Volume 2 – Tokyo Tapes

'Electric Taishogoto Volume 2 – Tokyo Tapes' by CB_Sounddesign captures the lofi character of a 1990s electric Taishogoto. You get thorough samples and real hardware processing create a unique blend of traditional sounds with vintage grit and imperfections. It requires the full Kontakt 6.8 software.
 
  • „Electric Taishogoto“ for Kontakt 6 features a virtual instrument based on the traditional Japanese instrument “Taishogoto”, also known as the “Nagoya harp”. The version recorded for this Kontakt instrument is the electric version of a Sporano Taishogoto made in Japan in the early 1990s.

    It offers a unique combination of traditional and experimental sounds for a wide range of musical applications.

     

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Electric Taishogoto Volume 1

'Electric Taishogoto Volume 1' by CB_Sounddesign recreates a 1990s electric Taishogoto, aka the Nagoya harp. It blends traditional sounds with unique textures achieved through real vintage gear processing, plus you get 4 velocity layers and 3 round robins for up and down plucked notes.
 
  • „Electric Taishogoto“ for Kontakt 6 features a virtual instrument based on the traditional Japanese instrument “Taishogoto”, also known as the “Nagoya harp”. The version recorded for this Kontakt instrument is the electric version of a Sporano Taishogoto made in Japan in the early 1990s.

    It offers a unique combination of traditional and experimental sounds for a wide range of musical applications,
    The instrument features meticulously sampled recordings of the DI signal with four velocity layers and three round robins for both up and down plucked notes, providing nuanced and expressive playability. There are also two different velocities for key presses, capturing subtle variations in attack

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Audi A4 2000 large family car

'Audi A4 2000 large family car' by Krampfstadt Studio features a wide range of sounds from a 2000 Audi A4, including driving, interior and exterior foley, and mechanical and electrical noises. Recorded in 32-bit/192kHz, it's perfect for adding realism to any project.
 
  • Car Sound Effects Audi A4 2000 large family car Play Track 280 sounds included, 60 mins total $65
    All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and JrF C-Series Pro+ 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.
Onboard Perspective: 200cc Quadbike

'Onboard Perspective: 200cc Quadbike' by Decal Audio captures the sounds of a 200cc quadbike from a rider's perspective. With detailed recordings of engine sounds, acceleration, and maneuvers, it's perfect for POV shots, action scenes, and off-road adventures.
 
  • Feel the power of a 200cc quadbike with onboard perspective: 200cc quadbike sound effects library.

    Featuring 69 stereo recordings captured at 96kHz/32bit, this collection brings over 28 minutes of on board audio from a 200cc 4stroke quadbike captured from the rider’s point of view at various speeds, carefully labelled for easy editing.

    Key features:

    • Engine start-ups, idling, and revving
    • Accelerations, cruising, and decelerations, manoeuvres 
    • Mechanical rattles and engine vibrations

    Perfect for sound designers, filmmakers, and game developers, Onboard Perspective – 200cc ATV Quadbike delivers the sounds you need to enhance POV and close perspective shots, action scenes, and off-road adventures.

    Sounds Captured using a Clippy EM272Z1 stereo pair into a ZoomF3 recorder.

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Onboard Perspective: 50cc Moped

'Onboard Perspective: 50cc Moped' by Decal Audio captures the sounds of a 50cc moped from a rider's perspective. The moped had a side luggage rack attached which rattles quite prominently in some recordings to add texture/character, which can be heard clearly in the demo.
 
  • Get up close and personal with the sounds of a 4stroke 50cc moped in onboard perspective: 50cc moped sound effects library. With 42 stereo recordings captured at 96kHz/32bit, this collection provides a wide range of authentic moped sounds recorded directly from the rider’s point of view. The moped had a side luggage rack attached which rattles quite prominently in some recordings, whilst this adds some texture/character please note this – it’s ensured this can be heard clearly in the demo.

    Key features:

    • Engine start-ups, idling, and revving
    • Various Accelerations, cruising, and deceleration movements
    • Mix of bumpy off road and smoother road terrains

    Designed for sound editors, designers, game developers, and filmmakers, Onboard Perspective – 50cc Moped gives you a set of sounds to bring any moped POV and close perspective shots to life. Perfect for creating realistic urban environments, vehicle sequences, or light motor scenes.

     

    Sounds Captured using a Clippy EM272Z1 stereo pair into a ZoomF3 recorder.

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Rain, Thunder & Lightning Vol. 1

'Rain, Thunder & Lightning Vol. 1' by 344 Audio offers a great collection of rain, thunder, and lightning sounds. It provides versatile audio effects for creating immersive weather atmospheres with isolated thunder claps and a variety of rain intensities.
 
  • Storm Alert: Rain, Thunder, and Lightning Vol. 1: Brace yourself for a thunderous soundscape – high chance of rain, lightning, and roaring thunder heading your way. Whether you’re building tension in a film, creating a dynamic game atmosphere, or adding flair to a cartoon, this library delivers the drama across all mediums.

    Designed with usability and versatility in mind, we’ve packed this collection with everything you need to create precise, realistic sound design or to flood entire scenes with immersive weather ambience and effects. Our team, featuring a top Foley artist, meticulously captured a huge variety of authentic sounds including isolated thunder claps – perfect for when you need thunder without the rain. No more digging through layers of noise to find that perfect rumble!

    Crafted from high-quality field recordings, synthetic elements, and beautifully performed Foley, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning Vol. 1 is your ultimate tool for cinematic weather soundscapes. From subtle drizzle to earth-shaking thunder, it’s everything we’ve always wanted in a weather library. We’ll let you take it from here. Stay tuned for further updates!

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 192kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

Audi Q3 SUV

'Audi Q3 SUV' by Watson Wu features a 2024 Audi Q3 S Line SUV, offering sounds from both an onboard perspective (cabin, engine, exhaust) and an external perspective. Recorded in 24-bit/96kHz stereo, it gets you the professional sounds you need.
 
  • Car Sound Effects Audi Q3 SUV Play Track 138 sounds included, 136 mins total $99

    2024 Audi Q3 S Line model SUV, 2.0 liter, Inline 4 cylinders, Turbo powered, All Wheel Drive, 251 horse powers

    Onboard perspective sounds are from 4 recording channels.
    Cabin in Stereo (left and right), Engine and Exhaust

    External perspective sounds are from one MS (mid side) stereo mic at fixed positions
    Sound Designers and Editors can use Mid from MS if mono is needed.

Infinity QX30 SUV

'Infinity QX30 SUV' by Watson Wu features a 2018 Infiniti QX30 Crossover SUV, offering sounds from both an onboard perspective (cabin, engine, exhaust) and an external perspective. Sound Designers and editors can also use Mid from MS if mono is needed.
 
  • Car Sound Effects Infinity QX30 SUV Play Track 153 sounds included, 277 mins total $99

    2018 Infinity QX30 Crossover SUV, 2.0 Liter, 4 cylinder, Turbo, All Wheel Drive, 208 horse powers

    Onboard perspective sounds are from 4 separate microphones.
    Cabin Left, Cabin Right, Engine and Exhaust

    External perspective sounds are from one MS (mid side) stereo mic at fixed positions
    Sound Designers and Editors can use Mid from MS if mono is needed.

Mercedes GLA250 SUV

'Mercedes GLA250 SUV' by Watson Wu features a 2024 Mercedes GLA250 Hybrid SUV, offering sounds from both an onboard perspective (cabin, engine, exhaust) and an external perspective. This is a very commonly-heard, modern, everyday 4-cylinder SUV.
 
  • Car Sound Effects Mercedes GLA250 SUV Play Track 152 sounds included, 213 mins total $109

    2024 Mercedes GLA250 Hybrid SUV, 2.0 Liter, 4 cylinder, Turbo, 221 horse powers

    Onboard perspective sounds are from 4 separate microphones. Cabin in Stereo (left and right), Engine and Exhaust

    External perspective sounds are from one MS (mid side) stereo mic at fixed positions Sound Designers and Editors can use Mid from MS if mono is needed.

    This is a very commonly heard everyday SUV or when you need a modern 4 cylinder vehicle sound.

 

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    Snow Foley Instrument, a collection of pristine snow footsteps samples recorded with the legendary Sony PCM-D100 in the remote mountains of southern France. To enhance your sound design workflow, the samples are accompanied by user-friendly Kontakt and DSsampler instruments.

    Whether you’re crafting linear sound designs, immersive interactive experiences, or dynamic game environments, this versatile library has you covered. 

    Key Features: 

    • 8 Different Walking types
    • More than 200 unique samples
    • Recorded in real snow, in different depths
    • Stereo 96Khz 24bit
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    • Midi Controlled Knobs
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    *Runs in Kontakt or Free Kontakt Player version 7.7.3 or higher, and in DecentSampler 1.9.13 or higher.

  • Introducing “Explosive Symphony,” an electrifying library that puts the spotlight on the sheer power and intensity of explosions. From earth-shaking rock debris blasts to spine-tingling sci-fi detonations, this collection is a testament to the raw force of explosive events. Perfect for adding adrenaline-pumping impact to your projects, “Explosive Symphony” offers a dynamic range of explosion sounds that will leave your audience on the edge of their seats.

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  • Gore Sound Effects Gore 2 Play Track 5000+ sounds included $159.60

    Enter GORE 2, The follow up to our first smash hit GORE sound library. Full of the most insane blood explosions, drips, flesh rips, splatters, blood gurgles, and intense fight and ultra violence sounds. Why did we make it? Because we wanted a HUGE collection of bigger, wetter, juicer, and crazier GORE sounds that could be a forever go to for professional sound designers. We recorded over 5,000 sounds and 300+ files to make this a whopping 20+ GB collection with lots of variations for all your scenes, film, gameplay or project. The GORE 2 library is split up into 3 sections, designed, source, and builds. Design – Bone, blood, melee & slaughter categories. Source – Featuring 192Khz 32 Bit Sanken Co-100k mic recordings, allowing you to pitch up ultra high or ultra low without loosing fidelity. Builds – Halfway between source material and designed, allowing you flexibility to start with some sounds that are slightly designed. GORE 2 is a classic giant collection that will serve you for years and years.

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  • The Animal Symphony – Flight of the Bees was made possible by the collaboration of Mieles Sandrita, who opened their doors to us and provided exceptional care throughout the recording process.

    This sound library offers 55 high-quality audio tracks, each with multiple variations meticulously captured to ensure unmatched sound quality. The recordings are organized with consistent nomenclature, making it easy to combine or swap takes depending on the needs of your project.

    Recording bees in motion posed a unique challenge, as they kept flying around the microphones, and tracking them accurately was virtually impossible due to the number of bees present. Still, we managed to capture complete swarm environments, including tracks with predetermined durations and continuous loops. Some takes can be combined, as on occasion a bee remained within the capture radius of all microphones simultaneously.

    Most of the fluttering sounds are available individually so you can create your scene according to your preferences. Additionally, the sounds are not pre-panned, allowing for complete flexibility in adjusting them to your mix.

    The recording was done with high-end equipment, such as the Sennheiser MKH 8050 microphone, the Sanken CO-100K and a Zoom H6 recorder to capture stereo sound. Thanks to ultrasonic capture, by lowering the pitch of the recordings, a depth and frequency richness is maintained ideal for creative uses, such as the creation of spaceships, jet engines or any sound design.

    The tracks were recorded at 24-bit and 192 kHz / 96 kHz, guaranteeing professional quality in every detail.

    Finally, all recordings have been carefully edited to remove external noises, such as birds, wind, people or footsteps, ensuring a clean experience ready for use in any professional production.

    Ideal applications:
    Video games: Add realism and depth to the natural environments of your games.
    Cinema and Documentaries: Enrichment of the audiovisual product with authentic sounds.
    Educational Applications: Use these sounds in educational projects to teach about wildlife and animal behavior.
    Multimedia Projects: Ideal for any project that seeks to enrich the user’s listening experience.

    Technical details:
    Total audios: 55 (224 Individually)
    Format: 192kHz – 96kHz/24bit
    Equipment used: Zoom F6 recorder with Sennheiser MKH 8050 microphone and EM258 capsule microphone, as well as a Zoom H6 recorder for stereo.
    Duration: 12m

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  • All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and JrF CSeries Pro+ 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.
  • Ambisonic Sound Effects Forest Atmos Play Track 130 sounds included, 517 mins total From: $129

    FOREST ATMOS is an immersive sound library recorded in 7.0.2 cinematic format with our exclusive array: the Atmos Tree.

    Experience the sounds of nature in this new immersive adventure with 8+ hours of recorded material distributed across 130 files.

    Sound designers Mélia Roger and Grégoire Chauvot have explored the forests of France over the course of 3 years in order to record the diversity of their soundscapes : the dawn chorus during springtime, the trill of insects in the heat of the summer, the quietness of an autumn night or the subtle crackling of frozen trees in winter…

    The library is perfectly suited for DOLBY Atmos mixes.  It also contains extensive metadata and is UCS compliant

     

     

     

     

  • The Door Slam Library 2 includes 10 types of metal, wood, and plastic door sounds from a variety of domestic locations.

  • The Door Slam sound effects library is a small collection made from a recording of a big door in a school building hallway.


   

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