13 sound libraries Asbjoern Andersen

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This week on A Sound Effect, you can hear everything from the serene whispers of nature to the thrilling rush of a hyperspace jump.

Starting with nature sounds, immerse yourself in tranquil river soundscapes where gentle water flows, be transported to Portugal's hidden island gem, or enjoy the crisp high-altitude serenity of mountain streams.

Shifting gears to something more mechanical, check out the vintage engine and foley from a Zastava Rival 1987 truck, feel the powerful kickback of the US military's favorite machine gun, give a listen to a '90s German pistol, or get swept away to distant galaxies with spaceship flybys and jumps.

If you are hunting for specific or rare details, hear a unique collection of impacts of stones hitting vehicles, ethereal drone soundscapes, intense fiery movements and explosions, innovative high-tech sci-fi vibes, and a bundle of rich, resonant metallic sounds.

Finally, for the bustle urban life, check out street ambiences from Palermo, Italy. Happy listening!

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Zombie sound effects library
Fiery Movements

'Fiery Movements' by PMSFX gets you fire-based motion effects for cinematic sound design. Created in Bitwig Studio, it offers versatile textures for trailers, fire magic, and explosive transitions with analog synthesis and dynamic layering.
 
  • Fire Sound Effects Fiery Movements Play Track 297 sounds included $10.99
    96KHZ 24BIT • 547MB • 297 FILES • UCS

    Fiery Movements is a high-quality, new PMSFX library built for creators who need fire to move fast, slow, eruptive, or scorched into the air. Crafted for modern cinematic sound design, this collection delivers an arsenal of over 297 meticulously designed fire-based motion effects, from aggressive whooshes and trails to bursting impacts.

    What sets this collection apart is its origin: over 90% of the fire movement sounds were synthesized in Bitwig Studio’s GRID, where analog-style synthesis, FM, distortion, and spectral shaping were combined with macro-modulated dynamics and convolution layering. The result? Fire that doesn’t just sound real – it sounds scorching hot!

    Perfect for sound designers working on:

    • Trailers
    • Fire magic
    • Explosive transitions and cinematic sequences

    From fast-passing flame whips and pressure-heavy blasts to longer, smoky, and textured burn trails — this pack offers a versatile range of fire movement textures ready for layering or as stand-alone assets.

    DESIGNED IN: Bitwig
    EDITED AND MASTERED WITH: Bitwig, Pro Tools

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Sounds of Nature: Island Ambiences-Azores-North Atlantic

'Sounds of Nature: Island Ambiences-Azores-North Atlantic' by FENNEC FX has 15 hours of soundscapes from the biodiverse Azores. It includes serene recordings that highlight bird calls and frog croaks, free from external noise.
 
  • Environments & Ambiences Sounds of Nature: Island Ambiences-Azores-North Atlantic Play Track 33-132 sounds included, 892 mins total $89

    Sounds of Nature: Island Ambiences – Azores, North Atlantic library, is an inspiring collection of high-quality natural soundscapes from one of the most pristine and biodiverse regions of the North Atlantic. It features the unmistakable calls of Cory’s Shearwaters, especially their iconic cackling during the breeding season.

    Immerse yourself in the unspoiled beauty of the Azores with recordings that capture the essence of its diverse habitats: tranquil mountain peaks, serene lakes, rugged coastal cliffs, and lush coastal forests. Each environment is alive with a symphony of sounds, featuring a rich variety of bird species and the harmonious croaks of Iberian Water Frogs (Perez’s Frog).

    This library is a celebration of the natural world, bringing the raw, untouched beauty of the Azores to life through sound. Rather than crashing ocean waves, you’ll mostly hear the natural sounds of the inland areas. Perfect for nature lovers, sound designers, game developers and anyone seeking authentic, atmospheric audio from the heart of the unspoiled North Atlantic.

    All recordings are clear and entirely devoid of external noise and human disruptions. Therefore, this library is particularly valuable for productions set in the past, such as medieval and ancient times as well as for historical and nature documentaries.

    All these nature ambiences are recorded using multiple microphone setups: a Double MS Stereo setup and a spaced omni mic setup, the latter also providing extended frequency response. This results in four variations for each recording: Stereo, Wide Stereo, Wide AB Stereo, and 5-channel 5.0 surround. The variances between these options range from subtle to more pronounced, offering flexibility for crosscutting within scenes.

    Get almost 15 hours of unique, royalty-free and notably high-quality recordings with this library. Recorded in 24 bit / 96 kHz. Accurately edited and mastered to sound as natural as possible. With an average duration ranging from 4 to 18 minutes per file, there’s ample time to integrate them seamlessly into longer scenes without the need for looping. For more detailed descriptions of the ambiences within this collection, please refer to the metadata provided in our file list or listen to the preview montage.

    This library is 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.

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Atmospheric Drone Soundscapes

'Atmospheric Drone Soundscapes' by rawAmbience lets you elevate your projects with 12 futuristic drone soundscape. Infuse your work with a modern, otherworldly atmosphere, captivating audiences and immersing them in a futuristic experience.
 
  • Drones & Mood Sound Effects Atmospheric Drone Soundscapes Play Track 12 sounds included, 28 mins total $10.99

    Transform your project with our designed futuristic drone soundscapes, crafted to elevate the user experience and infuse your work with a futuristic atmosphere. Perfect for games, films, or interactive media, these high-quality sounds add depth and innovation, bringing a modern, otherworldly vibe to your creative vision. Enhance the mood, captivate your audience, and immerse them in the future with these expertly designed drone soundscapes.

    12 soundscapes that you can import directly into your project.

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Rivers Soundscapes

'Rivers Soundscapes' by rawAmbience features 10 river soundscapes that capture the soothing ambiance of nature. These recordings will enhance projects with realistic, immersive sound, adding depth and tranquility to any creative endeavor.
 
  • Environments & Ambiences Rivers Soundscapes Play Track 10 sounds included, 32 mins total $12.99

    Transform your environments with the serene power of nature! This collection of 10 realistic river soundscapes captures the soothing flow and rhythmic ambiance of rivers in stunning detail. Perfect for creators looking to add depth, authenticity, and a calming touch to their projects.

    Whether you’re enhancing a video game, film, meditation app, or virtual experience, these soundscapes bring your environments to life, immersing your audience in the tranquil energy of natural water streams.

    Features:

    • 10 High-Quality Recordings: Each soundscape delivers authentic river sounds, from gentle babbling brooks to flowing currents.
    • Versatile Use: Ideal for background ambiance, immersive environments, and relaxation-focused projects.
    • Realistic Feel: Carefully crafted to add a lifelike essence to any creative endeavor.

    Bring nature closer to your audience with these expertly recorded river soundscapes—perfect for creating immersive and memorable experiences.

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Heckler & Koch USP Expert

'Heckler & Koch USP Expert' by Pole Position Production offers 126 audio clips (3.43 GB) of a 1998 German 9×19 mm pistol, featuring 24 perspectives across 51 channels. It includes detailed metadata and pre-aligned sessions for easy editing in Pro Tools and Reaper.
 
  • Firearms Sound Effects Heckler & Koch USP Expert Play Track 126 sounds included $125

    The Heckler & Koch USP Expert sound effects library features firing and performed effects from a 1998 German 9×19 mm caliber pistol in 126 clips and 3.43 gigabytes of audio.

    The collection includes 24 perspectives across 51 channels of audio (including an Ambisonic perspective) of firing, grabbing, handling, movement, rattling, and safety movements, and more. The gunshots were captured from close to over 150 meters distant from mono, stereo, up to 8-track Holophone recordings.

    The sound library includes 18+ fields of Soundminer metadata, BWAV, and iXML metadata and MacOS Finder comments, as well as Pro Tools and Reaper sessions with all fx pre-aligned to allow editors to begin mixing and editing immediately.

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The Vehicle Stone Chip Hits Library

'The Vehicle Stone Chip Hits Library' by Pole Position Production features 53 audio files (1.34 GB) of diverse stone impacts on vehicles, capturing multi-take performances from various perspectives. It includes detailed metadata and formats for enhanced usability.
 
  • Rock / Stone Sound Effects The Vehicle Stone Chip Hits Library Play Track 53 sounds included $29

    The Vehicle Stone Chip Hits sound effects library showcases a wide variety of stone, rock, pebble, and gravel hits. Totalling 53 sounds and 1.34 gigabytes of audio, the collection shares multi-take impact performances on a car (roof, door, panels, body) as well as tire rims and wheel wells.

    Each take documents the hits with 5 perspectives from both inside and outside the vehicle with mono, stereo, and an interior Ambisonic perspective.

    The collection includes 18+ fields of Soundminer metadata, BWAV, and iXML metadata and MacOS Finder comments.

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Futuristic Sound Effects

'Futuristic Sound Effects' by rawAmbience will enhance your project with futuristic sound effects designed to elevate user experience. These sounds immerse your audience in innovative environments, adding a high-tech vibe that brings your vision to life.
 
  • Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries Futuristic Sound Effects Play Track 109 sounds included, 4 mins total $10.99

    Elevate your project with this collection of designed futuristic sound effects, crafted to enhance the user experience and add a high-tech, modern vibe to your work. Perfect for games, apps, films, or any project , these sounds will immerse your audience in a world of innovation and advanced technology. Whether you’re designing interfaces, sci-fi environments, or futuristic scenes, these sound effects will bring your vision to life with a dynamic and captivating auditory experience.

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Zastava Rival 1987

'Zastava Rival 1987' by Krampfstadt Studio was recorded using RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 mics, along with a Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. Hear sounds of driving, interior/exterior foley, and mechanical/electrical sounds.
 
  • Foley Sound Effects Zastava Rival 1987 truck Play Track 159 sounds included, 49 mins total $65

    All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1and 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.

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MASTERGUN – M240B

'MASTERGUN – M240B' by Aftertouch Audio offers extensive raw and suppressed recordings captured with diverse microphone setups in the Nevada Desert. It features 28 channels for shots, detailed foley, and game-ready mixes.
 
  • Bundles MASTERGUN – M240B Play Track 1834 sounds included $90

    The Master Gun M240B Sound Effects library is recorded using a large array of various microphone configurations, we recorded shots from several distances in an open shooting range in the Nevada Desert.

    Raw Recordings

    Our raw shots features a total of 28 channels including 13 Stereo and 2 mono sources. All of our close and mid spaced pair Microphone options can be used as two independent mono microphones. The right side of every spaced pair will have more Mech than its left side counterpart.
    Every single gun has been recorded using the same gain settings on the same recorders, and we have level matched each microphone option between the same calibers so your 50ft microphones will be the same or similar across all libraries that share the same calibers. This makes mixing large amounts of weapons easier as the loudness and character of each gun is predictable.

    Our foley features a total of 4 audio channels with 1 Stereo and 2 mono sources, including the Sanken CO-100k which captures frequencies above 100kHz for extreme pitch shifting workflows.

    Suppressed Recordings

    In addition to the unsuppressed shot recordings, we’ve also sampled the M240B with a suppressor attachment. The suppressed M240B was sampled right after the unsuppressed recordings using the exact same microphone setup as the unsuppressed version. This provides you a seamless transition between the unsuppressed and the suppressed recordings.
    The suppressed recordings also have the added benefit of muting the shot layers which helps bring out the intricate details of the mechanism (mech layers).
    Because adding a suppressor to the firearm increases the weapons muzzle velocity, the fire rate of the suppressed weapon is slightly faster than its unsuppressed counterpart.

    Designed Mixes

    Created from the ground up we’ve designed a collection of game-ready mixes for your next project. If you are creating your own custom weapons system and would like to use our designed mixes in your project, you can use our no-tail options which are our realistic designed mixes without our tail layers. Just drag, and drop.

    UCS compatible metadata embedded

    All files contain extensive metadata to provide you with the fastest and easiest workflow possible. Metadata can be read and processed by audio management tools. Some digital audio workstations feature an included search tool that can also read embedded metadata.

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The Palermo Street Ambiences Library

'The Palermo Street Ambiences Library' by Pole Position Production captures the vibrant ambiences of Palermo, Italy, including construction sounds, park activities, and bustling streets, offering a rich auditory experience of this city.
 
Metal Bundle

'Metal Bundle' by New Sound Lab features three New Sound Lab libraries, offering 401 high-resolution WAV files totaling 8 GB, perfect for enhancing music production with high-quality metal sounds of resonant metal, steel strings, and spring reverb.
 
Mountain Streams

'Mountain Streams' by rawAmbience offers authentic mountain stream sounds for game developers and creators. With 22 immersive tracks, including tranquil brooks and powerful currents, you can enhance outdoor settings and environmental sound desig
 
  • Environments & Ambiences Mountain Streams Play Track 22 sounds included, 48 mins total $14.99

    Elevate your project with Mountain Streams Field Recordings – a collection of high-quality, authentic audio specifically for game developers and creators. Capturing the pure, natural sounds of mountain streams, this library offers a diverse range of immersive water flows, from tranquil babbling brooks to powerful rushing currents. Each recording is carefully captured in pristine mountain environments, ensuring maximum realism and atmosphere.

    Perfect for creating realistic outdoor settings, immersive landscapes, or enhancing environmental sound design, these recordings seamlessly blend into any game, film, or multimedia project. With ready-to-use tracks and a variety of dynamic water sounds, you can effortlessly bring nature’s soothing flow into your creations. Whether you’re designing peaceful wilderness scenes or intense survival experiences, Mountain Streams Field Recordings delivers the soundscapes you need to bring your world to life.
    22 ambiences that you can import directly into your project.

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Cinematic Spaceships

'Cinematic Spaceships' by Orbital Emitter contains mid-sized spaceship sound effects. This collection includes 3 fly-in sequences, 54 flybys, hyperspace jumps, and 47 bonus sweetener sounds for diverse media use.
 
  • Sci-Fi Sound Effects Cinematic Spaceships Play Track 130 sounds included, 33 mins total $29.95

    When we think of spaceships in science fiction, we might picture massive hulking vessels moving slowly across the cosmos… Or we might think of small nimble fighter crafts darting in and out of battle…
    But there’s another kind of spaceship that is just as popular as the first two mentioned, but is under represented by most sound effect libraries out there… Until now!
    Cinematic Spaceships, is our latest sci-fi designed sound-set specializing in mid-sized spaceship sound effects!
    These mid-sized space craft usually have multiple engines and thrusters and are large enough to hold maybe a dozen people or crew.
    Think of the troop-ships or shuttle-crafts seen in many movies, video games, Anime, TV & Streaming shows over the last 30 years…
    They’re everywhere across media -and now you can have this robust library focusing on these bad-ass spaceships!
    ***If you would like to hear every sound from this set, watch our Deep Dive video for Cinematic Spaceships!

    Deep Dive Look at Cinematic Spaceships

    What you get in Cinematic Spaceships are three unique spaceship classes that feature various exterior sequences, flybys and more. And as a bonus, there’s a whole bank of Sweeteners that include rocket thruster sounds, hypersonic thunder claps, mech builds, and more!
    Here is a breakdown of the sound-set:

    • 3 epic fly-in/hover/escape sequences (including audio-stems!)
    • 54 unique flybys
    • 3 hyperspace jump sequences (including audio-stems!)
    • Bonus bank of 47 sweetener sounds (including audio-stems!)

    Here’s a link for a more in depth audio-demo that reveals more of the actual sounds found in Cinematic Spaceships! Enjoy!
    Check out Cinematic Spaceships today and drop us a line if you have any questions! orbital.emitter@gmail.com
    We can’t wait to hear how you use our sounds!
    Happy sound building!

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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:

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    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.

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  • 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.

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  • Bundles Quietsub FX Complete Bundle Play Track 15055 sounds included $379

    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.

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  • Travel & Transportation Quietsub FX Transportation Play Track 1321 sounds included $59

    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.

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  • Whoosh Sound Effects Quietsub FX Video Transition Sound Effects Play Track 128 sounds included $25

    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.

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  • Sci-Fi Sound Effects Quietsub FX Sci-Fi Sounds Play Track 192 sounds included $25

    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.

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  • Materials & Texture Sound Effects Quietsub FX Mechanical Parts Play Track 159 sounds included $39

    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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