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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
