14 sound libraries Asbjoern Andersen


This week on A Sound Effect, explore a diverse array of sound libraries that cater to various creative needs.

Hear a rugged and powerful adventure on two wheels, the thrilling sounds of a versatile aircraft, and a robust collection that brings WWII-era jeeps to life.

For ambiences, give a listen to the rich tapestry of sounds from Shanghai, world's most dynamic cities, as well as edgy and raw sounds of urban life in Los Angeles.

You can also check out the retro mechanisms of jukebox, sounds from a lively mahjong game night, traditional oil-paper umbrellas being handled and unfolded, causal tunes for your strategy games, the delightful sounds of children at play, futuristic robotic vocalizations, 1200 sounds from 6 melee and ranged weapons, an expansive surround sound library, and a comprehensive toolkit with over 5,000 sounds.

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Inner Sounds Of A Vintage Juke Box

'Inner Sounds Of A Vintage Juke Box' by Hidden Sound showcases the mechanical noises of the NSM Nostalgia Gold juke box. It includes deep bass, low-frequency hums, and various clicks and whirrs.
 
  • Inner Sounds Of A Vintage Juke Box is a distinctive sound library that reveals the subtle mechanical noises of the NSM Nostalgia Gold juke box.
    Captured using contact mics and LOM Geofon’s, this collection features deep bass sounds, low-frequency hums, clicks, clanks, soft whirrs and the watery movements of the bubble tube lighting.

    Source Files Info

    Mastered : No
    Normalised : No
    Multi Recording Takes For Varying Nuances
    Multiple Microphone Perspectives
    Recorder : Sound Devices Mix Pre 10II
    Microphones : Stille and Klang spot contact microphones, Organic Audio Cjossul v2, LOM Geofon
    Microphone Perspective : Contact / Magnetic / Suction

Sonic Snapshot Shanghai

'Sonic Snapshot Shanghai' by AHA SOUND captures the essence of Shanghai, China, showcasing traffic ambiences, street sweeper bells, walla from art galleries and metro stations, and the deep drones of ships on the Huangpu River, reflecting the city's unique sonic signature.
 
  • City Life Sound Effects Sonic Snapshot Shanghai Play Track 43 sounds included, 122 mins total $23.20

    This library features a Sonic Snapshot into the sonic signature of Shanghai, China. Hear traffic ambiences from a city with the world’s highest EV adoption rate, street sweeper bells played by workers driving three-wheeled trucks loaded with cardboard, walla from art galleries and metro stations, and the low-frequency drones of passing ships in the Huangpu River at the Shanghai Bund.

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L.A. GRIT

'L.A. GRIT' by SoundMorph is a collection of over 1,000 premium sounds, crafted in collaboration with VFX editor Zachary Craig. Designed for trailers and dynamic visuals, it offers an organized toolkit for impactful sound design.
 
  • A raw, cinematic sound library forged from the pulse of Los Angeles.

    In collaboration with L.A.-based VFX editor and motion designer Zachary Craig, L.A. Grit is a high-impact, meticulously curated collection of 1,000+ premium sound effects built for trailers, transitions, motion graphics, and dynamic visuals. Drawing from the unfiltered grit of the city and the polished world of professional post-production, this library blends brand-new custom recordings with powerful selects from SoundMorph’s top-tier libraries, delivering a toolkit that’s both versatile and hard-hitting.

    Whether you’re designing bold visuals, explosive title sequences, or immersive cinematic trailers, L.A. Grit gives you the edge — with categorized folders that make it easy to find the sound you need, fast.

    A showcase video featuring Zachary’s own work is included on the page, offering a real-world glimpse into how this library performs in action. Watch as Zachary brings visuals to life using only the sounds from L.A. Grit — a powerful testament to its creative potential.

    SoundMorph - L. A.  Grit - Launch Trailer

    L.A. Grit is built for modern editors, designers, and artists who need maximum emotional impact with minimal effort.

Willys MB Jeep 1941

'Willys MB Jeep 1941' by Krampfstadt Studio spotlights this military off-road light utility vehicle with high-quality with 32bit, 192 kHz recordings. You’ll receive WAV files of driving, interior, exterior foley, and mechanical sounds, available in UCS format.
 
Kids Vol.1: Vocalizations

'Kids Vol.1: Vocalizations' by Cole Harmon gets you authentic recordings of children's playful sounds—laughing, singing, and more—captured in natural settings. Each file is noise-processed, clearly labeled, and brings lively childhood energy.
 
  • The unbridled sound of childhood.

    As both a sound designer and a father of three, I know how challenging it is to capture the spontaneous sounds of children at play in a perfect studio setting. Kids Vol. 1 brings that elusive magic straight to your fingertips, featuring a meticulously curated collection of authentic kids’ sounds—laughing, grunting, playing, screaming, singing, speaking, and more—recorded in both solo and group settings.

    Each file has been carefully treated to remove unwanted noise without sacrificing the character and nuance of the original recordings. The sounds are trimmed and given clear, UCS-compliant filenames and metadata, so you can easily drop them right into your films, games, commercials, or any project that needs an infusion of childlike energy.

    Kids Vol. 1 captures the sound of kids at their best—having fun.

Oil-Paper Umbrellas

'Oil-Paper Umbrellas' by Blueprints Library features recordings of unfolding and handling traditional oil-paper umbrellas. Recorded at 96kHz/32bit using high-quality microphones, it captures intricate details like creaks and lock clicks.
 
  • Oil-Paper Umbrellas is a collection of sound effects recorded from three sizes of traditional oil-paper umbrellas.
    
It includes various actions such as unfolding, folding, handling movements, creaking, shake-outs, lock mechanism clicks, and grabs.

    Microphones & Recording Equipment:
    Mic (Facing Inward): AKG C414 XLII
    Mic (Facing Outward): Sennheiser MKH 8040

    Recorded at 96kHz/32bit using a Sound Devices MixPre-10 II, and bounced to 96kHz/24bit.

Airbus H125 Helicopter

'Airbus H125 Helicopter' by Álvaro Gómez Zorrilla has over 28 minutes of helicopter sounds, including startups, takeoffs, and shutdowns, in stereo and ambisonic formats. You also get sounds of engine failures and other simulations.
 
  • Helicopter Sound Effects Airbus H125 Helicopter Play Track 44+ sounds included, 47 mins total $80

    Over 28 minutes of startups, idling, takeoffs, hovering, approaches, pass-bys, and shutdowns from an Airbus three-blade helicopter, delivered in both stereo and ambisonic formats.

    Also you’ll receive a processed folder containing 24 additional files featuring engine failures, whine ramps, distant fly-bys and other helicopter sound simulations. These have been crafted exclusively from the original source files, showcasing the flexibility of this library and the creative possibilities it offers.

BMW R1200GS 2013

'BMW R1200GS 2013' by Krampfstadt Studio features this dual sport motorcycle with 32-bit, 192 kHz recordings made with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 mics wit a Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder.
 
Electric Mahjong Table

'Electric Mahjong Table' by AHA SOUND features an electric mahjong table with mechanical sounds like its magnetic dice roller, automatic shuffler, manual shuffling, and tile foley. Ideal for creating designed mechanical sound effects.
 
  • We recently visited Shanghai, and our BNB had an electric mahjong table — so naturally, we recorded it. Hear all the mechanical sounds it makes, from the magnetic dice roller to the automatic shuffler and dispenser. We also captured manual shuffling, as well as tile and table foley. Many of these sounds can be repurposed for designed mech SFX as well.

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Melee Weapons Sound Effects Pack 2

'Melee Weapons Sound Effects Pack 2' by David Dumais Audio offers over 1200 sounds for melee and ranged combat, featuring 6 weapon types and numerous variations. Optimized for realism, this 11.8GB library will enhance your projects.
 
  • Ready to take your sound design to the next level? The Melee Weapons Sound Effects Pack 2 collection is packed with 1200+ exclusive sounds tailored for melee and ranged combat, designed to give your projects the depth and realism they deserve. From high-quality weapon swings and slashes to impacts and sheathing effects, each sound is optimized for all weapon types—ensuring your creations stand out with rich, dynamic audio. Perfect for any project that demands professional-grade sound.

    What’s New in MWP2:

    1. 6 weapon types: Axes, Chains, Whips, Shields, Arrows, and Blade Throws
    2. Subtle sounds: Weapon drops, weapon pickups, blade sharpening, and body falls add extra realism to your scenes.
    3. Lots of variations: Nearly every sound comes with multiple takes, so you’re never stuck with the same audio.
    4. Even more gore, scrapes, and impact sounds to enhance brutal combat sequences.
    5. Over 1200 brand-new and exclusive sounds—no recycled material from any other library

    Total Audio Files: 1297
    Total Number of SFX: 5943
    Total Minutes of Audio: 3 hours 27 minutes 24 seconds
    Sample Rate & Bit Depth: 96kHz & 24bit
    File Type: WAV
    Format: Stereo
    Size: 11.8GB (uncompressed)
    Metadata: Soundminer, Basehead, Soundly, UCS
Royal Tactics: Casual Strategy Tunes

'Royal Tactics: Casual Strategy Tunes' by SwishSwoosh presents 13 original tracks and 15 stingers, blending whimsical charm with heroic flair for lighthearted strategy experiences. Get seamless loops for a polished soundscape perfect for games and video content.
 
  • Music Royal Tactics: Casual Strategy Tunes Play Track 73 sounds included, 96 mins total $96

    Royal Tactics: Casual Strategy Tunes by SwishSwoosh is a whimsical and regal music pack crafted for lighthearted yet competitive strategy experiences. Featuring 13 original tracks and 15 complementary stingers, this collection blends playful charm with a heroic flair — perfect for menus, battles, matchmaking, victory screens, and everything in between.

    Expect a sound that’s royal, cute, and mischievously triumphant, with melodies that elevate the feeling of tactical fun without ever taking themselves too seriously. Along with the full versions, designed to loop seamlessly and harmonize across cues, these tracks bring a polished, cohesive soundscape to any casual strategy or fantasy setting.

    Several compositions in the pack include alternate versions—from short and intense cues to lighter or richer arrangements—giving you the flexibility to match a variety of gameplay moments while maintaining a cohesive sound throughout.

    Royal Tactics: Casual Strategy Tunes Music Pack Preview

    — WHAT’S INCLUDED —

    MUSIC & STINGERS
    Perfect for films, video content, and games, featuring ready-to-use, professionally designed music tracks and stingers. Ideal for creators seeking polished, high-quality music tracks that requires no additional processing.


    Music
    13 x Original Music Tracks (including looped and full versions)

    Content
    15 x Complementary Stingers
    Format
    16bit, 44.1kHz & 24bit, 48kHz
    File Size
    2.8 GB

Surround Sound LAB Complete Collection

'Surround Sound LAB Complete Collection (perpetual subscription)' by Foley Collection & Surround Sound LAB offers over 5,800 sounds, including future releases. It features state-of-the-art recordings, detailed metadata, and flexible options.
 
  • Surround Sound LAB Complete Collection

    Unlock the full potential of your audio projects with the Surround Sound LAB Complete Collection. This bundle offers our entire Surround Sound Lab catalog in one comprehensive, perpetual one-time subscription.

    Over 800 GB and +7,500 premium sounds. +5.100$ in value. And always growing.

        The Ultimate Audio Resource

    Our Complete Collection is the ultimate audio resource, meticulously curated and updated with our newest releases. Deliver your best work with the most extensive collection of world-class sound effects we’ve ever offered. This flagship collection is perfect for creators, post-production professionals, video editors, game developers, and more.

    Our equipment is proudly part of Blacktone Studio team in Madrid, a studio with over 10 years of experience in sound post-production for cinema and TV.

        Exclusive Benefits

    • 🚀 Future Releases Included: Purchase once and receive all future libraries for free, directly to your inbox.
    • 🔊 Ambisonic and Surround Recordings: Experience the richness of third-order ambisonic and surround recordings, capturing the most immersive audio environments.
    • 🎧 Pristine and Consistent Quality: Enjoy pristine, high-quality sounds with consistent audio fidelity across all files.
    • 🎤 State-of-the-Art Recording and Mastering Equipment: We utilize the best recording gear available, including cutting-edge third-order microphones and the latest technologies. Your sound experiences are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, edited, and mastered in our 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos immersive mixing stage.
    • 📦 Massive Library: Over 6000 files, totaling more than 600 GB of premium audio.
    • 🏷️ UCS Compliant: Fully compliant with the Universal Category System.
    • 📋 Detailed Metadata: Each file comes with descriptive, embedded UCS metadata. View the sound list in XLS format.
    • 💻 Flexible Delivery: Choose between download and hard drive delivery options.
    • 💰 Royalty-Free: Use all sounds without any additional fees.

     


Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol.1

'Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol.1' by Foley Collection & Surround Sound LAB celebrates a decade of excellence with over 250 GB and 5,000+ high-quality sounds, organized for professional use, embodying the studio's sonic legacy.
 
  • THE LEGACY OF BLACKTONE STUDIO

    Blacktone Studio is a boutique post-production studio and a leader in sound design for film and television, with a track record of over ten years dedicated to creating soundscapes that enrich the narrative of the stories we work on.

    Based in Madrid, our studio features advanced facilities, including a Dolby Atmos mixing stage equipped for cutting-edge post-production, designed to deliver the highest quality in every project. From our earliest productions to our work on major international films and series, our passion for sound, pursuit of technical perfection, and commitment to storytelling have established us as one of the most prominent studios in the industry.

    “Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol. 1” marks this decade of excellence in sound design and field recording by the Blacktone team, representing our sonic legacy—a collection that encapsulates the essence of our work over the years. This generalist library, with over 250 GB and more than 5,000 high-quality files, offers an immense variety of sounds, organized into more than 300 categories and subcategories under the international UCS classification system. Each file is meticulously cataloged and includes metadata in both English and Spanish, optimized for seamless integration into international projects and aligned with industry standards.

    For the release of this library, Blacktone Studio has partnered with Surround Sound Lab, our label specializing in field recordings and sound library distribution, to ensure that every file is fully prepared for professional use. With over 50 sound libraries already in its catalog, Surround Sound Lab brings not only experience in editing, mastering, and distribution but also a shared commitment to quality and innovation. This collaboration allows the “Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol. 1” to reach the market through Surround Sound Lab’s infrastructure, offering professionals a unique, trusted tool used daily in our own studio.

    This collection is a unique and special collaboration, created specifically to capture and share the essence and legacy of our sonic work over the past ten years.

    Although it is not part of the “SSL Complete Collection” bundle, which includes the full catalog of SSL series libraries, current bundle users will receive access to this exclusive edition at a special price as a token of our appreciation for their continued support.

    “Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol. 1” is a sonic celebration combining the best of Blacktone Studio with Surround Sound Lab’s expertise in distribution, available to those seeking quality and authenticity in their sound design.

    KEY FEATURES:

    • 🎚️ Extensive Collection: Over 250 GB of high-quality sounds, carefully selected and optimized for professional use.
    • 📂 Unmatched Variety: More than 5,000 files organized into over 300 categories and subcategories, following the UCS classification system for efficient navigation and searchability.
    • 🎙️ Crafted by Professionals: Each sound was captured and produced by Álvaro de Iscar, Barto Alcaine, and the Blacktone Studio sound team, ensuring top-notch quality and authenticity.
    • 🔊 Diverse Formats: The collection includes recordings in Mono, Stereo, Ambisonic, and 5.1, with formats chosen according to the needs and intended use of each recording, ensuring versatility across different project types.
    • 🗂️ Comprehensive Metadata in Soundminer: Files include detailed metadata in both English and Spanish, adapted for Soundminer and optimized for seamless integration into international projects.
    • ⚡ Fast and Easy Distribution: Available for download via Pulse, providing a smooth and speedy download experience for large files.
    • 🏆 Legacy of Blacktone Studio: This collection encapsulates 10 years of excellence in sound design and field recording, making it an essential tool for discerning creators.

     

Robot Droid Voices

'Robot Droid Voices' by rawAmbience will enhance your project with 105 robotic and droid voices, perfect for sci-fi games and multimedia. They help you create immersive, high-tech scenarios, making them ideal for interactive experiences and adding a dynamic touch to your audio.
 
  • Elevate your project with this sound pack featuring 105 robotic and droid voices, perfect for adding a futuristic touch to your game or multimedia project. These high-quality sounds can also be used as data calculation effects, ideal for creating immersive, high-tech scenarios in futuristic settings. Whether you’re developing a sci-fi game, interactive experience, or any project in need of robotic audio, this versatile pack will enhance the user experience and bring your game to life with realistic and dynamic robotic sounds.

    Features:

    •  Robot Voices
    •  Droid Voices
    •  Data Calculation
 

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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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    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.

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    -Lion chasing an elephant during one night.
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  • 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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