This week on A Sound Effect, we cover everything from vehicle and game sounds to nature and cultural atmospheres.
For those in the world of game development, you're in luck! We have classic 8-bit and arcade game sounds, essential foley for games, and recordings of adaptive controller triggers known for their dynamic haptic feedback.
If youโre in need of intriguing backgrounds, be transported to vast ancient caves, lively parks and bazaars in Istanbul, urban streets in San Francisco, and the interior of a passenger jet, plus hear soothing sounds of the wind through trees and open spaces, peaceful breezes and powerful gusts, and cinematic sounds of elemental air, water, and fire.
Finally, for specialized projects, check out a rare collection of haunting steps from a Icelandic ship, a versatile selection of cinematic horror loops, comprehensive foley and firing from a rifle, electric sounds of '18 Jaguar I-Pace compact SUV, and cultural performances of a Nepalese frame drum (dhyฤngro).
Happy listening!
Esoteric Series Trinity Bundle Vol. 1
'Esoteric Series Trinity Bundle Vol. 1' by RF Loves You combines three volumes (Air, Water, Fire) into a premium SFX library with 470+ high-quality sounds, captured over seven years. These noise-free, 24-bit/96kHz WAV files feature natural elements like waves, flames, gusts, and more.
Adaptive Triggers
'Adaptive Triggers' by New Sound Lab focuses on the PlayStation DualSense controllerโs adaptive triggers and rumble features. It includes 150 WAV files of varied mechanical soundsโgritty trigger pulls, clicks, and rumblesโcaptured with Sennheiser and Zoom equipment. Ideal for sci-fi, robotics, and experimental sound design.
Rustling Winds
'Rustling Winds' by Dramatic Cat is a natural ambience library capturing the subtle textures of wind moving through diverse vegetationโbamboo, cornfields, forests, frozen branches, and more. Recorded in multiple countries with varied mic setups, it includes 43 stereo + 10 surround files.
Wind Sounds
'Wind Sounds' by Master of Dreams provides high-quality recordings of different wind conditions, from gentle breezes to powerful gusts, captured in various environments. It is aimed at sound designers and creators looking to add realistic atmospheric elements to their work.
MASTERGUN โ Ultimax 100
'MASTERGUN โ Ultimax 100' by Aftertouch Audio includes 20 recordings of gunshots, foley, and mechanical sounds from an open Nevada shooting range. It features designed mixes, 192kHz foley, and extensive UCS-compliant metadata, for seamless integration.
Jaguar I-Pace 2018
'Jaguar I-Pace 2018' by Krampfstadt Studio showcases 32-bit, 192 kHz recordings of driving, interior, exterior, mechanical, and electrical sounds of this classy English compact electric SUV. Captured with high-quality microphones and a Sound Devices recorder.
8-Bit and Retro Game Sounds
'8-Bit and Retro Game Sounds' by Airborne Sound offers over 500 classic, lo-fi sound effects from 1980s arcades and home consoles. Featuring gameplay actions, item pickups, battles, chiptune melodies, and more, this 2GB library is perfect for recreating vintage game environments or retro-inspired audio.
Ancient Caves Ambiences
'Ancient Caves Ambiences' by rawAmbience presents 8 serene tracks capturing tranquil sounds from deep within caves, including water dripping, distant birds, and meditation bowl resonance. With 25 minutes of sounds, this collection is ideal for relaxation, meditation, or creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Streets of Istanbul Field Recordings
'Streets of Istanbul Field Recordings' by rawAmbience features the vibrant soundscape of Istanbul with recordings of bustling bazaars, serene parks, mosque calls to prayer, and lively street life. Be immersed in the city's unique atmosphere, ideal for sound designers, filmmakers, and game developers.
Moving Shipโs Steps
'Moving Shipโs Steps' by Hidden Sound captures haunting, metallic creaks and moans from a ship shifting in Reykjavik Harbour. Recorded with a LOM Geofon, this library offers eerie, dissonant textures and deep resonant tones, perfect for creating abandoned, post-apocalyptic, or ghostly atmospheres.
Videogame Foley Essentials Vol. IV
'Videogame Foley Essentials Vol. IV' by Sonic Bat provides 1,325 high-quality, ready-to-use sound effects for game development, including camera, disk, radio, tape, and vinyl interactions. These one-shot sounds, free of noise and artifacts, are perfect for integration into middleware like Wwise or FMOD.
Ambisonic Sounds โ Inside Passenger Jet Vol.2
'Ambisonic Sounds โ Inside Passenger Jet Vol.2' by Master of Dreams offers 62 immersive sound files (31 Ambix.wav and 31 stereo WAV), capturing the ambience inside a passenger jet. Recorded in Ambisonics A format with a Zoom H3-VR recorder, get both AmbiX and Stereo formats for versatile use.
Streetscape
'Streetscape' by Studio Obsidian offers two hours of curated urban ambiences from San Francisco, recorded four stories above street level. It captures subway howls, clanking trucks, sirens, and distant voices perfect for thrillers, noir, or cyberpunk scenes.
Nepalese Frame Drum (Dhyฤngro)
'Nepalese Frame Drum (Dhyฤngro)' by Justin Jet Zorbas gets you recordings of the traditional Dhyangro drum, an integral part of Nepali music and culture. It showcases the distinct tonal qualities and rhythms of this versatile instrument.
SENTINEL
'SENTINEL' by HorrorSound.Org is a cinematic sound library with tempo-synced loops and one-shots. Designed for composers, sound designers, and producers in film, TV, games, and horror genres, it delivers cutting-edge, immersive audio.
