We’ve got a fresh batch of sound libraries for you on A Sound Effect this week. Let’s dive in!
For vehicle enthusiasts, we have a range of options with authentic recordings of old cars, boisterous tractor racing, a sleek Tesla Model 3, a luxurious Jaguar XJ, and seven types of zippy scooters.
If you’re looking for urban environments, we have a collection of peaceful streets in 3D ORTF, classic telephone booths, realistic ambiences from the UK’s city trams, and busy office environments.
Nature and atmosphere enthusiasts will enjoy echoing caves and mines from New Zealand.
Finally, for those seeking compelling abstract sound effects, we have another version of "TOYED" which includes a free gore bundle, as well as foley-inspired paper thunder, adaptable elemental palettes, and dynamic character-based voice-over for combat and action scenes. Happy listening!
Sound library highlight by Adriane Kuzminski
Jason Cushing’s TOYED
'Jason Cushing’s TOYED (includes GORE 2)' by SoundMorph has 1500+ designed sounds from 100+ toys, created by AAA game sound designer Jason Cushing. Get unique textures suitable for futuristic design and ‘GORE 2’ for free for a limited time.
Old Cars Vol. 1
'Old Cars Vol. 1' by Audio Falcon features 336 sounds from four classic cars: three Soviet-era Skodas (125L, 1203, Favorit) and a BMW E38. Recordings include interior/exterior props, pass-bys, approaches, departures, and engine sounds.
Quiet Streets 3d
'Quiet Streets 3d' by Articulated Sounds gets you 100 urban ambience files from 14 cities in 3 continents. Captured using Schoeps 3D ORTF, these 9+ hours of 96kHz/24-bit audio provide immersive, multi-dimensional soundscapes, ideal for surround sound and stereo projects. UCS metadata included.
Subterranean – New Zealand
'Subterranean – New Zealand' by Dramatic Cat captures the acoustics of caves, mines, and tunnels in stereo and 5.0 surround. It features ambiences, water drips, underground streams, and wind, recorded in locations across New Zealand. UCS compliant with embedded metadata.
Tractor Racing
'Tractor Racing' by Audio Falcon captures the sounds of a Czech "Traktoriáda" event. It includes 24 stereo and one 6-channel recordings of custom tractors, motorbikes, and quad bikes racing with pass-bys, ambiences, approaching vehicles, and engine sputtering.
UK City Tram
'UK City Tram' by Northern Film Orchestra gets you authentic UK tram recordings, including interior and exterior perspectives. It features pass-bys, station approaches, interior rides, mechanical sounds, and horns all UCS metadata tagged for easy integration.
Elemental Palette Designed Vol. 1
'Elemental Palette Designed Vol. 1' by 344 Audio has sci-fi infused elemental sounds. It includes designed assets and ambiences inspired by metal, forest, water, minerals, and wind tdeal for game audio, sci-fi worlds, and film/TV.
Narrator: Fight and Action Commentator Pack
'Narrator: Fight and Action Commentator Pack' by SwishSwoosh offers four distinct voiceover characters (Soulless, Energetic, Merciless, Professional) for combat and action scenes. With 134 lines and variations, it covers fight calls, wins, fatalities, and more.
Office Environment
'Office Enviroment' by Audio Falcon contains 303 96kHz/24bit recordings from two offices. Hear ambiences, room tones, footsteps, coffee machines, copiers, doors, and everyday sounds like typing, stapling, and paper handling.
Scooters
'Scooters' by Level Up Sound has 197 sound effects (mono and stereo) from 7 different scooters, including a modified exhaust and a classic two-stroke. It features on-board riding, pass-bys, idles, starts, and mechanical sounds.
Paper Thunder
'Paper Thunder' by Badi is a collection of designed thunder sounds created from processed paper recordings. This library offers a variety of thunder effects, from rumbles to cracks, ideal for adding dramatic intensity to any project.
Tesla Model 3 2017
'Tesla Model 3 2017' by Krampfstadt Studio contains 32bit/192kHz WAV files of a 2017 Tesla Model 3. Recordings include driving sounds, interior/exterior foley (doors, windows), mechanical sounds (hood, trunk), and electrical sounds (signals, notifications).
Jaguar XJ 2010
'Jaguar XJ 2010' by Krampfstadt Studio features 32bit/192kHz WAV files of a 2010 Jaguar XJ. Recordings include engine sounds at various RPMs, interior and exterior foley like doors and ashtrays, plus driving sounds.
Telephone Booths
'Telephone Booths' by Evocative Sound and Visuals captures the nostalgic sounds of vintage telephone booths, wooden and aluminum, from the US. Hear rotary and push-button payphones (dialing, coin drops, receiver handling) and squeaky doors.
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