This week on A Sound Effect, we're taking you on a whirlwind tour of diverse sound universes.
Rev your engines with sleek VWs, compact cars, and rugged motorcycles, or soar through alien landscapes with otherworldly textures of spaceships and alien creature.
Wander peaceful lands as you escape to the tranquility of lush Nordic forests, serene Bothnian coastlines, quaint Amish communities, and a diverse nature bundle, or feel the electrifying energy of packed stadiums and lively street festivals, or iconic cityscapes of peaceful Kyoto, bustling Barcelona, and eerie Paris during lockdown.
Finally, bring objects to life with the crinkle of fabric, the click of handcuffs, or the rumble of a laundry hamper.
From the familiar to the surreal, you'll find it here. Happy listening!
Alien Life
'Alien Life' by BOOM Library lets you dive into the terrifying and fascinating extraterrestrial worlds with 4,700+ recordings of vocalizations and bioacoustics. Explore a vast collection of animal sounds, from exotic creatures like camels and eagles to the haunting calls of humpback whales.
The Amish
'The Amish' by Evocative Sound and Visuals gets you sounds of an Amish community. It captures the essence of daily life, from the morning school bell to the rhythmic clanging of a metal windmill. Experience the snorts of draft horses, the gentle sway of laundry lines, and the tranquil rain inside a barn.
Championship Baseball Crowds
'Championship Baseball Crowds' by echo | collective captures the thrilling atmosphere of a rare deep playoff run in baseball for 2.5 hours. Over 42,000 fans roar, boo, and erupt in cheers across open and closed roof games. The dramatic series includes amazing plays, home runs, ejections, and a rollercoaster of emotions.
Yamaha XT1200Z 2010
'Yamaha XT1200Z 2010' by Krampfstadt Studio has sounds of a 2010 Yamaha XT1200Z adventure bike. Recorded at 32bit / 192 kHz, it captures driving sounds, exterior Foley, and mechanical / electrical details with Shure, Line Audio, and FEL mics with UCS metadata. Great for filmmakers, game designers, and anyone seeking the buzz of this iconic motorcycle
Washing Basket Foley
'Washing Basket Foley' by In Motion Audio is filled with the creaks, groans, and rustling of a fabric and cardboard laundry hamper. From gentle pats to rough shakes, capture the full range of movement and manipulation with royalty-free, drop-in-ready audio. Explore the sound list and unleash your sonic creativity!
Sci-Fi Vehicles Vol. 1
'Sci-Fi Vehicles Vol. 1' by 344 Audio features meticulously crafted, awe-inspiring spaceships! Dive into distinct audio profiles for each vessel, from the lumbering cargo hauler to the nimble speedster. Get engine roars, smooth idles, and dramatic transitions, plus diverse flyby variations to add depth and realism.
Nature Bundle
'Nature Bundle' by Just Sound Effects will immerse you in nature's symphony with the ever-expanding Nature Bundle! It offers a world of diverse soundscapes, from tranquil Norwegian forests to crashing ocean waves and babbling brooks, letting you explore over 600 recordings across 5 libraries of ambiences, water features, insects, and more.
Volkswagen Polo Tsi
'Volkswagen Polo Tsi' by Vadi Sound Library goes beyond everyday driving, capturing 141 mechanical and electrical effects from ignition to acceleration, braking, and interior details. Experience long drive-by recordings, engine roars, exhaust rumbles, and realistic cabin ambience across rural roads and highways.
Compact Cars 2
'Compact Cars 2' by Krampfstadt Studio featuring 10 diverse vehicles! From the classic VW Beetle to the sporty Honda Civic, explore driving, interior, and exterior sounds captured with a RØDE NTG1 and Shure KSM137. It captures every detail, from engine roars to door clicks.
Forests of Norway
'Forests of Norway' by Just Sound Effects lets you breathe in the raw beauty of Norway's forests. It goes beyond with quad-recorded landscapes, diverse wind textures, flowing water, and animal calls, capturing the rugged charm, dramatic storms, and peaceful brooks.
LOCKDOWN NIGHT
'LOCKDOWN NIGHT' by Audio Field captures the eerie silence as Paris as it slumbers under lockdown. Explore the deserted streets at night, from quiet dead-ends to the Seine's hushed banks. It features ambiences of empty squares, alleys, and main streets, punctuated by the hum of ventilation and rare vehicles.
NIGHT IN KYOTO
'NIGHT IN KYOTO' by Audio Field captures the city's understated serenity. Long ambiences from parks, narrow streets, and avenues showcase the quiet hum of urban life. Gentle rumbles, ventilation sounds, and occasional Japanese voices create a peaceful nocturnal soundscape.
Nordic Archipelago Beach
'Nordic Archipelago Beach' by Virta Audio has the distinct water sounds of rocky and pebble beaches in the Gulf of Bothnia. Recorded with high-quality equipment (Rode NT-SF1 & Zoom F8n), it offers both immersive Ambisonic A-format (decodable for various surround formats) and binaural stereo options.
Foley T-Shirt
'Foley T-Shirt' by In Motion Audio brings you a unique sound library crafted from, well, used T-shirts! It features various recordings of T-shirts being moved, wrinkled, and even roughed up, offering both fast and slow actions, pats, and rubs. Add an authentic layer of "foley cloth" textures to your projects.
Barcelona Ambiences
'Barcelona Ambiences' by Vadi Sound Library gets you sounds of the vibrant city from bustling squares to peaceful parks with 40 high-quality soundscapes. Capture the essence of iconic landmarks like La Sagrada Familia and explore diverse soundscapes from crowds, street life, and vehicles with 153 minutes of ambiences.
Handcuffs Foley
'Handcuffs Foley' by White Crow Sound Production gets you realistic sounds of police handcuffs. It offers intricate details of real handcuffs in action. Easily integrate the sounds into Reformer Pro with sequences like fast, medium, and slow locking, individual click sounds, handling noises, and interactions with keys, spokes, and metal pipes.
FESTIVAL CROWD
'FESTIVAL CROWD' by Audio Field has electrifying energy of street festivals. It captures the vibrant chaos of thousands of spectators and artists in a small French town. It also features recordings from bustling Lille's Braderie, further enhancing the variety of crowd soundscapes.
