This week on A Sound Effect, we have new collections that will blow you away.
If you are looking for unique atmospheres, we have sounds of Chinese cities like Beijing, Datong and Pingyao, peaceful recordings from a marina, wild sounds of an amusement park, detailed Central European forests, sounds of a wind farm, and immersive thunderstorms that will make you jump when the lightning strikes.
We also have two new vehicles, a 2009 Ford Eco-Sport and 2006 Mini Cooper, as well as a new sci-fi UI pack, Foley of bullet shells, and sinister male voice-over lines for your video games.
If you're looking for something a little rarer, check out the destructive impacts on a Wurlitzer piano, haunting whispers and enigmatic textures, an artisan "Tetsuo Noise Box", sounds of beer glasses, and refrigerator hums from variety of different models. Happy listening!
Forest Ambiences
'Forest Ambiences' by Just Sound Effects takes you on an auditory journey through the heart of Central European forests. It covers all four seasons, day and night, and a wide range of sounds, from individual birds to forest atmospheres to wind through different types of trees, plus quiet forest backgrounds with sparse birds and creaking tree trunks.
China Ambiences 1
'China Ambiences 1' by Frick & Traa features the bustling cities of Beijing, Datong and Pingyao. It contains over 2.5 hours of beautifully captured ambiences, thoughtfully described with rich UCS compatible metadata. Hear the busy city streets and crowded Forbidden City to the tranquil Great Wall and ancient alleyways of the hutongs.
2009 Ford Eco Sport
'2009 Ford Eco Sport (1.6L 4 Cylinder)' by Aftertouch Audio features a subcompact crossover SUV. It includes 10.6GB of field recordings from high-quality mics, giving you sounds of crawl driving, slow/medium/fast driving, maneuvers, parking, u-turns, revs, and more, as well as Foley of buttons, switches, and mechanisms.
Piano Impacts
'Piano Impacts' by The WAV Lab was created from the destruction of a Wurlitzer baby grand piano. It contains 119 stereo one-shots of the acoustic dismantling, 77 crafted soundscapes and designed effects, and a playable Kontakt patch of unusual and slightly out of tune string plucks with multiple round robins.
Beer Glasses Vol. 1
'Beer Glasses Vol. 1' by 344 Audio captures the delicate and distinct sounds of pint glasses and tankards/steins. It includes a wide range of sounds, from the gentle pick-up to the satisfying pour. All sounds were recorded 24-bit / 96kHz and meticulously edited and tagged with UCS compliant metadata for easy organization and use.
Sci-Fi UI Sound Pack
'Sci-Fi UI Sound Pack' by David Dumais Audio is a collection of modern sound effects designed for futuristic and sci-fi environments. It includes over 900 sound effects for scanners, computers, alarms, transitions, and menu FX. All sounds are recorded in high quality and are ready to be imported directly into your project.
Lightning Strikes & Thunderstorm
'Lightning Strikes & Thunderstorm' by Krampfstadt Studio is a collection of 50 real lightning strikes and thunder recordings, captured over the course of a year. This library is perfect for anyone who needs realistic lightning and immersive thunder sound effects for films, games, videos, and more.
Creaky Rope Tension Library
'Creaky Rope Tension Library' by Cheviot Sound is a collection of 290+ mono recordings of rope tension from various angles and speeds. The recordings are pristine 192kHz/24-bit quality, offering versatile creative possibilities. Create the sound of a rope creaking under tension, the sound of a swing swinging, or the sound of a ship creaking in the wind.
Wind Turbine, Wind Farm
'Wind Turbine, Wind Farm' by IVO VICIC SOUND LIBRARIES captures the sounds of a wind farm in moderate to strong wind conditions. It includes 25 recording positions, including close/mid/far, as well as behind the rotor blades and sideways. There are also recordings of wind in the grass and crickets and clean, close-up, and mid-distance recordings.
Foley – Weapon Bullet Shells
'Foley – Weapon Bullet Shells' by Nox Sound contains 84 files of the distinct sounds of empty bullet shells bouncing. The sounds are categorized into 3 distinct bullet sizes: small, medium, and large + 2 striking surfaces: tile and wood. The sounds are recorded in 24-bit/48 kHz using a Rode NTG4+ microphone to ensure a high level of detail and dryness.
Yacht & Marina
'Yacht & Marina' by Rogue Waves has sounds of a yacht and marina in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. It includes both interior and exterior sounds, like a boat gently rocking in the harbor, ropes creaking, seagulls cawing, engines, motors, and pumps working, and more!
Wine Glass Vol. 1
'Wine Glass Vol. 1' by 344 Audio captures the delicate and distinct sounds of handling and using wine glasses. It includes a wide variety of effects, such as the sound of wine glasses being poured in a restaurant, glasses clinking together at a party, or a wine glass breaking.
Noise Box
'Noise Box' by The WAV Lab has eerie sounds of a rare instrument created by the skilled hands of artisan builder 'Tetsuo Noise Box.' It includes 354 samples of every part of the noise box, recorded both directly and with a microphone. It also includes 61 designed textures and four Kontakt presets.
Fridge Hums
'Fridge Hums' by Jake Fielding Sound gets you refrigerator hum sound effects that can add a touch of everyday life to your projects. It includes a variety of hums from different refrigerator models, recorded at different distances and with different microphones to provide a wide range of options.
Mini Cooper 2006
'Mini Cooper 2006 subcompact supermini car' by Krampfstadt Studio has sounds of driving, interior and exterior Foley, mechanical and electrical sounds recorded in 32-bit / 192 kHz, using a variety of mics (RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Pluggy XLR EM272, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and SO.3) and recorders (MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3).
Industrial Harbor
'Industrial Harbor' by Jake Fielding Sound has sounds of a bustling industrial port. It includes a variety of sounds, such as the distinctive ambience of the port, echoing clangs of equipment at work, and the sound of an anchor hoist. Perfect for sound designers, filmmakers, and game developers who need realistic harbor sounds.
Location Ambience Pack – Amusement Park – Ambisonic
'Location Ambience Pack – Amusement Park – Ambisonic' by Star Sky Audio contains 22 amusement park ambiences from Europe in ambisonic format, converted into various formats including stereo and binaural. The sounds range from play areas with happy crowds to food courts and gift shops.
Dark Cinematic Drones
'Dark Cinematic Drones' by Cinematic Sound Design has enigmatic textures and atmospheres perfect for elevating your project to creepy new heights. With 50+ designed soundscapes, it offers an unparalleled array of haunting whispers, eerie industrial hums, and foreboding echoes to send shivers down your audience's spine.
AAA Game Character Dark Strider
'AAA Game Character Dark Strider' by Epic Stock Media contains 329 male voice-over incantations from the Dark Strider - whose voice exudes a profound darkness, a deep resonance, and a warmth that transcends the mundane. Perfect for malevolent entities, dread bosses, and characters who offer a glimpse into the cosmic future.
