new sound libraries for game audio and film sound designers Asbjoern Andersen


This week on A Sound Effect, we have 19 new sound libraries with high-quality sounds that will make your projects shine.

If you are looking for sounds of nature, we have recordings of volcanic eruptions, as well as Pacific Island winds, waves, and tropical islands in 3D Surround.

For more people-focused sound libraries, check out ambiences from the city streets of Durham, UK and recordings of carnivals and fairgrounds.

For your action sequences, we have weapon collections of a Hämmerli 22LR and Maxim 9, plus recordings of '07 VW Tiguan and '08 Audi Q5 SUVs, a '01 Yamaha FJR1300 touring motorcycle, and Sukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft.

To add to your Foley assets, give a listen to the sounds of mechanisms and experimental machines, contact mic recordings of small electric motors, a detailed library of swishes, inventive sounds from 20 vintage typewriters, and a stockpile of Foley that will cover your needs for projects to come.

Plus, we have a new UI sound library that is perfect for your sci-projects.

Happy listening!


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3D Pacific Volcano Eruptions

'3D Pacific Volcano Eruptions' by Bjarne Taurnier captures the awe-inspiring symphony of raw power and untamed energy of volcanic eruptions. Recorded on Tanna Island with the immersive Schoeps ORTF3D, you can hear eruptions, explosions, wind, and ambiences in 3D Surround, Stereo, and Binaural.
 
  • The sound of a volcano is an awe-inspiring symphony of raw power and untamed energy. It is a cacophony that reverberates through the air, leaving an indelible mark on anyone fortunate enough to witness it. As the molten rock churns and rises within the depths of the Earth, a rumbling bass begins to emerge, like the distant growl of a slumbering giant. We recorded the Yasur Volcano on Tanna island with the amazing immersive Schoeps ORTF3D microphone system powered by the precise preamps of the Sonosax R4+ and AD8+.

    The Library include sounds like

    VOLCANO, ERUPTIONS, EXPLOSIONS, CRISP, MUFFLED, CLOSE, DISTANT, WIND, PLAIN

    Key Features:

    • 20 Sounds between 4-6 minutes
    • Ambiences with wind and eruptions
    • Single Volcano Eruptions 
    • Organized by crisp, muffled, dictant, massive
Hämmerli 280 22LR

'Hämmerli 280 22LR' by Pole Position Production is a collection of gunshots from a 1992 German target pistol. It has 24 perspectives in 51 tandem channels of audio, plus handling effects like grabbing, rattles, etc. You also get Pro Tools and Reaper mixing sessions, 18+ fields of Soundminer metadata, MacOS Finder comments, and more!
 
Machines, Mechanisms & Factories

'Machines, Mechanisms & Factories' by 3MAZE has a wide range of sounds, from solo machines and mechanisms to machine parts, factory ambiences, and experimental fantasy machines. Recordings range from 30 seconds to over two minutes and were recorded in 96kHz / 24-bit.
 
Swish

'Swish' by Soundopolis features variations of a cat toy wand and string and a branch from a thorn bush that are performed as swishes, multiple swishes, and continuous swishes (swirling around and around) at various speeds with a SONY PCM D100 and edited with iZotope Rx9.
 
  • Swish is a micro-collection that contains a ton of variation of two objects swinging around, creating swishing/swooshing sounds.  The first is a simple cat toy wand and string, that used to have feathers on the end.  The second is a branch from a thorn bush.  The collection includes individual swishes, multiple swishes, and continuous swishes (swirling around and around).  Each at various speeds.

Volkswagen Tiguan 2007

'Volkswagen Tiguan 2007' by Krampfstadt Studio has recordings of a this compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle. It includes sounds from both the interior and exterior of the vehicle, as well as mechanical and electrical sounds - all recorded in 32bit / 192 kHz.
 
Typewriters

'Typewriters' by Evocative Sound and Visuals features 20 vintage typewriters recorded with high-end Barcus Berry contact mics. You'll get more than the simple click-clack-clunk heard in so many TV shows and movies - with metallic zips, rips, twangs, growls, crunches, bounces, snaps, zings, rings, dings, etc.
 
  • Typewriters is a sound effects collection chock-full of vintage typewriters making sounds beyond the simple click-clack-clunk heard in so many TV shows and movies. I was curious if there was more to the sound of these old machines than meets the naked ear. Would recording them with high-end Barcus Berry contact microphones help bring out the best in them sonically? After recording 20 typewriters for this library, and performing a variety of keystrokes and actions on each in isolation, I can definitively say, yes.

    Included are standard, portable and ultraportable machines from the early 20th century to the mid-1970s. Each machine, metal or plastic, emits sounds that are almost musical in nature. These files can enhance your next sound design project in nuanced ways that exceed the usual clickity-clack-clunk-thwack-smack we associate with typewriters. You’ll get a variety of zips, rips, twangs, growls, bounces, snaps, zings, rings and dainty end-of-line warning bell dings.

    Typewriters Recorded Plus Production Dates
    • Aztec 14 – 1963
    • Corona 3 Folding – 1912
    • Corona Standard – 1938
    • Hammond – early 1900s
    • IBM Selectric II – 1973
    • Oliver Number 5 – 1908
    • Olympia Traveller – 1974
    • Remington KMC – 1947
    • Remington Standard Number 12 – 1922
    • Royal Companion – 1941
    • Royal Quiet DeLuxe – 1951
    • Royal Safari II – early 1980s
    • Smith Corona Galaxie – 1959
    • Smith Corona Silent – 1953
    • Smith Corona Skyriter – 1957
    • Smith Corona Sterling – 1953
    • Tower Quiet Tabulator – 1956
    • Underwood Olivetti Lettera 22 – 1953
    • Underwood Rhythm Touch – 1949
    • Underwood Standard Number 5 – early 1920s
UK Cities: Durham

'UK Cities: Durham' by Field Reports is a collection of field recordings that capture the essence of this historic city. The recordings transport you to different locations in Durham, from the awe-inspiring Cathedral to the serene banks of the River Wear to the convivial atmosphere of a traditional Durham pub.
 
Carnival and Funfairs

'Carnival and Funfairs' by Airborne Sound is a sound effects library that captures the excitement and energy of carnivals and funfairs. With nearly 70 sound clips, the collection includes a wide range of sounds - from amusement park ride machinery to midway gaming sounds to fairground crowds.
 
Yamaha FJR1300 2001

'Yamaha FJR1300 2001' by Krampfstadt Studio contains a wide range of sounds from the 2001 Yamaha FJR1300 sport touring motorcycle. The sounds were recorded using high-quality mics and recorders, and are available in 32bit / 192 kHz WAV format with UCS metadata.
 
SU-27 Flanker B

'SU-27 Flanker B' by Ambience Occlution features sounds from a Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker B fighter aircraft. Get interior and exterior takes, as well as sounds of taxiing, landing, taking off, passing by, and shutting down - all available in RAW format with no limiting or compression.
 
  • AO-SU-27 FLANKER B / In pairs EXT

    including:

    – External recording Su-27 one unit and pair on parking, apron, twy and rwy

    – 2 stereo Spots, 4 mics

    – Eng start, idle, taxi, landing, takeoff, passby, shtdown eng, hold short, hangar ambience

    – 48 KHz, 24 bit

    – 4 x schoeps ccm4 (card), sys AB, Zoom F8

    – RAW files only (no lim, no comp)

    – 1 h 55 min

     

    SPOT A – AB sys approx. ~6-12 м. from target. ~5 m. between mics. schoeps ccm4 (card)
    SPOT B – AB sys approx. ~20-35 м. from target. ~5 m. between mics. schoeps ccm4 (card)

     

     
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MASTERGUN – Maxim 9

'MASTERGUN – Maxim 9' by Aftertouch Audio gets you gunshot and Foley recordings from the Maxim 9 firearm. It features 13 single shots, 4 muzzle options, 2 mech mics, 6 body options, and 8 perspectives, plus sounds of weapon grabs, pickups, racking, dry fire, PMAG insertion and removal, and slide releases.
 
UI: SciFi

'UI: SciFi' by Sound Armoury is a collection of user interface sounds intended for sci-fi projects. It includes a variety beeps, clicks, errors, hovers, pauses, and unpauses - all in 24 bit / 96 kHz WAV format and with a sci-fi theme - as well as UCS compliant file naming and metadata for easy searching in sound library management tools.
 
Audi Q5 2008

'Audi Q5 2008' by Krampfstadt Studio features this classy SUV from all angles. Hear sounds of driving performances, as well as interior Foley of the doors and windows, exterior Foley of screeching tires and windshield wipers, recordings of the engine, transmission, brakes, and more!
 
Turkey: Kemer Ambiences

'Turkey: Kemer Ambiences' by Field Reports is a collection of field recordings that capture the essence of this Mediterranean gem. The compilation includes a variety of ambiences, from the gentle lapping of waves against the shore to the lively sounds of the town's traffic to the authentic rooster calls of the countryside.
 
3D Pacific Island Winds

'3D Pacific Island Winds' by Bjarne Taurnier is a collection of wind recordings from a variety of locations on a Pacific island. The recordings were made using a 3D microphone system, which allows for a more immersive and realistic sound. It includes sounds breezes, gusts, tonal winds, and more from plains, forests, and oceansides.
 
  • The power of wind becomes clear when you feel the gusts and breezes on your skin. In combination with another incredibly natural disaster like an eruption of a volcano it seems like a dystopian world. We recorded pacific winds, gusts and breezes on a huge plain at the foot of the Yasur Volcano on Tanna Island. Some recordings include loud eruptions of the volcano. The feeling of wind blowing around our ears is created by our amazing immersive Schoeps ORTF3D recording system powered by the precise preamps of the Sonosax R4+ and AD8+.

    The Library include sounds like

    WIND, GUST, BREEZE, VEGETATION, TONAL, PLAIN, VOLCANO

    Key Features:

    • 31 Sounds between 4-6 minutes
    • Flurry gusts 
    • Plain wind with volcano eruptions
    • Vegetations winds in rainforest
    • Tonal blustery wind
3D Pacific Island Waves

'3D Pacific Island Waves' by Bjarne Taurnier has sounds of one of the most powerful elements that mother nature provides: waves. From huge roaring waves to detailed lapping splashes, this sound library has mighty waves from the rough Pacific Ocean, as well as waves rolling on beaches and shorelines of islands like Taveuni in Fiji, or Tanna in Vanuatu.
 
  • Waves are one of the most powerful elements that mother nature provides. Especially the rough pacific ocean with all its mighty waves which were rolling on the beaches and shorelines of islands like Taveuni in Fiji, or Tanna in Vanuatu. We recorded these waves in all their different sizes. From huge roaring waves to detailed lapping splashes. To get a nice image of the rolling waves we used the amazing Schoeps ORTF3D recording system powered by the precise preamps of the Sonosax R4+ and AD8+.

    The Library include sounds like

    WATER, WAVES, SHORELINE, COAST, SURF, BEACH, OCEAN ROAR

    Key Features:

    • 38 Sounds between 5-7 minutes
    • Recorded on Fiji, Vanuatu & Tanna Island
    • Pacific Ocean Waves
    • Close and distant Ocean-Roar
    • Detailed small & medium waves
    • Hugh waves on rocky shoreline 
    • Close waves with highlighted bubbles
3D Pacific Tropical Islands

'3D Pacific Tropical Islands' by Bjarne Taurnier has soundscapes from Taveuni Island, Fiji and Tanna Island, Vanuatu. The soundscapes were recorded using a Schoeps ORTF3D System for an immersive and realistic sound. It includes Tropical rainforest ambiences, exotic birds and animals, volcanos, etc.
 
  • In times of global change it’s nearly impossible to hear places without human sounds. The majestic and old rainforests on the tropical south pacific islands creates an amazing soundscape. We recorded these soundscapes with a variety of organic sounds like exotic birds and animals, light and heavy tropical rain, wind blowing through trees and calm rivers and waterfalls. We also covered day and night moods. Our microphone setup is the amazing immersive Schoeps ORTF3D System powered by the precise preamps of the Sonosax R4+ and AD8+. These Systems allow us to record the incredible soundscapes of the south pacific rainforests in the most iconic way.  

    The Library include sounds like

    AMBIENCE, TROPICAL, WATER, RAINFOREST, RAIN, EXOTIC, ANIMALS, BIRDS, INSECTS, WIND, VEGETATION, VOLCANO, RIVER

    Key Features:

    • 62 Sounds between 4-6 minutes
    • Recorded on Taveuni Island, Fiji  & Tanna Island, Vanuatu
    • Tropical Rainforest Ambiences 
    • Exotic Birds & Animals
    • Insects at Day & Night
    • Vegetation with Wind & Rain
    • Sometimes a Volcano in the background
Electric Mini Motors

'Electric Mini Motors' by New Sound Lab has 145 recordings of small electric motors. They were recorded with induction coil pickups and contact mics into a Elektronik Field Kit and Sound Devices 702 recorder. It includes a variety of glitchy static noise, hums, electromechanical motor sounds, and more!
 
  • This library features 145 sound recordings of assorted small electric motors, sourced from appliances like vacuum cleaners, power drills, air dusters, and other DC motors.

    We also harnessed the Koma Elektronik Field Kit system which gives the ability to fine control the speed of the motors, allowing for a one-of-a-kind sonic palette. These sounds range from glitchy static noise and hums to electromechanical motor sounds.

    All content was captured with induction coil pickups and contact mics, into the Elektronik Field Kit and finally into a Sound Devices 702 recorder.

Foley Plus 2

'Foley Plus 2' by Soundopolis gets you ultra-clean, in-studio Foley. This massive collection of performances includes cloth, footsteps, phones, keyboards, microphone handling, food and drink, props, glassware, skin, appliances, leather, metal, plastic, bottles, cans, furniture, paper, sports, water, tools, and more!
 
  • Foley Plus 2 is a smattering of sounds from the Foley and sound effects vault of owner, David Fienup.

    There is cloth, footsteps, smart phones, keyboards, microphone handling, food and drink, a wide variety of props, glassware, skin, appliances, leather, metal, plastic, bottles, cans, furniture, paper, sports, water, tools, and much more.  Please check out the track list, as there are far too many to name!

    This collection includes both ultra-clean, in-studio Foley and sound effects, as well as field recordings.

     



 
 
THE WORLD’S EASIEST WAY TO GET INDEPENDENT SOUND EFFECTS:
 
A Sound Effect gives you easy access to an absolutely huge sound effects catalog from a myriad of independent sound creators, all covered by one license agreement - a few highlights:

  • Looking for the ultimate collection of monster sounds for your video game development? Look no further than “Bestiary,” the ultimate bundle of monster sound effects from Khron Studio!

    Preview:
    SoundCloud playlist preview
    Monster Library Vol 1
    Monster Library Vol 2
    Monster Library Vol 3
    Monster Library Vol 4

    Featuring a total of 536 high-quality sound effects, this bundle includes four unique sound packs, each designed to bring your game to life with a variety of monstrous sounds. Here’s what you can expect from each pack:

    Monster Library Vol 1 features 141 organic monster sounds inspired by famous audiovisual products, including squawks, screams, attacks, and more. This pack is perfect for adding a touch of realism to your smaller and medium-sized monsters.

    Monster Library Vol 2 contains 107 sounds with a wide variety of monster characteristics, including breathing, different types of steps, eating, and more. This library is divided into categories such as attacks, deaths, growls, and more.

    Monster Library Vol 3 offers 168 sounds covering the most important actions of 5 types of monsters, including dragons, spiders, trolls, goblins, and orcs. With a large number of variations for each sound, this pack is perfect for making your monsters feel more alive than ever.

    Monster Library Vol 4 includes 120 sounds covering the most important actions of 5 types of monsters, including behemoths, insects, skeletons, aberrations, and specters. Like the previous pack, this library also offers a large number of variations for each sound.

    With “Bestiary,” you’ll have everything you need to create a truly immersive and terrifying experience for your players. Whether you’re creating an action-packed game or a spooky horror adventure, this bundle is a must-have for any game developer looking to take their sound effects to the next level.

    So what are you waiting for? Add “Bestiary Monster Bundle” to your audio library today and watch your game come alive with the sounds of monstrous beasts!

    More about the pack
    • Intuitive file naming
    • All you’ll ever need regarding magical elemental sounds [Use them again & again]
    • Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties. Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
    • Totally mono compatibility
    • All sounds have several variations.
    • Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for a creature other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
    • For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com
    Features
    • 536 unique monster sounds
    • Number of Audio Waves: 536
    • Format: 44-48-96KHz / 16-24 bits
    • Do Sound FX loop: Some
    • Minutes of audio provided: 14 minutes & 57 seconds

    Documentation:
    Monster Library Vol 1
    Monster Library Vol 2
    Monster Library Vol 3
    Monster Library Vol 4
    License Agreement

  • Cats are remarkably expressive creatures. And capturing their voices can be a daunting task. Not anymore…

    The “Meow” sound library provides all the core cat vocalizations you'll need in a single package.

    Using 11 different cats cherry picked for their characters, this library provides over 272 vocalizations for your productions.

    From sweet mewls, to longing cries, or vicious shrieks, this library has got you covered.

    This library also includes the Sonic Worlds “CAT” sound pack.

    Meet the beasts:

    JASPER
    A lunatic Calico. A treasure trove of enraged vocalizations.

    AFORI & FANGS
    Sweet natured Russian Blues for that soft gentle character.

    BASTARDO
    A nasty mean tomcat, hence his name. A Tabby with a rich growl.

    BOGART
    Deep threatening growls and hisses. A Ginger in a foul mood.

    GINGY & LUCIFER
    Whiny sounding Ginger cats. For those hungry begging cries.

    JESSICA
    Classic meows that work like a charm.

    MARTY
    A sad sounding Tabby cat. For those longing mewls that will break your heart.

    SWEETY
    An absolute sweetheart black cat. Purry meows galore.

    Cat sounds included:
    ● Screeches and Shrieks
    ● Snipes
    ● Yelps
    ● Mewls
    ● Cries
    ● Purrs
    ● Growls
    ● Grumbles, Groans and Moans
    ● Whining and Begging
    ● Hisses
    ● Squirms
    ● Meows in a huge variety of characters
    ● And more…
  • Birds Of Prey delivers an extraordinary collection of flying raptors: Buzzards, cranes, eagles, falcons, goshawks, vultures, owls and more.
    The wildlife of the skies represents itself with calling, chirping, shrieking, cawing, screeching, growling and other unique bird voices.

    Whether aggressive or social, anxious or relaxed, melodic or irregular – get ready for a concert of the remarkable!

    The collection offers more than 3.6 GB and more than 900 sounds in 160 files of high-quality material.

    Includes the following birds:

    Black Chested Eagle Buzzard • Common Buzzard • Citron Cockatoo • Major Mitchell's Cockatoo • Umbrella Cockatoo • Blue Crane • Cape Crow • African Fish Eagle • Bald Eagle • Bateleur Eagle • Booted Eagle • Eastern Imperial Eagle • Golden Eagle • Martial Eagle • Stellers Sea Eagle • Tawny Eagle • White Tailed Eagle • Greater Kestrel Falcon • Lanners Falcon • Pygmy Falcon • Saker Falcon • Taita Falcon • Pale Chanting Goshawk • African Cuckoo Hawk • African Harrier Hawk • Harris Hawk • Red-tailed Hawk • Hadeda Ibis • Yellow Billed Kite • Barn Owl • Snowy Owl • Spotted Eagle Owl • African Grey Parrot • Cape Vulture • Monk Vulture • Palmnut Vulture

Explore the full, unique collection here

Latest sound effects libraries:
 
  • Animal Sound Effects Steller Sea Lions Play Track 24+ sounds included, 17 mins total $38

    Steller Sea Lions
    The Steller Sea Lions library is a mini library of stereo recordings from an expedition up the coast of Vancouver Island. In this library you will find a variety of vocalizations from a colony of over 200 Steller Sea Lions.
    It’s everything you’d need for any linear or game media.

    The Herring spawn (or Herring run) happens every spring along eastern Vancouver Island. Adult Pacific Herring congregate in huge numbers along the coastal shorelines.
    This brings an abundance of wildlife to the coastal areas of Vancouver Island.

    Keywords: BARKING, BARK, BREATH, GURGAL, SPUTTER, EXHALE, GROAN, GUTTURAL, SNORT, BELCHES, ROAR, BLEATS
    ZAP Library - Steller Sea Lions
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  • The Master Gun Ultimax 100 Sound Effects library is recorded using a large array of various microphone configurations, we recorded shots from several distances in an open shooting range in the Nevada Desert.

    Raw Recordings

    Our raw shots features a total of 20 channels including 10 Stereo sources. All of our close and mid spaced pair Microphone options can be used as two independent mono microphones. The right side of every spaced pair will have more Mech than its left side counterpart.
    Every single gun has been recorded using the same gain settings on the same recorders, and we have level matched each microphone option between the same calibers so your 50ft microphones will be the same or similar across all libraries that share the same calibers. This makes mixing large amounts of weapons easier as the loudness and character of each gun is predictable.

    Our foley features a total of a stereo A/B pair of Neumann KMR81i mts which are placed on both the left and right of the gun. All of the foley has been recorded at 192kHz for extreme processing workflows.

    Designed Mixes

    Created from the ground up we’ve designed a collection of game-ready mixes for your next project. If you are creating your own custom weapons system and would like to use our designed mixes in your project, you can use our no-tail options which are our realistic designed mixes without our tail layers. Just drag, and drop.

    UCS compatible metadata embedded

    All files contain extensive metadata to provide you with the fastest and easiest workflow possible. Metadata can be read and processed by audio management tools. Some digital audio workstations feature an included search tool that can also read embedded metadata.

  • 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.

  • Looking to transport your audience straight to the 1980s? Need to build the perfect atmosphere of a buzzing shopping mall arcade? Want to capture the vibe of those early living room gaming sessions?

    Whether you’re recreating vintage console-style environments or crafting your own retro-inspired game audio, the 8-Bit and Retro Game Sounds library has you covered.

    Experience the classic 8-bit sounds from 1980s arcades and home gaming systems – including effects from gameplay actions, item pickups, battles, catchy chiptune melodies, beeps, and other nostalgic retro gaming audio.

    With more than 500 lo-fi, gritty sound effects, this collection delivers over 2 gigabytes of meticulously crafted audio – packed with authentic retro and 8-bit game sounds:

    • accents (achievement, danger, error, game over, score counting, points, select)
    • in-game actions (bouncing, falling, jumping, using items, pick up, teleport)
    • in game items (alarms, communications, computers, machines, force fields, vehicles, robots)
    • combat (hits, explosions, guns, lasers)
    • melodies (bonus round, boss fight, dungeon crawl, final stage, new wave, win)
    • tones (going down, going up, ascending, descending)

    The package features authentic 8-bit game sounds alongside retro-style clips that have a more contemporary twist.

  • Transport yourself to the tranquil depths of ancient caves with this atmospheric soundscape collection. “Ancient Caves Ambiences” features 8 serene tracks that capture the essence of solitude and peace in the heart of the earth. With a total duration of 25 minutes and 11 seconds, this pack brings together soothing elements such as the subtle sound of water dripping, distant birds, and the gentle resonance of a meditation bowl. Perfect for relaxation, meditation, or setting a calm, mystical atmosphere, these tracks invite you to unwind and connect with nature’s quiet beauty.

    Included Elements:

    • Water Dripping
    • Birds in the Distance
    • Meditation Bowl Resonance

    With its immersive sound textures, “Ancient Caves Ambiences” creates a peaceful auditory experience ideal for meditation, deep focus, or creating a serene ambiance in any space.


   

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