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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
