20 new sound libraries Asbjoern Andersen


This week on A Sound Effect, we are rolling along in 2024 with a great new selection for your ears.

For aspiring heroes and grand narratives, check out uplifting orchestral swells, majestic cymbals and gongs, and serene Tibetan chanting and gongs. Nature seekers can dance alongside the earthly rhythmic grooves, while historians and codebreakers can explore history with the authentic Morse Code samples.

Urban explorers can immerse themselves in ambiences from Florence, Lucca, and Milan, the subtle canvases of urban life, unearthly groans and creaks of the planet itself, bustling and chaotic hums of UK Motorways, or the rhythmic clickety-clack of ambiences from both train cars and stations. You call also find expression in breathtaking whooshes, and the crisp, frosty crunch of snow.

For sci-fi enthusiasts, check out chilling threats from robotic villains, as well as the futuristic blips and bloops of sci-fi interfaces. Fantasy and comedy fans can also enjoy whimsical cartoon animation and the tongue-in-cheek melodies of a humorous orchestra.

And for those who want it all, we have a comprehensive toolbox of atmospheres, instruments, Foley effects, and UI sounds. So, open your sonic imagination, and dive into this diverse symphony of possibilities. Happy listening!


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Diffuse City 2

'Diffuse City 2' by Collected Transients lets you immerse your audiences in the low hum of urban life. It captures the distant murmur of traffic, the faint wail of sirens, and the muffled conversations that drift through the air, creating a sense of urban sprawl and bustling activity without being overpowering.
 
  • City Life Sound Effects Diffuse City 2 Play Track 130 sounds included, 1015 mins total $125

    Diffuse City 2 is the ultimate urban surround sound ambience sound effects library. Delivered in 5.0, it encompasses a wide array of city environments with a focus on diffuse ambience. No close vehicle pass-bys drowning out your dialog; only lush urban ambience beds. Diffuse City 2’s goal is to make it easier for editors and mixers to craft interesting and full, yet non-intrusive backgrounds in films, tv, and games.

InfrawaveSound – Ski & Snow

'InfrawaveSound – Ski & Snow' by InfrawaveSound captures the crisp bite of winter air and fresh tracks through untouched powder. Hear the satisfying squish of snow under your skis or snowboard, the wind whistling past your ears, and the rhythmic click-clack of poles against the hardpack.
 
  • Foley Sound Effects InfrawaveSound – Ski & Snow Play Track 1000 sounds included, 60 mins total $30

    Introducing the “Snow & Ski Resort” – an immersive collection meticulously captured sounds at a vibrant ski resort, catering to all your winter wonderland audio needs for games, movies, and more. With over a thousand sounds across 188 files, totaling nearly an hour of expertly edited material, this pack is your ultimate toolkit for creating an authentic snowy environment.
    Step into a world of crisp snow and chilly air as you explore the extensive range of sounds we’ve assembled:
    Footsteps in Snow: Traverse the frozen terrain with confidence as you choose from a variety of footstep sounds, including normal shoes and the distinctive crunch of ski boots.
    Ski & Snowboard Equipment Foley: Elevate your scenes with the perfect auditory accompaniment, whether it’s the click of ski bindings, the swish of snowboard movements, or the satisfying snap of helmet buckles.
    Slope Ambiance: Immerse your audience in the picturesque ski resort setting with rich ambient recordings, capturing the ski lifts hum, people zooming near and far away and wind howling through trees.
    Ski Lift Emergency Diesel Engine: Add a unique touch with a one-of-a-kind recording – the distinct sound of a turning emergency diesel engine on a ski lift, providing an authentic backdrop to your winter scenes.
    Unique recordings of Snow Groomer and Snowmobile: We were able to record the snow groomer in work both from exterior and interior perspective, and also record a ride on Snowmobile as a passenger.

    Whether you’re a sound designer seeking realism, a filmmaker aiming to create a captivating snowy landscape, or a game developer in need of immersive audio, the “Snowy Slopes Sound Pack” delivers everything you require. Every sound has been expertly edited and mastered for seamless integration, ensuring your project’s audio stands out.
    Transform your creative visions into sonic reality with the diverse and meticulously curated sounds from the “Snowy Slopes Sound Pack.” Download now and let the magic of winter come alive in your productions.

Illumination Designed Vol. 1

'Illumination Designed Vol. 1' by 344 Audio has soaring strings that build anticipation like a hero's triumphant ascent, punctuated by majestic brass fanfares that herald victory. Get shimmering synth pads that paint a canvas of cosmic wonder, perfect for epic space battles or awe-inspiring natural vistas.
 
  • Illumination Designed Vol. 1 is a collection of cinematic elements designed using the electromagnetic signals from various light sources.

    Our Audio Craftsmen used a Lite2Sound photodiode amplifier to capture signals from a variety of light sources, such as; Dimmable room lights, RGB lights, Fairy lights, an oscilloscope screen, and many more. These sounds were then meticulously edited and manipulated to create a series of unique cinematic elements that blend stingers, risers, impacts and low frequency rumbles.

    This library is a perfect addition to Film, TV & Game trailers, or productions with a cinematic, experimental or abstract edge. Use these sounds in horror, thriller, sci-fi and action projects to create moments of mystery, eeriness and tension.

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 96kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

Tibetan Mysticism

'Tibetan Mysticism' by Rishhad Kothawala will wash you over with resonant chanting of monks, infused with the gentle tinkling of bells and the deep boom of gongs. Hear wind chimes whisper ancient secrets as the wind carries the scent of incense, transporting you to the heart of the Himalayas.
 
Pagan: Nature Spirit Grooves & Textures

'Pagan: Nature Spirit Grooves & Textures' by Rishhad Kothawala lets you feel the pulse of the earth with rhythmic djembe loops and earthy shakers. Hear crackling fires while flowing water whispers the forest's tales and ethereal vocal chants invoke the ancient magic.
 
Morse Code Samples

'Morse Code Samples' by In Motion Audio takes you back in history with authentic recordings of Morse code messages from urgent distress calls to cryptic military transmissions. Use the language of dots and dashes through iconic beeps and buzzes to add a touch of intrigue to your audio projects.
 
  • Electricity Sound Effects Morse Code Samples Play Track 292 sounds included, 8 mins total $20

    We’ve used Morse Code in a few projects here at In Motion Audio and we decided we wanted something that would make this process easier

    The Morse Code Sample pack simplifies the process and saves you time, which allows you to be more creative by drag and dropping Numbers/Letters into your project with pre determined space markers.

    We’ve included:

    Four Types of Beeps so you can pick which sounds better for a Morse Code Tone.
    We’ve created Audio files which includes the Alphabet A-Z, Number 0-9, Spaces, Punctuations and Words.
    We can’t give you every single word in the dictionary however we’ve hand picked some common words that were used during the height of the Morse Code era
    We’ve added FX layers, recorded using an Electromagnetic Coil Pickup, Providing you with Statics, Hums and Crackles to provide more options for your projects

    The Morse Code Sample Pack will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a Morse Code Transmission boosting your project to the next level. Morse Code has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples

Whoosh SFX Vol. 1

From gentle zephyrs to earth-shattering sonic booms, 'Whoosh SFX Vol. 1' by Ferreira the Sound Guy delivers a diverse range of whoosh, swoosh, and flyby sound effects in various speeds and tones. The whooshes range from the rush of wind as a rocket passes by at supersonic speeds to diving into deep-sea adventures.
 
  • This soundlibrary arises from recordings with plugins and effects.
    In these sounds you will find whooshes with electric and spark sounds.
    After working these sounds in post production, this library comes with 20 incredible whoosh sounds that will bring your vídeo, trailer or movie to life.

Train Interior Ambience

'Train Interior Ambience' by In Motion Audio captures the rhythmic rocking of a train on tracks, the comforting clickety-clack of wheels against the rails, and the soft murmur of fellow passengers. It evokes a sense of journey, relaxation, and nostalgia for introspective moments and calming soundscapes.
 
  • We wanted to add to a recent sample pack (Train Station Ambience), so that it allowed any Sound Designer the ability to complete their project from someone waiting in a Train Station to the Train Journey.

    We recorded the natural ambience of a UK train Interior, taking a Northern journey from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly and back again.

    Not only did we record the general ambience of the train interior, we managed to capture the sound of the engines idle, departing and slowing down, the natural creak of the train and the typical sound of train movements, as well as passengers boarding and debarking, the general Northern chatter and movement of the everyday commuter, as well as various beeps, doors shutting and tannoy calls/communication.

    Train Interior Ambience will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK train interior boosting your project to the next level.Train Interior Ambience has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples

Train Station Ambience

'Train Station Ambience' by In Motion Audio lets you step into the heart of a bustling train station. Hear the crackle of announcements, the hurried footsteps of travelers, the rumble of arriving and departing trains, and the distant hum of platform machinery.
 
  • City Life Sound Effects Train Station Ambience Play Track 14 sounds included, 49 mins total $20

    We headed to the Local Train Station (UK) where we recorded the ambience of their train station in a bid to get some natural sounds of Trains and Northern Train goers on their journey

    We recorded:

    General Train station ambience
    Ticket Booth ambience
    Train’s Arriving, Departing and Idle
    Train’s preparing to depart (Whistles/Door Alarms etc)
    Crowds and Crowd movement with plenty of Northern Voices
    Tannoy Calls (Calling such places as Manchester, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, as well as general warnings, pending trains and the usual cancellation ones)

    The Train Station Ambiences Sample Pack will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK local train station boosting your project to the next level.Train Station Ambience has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples

Geodrone

'Geodrone' by In Motion Audio uses seismic and geological data to generate eerie and otherworldly drones and textures. Imagine the groans and creaks of the Earth itself, perfect for sci-fi sound design, horror atmospheres, or adding a touch of the unsettling to your projects.
 
  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Geodrone Play Track 28 sounds included, 79 mins total $20

    GEODRONE was created by recording various objects using the LOM Geofon, we recorded items such as a Cooker, Dish Washer, FishTank, Fan, Freezer, Fridge, Dryer and Electronic Devices, we then edited these recordings to give you full on Drone and Bass effects.

    Geodrone can be used to layer up or to create massive amounts of tension and unease within any project. GEODRONE has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples

Atmos – Ambient Vol.1 – NSL

'Atmos – Ambient Vol.1 – NSL' by Nolan Sound Library lets you get lost in the ethereal beauty of evolving ambient pads, drones, and textures. It creates a sense of spaciousness, serenity, and otherworldly mystery, ideal for meditation music, background soundscapes, and contemplative film scores.
 
UK Train Bundle

'UK Train Bundle' by In Motion Audio has the complete, comprehensive soundscape of British trains. From the gentle rocking of carriages to the bustling platforms and the roar of powerful locomotives, this bundle has everything you need to bring your UK train journeys to life.
 
  • City Life Sound Effects UK Train Bundle Play Track 37 sounds included, 112 mins total $25

    UK Train Bundle

    We’ve bundled together Train Station Ambience and UK Train Interior Ambience to give you a good all rounder for your all your Train project needs

    We recorded:

    General Train station ambience
    General Train Interior Ambience
    Ticket Booth ambience
    Train’s Arriving, Departing and Idle
    Train Creaks
    Train Movement
    Passengers boarding and debarking and sounds of the commuter
    Various beeps
    Doors Noises
    Train’s preparing to depart (Whistles/Door Alarms etc)
    Crowds and Crowd movement with plenty of Northern Voices
    Tannoy Calls (Calling such places as Manchester, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, as well as general warnings, pending trains and the usual cancellation ones)

    The UK Train Bundle Sample Pack will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK train station and train interior boosting your project to the next level. UK Train Bundle has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples

I Suoni dell’ Italia – 2023

'I Suoni dell’ Italia – 2023' by Alfa 18 Inc captures the warmth and energy of contemporary Italy for your next creative project. Paint vibrant sonic portraits of bustling piazzas, romantic serenades, and lively village charm with sun-kissed mandolins and playful accordions.
 
UI Scifi Sound Pack

'UI Scifi Sound Pack' by Sylvain Livenais equips you to sonically navigate any sci-fi adventure with sleek blips, playful swashes, glitchy bongs, and distorted chaos for dystopian nightmares. Craft custom UI landscapes with one-shot effects and build immersive worlds.
 
  • Sci-Fi Sound Effects UI Scifi Sound Pack Play Track 734 sounds included, 30 mins total $12

    More than 700 futuristic UI sound effects carefully made using audio recordings, digital and analog synthesizers.

    UI Futuristic Sound Pack can be used for any kind of UI buttons, including clicks, beeps, drones, slides, glitches, etc. It is also fit for robotic movements, spaceship engines, laser blasts, alarms, etc.

    Perfect for video games, trailers and films.

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Cartoon Animation

'Cartoon Animation' by Sun Sound Studio brings your characters to life with wacky whooshes for supersonic chases, bouncy instrument riffs for whimsical journeys, and silly vocal effects for expressive personalities. It covers the slapstick comedies, heartwarming adventures, and quirky fantasy worlds.
 
Ultimate Essential Bundle

'Ultimate Essential Bundle' by Tsunami Sound Wave equips you with a sonic arsenal for any project. With 12 diverse libraries at your fingertips, the sound design possibilities are endless with Foley cracks, cinematic booms, city ambiences, bustling landscapes, UI bleeps, and instrumental textures.
 
  • Expand your sound effects library with the Ultimate Essential Bundle.
    This bundle contains literally thousands of files at your disposal with the 12 included libraries. An amazing array of background atmospheres, crowds, water, foley, city skylines, subways, traffic, and much more.

    By purchasing this bundle you will instantly save money (think of it as getting a bunch of stuff for free). This ambitious release will no doubt enhance all your sound effects editing options and choices. Whether you’re a Sound Editor in film/television, a YouTube content provider, Video Producer, or a Video Game Designer, there is literally something for everyone.

    Included Libraries:
    • New York City: Street And Subway – 66 files – 3.14 GB
    • New York City: Essential – 54 files – 2.37 GB
    • Urban Background Part 1 – 40 files – 7.05 GB
    • Urban Background Part 2 – 40 files – 7.3 GB
    • Football Stadium Crowds – 53 files – 1.05 GB
    • Ambient Traffic Los Angeles – 64 files – 7.13 GB
    • Italian Cityscapes And Ambiences – 60 files – 3 GB
    • Ocean Waves Beach And Water – 92 files – 9.2 GB
    • Ambient Walla And Crowds – 40 files – 5.47 GB
    • Cinematic Construction Toolkit – 178 files – 1.09 GB
    • House Foley And Props – 3260 files – 2 GB
    • Darkness And Fear – 91 files – 1.12 GB
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UK Motorway

'UK Motorway' by In Motion Audio gets you the bustling chaos of a British motorway. Create a soundscape that's both exhilarating and chaotic with roaring engines, squealing brakes, the rhythmic whoosh of passing vehicles, horns blaring, distant sirens, and the muffled chatter of passengers.
 
  • City Life Sound Effects UK Motorway Play Track 33 sounds included, 69 mins total $20

    These samples were recorded using the H4N Pro and the NTG4 from several of the finest bridges that the North West has to offer, capturing several different points of the M6 and M61 during the day and yes at stupid o’clock at night as well

    The sample pack contains a massive range of Car’s, Van’s, Lorry’s and Motorbike bypass sounds, each vehicle with its own unique distinctive sound going at high pace on a UK Motorway.

    We were able to capture cars crossing lanes, driving over cat eyes, carrying heavy loads and traffic that was both on coming and departing.

    UK Motorway will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK Motorway boosting your project to the next level. UK Motorway has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples

Antagonist Robot Voice Lines

'Antagonist Robot Voice Lines' by Epic Stock Media lets you make your villain truly intimidating with menacing and metallic robotic voice lines. From cold, calculating threats to sarcastic remarks and eerie robotic sound effects, this library has everything you need for characters with a chilling edge.
 
  • For game developers aiming to craft compelling NPC characters with depth and authenticity, our “Antagonist Robot Voice Sound Effects Pack” is the perfect tool. This specialized collection presents 13 minutes of finely tuned, game-optimized audio. Within, you’ll discover over 402 male voice-over files, totaling 952 MB of premium samples, all delivered in a pristine 24bit/96k.wav format.
    • 402 male voice-over audio files
    • 952 MB of voice samples
    • All in 24bit/96k .wav file format
    • 9+ minutes of game ready & optimized audio
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Funny Orchestra

'Funny Orchestra' by Sun Sound Studio redefines orchestral humor with violins tap-dancing, cellos singing silly puns, and flutes cracking witty one-liners. Tickle your audience with unexpected flourishes and playful reinterpretations of classic themes, adding a touch of lighthearted absurdity.
 
  • Contains 85 interesting sounds, 13 quirky classical pieces, and 5 loops of SunSound Studio’s latest sonic masterpieces. This carefully crafted sound album offers a delightful collection of whimsical audio creations designed specifically for cartoon animation and video games. Every sound is a veritable treasure trove of entertainment, meticulously recorded in 96K and 24-bit quality to ensure maximum fidelity and richness. Whether it’s quirky melodies or playful sound effects, every element in this collection is guaranteed to inject that extra lightness and charm into your clients’ games and videos. Step into a world of captivating sounds that transcend language barriers and delight audiences around the world.

     

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Cymbals & Gongs

'Cymbals & Gongs' by Boom Box Library offers a diverse collection of cymbal strikes, crashes, rolls, and gong hits, perfect for adding punctuating sounds, dramatic crescendos, and a touch of Eastern mystery to your audio projects. Let the clash of cymbals cut through the air like bolts of lightning!
 
 

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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:

  • SONIC SPELLS WITH REAL PERSONALITY

    MAGIC – ALCHEMY is a professional sound effects library built from real chemical reactions and elemental forces. It delivers short, character-rich magic sound effects perfect for spellcasting, magical UI design, and fantasy storytelling. Designed to sit cleanly in a mix and shimmer with personality, these spell sounds are ideal for games, trailers, audio dramas and more. Real reactions, recorded with obsessive detail.

    MAGIC - ALCHEMY | Sound Effects | Trailer

    Magic Sounds from Real Chemical Reactions

    No digital fakery here. Every sound in MAGIC – ALCHEMY began as a live experiment — alcohol burning in jars, butane growling through pipes, fuses igniting, water swirling in glass. These are true-to-life textures, captured in a lab-grade recording setup. The result? Magical sound with depth, realism, and spark..

    Short, Sharp, and Ready to Use

    These are not long, cinematic flourishes. This library is about immediacy — short, dry, punchy magic effects that are easy to slot into your project. Ideal for game asset design, magical feedback sounds, and trailer moments where clarity counts.

     
     
     

    Three Spell Flavours: Holy, Cursed, Neutral

    Need a healing chime, a cursed hex, or something more ambiguous? The Designed section is grouped into Holy, Cursed, and Neutral categories — giving you emotional options that match your scene’s intent, whether you’re crafting a fantasy RPG or a subtle magical interaction.

    Built for Professionals, Whatever You Create

    Whether you’re layering magic for a fantasy film, adding interactive audio to a mobile game, or creating rich textures for audiobooks or theatre, MAGIC – ALCHEMY fits right in. It’s mix-ready, flexible, and full of sonic character.

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  • Khron Studio - Spells Variations Vol 4

    Spell Variations Vol. 4 marks the grand finale of our magical sound series, delivering a diverse and powerful collection of spell effects. Inside, you’ll find summonings, blood spells, petrifications, healing spells, dark incantations, and much more!

    This volume includes 255 high-quality sound effects, organized into 27 distinct spell types, each with multiple variations (3 to 17) to ensure no spell sounds the same, even when reused across your project.

    Each spell type is carefully named and sorted into individual folders, giving you intuitive navigation and maximum flexibility for magical scenes, game effects, or cinematic transitions.

    Recorded, edited, and mastered in 192 kHz / 24-bit, these sounds deliver exceptional clarity and full adaptability for pitching, layering, or creative processing.

    A must-have library for professional sound designers seeking drag-and-drop magical sounds for video games, trailers, animations, or any audiovisual production.

    More about the pack
    – Intuitive file naming
    – All you’ll ever need regarding magical 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
    – 255 spell sounds
    – Number of Audio Waves: 255
    – Format: 192KHz / 24 bits
    – Win/Mac: Yes
    – Minutes of audio provided: 19:21

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  • ‘Tiny Transitions’ deivers 275 short Whooshes and other Transition sounds. Instead of the huge, more cinematic transitional sounds that you are accustomed to hear from SoundBits, this sound pack focuses more on the smaller, not-so-intrusive production elements that come in very handy for any Sound Designer, All-In-One Film Editor or Web-, App- and Game-Developers.

    All these small motion-supporting elements that you need in your everyday work for game menus, apps, general motion designs, … or as parts of more complex moving stuff.

    You get 275 designed sounds + a selection of 290 cleaned and edited source sounds that were used to design the Tiny Transitions. These sounds are mostly different props that are scraping or sliding on different surfaces and also some vocalized whoosh attempts.

    All source sounds were recorded with Sonosax SX-R4+ and Sennheiser MKH8050+MKH30 M/S rig.

    All sounds come with embedded Soundminer Metadata.

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  • UI Interaction Elements by Cinematic Sound Design delivers a meticulously crafted sound effects library designed to enhance every click, swipe, tap, and notification in your user interface. This collection brings your apps, games, websites, and software to life, providing a rich auditory experience that makes every interaction feel responsive, intuitive, and satisfying.

    Inside this library, you’ll find over 200 high-quality sounds, ranging from subtle, crunchy clicks and soft taps to layered futuristic swipes, innovative button presses, toggle switches, and alert notifications. Each sound has been professionally recorded and mastered to ensure clarity, balance, and versatility across any platform or device.

    Whether you’re designing a mobile app, developing an interactive game, or building a modern web interface, UI Interaction Elements provides sounds that seamlessly integrate with your visual design, enhancing user feedback and engagement. The library has been meticulously designed, with each sound layered down and optimized for a maximum performance.

    Bring your interfaces to life and create a tactile, immersive experience for your users. Make your UI unforgettable, one sound at a time.

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  • Animal Sound Effects Forests and Mountains Play Track 96+ sounds included, 220 mins total $110

    Forest and Mountains features nature and wildlife sounds from California, Washington, and Oregon.  Included are a number of bird recordings and forest ambiences, along with some insects, winds, rivers, and rain.  

    These were recorded over the past three years in various forests, foothills, and mountain environments.   A lot of these took place in or near Southern California’s Angeles Forest and San Gabriel Mountains, an area that spans 1200 Square Miles and varies vastly in terrain.

    Also included are some sounds from Northern California, along with recordings from the Pacific Northwest.

    The recording techniques for this varied as sometimes I went with the recorders running unattended to capture night, dawn and early morning.  Other times I’d record while being close by.

    Working as a Sound Effects Editor I’ve curated this collection with Editors in mind.  Background Ambiences and Spotted FX can really bring a location to life and give it so much story and character and that was a lot of the inspiration behind putting this all together. 

    Forests and Mountains

     

    The Locations

    California (61 Files) – This is where a majority of the sounds from this library were recorded and specifically Southern California.  Variety of areas and different environments, mostly around Angeles Forest, from Lower Elevation Foothills to more rugged mid-elevation Mountain Canyons and then much Higher Elevation and more remote terrain.  Also included are a few recordings from the Eastern Sierras and Northern California.

    Washington (19 Files) – Southern WA in Gifford Pinchot Forest and various Northwest Forest areas near Puget Sound.

    Oregon (16 Files) – Lakeside Recordings in forest and marsh at Klamath Lake in SE Oregon. 

    The Birds 

    Prominent / Specific Birds (36) (Closer Mic Perspective and more detailed) (* denotes multiple versions)

    Acorn Woodpecker, Barred Owl, Black-headed Grosbeak, California Towhee, *Canadian Geese, *Fox Sparrow, *Great Horned Owl, *House Wren, Northern Flicker, Oak Titmouse, Pacific Wren, Pileated Woodpecker, *Raven, Robin, *Song Sparrow, Spotted Towhee, Swainson’s Thrush

    Other Birds Featured (17) (Mixed together from various perspectives, calm to busy depending on time of day, and then closer to more medium and distant sounds.)

    Acorn Woodpecker, American Coot, California Quail, California Towhee, Cassin’s Finch, Fox Sparrow, Great Horned Owl, Hose Wren, Mallard, Mountain Chickadee, Northern Flicker, Nuttall’s Woodpecker, Oak Titmouse, Pied-billed Grebe, Common Poorwill, Raven, Red-tailed Hawk, Spotted Towhee, Steller’s Jay, Western Tanager, Western Wood-Pewee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Wilson’s Warbler, Wrentit, Yellow-throated Blackbird, Zone-tailed Hawk

    General Forest (9) – A mix of some wildlife (Chipmunk, Deer, Bullfrogs), and more general lighter forest ambiences.
    Insects (7) – Crickets from various perspectives and different forests along with some Grasshoppers.
    Rain (4) Light to heavier in a canyon with dense vegetation, some with distant birds.
    Rivers (5) Smaller detailed creeks to faster moving rivers.
    Wind (11)  A mix of calm to heavier with gusts, vegetation, and tree creaks.
    Metadata
    Detailed with descriptions and markers and photos to easily navigate and allow for options when searching.  UCS was used to categorize and various bird species are identified.  I’ve also labeled the metadata with what I consider Lower Elevation (up to 1500 feet), Middle Elevation (2000-5000 feet), and Higher Elevation (above 5000 feet).   Included are the season of the year which was mostly Spring and Summer.  Using Open-Tier in Soundminer you can use these to help get a bit more specific to particular environments.

    The Gear

    Sound Devices MixPre-3 & 6 | Zoom F3 & 6 | Sony PCM-D100

    Mics

    Sennheiser MKH 8020 | Sennheiser MKH 8040 |

    Sennheiser MKH 30 | Clippy EM 272

  • Hello Creators!

    Here’s my new pack: “General UI Sounds“

    General UI Sounds  ·  The Sound Guild

    I wanted to create a sound pack to cover different situations in an user interface.
    I hope you enjoy implementing this sounds in your project!

    Making-Off

    All this sounds were originally recorded with a Zoom H6 (cardiod microphone), and were processed in Logic Pro X, mainly editing the recorded material but also I used the Logix Pro X sampler.

    Some considerations

    1. Keep in mind this sounds can be used in a variety of situations, I put a name to the SFX but this doesn’t mean it can’t be used in other contexts.

    2. The sounds are in 44.1Khz/16 bit format. I have the original files at 96khz/24bit also, if you need this format, please contact me.

    Check all my packs on Asoundeffect

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  • Car Sound Effects BMW Z4 E89 2009 sports car Play Track 221 sounds included, 47 mins total $65

    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.

  • Toy Quadcopter is a focused mini library capturing the playful and high-pitched character of a toy drone in motion. Perfect for film, TV, games, and interactive media, it offers a variety of flight sounds, close fast pass-bys, slow passes, motor modulations, and essential electronic signals.
    This collection includes take-off and landing sequences, beeps for syncing, calibration and low battery warnings, as well as servo engine textures and detailed proximity recordings. Recorded with precision and clarity, it’s a compact but rich toolset for designing scenes that call for small UAVs, gadgets, or sci-fi elements.


   

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