This week on A Sound Effect, we've got a diverse collection of sound libraries to explore. From the horrific to the serene, there's something for everyone.
If you're looking for authentic vehicle sounds, we've got you covered with an older '80 Volkswagen Golf and '05 Fiat Sedici, along with a '16 Peugeot 3008, '23 FiatPanda Hybrid, and '19 Range Rover for more modern automotive sounds.
Need to set the scene? Check out morning loops from a seaside village and the industrial feel of a research ship at sea, and immersive soundscapes of Costa Del Sol with their notable crickets and dogs.
For a touch of the eerie, we have creaking wooden doors and rain on tin foil, along with more dramatic and disturbing sound effects of dark cinematic voices, sounds of vocalizations of women during fighting and violence, a new collection of gore, and humanoid creatures for a range of terrifying sounds.
For some added punch to your projects, we also have powerful dark resonant tones and explosive impacts and intense heavy bombardment for sounds of warfare.
Finally, for unique sounds that are hard to find anywhere else, we have sounds of classic Tesla coil zaps and futuristic energy, a bundle of Eastern Asian instruments, and the modern and past bells of Notre Dame.
Happy listening!
Sound library highlight by Adriane Kuzminski
The Warfare Library 3 โ Heavy Bombardment
'The Warfare Library 3 โ Heavy Bombardment' by
Pole Position Production has intense and realistic war sounds that are clean with long tails. It includes artillery, howitzers, grenade launchers, and naval guns for immersive and dramatic battles.
OPERA NERA โ Dark Cinematic Voices
'OPERA NERA โ Dark Cinematic Voices' by
HorrorSound.Org offers a collection of dark and disturbing vocal sound effects, including demonic chants, witches' laughter, and ghostly moans. These sounds are perfect for creating horror, suspense, and paranormal atmospheres.
Bells of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral
'Bells of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral' by
JMV has close-up recordings of Notre Dame's current bells (post-2013) and archived recordings of the "out-of-tune" pre-2013 bells, plus the St. Sulpice Church and a Maltese memorial bell.

Bells of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral
JMVVolkswagen Golf 2008 compact car
'Volkswagen Golf 2008 compact car' by
Krampfstadt Studio features various vehicles, captured at 32-bit, 192 kHz resolution. It includes detailed interior and exterior sounds, such as engine noises, door slams, and button clicks to provide authentic automotive audio for your project.
Ambisonic Sounds โ Morning Atmosphere Seaside Village Loops
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Master of Dreams has immersive ambisonic recordings of a peaceful seaside village. With seamless loops of crickets, birds, and distant trains, perfect for creating tranquil and realistic audio environments.
Eastern Instruments Designed Bundle
'Eastern Instruments Designed Bundle' by
344 Audio is a collection of unique and evocative sounds inspired by Eastern cultures. With instruments like the Tsugaru Shamisen, Kanun Harp, and Ocarina, it provides a diverse range of ambiences, stingers, and musical phrases.
Fiat Sedici 2005 subcompact crossover SUV
'Fiat Sedici 2005 subcompact crossover SUV' by
Krampfstadt Studio offers recordings in 32-bit, 192 kHz of this vehicle. It includes detailed recordings of interior and exterior elements, such as engine noises, door slams, and button clicks - great for film, games, and other media.
Costa Del Sol โ Crickets And Dogs
'Costa Del Sol โ Crickets And Dogs' by
Jonathan Roesch offers recordings of Andalusian crickets and dog farm sounds. Recorded at 192kHz/24-bit, these sounds are perfect for creating immersive and authentic audio experiences from southern Spain.
Female Fighting 2 Slaps Punches Body Hits
'Female Fighting 2 Slaps Punches Body Hits' by
Distressed FX offers a realistic sounds of a woman being physically assaulted. These sounds include face slaps, punches, and body blows, accompanied by various vocal reactions by voice actors.
Female Fighting 1 Strangling
'Female Fighting 1 Strangling' by
Distressed FX features a single, intense sound effect of a woman being strangled. This realistic and dramatic collection by voice actor is perfect for creating suspenseful and disturbing scenes in your projects.
Peugeot 3008 2016 compact crossover SUV
'Peugeot 3008 2016 compact crossover SUV' by
Krampfstadt Studio offers recordings of this popular SUV. Captured at 32-bit, 192 kHz, these sounds include detailed recordings of interior and exterior elements, such as engine noises, door slams, and button clicks.
FiatPanda โ 2023 โ 1.0 Hybrid
'FiatPanda โ 2023 โ 1.0 Hybrid' by
Jonathan Roesch gets you recordings of this popular car. Captured in Andalusia, Spain, these sounds include detailed recordings of interior and exterior elements, such as engine noises, door slams, and button clicks.