20 new sound libraries Asbjoern Andersen


This week on A Sound Effect, we're diving into a world of sound, exploring a diverse range of libraries that cater to every sonic need.

For natural environments, immerse yourself in the rocky coasts of Norway, as well as a bundle of Norwegian forests, highlands, and coastlines, and experience the fury of nature with intense and cinematic wind sounds.

You can also transport yourself to exciting Mediterranean streets and tranquil beaches, visit bustling city streets and quiet residential areas of London, and experience the vibrant and evocative heart of Italy.

If you don't feel like getting off the plane, hear the world of aviation through commercial airliners and aircraft and trains from London's Gatwick Airport.

If you prefer to stay on the ground, we also have sounds of a '24 Nissan Qashqai, an '08 Opel Insignia, and a '00 Nissan X-Trail - and for a little more speed and spectacle, check out sounds of vehicles drifting and racing atmospheres.

Finally, give a listen to sounds of intense body hit and vocal reactions, dynamic fights with pushing and shoving, manual and electronic typewriters, eerie and atmospheric soundscapes, evolving and emotive drones, and a comprehensive library with 16,350 sounds that covers a wide range of categories. Happy listening!


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Rome Italy

'Rome Italy' by Luminol Audio LTD captures the vibrant atmosphere of Rome, Italy. It features authentic sounds of bustling streets, cozy rooms, and lively restaurants ideal for creatives looking for a touch of Italian charm.
 
  • City Life Sound Effects Rome Italy Play Track 40 sounds included, 88 mins total $35

    With 28 years of extensive know-how and expertise in audio post production, Luminol Audio is proud to provide you with top-notch, high-quality soundscapes that are designed to significantly boost the immersive experience of your film projects. In April 2024, I embarked on a memorable trip to the magnificent city of Rome, armed with my state-of-the-art recording gear, with the intention of capturing an array of ‘real life’ Italian vibes. These include authentic audio recordings from various backgrounds, bustling restaurants, charming streets, cozy rooms, and countless other soundscapes that truly embody the essence of Rome. Enjoy this unique collection and let your audience dive deep into the authentic feel of Rome, which has been meticulously recorded to ensure that your scenes truly come to life. From the initial AAF to the final polished WAV, you can count on Luminol Audio to deliver unparalleled attention to detail and unwavering passion every step of the way.

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    Zoom F3 with Audio Technica SP4025 Stereo mic
    Zoom F3 with Sonorous SO.103 Stereo mics (for covert recordings)
    Zoom H1n built in mics

Extreme Winds Vol. 1

'Extreme Winds Vol. 1' by 344 Audio presents a collection of intense and cinematic wind sounds. It includes a variety of howling gusts, eerie drafts, and cataclysmic hurricanes, perfect for creating suspenseful and dramatic atmospheres.
 
  • Weather Update: Extreme Winds Vol. 1 now forecast! Prepare to be swept away by the raw power of nature. Featuring furious howling gusts, eerie whistling drafts, and cataclysmic, world ending hurricanes. This library is perfect for injecting tension into your film, game or TV soundscapes.

    Created with usability and versatility in mind, this collection includes 14 designed winds ready to drag and drop straight into your projects. Alongside both raw, and processed stems to bring you a construction kit that gifts you creative powers similar to mother nature herself. Our team combined high-quality field recordings, synthesis, and beautifully performed Foley to meticulously crafted a huge variety of sounds such as isolated wind howls, rumbles, environmental interactions, cloth flaps and much more.

    Extreme Winds Vol. 1 is your ultimate tool for designing a wide range of cinematic weather soundscapes. Drop your audience in the midst of a whirling tornado, transport them to freezing mountaintops, or give them shelter…for now.

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 192kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

Rocky Coast of Norway

'Rocky Coast of Norway' by Just Sound Effects presents a collection of immersive ocean soundscapes, capturing the power and beauty of the Norwegian coastline. From crashing waves to gentle lapping, it offers a rich palette of sounds for authentic coastal environments.
 
  • Surround Sound Effects Rocky Coast of Norway Play Track 22+ sounds included, 53 mins total $19

    SOUNDS OF THE RUGGED NORDIC SEA
    This mini library transports you to the coastline of Norway with the powerful sounds of ocean waves interacting with rocky shores. Rocky Coast of Norway features crashing waves against rock cliffs, splashing water on pebble beaches, and the gentle lapping of waves along shallow rock formations.

    These ocean sounds are perfect for capturing the essence of open sea scenes or showcasing the power of water along raw coasts. Rocky Coast of Norway immerses you in the rugged but fascinating landscape of the Norwegian shoreline and awakens the spirit of the Viking Sea and coastal adventures.

Norway Bundle

'Norway Bundle' by Just Sound Effects features three sound libraries that capture the diverse soundscapes of Norway. From the serene forests to the rugged coastline, it provide a rich palette of natural sounds for authentic Nordic environments.
 
  • Bundles Norway Bundle Play Track 351+ sounds included, 446 mins total $179

    THE SCANDINAVIAN NATURE SOUND COLLECTION
    Immerse yourself in the beauty of Nordic nature with the Norway Bundle, featuring Forests of Norway, Highlands of Norway and Rocky Coast of Norway at a reduced price. This collection offers a rich selection of Norwegian soundscapes, from the dense forests to the windswept highlands and the rugged coastline.

    Add variety and depth to your projects and start creating authentic environments inspired by the wilderness of Nordic landscapes.

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Typewriters

'Typewriters' by Boom Box Library has sound effects from both manual and electronic typewriters. It includes sounds of typing, page scrolling, bell rings, and more, perfect for adding authentic typewriter sounds to films, games, and other creative projects.
 
    • 350+ SOUND EFFECTS

    • 382 MB

    LIBRARY DESCRIPTION

    The Typewriters SFX Library features custom sound effect recordings from both manual and electronic typewriters. Models include the Smith Corona electronic typewriter, Olivetti manual typewriter, and Olympia manual typewriter. Sound effects include typing, page scroll, page return, bells, beeps, clicks, slides, levers, and more.

    SOUND FILE LIST

    Click here for the full file list.

Dark Drone Soundscape Vol.1

'Dark Drone Soundscape Vol.1' by Master of Dreams has eerie and atmospheric soundscapes, perfect for creating tension and suspense in horror and sci-fi projects. These hybrid analog-digital provide a versatile toolkit for building immersive and otherworldly sonic environments.
 
Everything Bundle - Boom Box Library

'Everything Bundle' by Boom Box Library is a comprehensive collection of 16 sound effect libraries, totaling over 16,350 audio files. It covers a wide range of sound categories, including Foley, human vocalizations, percussion, robotic creations, and more.
 
Greece Crete Hersonissos

'Greece Crete Hersonissos' by Luminol Audio LTD captures the vibrant atmosphere of Hersonissos, Crete. It includes sounds of bustling streets, calming waves, and distinctive cicada choruses. Perfect for filmmakers and sound designers looking to bring in sounds of Greece.
 
  • City Life Sound Effects Greece Crete Hersonissos Play Track 32 sounds included, 85 mins total $15

    While on a family trip to the beautiful island of Crete in 2022, I couldn’t resist grabbing a bunch of recordings of the local vibe (like I always do, of course!!). These recordings wonderfully capture the lively atmosphere of Hersonissos, with its bustling roads full of energetic crowds, the serene and relaxing sounds of the waves gently hitting the shore, and the unmistakable, classic chorus of cicadas that add an authentic touch to the environment. These effects can effortlessly blend these rich, genuine, and vibrant sounds into your film, enhancing its overall sensory experience. Let Luminol Audio bring your project to life by skilfully turning your AAF files into final WAVs with incredible depth, unparalleled clarity, and vivid realism that will truly resonate with your audience.

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    Zoom F3 with Audio Technica SP4025 Stereo mic
    Zoom F3 with Sonorous SO.103 Stereo mics (for covert recordings)
    Zoom H6 built in mics / Audio Technica SP4025 Stereo mic
    Zoom H1n built in mics

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Heavy / Dynamic Drones

'Heavy / Dynamic Drones' by Tsunami Sound Wave is a collection of evolving and emotive drones. These sounds range from light and uplifting to dark and intense, these drones can be used to build tension, uncertainty, and evoke specific emotions in your audience.
 
  • Essential Dynamic Drones is intended to be used in a more emotive sense. Some of the tracks are very ‘score’ like and may be able to stand on their own, while other darker, tonal tracks are great accompanied with a full SFX soundtrack behind it (them).

    This isn’t a typical Drone library. These sounds, for the most part morph and change over time. Some rise, some fall, while others are constant and dark. Creating tension and uncertainty was the direction I was headed.
    There are some ‘light-hearted‘ tracks that are intended to shape a more positive feeling, while the majority of the tracks are in a sense, denser, darker and more emotive, intending on creating uneasiness, uncertainty, and most definitely tension within a scene.

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Malaga Airport – Airbus Airplane A321

'Malaga Airport – Airbus Airplane A321' by Jonathan Roesch captures the authentic sounds of Malaga Airport and an Airbus A321 flight. Recorded with professional equipment, the collection includes ambient sounds of the airport, in-flight cabin noise, and engine sounds.
 
Drift Event Ambients

'Drift Event Ambients' by Soundholder captures the sounds of cars drifting. Recorded in 96kHz/32-bit, you get a diverse range of engine noises and tire squeals for realistic drifting scenes in games, films, or any media needing some powerslides.
 
  • Car Sound Effects Drift Event Ambients Play Track 37+ sounds included, 94 mins total $15

    Drift Event Ambients sound library features 37 files with total length of 94 minutes (both mono and stereo) recorded in 96kHz / 32 bits and exported in 48/24. Inside you’ll find different cars (inline 6, inline 4, V8) drifting in front of the mic setup, captured from different perspectives both close and distant. There are also few additional files recorded on the big stadium with distinctive reverb.

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Distant Racing Ambients

'Distant Racing Ambients' by Soundholder has sounds of various race cars attacking corners. It includes a diverse range of engine noises, perfect for creating realistic racing atmospheres in games, films, or any media project requiring dynamic background ambiance.
 
  • Car Sound Effects Distant Racing Ambients Play Track 28+ sounds included, 37 mins total $20

    Distant Racing Ambients is a collection of sounds recorded during racing event, covering wide range of vehicles attacking corners with full speed. It features 28 files with total legth of 34 minutes covering different cars, from inline 6 through inline 4 up to V8s and boxer engines. It’s a great source of sounds for designing background ambients.

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Nissan Qashqai 2024

'Nissan Qashqai 2024 model automatic' by Luminol Audio LTD features a Nissan Qashqai 2024 automatic model. Captured using pro mics and recorders, it provides a detailed, immersive, and authentic car sound effects.
 
Opel Insignia A 2008

'Opel Insignia A 2008 large family car' by Krampfstadt Studio has sounds of an Opel Insignia A 2008. It includes driving sounds, interior and exterior foley, mechanical, and electrical noises in 32-bit, 192 kHz WAV.
 
  • All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and JrF C-Series Pro+ microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.
Female Fighting 7 Body Hitting

'Female Fighting 7 Body Hitting' by Distressed FX is a collection of body hit and vocal reaction sounds, performed by a female voice actor. These intense and dynamic sounds are perfect for creating realistic fight scenes in video games, films, and other media.
 
Female Fighting 1 Pushing and Shoving

'Female Fighting 1 Pushing and Shoving' by Distressed FX has impact and grunt sounds of a woman being pushed or shoved. These recordings, performed by a female voice actor, are ideal for realistic and dynamic fight scenes.
 
  • This library features the sounds of a woman getting pushed or shoved,  performed by a female voice actor. These sounds include grunts as she is pushed, as well as the impact of hands pushing her along with the grunting. The recordings can also be used for lighter body hitting sounds. Ideal for video game fight scenes  and more!

Whoosh FX

'Whoosh FX' by Ni Sound offers 200 sound effects for trailers and games. With a diverse range of sounds, including dark, explosive, fly-by, magic, and sci-fi effects, it provides the tools to elevate your audio projects.
 
  • If you’re searching for a top-tier sound library to elevate your trailer and game projects, look no further. Whoosh FX is here to transform your audio experience with a collection of 200 meticulously designed sound effects that will make your projects stand out.

    Each sound in this library is professionally produced and mixed. These are not just raw sounds, but polished and refined effects that can enhance any type and mood.

    Whoosh FX includes a diverse range of sounds, such as:

    Dark: Mysterious and intense sounds that add depth and intrigue.

    Explosion: Powerful and impactful sounds that bring drama and excitement.

    Fly By: Dynamic and sweeping sounds that create a sense of motion.

    Magic: Enchanting and mystical sounds that add a touch of wonder.

    Sci-Fi: Futuristic and otherworldly sounds that transport you to new realms.

    As a special bonus, Whoosh FX will be available as a free update for existing owners of Ni Sound Big Screen Trailers. Both products share the same grand and powerful style, ensuring a seamless integration into your creative workflow.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your audio production with Whoosh FX. Order now and get instant access to this incredible sound library. Your projects will never sound the same again!

Nissan X - Trail 2000

'Nissan X - Trail 2000 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle' by Krampfstadt Studio offers a collection of audio recordings of a Nissan X-Trail 2000. It includes driving sounds, interior and exterior foley, mechanical, and electrical noises.
 
Plane and Train Passes and Bys

'Plane and Train Passes and Bys' by Luminol Audio LTD offers aircraft and train sounds recorded under London's Gatwick Airport flight path and nearby railway line. It provides a diverse range of sounds, including commercial jets, private planes, and commuter trains.
 
  • This audio collection offers a library of aircraft and train passes and bys (and a random helicopter) , captured over two nights in my garden which is under the London Gatwick Airport flighpath and a nearby railway line. Designed for professionals seeking authentic and high-fidelity audio, this collection provides a rich tapestry of sonic experiences.

    Aircraft Recordings:

    Commercial Jet Traffic: Recorded overnight under the Gatwick flight path at night to minimize extraneous noise, these recordings capture the distinct sounds of various commercial jetliners operating at approximately 5,000 feet. The collection encompasses a range of aircraft types, offering a nuanced perspective on the acoustic signatures of modern aviation.
    Private and Light Aircraft: Complementing the commercial jet recordings, this mini collection also features a variety of smaller private jets and a propeller plane operating around 2,500 feet. These recordings provide valuable insight into the sonic characteristics of lighter aircraft, further diversifying the collection’s offerings.
    Altitude Data: Each aircraft recording is accompanied by approx altitude data, verified by a reliable flight tracking application. This metadata adds another layer of information for sound designers and editors, enabling them to select recordings that accurately reflect specific aircraft types and flight operations.
    Train Recordings:

    Commuter Train Variety: Captured approximately 20 feet from the railway line, these recordings showcase the diverse soundscape of commuter rail traffic. The collection features an array of train types, each with unique sonic characteristics defined by varying speeds, weights, and configurations. This diversity ensures that sound professionals have access to a comprehensive palette of authentic train sounds. For these I used an Audio-Technica BP4025 microphone renowned for its ability to capture realistic and immersive soundscapes, these recordings transport listeners to the heart of the railway environment. The microphone placement, carefully chosen to optimize sonic clarity and detail, ensures that each recording faithfully represents the dynamic energy of passing trains.
    Technical Excellence:

    Professional-Grade Equipment: All recordings were captured using state-of-the-art equipment, including Zoom H2n (for the overnight recordings) and F3 recorders, 
    This meticulously crafted collection provides an invaluable resource for sound designers, filmmakers, game developers, and any creative professional seeking authentic and high-quality aircraft and train audio. Its diverse range of recordings, coupled with precise metadata and technical precision, makes it an indispensable tool for enriching any audio project.

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    Recorded with H2n and ZoomF3 with Audio Technica BP4025

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London

'London' by Spectro_SD captures the diverse sounds of London. From bustling markets to tranquil parks, these binaural and stereo audio files provide an immersive experience of the city's sonic landscape. Ideal for post-production, sound design, and radio.
 
  • City Life Sound Effects London Play Track 84 sounds included, 426 mins total $40

    This sound bank captures all facets of London, from its quiet neighborhoods to its dense, bustling areas. Traversing the city from east to west and north to south, it documents a diversity of ambiances: vibrant markets, sirens piercing the streets, the flow of public transport, tranquil parks, and busy traffic-filled streets.

    The 84 recordings are offered in binaural format for immersive listening, as well as stereo mixes for speaker playback, suitable for post-production needs. Each recording faithfully reflects the unique atmosphere of each location, providing an authentic dive into the sonic landscape of the English capital.

    Designed to enhance audiovisual post-production projects, sound design, or radio creations, this sound bank accurately captures London’s rich sonic diversity. Metadata is included for easier use, and the binaural version, especially suited for immersive creations, provides an enhanced sense of immersion in the city’s soundscapes.

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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:

  • The Seagulls sfx library includes 28 tracks of both single, isolated seagull screams, and bigger flocks of nesting seagulls, calling out to each other and their chicks. There are plenty of classic call sounds, but also some weird throaty and raspy screaming, and what could sound like seagull laughing sounds.

    All tracks are recorded with the very useful zoom function of the Telinga microphone and dish.
    Library includes both untreated tracks, and noise reduction processed tracks in two separate folders. Noise reduction processed tracks have carefully been cleaned up with a CEDAR NR system.

    Though these birds are in an abundance around most harbours and industry around here, they are not always easy to record. You mostly hear them from a distance, or from places not easy to access. When you try to get close to them, they will usually fly away.

    Many hours have been spent on rooftops, gardens, backyards, a junkyard, and different harbours to get this material.

  • Strident and Demonic

    Expand the timbre of your horror violins and cellos with CIRCUS, a sinister sample pack featuring 180 WAV sounds of screeching or high-pitched string noises, perfect for horror music and dark sound design.

    Creative Tension

    This collection offers a curated selection of screeches, high-tension tremolo, heavy jeté strokes, dark demonic textures, finger patterns, chaotic string elements, clock loops and bow accents.

    Haunting and Experimental

    Create haunting atmospheres, perfect for horror, thriller or experimental soundtracks. Every element has been designed to unsettle and disturb, blurring the line between music and noise.

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  • This is a unique bicycle library that captures this characteristic bike in clean, quiet, nicely performed true exterior rides. Including multiple perspectives, speeds and actions. From fast passbys on asphalt to slow onboard recordings and smooth stops.

    The GoodBike is a smooth sounding retro bike that doesn’t rattle or squeak, it has a really nice tire sound for a subtle presence in the mix.

    Speeds and actions:
    Three speeds. Departures from slow, medium to fast getaways. Arrivals from slow stops with gently squeaking handbrakes to heavy stuttering skids.

    Five perspectives:
    1. Onboard Front: captures the whirring tire and surface sound.
    2. Onboard Pedal: nice overall combination of pedaling, crank creaks, chain rattle, tire and surface sounds.
    3. Onboard Rear: close up sound of the rear axle, with chain, sprocket and switching of gear.
    4. Tracking shot: mono recording of the passby, keeping the bike in focus while passing by.
    5. Static XY shot: stereo recording of the passby that emphasizes speed.

    Overview of perspectives and mic placement:

    Onboard recordings are 2-3 minutes long depending on speed. Higher speeds > shorter duration.
    All 3 onboard mics are edited in sync with one another to make layering easy.
    All Passbys, Arrivals and Departures move from Left to Right.

    Metadata & Markers:

    FREE UPDATE to City Bicycles: now conforms to UCS with new metadata to quickly find your sounds.

    Because we know how important metadata is for your sound libraries we have created a consistent and intuitive description method that adheres to the Universal Category System. This allows you to find the sound you need easily, whether you work in a database like Soundminer/Basehead/PT Workspace work, or a Exporer/Finder window. We made a video that helps you navigate the library ans find your best bicycle sounds faster and easier.

    CategoryFull
    A quick way to filter out sounds you don’t need: like handling sounds or vice versa bicycle onboards.

    UserCategory
    Fastest way to find the type of action you need for all bicycles. Passby needed, just click and voila.

    OpenTier

    Once you’ve selected the bike you can open up OpenTier and audition and select the perspective you want to use.

    Scene &  Performer
    This field contains the type of bicycle or other sound. So you can find the bike you like fast.

    iXMLTrackLayout
    This is a neat little identifier you will find in the Waveform displays and you can see in a glance what Listening position you are.

    MicPerspective

    We have another way to find perspectives but it is more limited to distance to the recorded subject.
    So passbys are MED – EXT and handling are CU – EXT. Exterior? Of course: we recorded everything outside!

    UserComments
    We used this field to create the UserData and give you the minimal set of information about the recording in the filename.

    Additionally, we added Markers to some wave files, so specific sound events are easy to spot in Soundminer and other apps.

    If you have any questions about this, please contact us info@frickandtraa.com!

    Need more?
    The GoodBike library is a part of the ‘City Bicycles – Complete Bundle‘ available here in the A Sound Effect store. It consists of all 4 bicycles and includes additional surfaces and extras ranging from one-off  bicycle passes captured in the city and bounces and rattles. If you buy the complete bundle you get 1 package for free!

    Here’s a handy comparison table:

    'City Bicycles'  Sound Library by Frick & Traa

     

    Here’s a handy comparison table:

    'City Bicycles'  Sound Library by Frick & Traa
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    344 AUDIO:City Bicycles has a plethora of content, for a great price. The perfect balance between a great concept, great presentation and outstanding execution, lands them an almost perfect score of 4.9..

    The Audio Spotlight: City Bicycles is worth getting if you are in need of great sounding and well edited bicycle sounds.

    Watch a video created by Zdravko Djordjevic.

    City Bicycles sound examples

     

Explore the full, unique collection here

Latest sound effects libraries:
 
  • 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 only available in UCS.

  • Sirens VEHICLE SIRENS: Europe Play Track 450+ sounds included $115

    VEHICLE SIRENS: EUROPE is the ultimate emergency siren collection, featuring more than 20 authentic tones from across Spain, France, Italy, the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. From police, ambulance, and fire services, every signature tone has been captured with clarity and precision to deliver the most comprehensive European siren library ever made.

    Every wail, yelp, hi-lo, polytone and air horn has been captured from multiple perspectives: static takes in close, medium and distant, pass-bys, approaches, aways, ambisonic interiors, and natural reflections across diverse environments – from narrow village alleys to vast mountain valleys – all carefully captured to deliver true-to-life acoustics.

    A year of research, field recording, and editing – distilled into a single library.

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  • A collection of sounds of opening and closing drawers from various desks and cabinets.

    Includes:
    • Cabinet Drawer
    • Desk Drawer
    • Drawer
    • Dresser Drawer
    • Kitchen Drawer
    • Office Desk Drawer
    • Paper Drawer
    • Wardrobe Drawer
  • Foley Sound Effects Elevator Sounds Play Track 69 sounds included, 14 mins total $10
    This pack includes the following sounds:
    • elevator operation while moving;
    • elevator doors opening and closing;
    • elevator buttons and the elevator call button.
  • Door Sound Effects Door Sounds Play Track 93 sounds included, 3 mins total $9

    This small sound collection includes:

    • Door Lock Opening and Closing (6 sounds)
    • Interior Door Opening and Closing (12 sounds)
    • Iron Door Opening and Closing (4 sounds)
    • Knocking Door (14 sounds)
    • Old Wooden Door Opening and Closing (17 sounds)
    • Squeaking and Creaking Doors (40 sounds)

   

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