This week on A Sound Effect, we're diving into a diverse collection of sound libraries that will add depth and realism to your projects. From the raw power of vintage firearms to the delicate melodies of Eastern instruments, we've got something for everyone.
For those seeking the sounds of nature and human culture, we have animal vocalizations from various species, ambiences from Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia, nature and cityscape essentials, and professional walla of bustling Nigerian crowds.
For genre-specific sounds, this is your week! We have two new bundles inspired by the Eastern scores of "Shogun" and "Ghost of Tsushima", sounds for 8-bit-era retro games, UI sounds for futuristic interfaces and a complete inventory collection, versatile non-elemental magical spells, and punches, announcer voices, bone breaks for realistic fights.
For vehicles, check out the hard-to-find roars of sports car racing, the ultra-classy '59 BMC mini car, and a rare Porsche dune buggy.
And if you're looking for something to bring life to your timeline or prototype a scene, give a listen to foley of veggie and egg destruction, creative wings of flying creatures, a massive bell collection, sounds of historic black powder weapons and European sidearms, the sheathing and unsheathing of swords, a toolbox of synthy explosions, weapons, and impacts, and a mid-century wall phone. Happy listening!
Sound Themes – Wings In Motion 01
'Sound Themes – Wings In Motion 01' by Systematic Sound has diverse flying creature sounds. It offers an array of wing flaps, buzzes, clicks, and rustles using various materials and has detailed metadata for easy navigation and sound selection.
Animal Kingdom Vol. I
'Animal Kingdom Vol. I' by Dramatic Cat has 24 unique animal vocalizations, including wildcats, primates, birds of prey, and more. Recorded with a Sanken CO-100K, it captures the finest details and is perfect for creating realistic monster and creature sounds.
Nigerian Walla
'Nigerian Walla' by TheWorkRoom Audio Post has a wide range of authentic Nigerian voices. With individual male and female voices and mixed groups, you can easily customize your atmospheres with distinct layers.
European Pistols and Sidearms
'European Pistols and Sidearms' by Jesse Jones Sound Artist offers vintage firearm sounds from Germany and Italy (Luger P08, Beretta 92F), which were recorded outdoors in Sweden. It also includes handling sounds and additional firearms.
Magic Spells – Volume 01
'Magic Spells – Volume 01' by The Sound Guild is a unique sound library for creators. It features non-elemental magic sounds - whooshes, projectiles, buffs, and more - for a wider range of uses in games and media.
The Sounds of Malaysia Vol.1
'The Sounds of Malaysia Vol.1' by Justin Jet Zorbas captures 27 minutes of ambiences of Kuala Lumpur and Penang. It features cityscapes, nature sounds like waterfalls and insects, calls to prayer, and even exotic bird calls.
Vintage Wall Mounted Phone
'Vintage Wall Mounted Phone' by Hidden Sound has realistic sounds of a vintage Western Electric wall phone used for train dispatch. You'll find recordings of handle rotations, bell rings, and receiver actions, like pick-ups, fumbles, and slams.
Veggie Fury
'Veggie Fury' by Khron Studio lets you unleash culinary carnage! It has 480+ disturbingly detailed vegetable, fruit, and egg destruction sounds - from celery to bananas - delivering bone breaks and more in high-quality 192kHz/96kHz qualities.
Eastern Instruments Designed Vol. 3
'Eastern Instruments Designed Vol. 3' by 344 Audio has Eastern musical phrases inspired by iconic worlds like “Ghost of Tsushima” and “Shogun”. Hear instruments like the Tsugaru Shamisen, Kanun Harp, and Ocarina for a blend of traditional and modern sound design.
Eastern Instruments Designed Vol. 2
'Eastern Instruments Designed Vol. 2' by 344 Audio is a collection of cinematic stingers and decorations inspired by Eastern traditions. It will adds depth and authenticity to your projects with high-quality, meticulously-edited, easy-to-use sounds.
Fight Fury Vol 2
'Fight Fury Vol 2' by Khron Studio offers punches, announcer voices, bone breaks for realistic fighting scenes in games, movies, and audio projects. It expands on the first volume with unique sounds recorded at 192kHz/24-bit quality.
Transient Toolbox
'Transient Toolbox' by Savage Audio Inc. has hard-hitting sound effects designed to add impact and punch to your designs. Using Eurorack synths and recorded material, these sweeteners are great for explosions, weapons, impacts, and titles.
BIG BADDA BOOM!
'BIG BADDA BOOM!' by Savage Audio Inc. features Black Powder weapons recorded in a wide open environment. The sounds are captured from multiple mic locations to ensure power and impact, with complex tails that add weight.
Sword Sheathe and Unsheathe Sound Effects
'Sword Sheathe and Unsheathe Sound Effects' by Cyberwave Orchestra has 57 detailed sword sounds, including sheathe, unsheathe, and designed effects. These sounds are perfect for medieval, fantasy, or melee weapon interactions.
BMC Mini 1959 city car
'BMC Mini 1959 city car' by Krampfstadt Studio features 32-bit / 192 kHz recordings of driving, interior and exterior foley from this vehicle. It was captured with mics by Shure, Line Audio, and FEL, and a Sound Devices recorder.
Porsche 365 B dune buggy
'Porsche 365 B dune buggy' by Krampfstadt Studio gets you driving, exterior foley, and mechanical and electrical sounds captured with a RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, and a Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder.
8 Bit Era | Retro Sounds
'8 Bit Era | Retro Sounds' by sampleable offers a diverse collection of 8-bit sounds for various game genres. Designed to evoke the essence of classic NES games, it includes sounds for ambiance, attacks, damage, UI elements, and more.
The Complete Interface Collection
'The Complete Interface Collection – UI & Inventory Interactions' by Fusehive.com offers a massive collection (10,290+ sounds) across 4 styles (Mechanical, Musical, Sci-Fi, Horror) to elevate any user interface design - from clicks and swipes to notifications and achievements.
Sci-Fi UI and Button Sound Effects
'Sci-Fi UI and Button Sound Effects Pack' by Cyberwave Orchestra is a collection of sounds for futuristic user interfaces. With a variety of button clicks, selections, transitions, and stingers, this pack is perfect for enhancing the audio of sci-fi games, apps, and videos.
Massive Bells
'Massive Bells' by Sound Assets is a vast sound library featuring 3905 diverse bell sounds, ranging from animal bells to ceremonial gongs. It uses resynthesis to create semi-accurate recreations and unexpected experimental sounds.
Classic GT Series Pass-By
'Ambisonics – Classic GT Series Pass-By' by Sonic Bat captures the sounds of sports cars, like the Ford Escort RS and Porsche 911 RSR, racing at a private event. It includes long takes of engines revving and cars driving off into the distance Ambisonics FuMa and Stereo formats.
Essentials 19 – Ambience 02
'Essentials 19 – Ambience 02' by InspectorJ is a collection of 100 96kHz / 24-bit ambiences of nature, machines, cities, storms, and more. It is perfect for adding background atmosphere to your projects and is compatible with the Universal Category System.
