This week on A Sound Effect, we're showcasing a diverse collection of audio tools for every sound designer. Let's go!
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For crafting believable environments, our vibrant ambience libraries are essential. Hear bustling urban life of Bangkok, tranquil outdoor scenes in rural China, plus UK and German city packs that deliver distinct and authentic city atmospheres.
Moving to character and creature sounds, we have some interesting options. You can get realistic canine expressions, plus collections of vocal and non-vocal human sounds and fart noises for unique and practical body sounds.
For mechanical needs, check out the robust construction work collection and lock & mechanism kits for detailed mechanical sounds, as well as the pinball library for sharp arcade effects.
For game developers, we've got you covered. We have a 1000 game sounds pack packed with useful effects, a tower defense collection for strategic and impactful audio, magical odysseys with ethereal soundscapes, and futuristics weapons for a powerful arsenal. Plus, cute UI offers clean and bright interface sounds, and we have a board game collection with everything from poker to d20 rolls.
Finally, for objects and materials, explore collections of gritty debris, powerful engine sounds, subtle fabric movements, crisp button clicks, clinking delicate glasses, and fire and lava for intense volcano rumbles. Happy listening!
'Quute UI – Modern & Cute User Interface Sounds' by Oliver Stutz Audio offers 500+ polished, playful UI sounds for apps, games, and devices. With crisp clicks, smooth swipes, and charming notifications, these 96kHz, 24-bit WAV files are designed for optimal responsiveness across all platforms.
'The Bangkok Street Ambiences Library' by Pole Position Production offers 38 stereo WAV files and 10 Ambisonic recordings, capturing the city's diverse soundscapes. Hear rooftop views, alleys, busy streets, and intersections, with pedestrian voices and unique urban sounds.
'Chinese Nature' by The Ambient Tour captures China's diverse nature, from Beijing's hutongs to Yangshuo's peaks. Featuring thunderstorms, waterfalls, and animal choruses, the 23-track library is recorded at 32bit/96kHz with UCS metadata.
'Pinball' by Boom Box Library offers 830+ mono audio files, recorded at 24bit/96kHz, from a vintage pinball machine. It includes diverse sounds like bumpers, flippers, coin returns, jackpots, and startup sequences, all with embedded metadata.
'Glasses' by Blueprints Library provides 7 eyeglass sound variations, including metal, thick and thin plastic frames, with 'on/off', 'put on', 'pick up', and 'drop' actions on wood and glass surfaces. Get close and mid-range recordings + eyeglass case sounds.
'HD Lock And Mechanism Sound Design Kit' by Epic Stock Media has 3,597 mechanical sounds in 192kHz/24bit WAV, including gears, locks, switches, and industrial noises. Organized with UCS and Soundminer metadata, it provides diverse sounds for UI/UX, games, and films.
'Dogs 2' by SmartsoundFX expands on its predecessor with a rich collection of canine sounds, capturing diverse expressions from playful pups to guard dog snarls. It offers authentic barks, growls, whimpers, and more, suitable for any audio project.
'Debris' by SmartsoundFX offers a wide array of fragmented and scattered sounds, from gravel crunches and stone drops to ceramic shatters and glass breaks. It features metal scraps, plastic stress sounds, and wood crunches.
'Cars' by SmartsoundFX offers a comprehensive collection of vehicle audio, from classic car growls to modern engine hums. It features iconic models like the Porsche 959, Jaguar E-Type, and BMW M4, capturing their unique sounds with revs, ignitions, and interior foley.
'Clothes' by SmartsoundFX captures everyday human activity with realistic audio textures. It features sounds like cloth dragging, clothes hitting furniture, cotton coat rustles, and jean friction. With diverse sounds from wallets to tents, and impacts to whooshes.
'Buttons' by SmartsoundFX has a diverse range from digital clicks and mouse actions to physical interactions like shirt buttons and light switches. It includes piezo igniters, foot switches, and various plastic and metal button sounds.
'UK Cities: Glasgow' by Field Reports captures this Scottish city's urban pulse with this field recording library. Experience bustling streets like Buchanan, lively bars, and busy department stores. Hear echoing footsteps, chatter, and traffic.
'1000 Game Sounds' by Ni Sound is an audio toolkit for game developers, offering 1000 diverse sound effects in 24bit/96kHz WAV format. From orchestral hits and musical stingers to everyday sounds and cartoon effects, for drag-and-drop ready audio.
'Germany: Munich Ambiences' by Field Reports captures Munich's essence through detailed field recordings. Experience bustling markets, lively beer halls, iconic landmarks, the city's transit system, crowds, trams, bells, and restaurant chatter, offering a rich auditory portrait of Bavaria's vibrant capital.
'Massive Farts' by Massive Sound FX provides 574 fart sound effects, spanning over 16 minutes, with diverse intensities and distances. From subtle poots to loud roars, it provides comedic flatulence sounds from real volunteers.
'Mini Farts' by Massive Sound FX provides 50 fart sound effects, varying in length and intensity, from subtle poots to loud roars. It offers comedic and organic flatulence sounds that are UCS-compliant with metadata.
'Aural Odyssey' by SmartsoundFX offers a captivating array of abstract sounds, including sci-fi soundscapes, glitchy electronics, metallic squeaks, and resonant whooshes. Get a diverse palette of otherworldly and abstract audio elements that push creative boundaries.
'Board Games' by SmartsoundFX features tabletop audio, featuring card shuffles, dice rolls (D4, D6, D20), dice bag rattles, and poker chip clicks. It captures the essence of board games, providing diverse sounds from card alignments to meeple placements.
'Fire & Lava Vol. 1' by 344 Audio delivers intense audio with flowing lava, volcano rumbles, and diverse fire sounds, from infernos to campfires. It includes pre-designed sounds and raw stems for customization. Recorded with field recordings, synthesis, and Foley.
'Construction Work' by SmartsoundFX delivers a powerful array of mechanical sounds, from bucket loader impacts to electric saw whirs. It features cement mixers, drills, and excavators, capturing the raw energy of a construction site ideal for filmmakers and game developers.
'Tower Defense Game – Strategy Sound Sets' by Epic Stock Media gets you 678 sounds in 96kHz/24bit WAV, covering diverse categories like combat, destruction, and UI. It includes weapon sounds, magic effects, enemy noises, and more.
'Futuristics Weapons Vol. 2' by Khron Studio offers 695 modular futuristic weapon sounds. Design unique pulse rifles and trace rifles with layers like muzzles, tails, discharges, and reloads. Enjoy pre-designed versions, variations + individual components.
