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Wed Jun 18 2025 |

24 great new sound libraries: Bumper cars, celestial drones, Dublin ambiences, engaging click menus, intense demolition, motorcycle race tracks, and more

By Adriane Kuzminski
24 sound libraries

This week on A Sound Effect, we explore an array of sound libraries that cater to your needs, transporting you into different realms of sound.

For those seeking immersive environments, we have vibrant ambiences of rivers and rainy traffic in Indonesia, rich soundscapes from rural, suburban, and urban locations, atmospheres from a hotel in Belgium, a delightful collection of the streets of Dublin, and soundscapes from distant galaxies.

If you need dynamic transportation sounds, check out an '87 Honda CR-X, sounds from a motorcycle race track, unique sci-fi engines, and a Bertazzon London bumper car for a playful twist.

For intense sounds of weapons and combat, give a listen to realistic hand-to-hand combat, magical spells such as dark curses, lightning arcs, and implosions, futuristic energy blasters, lasers, and plasma rifles, two MachinEra collections of large and small robots and mechs, and a batch of destruction through demolition.

For sounds that meet your utility needs, check out sounds of flowing water, gas, and air from industrial and residential areas, two new collections of UI click and menu sounds, a selection of machinery, doors, and gates, unique assortments of handling cash and clipping fingernails, and a massive collection of Blacktone Studio's 10+ yuears of recording.

Finally, if you're feeling nostalgic, listen to vintage radio transmissions with warm tones and classic broadcasts for your historical and spy-themed projects.

With such a diverse selection, thereโ€™s something for every sound designer and creative professional. Happy listening!

Sound library highlight by Adriane Kuzminski
Bertazzon London Bumper Car
'Bertazzon London bumper car' by Krampfstadt Studio features high-quality 32bit, 192 kHz recordings using Rร˜DE NTG1 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 mics on a Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. It includes sounds of driving and mechanical sounds in UCS format.
Bertazzon London bumper car
35,00ย $
15 sounds included โ€ข 6 min total
Pipe Noise & Flow
'Pipe Noise & Flow' by Articulated Sounds is a versatile sound library of various pipe systems across diverse environments. It includes rich audio of flowing water, gas, and air, with textures from industrial and residential settings, ideal for sci-fi, horror, and surreal soundscapes.
Pipe Noise & Flow
89,00ย $
233 min total
Vintage Radio
'Vintage Radio' by Sonic Bat offers long recordings of AM and FM browsing, enriched with warm static ideal for military or spy contexts. Hear rapid station switching sounds, musical variations, and detailed foley of receiver controls.
Vintage Radio
30,00ย $
15,00ย $
147 sounds included โ€ข 103 min total
RSFX โ€“ Hotel Sounds
'RSFX โ€“ Hotel Sounds' by RSFX captures the atmosphere of a modern European hotel, recorded over a week at a Holiday Inn in Ghent, Belgium. Hear different crowd sizes and moods for the true character of real-life interactions.
Demolition Aftermath Vol.1
20,00ย $
299 sounds included โ€ข 22 min total
Motorcycle Race Track
'Motorcycle Race Track' by Dramatic Cat captures the dynamic energy of motorcycles at a racetrack, with recordings from various perspectives and setups. It includes a range of engine types, ideal for motorsport scenes.
Motorcycle Race Track
35,00ย $
272 sounds included โ€ข 68 min total
Extra Clippings
'Extra Clippings' by Massive Sound FX gets you 176 unique fingernail clipping sound effects, recorded at 192kHz/32bit. Ideal for projects involving manicures or nail maintenance with UCS metadata for easy searching.
Extra Clippings
19,99ย $
176 sounds included โ€ข 2 min total
Extra Cash
'Extra Cash' by Massive Sound FX has 57 unique sounds of dollar bills, including actions like counting, wadding, shaking, and tapping. Get all the paper money handling sounds you need with easy granular searching.
Extra Cash
19,99ย $
57 sounds included โ€ข 12 min total
Futuristic Weapons SFX
'Futuristic Weapons SFX' by rawAmbience will enhance your futuristic shooter game with sci-fi weapon sounds like energy blasts, laser shots, and plasma rifles. Perfect for creating immersive gameplay and elevating player experience.
Futuristic Weapons SFX
14,99ย $
215 sounds included โ€ข 9 min total
Click Menu Sound Effects
'Click Menu Sound Effects' by rawAmbience is the first batch of great UI sounds. This library was tailored for menu interactions that are perfect for games and apps with satisfying feedback that make every interaction smooth and engaging.
Click Menu Sound Effects
10,99ย $
132 sounds included โ€ข 1 min total
Click Menu Sound Effects 2
'Click Menu Sound Effects 2' by rawAmbience features 149 sounds for menus and interface actions. Designed to provide engaging feedback, these effects seamlessly integrate into apps or games, elevating the overall user experience.
Click Menu Sound Effects 2
10,99ย $
149 sounds included โ€ข 1 min total
Combat Weapons Sound Effects
'Combat Weapons Sound Effects' by rawAmbience has a diverse range of realistic sounds, including punches, hits, stabs, and more. Perfect for games, animations, and films, it enhances combat sequences with dynamic audio.
Combat Weapons Sound Effects
19,99ย $
109 sounds included โ€ข 2 min total
Spells Variations Vol 3
'Spells Variations Vol 3' by Khron Studio has 247 sounds across 27 types of magic, featuring diverse variations from celestial choirs to demonic voices. Organized for easy access, these versatile sounds are perfect for games.
Spells Variations Vol 3
17,00ย $
247 sounds included โ€ข 16 min total
Ambisonic City, Suburbs, Rural Ambiences
'Ambisonic City, Suburbs, Rural Ambiences' by IVO VICIC SOUND LIBRARIES offers over 20 GB of urban, suburban, and rural ambiences in B-format (ambix) and binaural. Recorded with top-quality equipment, get long immersive recordings and metadata tagging.
Ambisonic City, Suburbs, Rural Ambiences
37,00ย $
120+ sounds included โ€ข 635 min total
Honda CR-X 1987
'Honda CR-X 1987' by Krampfstadt Studio gets you 32-bit, 192 kHz recordings made with Rร˜DE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones using a Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. It includes WAV files of driving, interior, exterior foley, and mechanical sounds, available in UCS format.
Honda CR-X 1987 sport compact car
65,00ย $
222 sounds included โ€ข 42 min total
MachinEra: Robotic Movements
'MachinEra: Robotic Movements' by SwishSwoosh has a diverse range of robotic sound effects for both big and small bots. It includes heavy footsteps and agile motions, great for film, games, and animation in high-quality, ready-to-use formats.
MachinEra: Robotic Movements
74,00ย $
166 sounds included โ€ข 3 min total
MachinEra: SciFi Engines
'MachinEra: SciFi Engines' by SwishSwoosh presents high-octane engine sounds for futuristic vehicles and machinery, including aggressive boosts and energetic propulsion. It offers professionally designed effects in ultra high resolution, ensuring flexibility and quality.
MachinEra: SciFi Engines
94,00ย $
284 sounds included โ€ข 41 min total
MachinEra: Mechanical Movements
'MachinEra: Mechanical Movements' by SwishSwoosh is a powerful collection of mechanical sound effects for big and small mechs With industrial and intricate sounds, youโ€™ll have high-resolution options and professional audio quality.
Rain and Thunder With Traffic background
25,00ย $
Rain and Thunder With Traffic background
'Rain and Thunder With Traffic background' by Sound Effect Stacks features recordings of rain, thunder, and suburban traffic in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Ideal for video production, meditation, and ambient music, it enhances any project.
The Dublin Street Ambiences Library
9,99ย $
11 sounds included
Mechanics Sound Effects
'Mechanics Sound Effects' by rawAmbience offers 135 mechanical sound effects, perfect for enhancing games, films, and animations. Featuring sounds of machinery, doors, gates, and parts, it adds depth and realism, immersing audiences in an authentic mechanical environment.
Mechanics Sound Effects
13,99ย $
135 sounds included โ€ข 5 min total
HQ Yogyakarta River Stream
'HQ Yogyakarta River Stream' by Sound Effect Stacks captures the serene and dynamic waterways of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Through field recordings, it blends natureโ€™s rhythms, inviting listeners to experience the tranquil beauty of the regionโ€™s rivers.
HQ Yogyakarta River Stream
30,00ย $
41 sounds included โ€ข 177 min total
Demolition Aftermath Vol.1
'Demolition Aftermath Vol.1' by Khron Studio has destructive effects across 6 categories, including collapsing buildings and vehicle crashes. Recorded at 192 kHz, it offers exceptional audio quality + flexibility.
Demolition Aftermath Vol.1
20,00ย $
299 sounds included โ€ข 22 min total
Cosmik Drones V1
'Cosmik Drones V1' by Bulles Cosmik presents over 50 cosmic textures, drones, and atmospheric effects ideal for sci-fi, ambient, and cinematic projects. It enhances video games, films, and VR experiences with rich, evolving soundscapes that evoke distant galaxies.
Cosmik Drones V1
50,00ย $
30,00ย $
50 sounds included
Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol.1
'Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol.1' by Foley Collection & Surround Sound LAB celebrates a decade of excellence with the "Master Collection Vol. 1," featuring over 250 GB and 5,000 high-quality sound files across 300 categories.
Blacktone Studio Master Collection Vol.1
599,00ย $
5024 sounds included โ€ข 10300 min total


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