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Here are some podcasts both new and long-running to help inspire in your work.

Meet the Sound Perspective Podcast with host Alfred Faber as he interviews director George Miller. Hear from Amos Miller about Microsoft’s Guide Dogs app which uses audio cues to help blind users navigate their cities. Composer Chase Bethea shares his lifelong love for games and game music. Live Sound Engineer Niclas Jeppsson gives his tips for being a calm, cool, and collected freelancer who can ride the waves of life. Voice Actors Victoria Atkin and Patricia Summersett talk about their upcoming projects and what they’ve learned from the industry. Soundgirls hosts a panel with Onnalee Blank, Karol Urban, Kate Finan, and April Tucker about working in television and film. And finally, hear Shuji Kohata’s talk from GDC about real-time processing for spatial audio and reverb in NieR:Automata.

Sound Perspective – Fury Road: From Storyboard to Soundtrack

Episode outline: ‘In this special episode I talked to the Oscar-winning director of the Mad Max franchise, George Miller, as well as many of the people behind the soundtrack of this visceral action film, including David White, Wayne Pashley, Derryn Pasquill, Mark Wasiutak and Andrew Miller. In this comprehensive look at a franchise, I discuss with them how George approaches sound in his his films, the extensive pre-production process of Fury Road, the difficulties of the production sound, creating sonic personalities for cars and how they translated George’s vision into a concrete soundtrack. This debut is not to be missed!’

Hear the episode:


 

Assistive Technology Update – Ep 370: Microsoft’s Soundscape with Amos Miller

Episode outline: ‘Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs.

In this interview, hear from Amos Miller, Microsoft’s Soundscape Product Lead, about the development of Guide Dogs app that help guide people with visual impairments navigate their cities.’

Hear the episode:
 

we R1 you R2 Playstation Podcast – Game Sound Design & Audio Composition with Chase Bethea

Episode outline: ‘This week we look at the composition side of gaming with audio composer/sound designer Chase Bethea. We talk inspiration, his beginnings, favorite go to games, smashing a Gameboy, and contemplate the Game Award announcements with him. It’s a fantastic episode with a talent of the industry not to be missed!’

Hear the episode:


 

Sound Design Live – How To Find Work And Become A Freelance Sound Engineer

Episode outline: ‘In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Niclas Jeppsson about how to find work and become a freelance sound engineer. We discuss the method he has used to successfully get work at recording studios and live music venues in London through authentic outreach and relationship building.’

Hear the episode:
 

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  • Cataclysm Sound Effects Library by Mattia Cellotto
    Cataclysm Sound Effects Library by Mattia Cellotto
    Destruction & Impact Sounds Cataclysm Play Track 1482 sounds included $195

    Cataclysm is a vast collection of recorded, synthesized and designed sounds created to support important destructive moments and add a stronger sense of extreme consequence to any sound.

    The recorded section of library features elements such as flash powder explosions, propane cannon blasts and artillery cannons recorded in unique natural environments with violent transients and lush, long and varied tails. It also features falling trees, forge burners, large trebuchet wood groans, rock smashes as well as more ordinary items recorded and designed to feel like an over the top version of themselves such as vacuum cleaner suctions, metal vase holders, ground pounders and more.

    The synthesized section of the library features equally rich textures in the form of explosion sweeteners, other-worldly environmental reflections, scorching energy risers and more.

    Finally, recorded and synthesized content was employed to develop the designed section, where the hyperrealism of the recordings meets the clean yet aggressive textures of the synthesized section in catastrophic assets themed around the library’s title.

    Bonus: Two extra libraries included for free:
     This library also includes two additional releases from Mattia Cellotto - for free: Crunch Mode delivers 230 crunchy sounds made with a variety of vegetables, fresh bread, pizza crust and a selection of frozen goods. The Borax Experiment gets you 158 squishy, gory, slimy and gooey sounds.
    Add to cart
  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Fight Fury Vol 1 Play Track 192 sounds included $12

    Prepare for combat!

    With our fighting sound library, you’ll have 192 high-quality sound effects at your disposal so you can create the ultimate fighting experience in your video games, movies, or audio projects. Each of our sound effects has been carefully designed and categorized to cover all possible situations of a fight scene.

    Sound categories include: Punch, Bone Break, Blood, Punch Whoosh, Hit Protection, Break Bone, Sword, Knife…

    Furthermore, all of our sound effects have been recorded at a 96KHz & 24-bit, which means that each one of them has exceptionally high sound quality and stunning clarity. These sound effects are also highly customizable, which means you can adjust them to perfectly suit your creative needs.
    If you’re looking for a fight sound library that will really make an impact on your project, look no further! Our fighting sounds library will provide you with all the sound effects you need to create the most exciting and realistic fight you’ve ever imagined.
    Download now and start creating!

    Preview
    Youtube soon…
    Soundcloud

    Movements include:
    – Blood
    – Body Falls
    – Break Bone
    – Cloth Whoosh
    – Grab Body Cloth
    – Knife
    – Metal tube
    – Punch Breaking Bones
    – Punch Protection
    – Punch Whoosh
    – Strong Generic Punch
    – Sword

    More about the pack
    – Intuitive file naming
    – All you’ll ever need regarding magical elemental sounds [Use them again & again
    – Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties.
    – Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
    – Totally mono compatibility
    – All sounds have several variations.
    – Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for a creature other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
    – For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com

    Features
    – 192 unique fight sounds
    – Number of Audio Waves: 192
    – Format: 96 Hz / 24 bits
    – Do Sound FX loop: Some
    – Minutes of audio provided: 3 minutes and 13 second

    Documentation
    License Agreement

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  • Foley Sound Effects Pickups and Small Item Sounds Play Track 280 sounds included, 7 mins total $4.16

    Great Audio is Essential

    Essential Audio Pickups and Small Item Sounds contains 280 Foley sounds designed specifically for Video Game Sound Designers who need the usual Pick-Up sounds and SFX for common small items, including: Keys, Coins, Access Card, Pills/Health, Latches, Locks, Chains, Bags, and many many more!

    Features:

    •  280 sounds
    • Bags
    • Coins
    • Keys
    • Pill Bottle
    • Cable Ties
    • Camera
    • Lighter
    • Access Card
    • Chains
    • Locks
    • Clips and Clasps
    • Computer Mouse
    • Boxes
    • Papers
    • Clicks and Ticks
    • Tools
    • Scissors
    • Wood Game Pieces
    • Zippers

    Number of Audio Waves: 280

    Sample rate / bit rate: 44,100 Hz / 16 bit

    75 %
    OFF
    Add to cart
  • Playing card sound effects library
    Playing card sound effects library
    Foley Sound Effects Playing Cards – Basics Play Track 20 sounds included $15

    20 classic card sounds used in games, cherry-picked from Sonic Worlds' larger comprehensive “Playing Cards” library.
    The library was recorded with the most commonly-used card deck used by casinos, magicians and hobbyists alike.

    The library uses a close Mic perspective for that “in your face” sound used in games or film scenes where you want focus and create an impact.

    INCLUDES:

    • Riffle Shuffles
    • Bridging
    • Overhand Shuffle
    • Natural card dealing
    • Hard card dealing
    • Flipping onto a table
    • Flipping onto a card
    Add to cart
Latest releases:

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    Foley Sound Effects Toy Foam Blasters & Guns Play Track 860 sounds included $29

    Bringing you the iconic sounds of 20+ high performance Nerf guns.

    With 206 files and 860 sounds, this one has all the sounds of motorized blaster guns, darts and water blasters; cocks, fires, gunshots, triggering thuds, clicking, rattling, spinning, grabbing, shooting, snapping, reloading and more.

    All organically recorded in-studio at 192kHz with a Sennheiser MKH8040 stereo pair and F6 and a lot of fun. The left channels have front mic and the right have rear mic takes.

    The resulting spectrum is rich and allows for manipulation of the sounds for complex sound design. Use these electronic and mechanical gun sounds to enhance mechanical, weapon and toy weapon design.

     

    860 sounds / 100% royalty-free / comes with detailed naming / UCS compatible

    Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.

    Special thanks to Can AktaÅŸ and Sefa Tanyer for finally agreeing to lend us their precious Nerf collections :)

     

    Nerf Series Inside

    Captain America, Dinosquad Rex-Rampage, Elite 2.0 Turbine CS-18, N-strike Elite Titan CS-50, Ultra Amp Motorized Blaster, Huntsman Ambush Rifle MXM-018 Blaster, Accustrike Falconfire, Elite 2.0 series: Commander RD-6 Blaster, Eaglepoint RD-8, Echo CS-10, N-strike series: Elite Firestrike Blaster, Elite Roughcut 2×4, Elite Triad Ex-3 Blaster, Elite Trilogy DS-15, Elite XD Firestrike Blaster, Mega Megalodon, Modulus Ghost Ops Shadow ICS-6, Supersoaker Twin Tide Water Blaster, Supersoaker Water Blaster, Zombie Strike RevReaper Blaster, Zuru X-shot Dino Attack Extinct Blaster.

    What else you may need

    You may also want to check out Military Radio Chatter library for 120 files of male radio communication sounds and radio signals. Our Mechanical library is another option for access to 600+ sounds of mechanics, tools, Foley and equipment.

    26 %
    OFF
    Add to cart
  • Funny / Comedy / Cartoon Anime Motion Play Track 100 sounds included $14.99
    96KHZ 24BIT • 343MB • 100 FILES • STEREO • UCS METADATA  

    Introducing “Anime Motion” — a mini sound effects library tailored for creators who love the classic anime sound. This collection features 100 meticulously designed sound effects that capture the essence of vintage anime, bringing animated scenes to life with dynamic motion and accent sounds. Each effect in “Anime Motion” has been crafted to resonate with the nostalgic and distinctive style of old-school anime, making them perfect for projects that require a retro touch.
    All sounds are versatile and can be easily customized using pitch shifting, stretching, and plugins, allowing for endless creative possibilities.

    EDITED AND MASTERED WITH: Pro Tools, Bitwig Studio

    Add to cart
  • Environments & Ambiences Doors Play Track 87 sounds included $45

    Recorded at many different quiet locations, both regular old apartment and business buildings, a majors office, hallways, churches, a football stadium dating back to 1923, and a local manor turned into a museum, Doors Sound Effects library is a 87 track library, filled with classic antique wooden doors sound, collected through the last decade.
    Many of the tracks have both synced close up and wide perspective recordings, and all have many different takes to fit specific actions better.

    Add to cart
  • Game Audio Packs AAA Game Character British Female Detective Play Track 593 sounds included, 21 mins total $39

    Immerse your mystery and noir games in the captivating voice of our AAA Game Character British Female Detective Voice Sound Effects Pack. With over 13 minutes of meticulously crafted audio, this collection boasts 593 female voice-over files, totaling 713 MB of optimized voice samples in 24bit/96k.wav format. Perfect for developers working on mystery, noir, hidden object games, visual novels, and more, this pack offers a versatile voice profile that adds depth and authenticity to any project. And with its clean audio format, it’s ready for customization and integration into your game seamlessly.

    • 593 female voice-over audio files
    • 713 MB of voice samples
    • All in 24bit/96k .wav file format
    Add to cart
  • Car Sound Effects Kia Ceed 2006 compact car Play Track 235 sounds included, 31 mins total $60

    All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 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.

    Add to cart
Need specific sound effects? Try a search below:

The Sound Architect UK – Ep S2E1: Victoria Atkin & Patricia Summersett

Episode outline: ‘That’s right our podcast is back! As we’ve had so many episodes over the years, it’s time for a bit of a reboot, so we’re introducing The Sound Architect Podcast Season 2! In our first episode, Sam Hughes chats with Victoria Atkin and Patricia Summersett about the Video Games Awards, their approaches to learning and growing professionally, as well as their new and upcoming projects! This episode is definitely a great episode to kick off the new new season with so well worth a listen!’

Hear the episode:
 

Tonebenders Podcast – Ep 87: SoundGirlsOrg: Career Paths in Audio Post-Production

Episode outline: ‘In this episode we are re-broadcasting the “Career Paths in Film and TV” panel hosted by Soundgirls.org. The panel features Onnalee Blank (Re-Recording: Mixer Game of Thrones, If Beale Street Could Talk), Karol Urban (Re-Recording Mixer: Grey’s Anatomy, New Girl), Kate Finan (Supervising sound editor: Future-Worm!, Muppet Babies) and April Tucker (Re-recording Mixer: The Bachelor, Alt-Right: Age of Rage). They talk about the work they do and how they got there.’

Hear the episode:
 

GDC – An Interactive Sound Dystopia: Real-Time Audio Processing in NieR:Automata

Episode outline: ‘In this 2018 GDC talk, PlatinumGames’ Shuji Kohata explains the spatial audio techniques used in NieR:Automata’s desolate landscapes and natural environments and the noise and retro effects used to augment its mechanical themes.’

Hear the episode:


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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:

  • Cataclysm Sound Effects Library by Mattia Cellotto
    Cataclysm Sound Effects Library by Mattia Cellotto
    Destruction & Impact Sounds Cataclysm Play Track 1482 sounds included $195

    Cataclysm is a vast collection of recorded, synthesized and designed sounds created to support important destructive moments and add a stronger sense of extreme consequence to any sound.

    The recorded section of library features elements such as flash powder explosions, propane cannon blasts and artillery cannons recorded in unique natural environments with violent transients and lush, long and varied tails. It also features falling trees, forge burners, large trebuchet wood groans, rock smashes as well as more ordinary items recorded and designed to feel like an over the top version of themselves such as vacuum cleaner suctions, metal vase holders, ground pounders and more.

    The synthesized section of the library features equally rich textures in the form of explosion sweeteners, other-worldly environmental reflections, scorching energy risers and more.

    Finally, recorded and synthesized content was employed to develop the designed section, where the hyperrealism of the recordings meets the clean yet aggressive textures of the synthesized section in catastrophic assets themed around the library’s title.

    Bonus: Two extra libraries included for free:
     This library also includes two additional releases from Mattia Cellotto - for free: Crunch Mode delivers 230 crunchy sounds made with a variety of vegetables, fresh bread, pizza crust and a selection of frozen goods. The Borax Experiment gets you 158 squishy, gory, slimy and gooey sounds.
    Add to cart
  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Fight Fury Vol 1 Play Track 192 sounds included $12

    Prepare for combat!

    With our fighting sound library, you’ll have 192 high-quality sound effects at your disposal so you can create the ultimate fighting experience in your video games, movies, or audio projects. Each of our sound effects has been carefully designed and categorized to cover all possible situations of a fight scene.

    Sound categories include: Punch, Bone Break, Blood, Punch Whoosh, Hit Protection, Break Bone, Sword, Knife…

    Furthermore, all of our sound effects have been recorded at a 96KHz & 24-bit, which means that each one of them has exceptionally high sound quality and stunning clarity. These sound effects are also highly customizable, which means you can adjust them to perfectly suit your creative needs.
    If you’re looking for a fight sound library that will really make an impact on your project, look no further! Our fighting sounds library will provide you with all the sound effects you need to create the most exciting and realistic fight you’ve ever imagined.
    Download now and start creating!

    Preview
    Youtube soon…
    Soundcloud

    Movements include:
    – Blood
    – Body Falls
    – Break Bone
    – Cloth Whoosh
    – Grab Body Cloth
    – Knife
    – Metal tube
    – Punch Breaking Bones
    – Punch Protection
    – Punch Whoosh
    – Strong Generic Punch
    – Sword

    More about the pack
    – Intuitive file naming
    – All you’ll ever need regarding magical elemental sounds [Use them again & again
    – Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties.
    – Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
    – Totally mono compatibility
    – All sounds have several variations.
    – Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for a creature other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
    – For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com

    Features
    – 192 unique fight sounds
    – Number of Audio Waves: 192
    – Format: 96 Hz / 24 bits
    – Do Sound FX loop: Some
    – Minutes of audio provided: 3 minutes and 13 second

    Documentation
    License Agreement

    20 %
    OFF
    Add to cart
  • Firearms Sound Effects Indoor Gun and Explosion Acoustics Source Play Track 772 sounds included, 39:53 mins total $60

    For those who need to design indoor explosions and gunshot acoustics this pack is for you! Contains 773 source sounds, with a minimum of three distance layers for each bang environment.

    Perfect for designing guns and explosion sounds that need to have different characteristics depending on distance — it’s how the pros do it!

    • Bathroom Large
    • Bathroom Medium
    • Bathroom Small (only close distance)
    • Corridor A
    • Corridor B
    • Corridor C (has 4 distances)
    • Corridor D
    • Corridor E
    • Elevator (only close distance)
    • Entrance (has 2 distances)
    • Room Large A
    • Room Large B (has 4 distances)
    • Room Medium A (has 5 distances)
    • Room Medium B (has 2 distances)
    • Room Small A
    • Room Small B
    • Stairwell A (has 5 distances)
    • Stairwell B (has 5 distances)
    • Stairwell C (has 5 distances)
    • Stairwell D (only close distance)

    All shots and explosion have close, distant and far layers, except where noted.

    Add to cart
Explore the full, unique collection here
Latest sound effects libraries:
 
  • Foley Sound Effects Toy Foam Blasters & Guns Play Track 860 sounds included $29

    Bringing you the iconic sounds of 20+ high performance Nerf guns.

    With 206 files and 860 sounds, this one has all the sounds of motorized blaster guns, darts and water blasters; cocks, fires, gunshots, triggering thuds, clicking, rattling, spinning, grabbing, shooting, snapping, reloading and more.

    All organically recorded in-studio at 192kHz with a Sennheiser MKH8040 stereo pair and F6 and a lot of fun. The left channels have front mic and the right have rear mic takes.

    The resulting spectrum is rich and allows for manipulation of the sounds for complex sound design. Use these electronic and mechanical gun sounds to enhance mechanical, weapon and toy weapon design.

     

    860 sounds / 100% royalty-free / comes with detailed naming / UCS compatible

    Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.

    Special thanks to Can AktaÅŸ and Sefa Tanyer for finally agreeing to lend us their precious Nerf collections :)

     

    Nerf Series Inside

    Captain America, Dinosquad Rex-Rampage, Elite 2.0 Turbine CS-18, N-strike Elite Titan CS-50, Ultra Amp Motorized Blaster, Huntsman Ambush Rifle MXM-018 Blaster, Accustrike Falconfire, Elite 2.0 series: Commander RD-6 Blaster, Eaglepoint RD-8, Echo CS-10, N-strike series: Elite Firestrike Blaster, Elite Roughcut 2×4, Elite Triad Ex-3 Blaster, Elite Trilogy DS-15, Elite XD Firestrike Blaster, Mega Megalodon, Modulus Ghost Ops Shadow ICS-6, Supersoaker Twin Tide Water Blaster, Supersoaker Water Blaster, Zombie Strike RevReaper Blaster, Zuru X-shot Dino Attack Extinct Blaster.

    What else you may need

    You may also want to check out Military Radio Chatter library for 120 files of male radio communication sounds and radio signals. Our Mechanical library is another option for access to 600+ sounds of mechanics, tools, Foley and equipment.

    26 %
    OFF
    Add to cart
  • Funny / Comedy / Cartoon Anime Motion Play Track 100 sounds included $14.99
    96KHZ 24BIT • 343MB • 100 FILES • STEREO • UCS METADATA  

    Introducing “Anime Motion” — a mini sound effects library tailored for creators who love the classic anime sound. This collection features 100 meticulously designed sound effects that capture the essence of vintage anime, bringing animated scenes to life with dynamic motion and accent sounds. Each effect in “Anime Motion” has been crafted to resonate with the nostalgic and distinctive style of old-school anime, making them perfect for projects that require a retro touch.
    All sounds are versatile and can be easily customized using pitch shifting, stretching, and plugins, allowing for endless creative possibilities.

    EDITED AND MASTERED WITH: Pro Tools, Bitwig Studio

    Add to cart
  • Environments & Ambiences Doors Play Track 87 sounds included $45

    Recorded at many different quiet locations, both regular old apartment and business buildings, a majors office, hallways, churches, a football stadium dating back to 1923, and a local manor turned into a museum, Doors Sound Effects library is a 87 track library, filled with classic antique wooden doors sound, collected through the last decade.
    Many of the tracks have both synced close up and wide perspective recordings, and all have many different takes to fit specific actions better.

    Add to cart
  • Game Audio Packs AAA Game Character British Female Detective Play Track 593 sounds included, 21 mins total $39

    Immerse your mystery and noir games in the captivating voice of our AAA Game Character British Female Detective Voice Sound Effects Pack. With over 13 minutes of meticulously crafted audio, this collection boasts 593 female voice-over files, totaling 713 MB of optimized voice samples in 24bit/96k.wav format. Perfect for developers working on mystery, noir, hidden object games, visual novels, and more, this pack offers a versatile voice profile that adds depth and authenticity to any project. And with its clean audio format, it’s ready for customization and integration into your game seamlessly.

    • 593 female voice-over audio files
    • 713 MB of voice samples
    • All in 24bit/96k .wav file format
    Add to cart
  • Car Sound Effects Kia Ceed 2006 compact car Play Track 235 sounds included, 31 mins total $60

    All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 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.

    Add to cart

   

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