This week on A Sound Effect, we're taking a journey with diverse sonic themes!
In this recap, you can unwind with calming Swedish night ambiences, or travel over to Finland and craft traditional music with two meticulously-sampled kanteles.
For interiors, we have you covered with interesting door creaks and knocks, along with the haunting beauty of an abandoned oil tank.
And to top it off, unleash your creativity with a diverse collection of common appliances and wacky experiments, and explore the heartwarming cuteness of baby sounds. Happy listening!
The Nighttime Nature Library
'The Nighttime Nature Library' by Pole Position Production will immerse you in the sounds of the Swedish countryside at night. It features 22 recordings of birdsong, from the hushed chirps of evening to the gradual increase in bird activity into a vibrant chorus as dawn breaks.
Abandoned Oil Tank
'Abandoned Oil Tank' by Katrine Amsler lets you explore an abandoned oil tank in Denmark. With intriguing long reverb and low-frequency resonances from the giant wires inside, it offers a chance to experience the haunting beauty of an unusual location before it was demolished.
Small Rantonen Kantele
'Small Rantonen Kantele' by Niklas Eurén is a virtual recreation of a 5-string kantele made in 1770. It aims to mimic the playing experience of a real kantele with features like pedals and different sound options, as well as independent string tuning.
Large Rantonen Kantele
'Large Rantonen Kantele' by Niklas Eurén is a detailed VST of this 30-string Finnish instrument. Designed for a realistic playing experience, it incorporates pedals and other features to mimic the use of both hands on the physical kantele.
Zody
'Zody' by Eiravaein Works LLC captures the delightful sounds of babies throughout their first year. It features a range of vocalizations, from giggles and cries to babbling and coos recorded at various stages of development, as well as essentials like strollers, toys, and more.
Noisy Doors
'Noisy Doors' by BoaSound features recordings of 11 unique doors, chosen for their distinct sounds. It captures a wide range of door-related sound effects in detail, including opening, closing, knocks, bangs, and handle movements at various intensities.
Vaeyan V
'Vaeyan V' by Eiravaein Works LLC is the final chapter of this series that goes beyond the ordinary, offering a wild mix of sounds captured over several years. From everyday appliances to unusual experiments and even the sounds of sleep (human and canine!), it provides a treasure trove of unique audio elements.
