7 new sound libraries Asbjoern Andersen

Posted by Adriane Kuzminski in New sound effects libraries


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!

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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.
 
  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Abandoned Oil Tank Play Track 327 sounds included $50

    On a recording trip to the smaller Danish port town Struer, I came across an abandoned empty oil tank. Inside I found two giant wires attached to the floor and the ceiling of the tank, almost like a huge 2 stringed double bass. I’m telling you the reverb in there was longer than the Eiffel Tower on a cloudless day !

    On the outside this was just an empty abandoned building, but it turned out it was not empty at all because it was full of sound and a few dead birds. I’m glad I was curious enough to go inside for a closer investigation and not just pass by.

    After several hours of concentrated recording, it was nice to get my ears back out in dry air. I’m happy there are no open sends to Valhalla in real life but experiencing the eternal resonance on the low frequencies from the wires was absolutely amazing.

    Abandoned Oil Tank was recorded with a LOM basic Ucho stereo pair, a Zoom H6 and the LOM Geofon. All files are in 96 kHz/24 bit and contain the original recordings.

    The result is a unique sound effect library including balloon pop impulse responses from a truly unique location that very recently became even more unique since word says that the oil tank is no more and has abandoned this world.

    327 individual sounds – all tagged with Universal Category System (UCS) metadata.

    www.katrineamsler.com

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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.
 
  • Human Sound Effects Zody Play Track 1243+ sounds included, 151 mins total $38

    With abounding character and a penchant for speaking their mind, these little folk always have a lot to say. Wonder and amazement naturally follows.

    Having the honor to be able to observe these tikes in their natural habitats, it became clear how babies share a great deal across their mannerisms as the grow. A longitudinal family of vocalizations and sounds that span the first year of life and maturity, the heart of this library, centers on those personalities and mannerisms changing and taking shape over that period of time. The little ones have been recorded at infancy, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year old. Each of these developmental milestones mark a significant step forward for all babies and at these stages their personalities and expressiveness grow remarkably. It is the constantly evolving language of exploration and examination; always learning. Each vocalization in this library, even within the same stage of development, is unique. From giggles to shouts, questioning to cries, babbles, cooing, and inventive phrases all the way around.

    Additionally, strollers, toys, diaper bags, bottles, pumps, swings, and more have been captured as compliments to represent all of those ubiquitous items in a baby’s world. The strollers were profiled on different surfaces and from different mechanical perspectives. The toys were recorded both in-play and as Foley. Bottles and diapers were used in their normal function and fashion, while other tools and devices of the dedicated and savvy parent were selected for their sound and utility.

    Joyfulness is easy to hear in this library.

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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.
 
  • Door Sound Effects Noisy Doors Play Track 500 sounds included $16

    This library contains recordings of eleven different types of doors specifically chosen for their interesting sound. I performed all actions with a lot of detail covering “open/close”, “knocks”, “bangs and thuds”, “handle grab and rattle” and when possible also “crackles and squeaks” (all recorded at various intensities)

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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.
 
  • Environments & Ambiences Vaeyan V Play Track 1133+ sounds included, 809 mins total $26

    Rounding out our set of libraries that gather beautiful offcuts from many a field recording expedition, our 5th and final installment of our variety SFX series, Vaeyan V is bigger, wilder, and more diverse than its predecessors. Recorded over a several year period, you’ll find everything from superposition array on common appliances to wacky experiments with unlikely materials. Fantastic captures of human sleeping habits (and some dogs as well), alongside of lively automated car washes and mics snuck into melodic bundles of twisted metal. And of course, a few peculiar off-beat ambience recordings as well.

    As with Vaeyan I, II, III, and IV, this is a huddling of field recordings and sound designs that do not quite form a library on their own. However, together they make up an audio FX treasure chest gleaming with precious audio loot. Dig in!

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    Materials & Texture Sound Effects Skids & Surfaces Play Track 71 sounds included $19.99

    This is a sound library containing the sounds of driving on various materials as well as screeching skid sounds.

     

    The contents in this library represent the sound of the interaction between the tires and the surface being driven on, as opposed to the sound of the engine.

     

    Includes the sound of driving on:

    • Asphalt (wet and dry)
    • Gravel
    • Grass
    • Dirt
    • Mud
    • and more!

     

    Features:

    • 71 audio files in 24 bit 96kHz WAV format
    • All files are metadata-tagged, allowing for easy searching in sound library management tools
    • UCS compliant file naming
    • Available for commercial or personal use without attribution

     

    View a summary of included sounds here

    View a full list of included files here

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  • Whoosh Sound Effects Tiny Transitions Play Track 565 sounds included $18

    ‘Tiny Transitions’ deivers 275 short Whooshes and other Transition sounds. Instead of the huge, more cinematic transitional sounds that you are accustomed to hear from SoundBits, this sound pack focuses more on the smaller, not-so-intrusive production elements that come in very handy for any Sound Designer, All-In-One Film Editor or Web-, App- and Game-Developers.

    All these small motion-supporting elements that you need in your everyday work for game menus, apps, general motion designs, … or as parts of more complex moving stuff.

    You get 275 designed sounds + a selection of 290 cleaned and edited source sounds that were used to design the Tiny Transitions. These sounds are mostly different props that are scraping or sliding on different surfaces and also some vocalized whoosh attempts.

    All source sounds were recorded with Sonosax SX-R4+ and Sennheiser MKH8050+MKH30 M/S rig.

    All sounds come with embedded Soundminer Metadata.

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  • Materials & Texture Sound Effects Drag & Slide Play Track 550+ sounds included $19.50

    Need the sound of objects being pushed, pulled, dragged, moved – or perhaps sliding and scraping over different surfaces? The Drag & Slide SFX library gets you exactly that: More than 500 dragging and sliding sounds that are ready to be used as they are – or for intense sound design.

    Drag & Slide features recordings from sources such as:

    Bags, Barrels, Blades, Bottles, Cabinets, Chairs, Coat-hangers, Crates, Dining Tables, Fridges, Frying Pans, Iron Boxes, Iron Tables, Metal Cans, Metal Chairs, Nightstands, Pallets, Paper bags, Plates, Racks, Rakes, Shoes, Shovels, Sledgehammers, Spray cans, Stones/rocks, Toolboxes, Vacuum Cleaners, Various heavy objects, Wooden Boards – and more!

    Technical details:

    All sounds were cleaned, edited and filled with BWF-Metadata for instant use in your projects – and many of the files in the pack contain more than one sound. Recorded with Sound Devices 744T, 788T, Sennheiser MKH8050, Ambient ATE208, Sony PCM-D100

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  • Electricity Sound Effects Vintage Radio Play Track 147 sounds included, 103 mins total $30

    Vintage Radio includes long takes of AM and FM frequency browsing, along foley content featuring all the buttons and switches present on this old-school stereo receiver.

    The AM static and noise recordings have a warmth rarely found on modern radios, perfect for use in military settings or obscure transmissions in spy flicks. The FM browsing sounds feature traditional rapid radio station switching with garbled voices, brief musical stings, and a mix of cleaner, harsher static and noise suitable for more modern contexts.

    Both the AM and FM browsing takes also include extended segments where I experiment with this stereo receiver’s equalizer. These takes possess a certain musicality, as the frequency boosts and reductions introduce additional variation to the aforementioned neutral recordings.

    To complement this library, there are foley recordings of all the buttons, faders and switches on this stereo receiver’s front panel.

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  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Spells Variations Vol 3 Play Track 247 sounds included, 16 mins total $14

    Spell Variations Vol. 3 brings a fresh wave of magical creativity and sonic variety. This collection dives deep into the mystical realm, offering everything from shimmering chime spells and celestial choirs, to demonic voices that feel torn from the depths of hell, along with earth-based magic, electric spells, powerful invocations, and more.

    Inside, you’ll find 247 sound effects across 27 distinct types of magic, each with multiple variations. As with our previous volumes, these variations ensure each spell feels unique, even when reused throughout different moments in your project.

    Each spell type is neatly organized into individual folders, giving you total flexibility when designing magical scenes, gameplay effects, or transitions. Whether you need a subtle magical aura or a powerful blast, you’ll have the perfect sound at your fingertips.

    All sounds were recorded, edited, and mastered at 192 kHz / 24-bit, delivering high-end quality and broad adaptability. This library is perfect for professional sound designers and creators looking for high-quality, drag-and-drop magical sounds for games, trailers, animations, or any audiovisual production.

    More about the pack
    . Intuitive file naming
    . All you’ll ever need regarding magical 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

    Khron Studio - Spells Variations Vol 3
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  • Foley Sound Effects Bertazzon London bumper car Play Track 15 sounds included, 6 mins total $35

    All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1 & FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. Library contains wav files of driving and mechanical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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  • Environments & Ambiences HQ Yogyakarta River Stream Play Track 41 sounds included, 177 mins total $30

    “Yogyakarta River Stream” is the latest immersive auditory creation from Sound Effect Stacks, a master of capturing the unseen and the unheard. This album invites you to experience the untouched rhythms of Indonesia’s Yogyakarta, where the heartbeats of the land are woven into every ripple and rush of water.

    Through meticulous field recordings, Sound Effect Stacks has crafted an evocative journey along the myriad streams and rivers that flow through this mystical region. Each track serves as an intimate snapshot of the dynamic waterways—some gentle, others powerful—all unified by the hum of nature’s constant motion.

    From the soft murmur of a mountain spring to the louder cascades of rivers cutting through Yogyakarta’s vibrant landscapes, the album invites listeners to close their eyes and let the water’s story unfold. The clear, flowing currents, the delicate sounds of rain-soaked leaves, and the ambient sounds of distant wildlife blend to create a rich tapestry of auditory experiences.

    In “Yogyakarta River Stream,” Sound Effect Stacks showcases a deep respect for both the power and the stillness of water. This album is more than just a collection of field recordings—it’s a spiritual journey, capturing the essence of Indonesia’s rivers and the balance between nature’s raw force and its peaceful tranquility.

    Let yourself be carried by the rivers of Yogyakarta, guided by Sound Effect Stacks’s carefully layered soundscapes. Perfect for those seeking to escape into nature, to meditate, or to simply be swept away in the beauty of the world’s most ancient sound—the flow of water.

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  • Ambisonic Sound Effects Motorcycle Race Track Play Track 272 sounds included, 68 mins total $24.50

    This sound library has been captured during an open-access day at a motorbike racetrack. The recordings deliver the raw energy of motorcycles pushed to their limits in a real-world setting.

    Multiple sessions were recorded from various perspectives: the final corner, the main straight, and a distant position capturing the broader soundscape. The library features a mix of stereo setups for close passbys, a mono microphone for focused character, and an ambisonic rig offering an ambient perspective. A wide range of engine types are represented, from small-displacement bikes to high-performance machines.

    From sharp corner entries to high-speed flybys, this library offers a dynamic range of passbys, approaches, and ambiences ideal for motorsport scenes, racing games, or high-energy sound design.

    ‍Gear used

    Zoom F6 • MixPre-6 II • 722 • Usi Pro • MKH30 • MKH8040 • Kmr81i • NT-SF1


    ‍Metadata

    This sound library is UCS compliant and comes with fully embedded metadata compatible with Soundly, Soundminer and Basehead.

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