Four Interesting New SFX Libraries You Shouldn't Miss:

Posted March 23, 2015 by Asbjoern Andersen in New sound effects libraries

There’ve been some really interesting sound effect libraries added to A Sound Effect recently. Here’s a look at four of them:

Interesting new sound effects:

Wild whooshes from bobsleds

Sports Sound Effects Bobsleighs and Skeleton Play Track 82 sounds included, 24 mins total $40

Bob Skeleton library delivers exciting action sounds of Two Men Bob and Skeleton heroes that go down the track with more than 100 kilometers/hour.

The sounds of this library were taken from 9 spots along a track in Altenberg in the south of Germany. Each take is sorted and meta-tagged by recording spot and with this content you are able to assemble a complete run from start to finish or even to extend it by easily combining start sceneries, energetic passes in different speeds and noisy brakings down in the valley.

Furthermore Bob Skeleton´s content is an inspiring resource for sound mangling experiments and artificial foley design.

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Stephan Marche from Detunized had the clever idea to record the sounds of bobsleds for his latest SFX library. They produce some great, lively sounds as they whirl by at more than 100km/hr – really useful for spicing up your whoosh arsenal, or perhaps for designing interesting new vehicle or spacecraft sounds?

Undercover agent SFX tools

Hum, Buzz & Glitch Sound Effects The Undercover SFX Library Play Track 282+ sounds included $45

SHHhhhhh… They are listening…

282 strange, ghostly and spy-like sounds collected from 2 old analog dictaphones, 1 portable cassette recorder, 1 very small digital dictaphone, 3 portable modern recorders, 1 video cam, and finally 1 very famous portable Reel to Reel recorder (a Nagra IS).

The Undercover Sound FX Library Contains:

• 136 tracks of, Microphone bumps, lav. Microphone put on clothes, Microphone Feedback, Microphone Noises, and the sounds of the inside of a video cams Mechanics.
• 41 tracks of, Dictaphone & Cassette Processed (Kyma, GRM Tools, SoundToys) Sounds, weird telephone answering machine noises, Buttons, Play, Rewinds, and Fast Forward sounds.
• 82 Reel To Reel sounds. Buttons, Tape on, Rewinds/Fast forwards, Manual searching and scratches, where the recorded sounds are heard through the internal speaker of the tape recorder, as well as recorded line out.
• 23 Various processed (Kyma, GRM Tools, SoundToys) sounds. Different stuff speed up, and mangled.

Many of the recorded sounds have been re-recorded on to tape to get that smooth analog sound. Especially the feedback sounds, and bumps benefit from this technique, but also ambience sounds recorded onto a over used 5″ tape has a certain undercover sound to them!

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Another great collection of SFX comes from Mikkel Nielsen over at Sonic Salute. His latest library captures bumps, hums and other quirky sounds from old recorders, video cams, dictaphones and more – perfect for surveillance, stakeouts and secret agent missions.

Bizarre metal sounds

Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Metal Groans and Slams Play Track 346 sounds included
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$37

An audio library for which metal was kicked, hammered, bowed and… induced to vibrate through feedback loops?! The collection features 346 unique sounds recorded through field trips in US, UK and Italy.

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.

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Mattia Cellotto returns with his third SFX library – capturing some truly bizarre and fascinating metallic rattles, moans and groans. These are equally useful for a lot of purposes – from dark soundscapes and spooky, shocking stingers, to strange groans from otherworldly creatures

Authentic sounds from Japan

Environments & Ambiences Tokyo City Play Track 39+ sounds included, 106 mins total $49

Get the authentic sounds of Tokyo City in this library from Original Sounds. It features everything from sounds captured in the city centre, busy streets, pedestrian streets, parks, residential areas, trains and subways – exterior and interior recordings captured at different times of day. Check out the full sound list below.

So If you’re looking for the sounds of Tokyo, this one gets you 1 hour and 46 minutes of great, authentic recordings!

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A new release from Original Sounds that captures the ambiences of Tokyo. They’ve been recorded in the Tokyo city centre, busy streets, pedestrian streets, parks, residential areas, trains and subways – exterior and interior recordings captured at different times of day.

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Destruction & Impact Sounds Cataclysm Play Track 1482 sounds included
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$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.

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Cinematic Metal – Titan Play Track 4600 sounds included From: $135

CINEMATIC METAL – TITAN pushes big screen sound design beyond its comfort zone. New and unheard HITS, BRAAMS, BOOMS, IMPACTS, STINGERS and much more await you in the comprehensive Construction Kit and devastating Designed edition. Get over 12GB worth of clean, dazzling sound effects – available as individual components as well as layered, processed and ready to use.

The library is available in two versions & a special bundle:

CINEMATIC METAL – TITAN CONSTRUCTION KIT
CINEMATIC METAL – TITAN sounds massive from start to finish. This Construction Kit in particular starts off with an unusual amount of kick. While foley and other, more meticulous applications are certainly possible, the main purpose here is to bring out the big guns and stomp any hint of moderation into the ground.

LOCK AND LOAD
Supplement your designs with detailed, high-end metallic sounds. The Construction Kit allows you to build unique, multi-accent effects that not only impress in scale, but also in fidelity, rhythm and character. This library particularly shines in situations, where the visible picture doesn’t necessarily produce the envisioned sound, but warrants its own supernatural emphasis.

Files: 700 • Sounds: 4200 • Size: 10.9 GB

CINEMATIC METAL – TITAN DESIGNED:
Optimized for trailers, action scenes, in-game cinematics and special effects, the Designed edition brings fresh and exciting sounds to the table.

Discover the force of aggressive, low, soft, processed, clean and tonal HITS, BRAAMS, IMPACTS, SCREECHES, STINGERS and SLAMS.

DARK AND POWERFUL
Paint a sense of dread and awe – CINEMATIC METAL – TITAN Designed can evoke fear of the unknown but just as easily kick into rampage mode: Empowered, ready for battle and thirsty for revenge. Find your perfect blend of haunting thriller and jacked, gritty anti-hero.
Files: 100 • Sounds: 400 • Size: 1.5 GB

CINEMATIC METAL – TITAN BUNDLE:
THE BUNDLE – The best of both worlds at a discounted price.
The Bundle gives you the full sound design power as it contains both – the DESIGNED and the CONSTRUCTION KIT edition at a discounted price.

Files: 800 • Sounds: 4600 • Size: 12.4 GB

Included sounds – keywords:
Braam, impact, rattle, squeak, rumble, clang, crunch, bell, groan, squeak, creak, cymbal, stinger, rusty, gate, container, flam, click, chain, dragging, thwack, bolt, door, train, metallic, iron, sliding, pole, oil drum, scrap, nail, gutter, break, steel, rim, scaffold, crowbar, swell, brass, hook, grate

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Latest sound effects libraries:

Creature Sound Effects Friction Mallets_Pack 02 Play Track 1628+ sounds included $12

Friction Mallet_Pack 02 is a pack of friction and impact recordings using a Gongs Unlimited Birthday Party Silicone Rubber Friction Mallet against a plastic cookie container. The container is almost empty with only the leftover crumbs remaining.

Using this Friction Mallet gets you a fun combination of Groans, Guttural Buzz Vibrations, Tonal Rumbles, Impacts, Bounces, Tight and Loose Slides, Swipes, and wild Pitch Bends.

Packed in at 7.35GB, 1628 single triggered sounds totaling around 71 minutes to use as a creature, sound design, vehicle layer or any other layer you can think of!

These sound files were recorded at 32bit, 192kHz using the Sennheiser MKH8050, Sennheiser MKH30 and Sanken CO-100K microphones into a Sound Devices Mix Pre-10ii.
All are metadata tagged using the Universal Category System in Soundminer, and also searchable in Soundly, and Basehead.

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Moaning Metal Play Track 183 sounds included, 36 mins total $10

Moaning Metal features a unique collection of sounds captured using the LOM Geofon and other contact microphones. We recorded household and other metal items around the city to create an array of rich drones and eerie screeches.

These sounds are ideal for adding depth, tension, and unease to your projects, whether you’re layering audio or creating an intense atmosphere.

These sound effects have been carefully curated and edited, providing a ready-to-use and royalty-free sample pack.

These samples can be used for various applications, from sound design and compositions for TV, film, and documentaries to video game development.

They are UCS compliant, with the UCS-compliant document included in the download file.

Each sample comes with embedded metadata for easy organization.

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Aircraft - Jet/Propeller Plane Sound Effects Airbus A319 Jet Airliner Play Track 29 sounds included, 84 mins total $19
Let your listeners soar through the skies with sound effects of interior idling, taxiing, takeoff, flying, landing, and more from the Airbus A319.

Experience the sounds of one of the world’s most popular airliners with the Airbus A319 sound effects library. Perfect for film and television productions, this collection offers a variety of sounds, including takeoff, landing, taxiing, and in-flight audio, all without the presence of a crowd.

Captured by a real pilot from inside the cabin, the library spans 84 minutes of authentic flight sounds aboard a narrow-body, twin-engine Airbus A319. The recordings include every stage of the flight, organized in chronological order for easy navigation:
- Idling
- Taxiing away from gate
- Take off/taking off
- Flying – climbing
- Flying – cruising altitude
- Flying – descending and maneuvering
- Landing/touchdown/alight
- Taxiing to gate
- Mixed PA
The coach perspective is free from passenger speech, with only subtle movement noises and occasional attendant voices. Additional content includes PA announcement excerpts and a loop of flying at cruising altitude.
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Ambisonic Sound Effects Fireworks 360 Play Track 36 sounds included, 101 mins total $15

These sound effects were recorded during the New Year’s celebration in Germany, capturing the explosive energy of fireworks in open spaces and residential areas. This library includes a variety of firework sounds, from distant bursts and crackling fountains to intense, thunderous detonations.
These sounds are ideal for background use in your projects, whether you’re designing immersive celebrations, recreating festive atmospheres, or adding dynamic energy to dramatic scenes.
These sound effects have been carefully curated and edited, providing a ready-to-use and royalty-free sample pack.
These samples can be used for various applications, from sound design and compositions for TV, film, and documentaries to video game development and music creation.

They are UCS compliant, with the UCS-compliant document included in the download file.
Each sample comes with embedded metadata for easy organization.

Format:
• Ambisonic Files (AMBIX format, First Order Ambisonics)

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Electricity Sound Effects Super EMF Play Track 102 sounds included, 22 mins total $22.99
Intarsia Sound Collections presents SUPER EMF – an extensive and diverse selection of recordings using a variety of processing distortion and spread techniques to push these assets further than ever before.
Over 100 Project-Ready Assets and Sources

Designed and Source Recordings

Over 22 minutes of content

Universal Category System (UCS) Compliant

Deliverables of 192khz & 96khz, 24 bit, Stereo .wav files

Royalty-Free for Commercial Use

Embedded Metadata
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