How To Design Awe-Inspiring Robot & Mech Sound Effects - An In-depth Video Tutorial By Chase Steele (includes Free SFX!)

Posted May 26, 2020 by Asbjoern Andersen in Sound design guides

Want to learn how to create futuristic robotic / mech sound effects? Don't miss this in-depth A Sound Effect sound design workshop by Chase Steele - and you even get 22 free robotic sound effects in the process!

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How to design futuristic robot and mech sound effects (includes free sounds!)

Topics & playing times:

00:15 Intro • 10:04 Pneumatics • 13:00 Gun Mech • 20:05 Servos • 26:50 Foot Impact • 36:35 Big Metal • 39:39 Motor • 41:42 Vibe Track • 45:25 Gun Blast • 49:13 Wrap Up

Download a selection of sounds from this project here (updated link)

A big thanks to Chase Steele and Sound Spark LLC for exclusively hosting this video on A Sound Effect. Find the Sound Spark Youtube channel here, and meet Sound Spark on Twitter here.

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Gore Sound Effects Gore (SSP) Play Track 257 sounds included, 13 mins total $19.99
The Gore library contains 257 total sounds of squishes, smashes, squelches melee weapon attacks, zombies and more. All effects have been thoughtfully named and crafted into multiple variations making them extremely flexible and easy to use. This library will work well if you need ready to use sounds for your game or if you’re a sound editor needing some extra material for your latest project. Sounds are well rounded and simple enough to fit Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy and any other genre where you might need some blood and guts.

Sound types include:
- General Gore Attacks
- Melee Weaponry
- Basic Smashes, Hits and Slaps (Yeah Slaps).
- Squishes and Squelches
- Bonus Zombie Growls and Horror Ambience!
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Magic & Fantasy Sound Effects Magic Spells, Buffs and Attacks Play Track 507 sounds included $39.99

The Magic Spells, Buffs and Attacks library contains 507 total spell sounds. Each spell type has been thoughtfully named and crafted into multiple variations making them extremely flexible and easy to use. This library will work great for MMOs, RPGs and other fantasy style games. Of course, it will be great for film or any other form of media also! Many of these sounds are also well suited for Sci-Fi or Futuristic applications.

Bonus Reaktor Ensemble:

As if the sounds alone weren’t enough, we’re also including a special bonus in the form of a Native Instruments Reaktor Ensemble. We call it “The Mage”.. it is designed to allow you to take spell types, mash them together and create endless new iterations of material!

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Metal Sound Effects Metal Hits, Scrapes and Squeaks Play Track 689 sounds included, 22 Minutes mins total $29.99

The Metal Hits, Scrapes and Squeaks library contains a variety of small to medium sized metal props with each material type including multiple performance variations.

Props include objects such as sheet metal, sledgehammers, paint cans, metal buckets, metal grating, metal marbles, cups, pots and pans, dry ice (contributing squeaks and squeals), metal bars, metal stands, chains and more.

All recordings were made in a studio or iso booth environment to produce a very clean sounding library. The library works perfectly as a construction or foley kit. Files included were recorded at 24bit/96kHz.

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Whooshes Impacts and Transitions Play Track 127 sounds included $19.99
This library includes a series of cinematic and basic whoosh, movement and transition effects. It also includes a number of impactful drops.

What makes this library unique is the varied amount of content and processing techniques used to create the movement effects. Some effects are created totally organically, others manufactured with analog synths and others creatively processed from nothing other than atonal noise.

Another great quality of these effects is a natural doppler effect is often incorporated. This was done by re-recording some source elements and either moving the source or the mic itself.

A slim library, of 127 sounds – it feels much larger in the amount of varied content that it includes. This library is one I’ve personally used a lot and I’m very happy to bring it to you now!

Sound types include:
- Organic Whooshes
- Designed Transition Effects
- Tonal, Atonal and Noise asthetics
- Drops and Impacts
Get this in a bundle:This library is also included in the Forge Sound Design Toolkit Bundle
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More sci-fi sound design guides:

Looking for more inspiration for your sci-fi sound design? Check out these guides below:

• How to design futuristic vehicle sound effects
• 5 surprising sci-fi engine sound sources
• Video: How to build 1000s of sci-fi weapon sounds – from a single sample
• How To Design Superb Sci-Fi UI Sound Effects
• How To Design Stellar Spaceship Sound Effects
• How To Design Supreme Sci-Fi Weapon Sound Effects

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects CIRCUS Horror Strings Play Track 180 sounds included $0

Strident and Demonic

Expand the timbre of your horror violins and cellos with CIRCUS, a sinister sample pack featuring 180 WAV sounds of screeching or high-pitched string noises, perfect for horror music and dark sound design.

Creative Tension

This collection offers a curated selection of screeches, high-tension tremolo, heavy jeté strokes, dark demonic textures, finger patterns, chaotic string elements, clock loops and bow accents.

Haunting and Experimental

Create haunting atmospheres, perfect for horror, thriller or experimental soundtracks. Every element has been designed to unsettle and disturb, blurring the line between music and noise.

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Animal Sound Effects Collections Animal Hyperrealism Vol IV Play Track 2096 sounds included, 78 mins total $153

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Animal Hyperrealism Vol IV is a sound library containing animal vocalisations, from real to designed creatures totaling more than 2000 individual sounds in 294 files. The sounds were recorded in zoos, and wildlife centers.

The asset list includes but is not limited to: hippos, hyenas, vultures, dwarf mongooses, elephants, African cranes, parrots, tigers, pigmy hippos, rhea ostriches, brown bears, pheasants, wildebeests, African wild dogs and many more. The content has been recorded at 192KHz with a Sanken CO100K, an Avisoft CMPA and a Sennheiser 8050 for center plus two Sennheiser MKH8040 for stereo image.

The resulting ultrasonic spectrum is rich and allows for truly extreme manipulation of the content.

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Animal Sound Effects Collections Animal Hyperrealism Vol I Play Track 290+ sounds included
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$180

Animal Hyperrealism Vol I is a library containing sounds themed animal vocalisations, from real to designed creatures totaling more than 1300 individual sounds in 290 files.

The sounds were partly recorded with animals trained for media production, partly recorded in zoos and wildlife centers. The asset list includes but is not limited to: african lions, bengal tigers, horses, donkeys, cows, exotic birds, owls, bobcats, pumas, dromedaries, wolves, dogs, geese, lemurs, gibbons and many more.

All the content has been recorded at 192KHz with a Sanken CO100K plus a Sennheiser 8050 for center image and a couple of Sennheiser MKH8040 for stereo image. All files are delivered as stereo bounce of these four mics, though in some instances an additional couple of CO100K was added to the sides.

The resulting ultrasonic spectrum is rich and allows for truly extreme manipulation of the content.

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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Horror Sound Effects Sinister Textures 5 Play Track 300 sounds included, 5 mins total $20

We follow up vol 1-4 with the 5th instalment of the Sinister Series

We wanted more organic scratches in our library, so we decided to get to work and record a variety of objects such as

Finger Nails
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Metal Pipes
Screws
Coins

and we scraped them against different surfaces

Cladding
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Laminate
Plastic
Wood
Tile
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Creating some organic Scratch and Scrapes, these can be left organic or you can redesign these sounds to create some Eerie, Scary, Horrorfull and down right Sinister scratch and scrape sounds which can be used across horror, thriller or suspense projects to create tension, impact and jump scares.

Sinister Textures 5 will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of Sinister Scratching and Scrapes, boosting your project to the next level. Sinister Textures 5 has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples.

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Car Sound Effects Large Family Cars Play Track 2433 sounds included, 403 mins total $250

Compilation of 10 different large family cars. Sounds are recorded 192kHz, 32bit with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, Line Audio Omni1, Shure KSM137, Shure VP88, Sonorous Objects SO.3, FEL Pluggy XLR EM272 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II and Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds.

Packs included:
Alfa Romeo 156 1996 large family car
Audi A4 2012 large family car
BMW 3 Series E36 1990 large family car
Ford Mondeo 2014 large family car
Mercedes Benz C Class W204 2011 large family car
Opel Vectra B 1995 large family car
Renault Laguna 2000 large family car
Tesla Model 3 2017 electric large family car
Volvo V60 2014 large family car
Zastava 1300 1961 large family car

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Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries Hybrid Game & UI Elements Play Track 257 sounds included $40

Hybrid Game & UI Elements by Cinematic Sound Design delivers a versatile, high-impact sound effects library crafted to enhance your games, apps, interfaces, and multimedia projects. From satisfying button clicks and menu confirmations to dynamic game events and foley, this collection transforms every interaction into a polished, immersive experience. Inside this library, you’ll find over 250 hand-designed sounds, including UI feedback tones, notification pings, success and error alerts, interface swipes, menu transitions, foley hits, game triggers and more..

Each sound is meticulously recorded, layered, and processed for clarity, punch, and adaptability across any platform or device. Whether you’re designing a mobile app, building a game interface, or producing interactive media, Hybrid Game & UI Elements ensures your project feels responsive, engaging, and professional. With carefully balanced dynamics and optimized mixes, this library provides the perfect blend of functionality and excitement, making every click, swipe, and in-game event satisfying and memorable. Elevate your UI interactions and game experiences with sounds designed to deliver precision, impact, and a touch of cinematic flair.

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Whoosh Sound Effects Colossal Impacts Play Track 103 sounds included $30

“Colossal Impacts” is a powerhouse sound library built to deliver crushing force and cinematic weight to your projects. Designed for trailers, games, film, and any production demanding larger-than-life energy, this collection brings the raw intensity of massive strikes, explosive hits, and earth-shaking slams right to your sound palette.

Inside, you’ll find an arsenal of meticulously designed audio ranging from thunderous booms, metallic crashes, and bone-rattling smashes to resonant sub drops, heavy stomps, and shattering debris. Each sound is crafted for clarity and impact, layering deep low-end power with crisp mid and high frequencies to ensure they cut through any mix while still delivering body-shaking presence.

Whether you need to punctuate a cinematic reveal, emphasize a game boss encounter, or inject explosive energy into a trailer, Colossal Impacts provides versatile tools that adapt effortlessly to any genre. From dark and tense rumbling hits to sharp, aggressive slams, these sounds are designed to grip attention and elevate storytelling.

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• 103 Designed Cinematic Impacts
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User Interface (UI) Sound Effects System & UI Feedback Elements Play Track 107 sounds included $40

“System & UI Feedback Elements” is a massive sound library packed with over 200 dynamic audio elements designed to give life, energy, and clarity to your projects. From polished notification dings, confetti bursts, celebratory rewards and more, this versatile collection covers a wide spectrum of sounds perfectly suited for apps, games, websites, and multimedia productions.

Inside, you’ll discover an eclectic range of professionally crafted effects: warm clicks, futuristic confirms, arcade-inspired coin wins, soft foley textures, mechanical switches, sparkles, zippers, and a lot more. Every file has been carefully mastered for balance and transparency, ensuring that whether you’re designing a mobile interface, building a game level, or editing motion graphics, the sounds will sit seamlessly in your mix.

This library bridges functionality with creativity. You can emphasize success and progression with achievement tones, create tension with horror drones, or enrich user feedback with subtle tactile clicks and natural textures. Each sound is optimized to deliver instant recognition and emotional punch, from playful blops to majestic chimes.

Give your projects a professional edge, captivate your audience, and transform ordinary interactions into memorable experiences with System & UI Feedback Elements.

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• 229 Interface Sounds
• 100% Royalty-Free
• 24-Bit/96kHz

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