New Sound Effects: Ambiences From South Africa, Sweden, England, Canadian Farms - And More!

Posted April 5, 2018 by Adriane Kuzminski in New sound effects libraries

This week on A Sound Effect, we have lots of outdoor sounds for you to hear, from dense city walla to various types of roaring wind. You can hear ambiences from the busy streets of Cape Town, a silent night in North Yorkshire, a relaxing afternoon in Gothenburg, and a day on a farm in Canada. You can also hear several types of wind howling through pine forests and windows, plus modern drones, diverse time-lapses, and synthy bass drops. Happy listening!

Sweden Ambiences

World Sounds Sweden Ambiences Play Track 56+ sounds included, 220 mins total $50

This is our home. Our sounds from the country we live in. Hear the cold winter winds from the hills of Gothenburg, the city life of the student town of Uppsala and the untouched nature far from the highways and industries from the whole year.

We have collected the nature, cities, parks and rivers in a compact package. A library like this wouldn’t be complete without wallas where you can hear the Swedish language, in a café, shopping mall and train station.

This comes down to over 220 minutes in 7.2 GB. Everything is recorded on a Sound Devices 633 with Neumann KM184 and Sennheiser MKH50 in Stereo (96 kHz, 24 Bit).

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'Sweden Ambiences' by Sonner Sound features the Swedish countryside with sounds of nature, cities, parks, and rivers. You can hear busy cafes, shopping malls, and train stations in the town of Uppsala, as well as traffic, schoolyards, and industrial areas in the distance, and cold winds and birds in the forests of Gothenburg. Overall, you get over 220 minutes of svenska atmosfären recorded at 96kHz. Whether you're looking for flexible atmospheres or the distinct sing-songiness of the Swedish language, check this one out.

Dormant Village

Nature & Countryside Ambiences Dormant Village Play Track 6 sounds included, 12 mins total $40

Discover the quaint charm of a sleepy Northern English town, on a cold and windy night, the sound of windchimes shimmering through the air.

The Dormant Village Library was recorded in a small village in North Yorkshire, England, on the night before Christmas. It was very cold and windy, and there were almost no people around, as everyone was sipping hot cocoa in their homes.

The library was recorded in a few different locations, some close to the little traffic that was still present, and some further away. The recordings were then polished and edited down to just about 12 minutes, preserving the essence of the location.

In addition to the descriptive SoundMiner metadata embedded in the files, I have also added markers in iZotope RX, which can be read in some versions of SoundMiner, Reaper, etc.

The markers indicate small sonic events, such as distant, melodic windchimes, or when the wind picks up, allowing you to understand what happens throughout the recording without having to listen to the whole thing.

If you have any questions about this library, feel free to quickly send me an e-mail. I tend to reply within minutes.

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'Dormant Village' by SKYES Audio features a quiet English village in North Yorkshire. With sounds of silent nights, distant traffic, howling wind, rustling leaves, and wind chimes, you will be immersed in this sleepy town's cold winter ambiences that took place on the night before Christmas. If you want your audience to feel peaceful and solitary and little bit like going inside to warm up next to the fire with some cocoa, these ambiences will surely help you get there.

In Motion

Whoosh Sound Effects In Motion Play Track 40 sounds included, 45 mins total $19.99

IN MOTION is a collection of high quality time-lapse-like sound effects, indicating passage of time.

40 high quality, carefully rendered, sound effects created with FILM and TV in mind.
Enhance your time-lapses/hyper-lapses, Created original sound transitions to give your documentary
that desirable, modern sound.

RECORDED WITH: PCM D100, NTG3
CREATED WITH: Sound Particles, Pro Tools

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'In Motion' by PM:SFX is a collection of sounds that are great for your emotional time-lapses and scenes that go ‘from just a beginner to a pro’. With 40 designed sound effects, you’ll get sounds ranging from swirling cafés, abstract sirens, flowing traffic, echoing insects, television chatter, paranormal sounds, and more. Each sound is delivered in 96kHz, so you can slow them down or pitch bend them, too. Just remember, even Rocky had a montage!

Wind Elements – Interior

Weather Sound Effects Wind Elements – Interior Play Track 90 sounds included $38
Wind Elements – Interior is 75 minutes/2.43 Gb of howling, blasting and fluttering wind, recorded from inside various buildings. 90 separate files – recorded in 24bit/96kHz using Sennheiser MKH & Primo EM172 microphones, and mastered in X/Y stereo. All files are UCS-compliant.

This collection is the bigger, badder sequel to bestseller Howling Winds – Interior, with more of everything: fresh recordings, more types of wind, more locations and just more variation.

Everything from violent blasting and howling, to gentle, caressing wind. Some with sleet and rain, cracking and creaking of window frames and roof materials, others with faint sound of rustling leaves or urban buzz.

You get both long ambiances from various locations, as well as plenty of short files to sweeten up your mix.
Some sounds have been eq’ed aggressively to enhance the feeling of being indoors, but very little processing has been applied otherwise. You’ll hear a bit of hiss here and there; I left it in because I felt noise reduction would take away too much character in those specific cases.

You get:
- Indoor wind sounds
- Howling, blasting, fluttering – a bit of sleet & rain too
- Lots of variations of each sound
- Searchable file names
- BWF Metadata embedded – with more included in CSV and ODS (OpenOffice) formats
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'Wind Elements – Interior' by hzandbits has 75 minutes of wind as it warns building dwellers of coming storms. These recordings capture those moments we all hope for, with clear howling wind through the window cracks, gusts that make it seem like the door will fly right open, and the pitter patter of raindrops trying to make their way to the ground. You also get some gentler moments, a little sleet and rain, and excellent metadata. If your project starts with a dark and stormy night, this one is for you.

The Farm

Farm & Horse Sound Effects The Farm Play Track 51 sounds included $20

The Farm is a sound library that I compiled about a year ago just for fun and I kept adding sounds recorded at the same location in the Canadian countryside at 4 different farms. During the recording session, I’ve been lucky enough to have met some fantastic people ready to share their passion for farming and pointing me out to what they felt was an essential part of their everyday soundscape.

I had the chance to stumble on two late 50s John Deere tractors that where still functional and that marked the end of an era. It is a comprehensive farm sound library that is not just about tractors or animals.

You will find, in the bonus section, 6 different footsteps surfaces each with a walk and run variation and some more. There are five main categories in this library: Ambiances, Animals, Footsteps, Misc (Various SFX) and Vehicles ready for creating a convincing farm soundscape for your project.

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'The Farm' by Michaël Anctil is a collection of farm sounds from the peaceful Canadian countryside. With sounds of cows, sheep, dogs, cats, insects, and more, you’ll have all the elements for small farm atmospheres. You also get lots of sounds of footsteps from six different surfaces, two 1950s John Deere tractors, hay elevators, trucks, and even dairy machines! For a library that was informed by the source (the farmers), check this one out.

SynthAssault

Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects SynthAssault Play Track 320 sounds included, 34 mins total $39.99

SynthAssault is a collection of 320 high quality, cinematic synth impacts.

SA was created with hundreds of analog modular samples, digital synths and processed field recordings, all morphed together
in order to created huge, impactfu, never heard before, original sounds.

Huge bass impacts and downers, deep rumbling LFEs, ear piercing distorted synths and more.
Perfect for trailers and EDM music.

CREATED WITH: Pro Tools, Live, Sound Particles, Modular

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'SynthAssault' by PM:SFX has 320 cinematic sounds effects that will add excitement to your scenes and trailers. With huge impacts, low frequency effects, rises, bass drops, and more, you will have a collection of modern tech sounds to highlight your next action scene, podcast, radio show, or EDM album. Each sound comes at a 96kHz sample rate, so you can manipulate them even further. If you’re looking for memorable, in-your-face impacts, check this one out.

Blowing winds

Weather Sound Effects Blowing winds Play Track 12+ sounds included, 27 mins total $20

This library consists of several kinds of wind. There are recordings of soft wind in extremely quiet open spaces at winter time. Some recordings were made in a coniferous forest in winter time – and the library also features a few sounds of canes and leaves rustle.

Recorded on a Schoeps MS set.

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'Blowing winds' by Borys Peter has exactly what it says! These gentle and blustering winds gust through coniferous forests, dry grass, open spaces, and water reeds, giving you several types of textures that make this much more than a white noise library. Each recording lasts from 39 seconds to over 3 and a half minutes for 12 precise wind recordings for your linear and interactive scenes. Whether you are looking for hollow booming winds or thick, rustling leaves, you won't regret picking this one up.

DRONEA

Drones & Mood Sound Effects DRONEA Play Track 238 sounds included, 810 mins total $23.40

DRONEA gets you over 13 hours of drones, pads, underscores and atmospheres.

A collection of 238 drones, designed at 24-bit. Light to dark, clean to dirty, low to high, moving transitioning and pulsating. Many of these audio atmospheres were naturally processed by playback through a huge concrete tunnel and vintage guitar amplifiers.

All sounds were recorded or designed at 24-bit, 96 kHz, with embedded meta data.

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'DRONEA' by 3MAZE is a massive collection of 13 hours of drones, pads, and atmospheres that will inspire your soundscapes. These 238 designed sounds give you a wide range of textures ranging from watery pads and alien ambiences to drones that feature guitars, dark horns, and a bulbul tarang. Even more interesting is that many of these sounds were processed naturally using a concrete tunnel and vintage guitar amps. How cool is that!

South African Ambiences Exterior

World Sounds South African Ambiences – Exteriors 1 Play Track 28 sounds included, 230 mins total $45

Discover the vibrant tapestry of our “South African Exterior” ambiences sound effects library! Immerse yourself in authentic sounds, where each recording transports you to the heart of bustling Cape Town and its surroundings.

From the lively buzz of city life at the local taxi rank to tranquil residential suburbs this collection captures the essence of South African life. Hear the rhythmic waves crashing on the shores, feel the energy of a bustling market or soak in the serene atmosphere of a school playground or residential suburb. Whether you’re seeking the dynamic pulse of a train station, bus station or taxi rank, the charm of a beachfront promenade, or the subtle CDB sounds from a city rooftop, our library offers a wealth of meticulously curated recordings.

Also available as part of the “South African Bundle” collection.

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'South African Ambiences Exterior' by TheWorkRoom Audio Post is a collection of ambiences from Cape Town. Here you will find recordings of public transportation, city walla, quiet suburbs, relaxing beaches, and more that capture the sweet sounds of the city's multiple languages. Each recording lasts from 1 minute to over 22 minutes, giving you over 230 minutes of ambiences to help your audience feel right at home. If you are looking for the distinct sounds of this coastal city in the Southern Hemisphere, give this one a listen.

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Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries Spells Variations Vol 4 Play Track 255 sounds included $10.20

Spell Variations Vol. 4 marks the grand finale of our magical sound series, delivering a diverse and powerful collection of spell effects. Inside, you’ll find summonings, blood spells, petrifications, healing spells, dark incantations, and much more!

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Each spell type is carefully named and sorted into individual folders, giving you intuitive navigation and maximum flexibility for magical scenes, game effects, or cinematic transitions.

Recorded, edited, and mastered in 192 kHz / 24-bit, these sounds deliver exceptional clarity and full adaptability for pitching, layering, or creative processing.

A must-have library for professional sound designers seeking drag-and-drop magical sounds for video 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
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– 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
– 255 spell sounds
– Number of Audio Waves: 255
– Format: 192KHz / 24 bits
– Win/Mac: Yes
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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.

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

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User Interface (UI) Sound Effects UI Interaction Elements Play Track 277 sounds included $40

UI Interaction Elements by Cinematic Sound Design delivers a meticulously crafted sound effects library designed to enhance every click, swipe, tap, and notification in your user interface. This collection brings your apps, games, websites, and software to life, providing a rich auditory experience that makes every interaction feel responsive, intuitive, and satisfying.

Inside this library, you’ll find over 200 high-quality sounds, ranging from subtle, crunchy clicks and soft taps to layered futuristic swipes, innovative button presses, toggle switches, and alert notifications. Each sound has been professionally recorded and mastered to ensure clarity, balance, and versatility across any platform or device.

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Animal Sound Effects Forests and Mountains Play Track 96+ sounds included, 220 mins total $110

Forest and Mountains features nature and wildlife sounds from California, Washington, and Oregon. Included are a number of bird recordings and forest ambiences, along with some insects, winds, rivers, and rain.

These were recorded over the past three years in various forests, foothills, and mountain environments. A lot of these took place in or near Southern California’s Angeles Forest and San Gabriel Mountains, an area that spans 1200 Square Miles and varies vastly in terrain.

Also included are some sounds from Northern California, along with recordings from the Pacific Northwest.

The recording techniques for this varied as sometimes I went with the recorders running unattended to capture night, dawn and early morning. Other times I’d record while being close by.

Working as a Sound Effects Editor I’ve curated this collection with Editors in mind. Background Ambiences and Spotted FX can really bring a location to life and give it so much story and character and that was a lot of the inspiration behind putting this all together.

The Locations

California (61 Files) – This is where a majority of the sounds from this library were recorded and specifically Southern California. Variety of areas and different environments, mostly around Angeles Forest, from Lower Elevation Foothills to more rugged mid-elevation Mountain Canyons and then much Higher Elevation and more remote terrain. Also included are a few recordings from the Eastern Sierras and Northern California.

Washington (19 Files) – Southern WA in Gifford Pinchot Forest and various Northwest Forest areas near Puget Sound.

Oregon (16 Files) – Lakeside Recordings in forest and marsh at Klamath Lake in SE Oregon.

The Birds

Prominent / Specific Birds (36) (Closer Mic Perspective and more detailed) (* denotes multiple versions)

Acorn Woodpecker, Barred Owl, Black-headed Grosbeak, California Towhee, *Canadian Geese, *Fox Sparrow, *Great Horned Owl, *House Wren, Northern Flicker, Oak Titmouse, Pacific Wren, Pileated Woodpecker, *Raven, Robin, *Song Sparrow, Spotted Towhee, Swainson’s Thrush

Other Birds Featured (17) (Mixed together from various perspectives, calm to busy depending on time of day, and then closer to more medium and distant sounds.)

Acorn Woodpecker, American Coot, California Quail, California Towhee, Cassin’s Finch, Fox Sparrow, Great Horned Owl, Hose Wren, Mallard, Mountain Chickadee, Northern Flicker, Nuttall’s Woodpecker, Oak Titmouse, Pied-billed Grebe, Common Poorwill, Raven, Red-tailed Hawk, Spotted Towhee, Steller’s Jay, Western Tanager, Western Wood-Pewee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Wilson’s Warbler, Wrentit, Yellow-throated Blackbird, Zone-tailed Hawk

General Forest (9) – A mix of some wildlife (Chipmunk, Deer, Bullfrogs), and more general lighter forest ambiences.
Insects (7) – Crickets from various perspectives and different forests along with some Grasshoppers.
Rain (4) Light to heavier in a canyon with dense vegetation, some with distant birds.
Rivers (5) Smaller detailed creeks to faster moving rivers.
Wind (11) A mix of calm to heavier with gusts, vegetation, and tree creaks.

Metadata
Detailed with descriptions and markers and photos to easily navigate and allow for options when searching. UCS was used to categorize and various bird species are identified. I’ve also labeled the metadata with what I consider Lower Elevation (up to 1500 feet), Middle Elevation (2000-5000 feet), and Higher Elevation (above 5000 feet). Included are the season of the year which was mostly Spring and Summer. Using Open-Tier in Soundminer you can use these to help get a bit more specific to particular environments.

The Gear

Sound Devices MixPre-3 & 6 | Zoom F3 & 6 | Sony PCM-D100

Mics

Sennheiser MKH 8020 | Sennheiser MKH 8040 |

Sennheiser MKH 30 | Clippy EM 272

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Hello Creators!

Here’s my new pack: “General UI Sounds“

I wanted to create a sound pack to cover different situations in an user interface.
I hope you enjoy implementing this sounds in your project!

Making-Off

All this sounds were originally recorded with a Zoom H6 (cardiod microphone), and were processed in Logic Pro X, mainly editing the recorded material but also I used the Logix Pro X sampler.

Some considerations

1. Keep in mind this sounds can be used in a variety of situations, I put a name to the SFX but this doesn’t mean it can’t be used in other contexts.

2. The sounds are in 44.1Khz/16 bit format. I have the original files at 96khz/24bit also, if you need this format, please contact me.

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Car Sound Effects BMW Z4 E89 2009 sports car Play Track 221 sounds included, 47 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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