New Sound Effects: Intimidating Birds, Sailboats, Small Planes, Quest Games - And More!

Posted April 10, 2018 by Adriane Kuzminski in New sound effects libraries

This week on A Sound Effect we have a variety of sounds for all different types of projects. Are you making a crime drama? We have something for that. What about a futuristic, machine-centered world? Yep! It doesn’t matter if your project takes place on a boat, in a private aircraft, in a fantasy world, or out on a hike as a Bald Eagle flies by, we have lots of new libraries for you to check out, so dig in!

Predatory Birds

Bird Sound Effects Predatory Birds Play Track 397+ sounds included $79

Sounds for this library were recorded over 5 sessions – in a private zoo and in the field, all in cooperation with professional birds trainers. All of them were recorded outdoor (and just a few in an outdoor aviary). Trainers helped us to get variety of bird calls and vocalisations, like: shriek, cry, squawk, screech, whistle, scream.

Three sessions, were recorded extremely close to birds on very quiet big field. The intention was to grab very isolated and rich sounds, useful for sound design. For this sessions we used Sanken CO-100k and Sennheiser MKH-8060, which were super close (just a few centimeters away from brids beaks) and Schoeps CMC-6XT MK41 a bit wider for more natural/open sound. Although sometimes Sanken and Sennheiser sound very similiar (they were in similar position), we left both files. Sanken recordings (@192kHz) are amazing for pitch shifting, yet sounds recorded by Sennheiser are very natural in neutral pitch.
When pitch shifted, all sounds become very evocative and emotional sound design sources.

All files contain natural sequences and rhythms of calls. There are also close wing flaps, movements and even sounds of birds eating recorded in macro close POV.
The library is extensively metatagged in Soundminer.

Please note: Pitch shifted files in the demo are presented only to show potential of those recordings and aren't included in the library.

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'Predatory Birds' by Sound Mind – Michal Fojcik has sounds of those interesting, intimidating birds that make us pause when we hear them. With sounds of a Harris Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Saker Falcon, Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owl, and more, you will get a variety of shrieks, cries, and whistles from these professionally trained birds. They were also recorded with a variety of mics at various perspectives, giving you wing flaps, eating, and natural call sequences, too! Whether you are creating an authentic interactive soundscape or a flying monster, you won't regret buying this one.

Laurin Koster 32ft, 4 Cylinder Sailboat

Ship Sound Effects Laurin Koster 32ft, 4 Cylinder Sailboat Play Track 351+ sounds included, 300+ mins total $100

This library features recordings made from a Laurin Koster 32ft 4 cylinder engine Sailboat.

This library contains docked harbor ambiences while windy and calm, water movements, sail foley, engine ignition starts and cut offs, multiple different RPMs while taxiing out of the harbor, sailing, on-deck atmospheres from different perspectives and contact mic recordings of different unique sounds of the sailboat. Contains everything you need to construct a film, game or commercial from a sailboat’s perspective.

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'Laurin Koster 32ft, 4 Cylinder Sailboat' by Pete's Shop features this classy recreational vehicle and its relaxing watery atmospheres. You can hear the boat's engine as it starts up, cuts off, and taxis at different RPMs, as well as sounds of the sails billowing in the wind and water lapping to the sides. The library also includes ambiences from on deck and even creative contact mic recordings! If you need a well-rounded sailboat library, look no further.

Sci-Fi Mechanics

Sci-Fi Sound Effects Sci-Fi Mechanics Play Track 301 sounds included, 17 mins total $19.99

SCI FI MECHANICS is a collection of 301mechanical/robotic sound effects.

SFM is a contraction-kit, that allows you to created, heavily synthesized robotic and mechanical sound effects.
Packed with high quality robotic sequences, one-shots, transformations, impacts and experimental mechanical sounds.

Perfect for crafting sound for all sorts of sci-fi/future-tech.

RECORDED WITH: NTG3
CREATED WITH: Pro Tools, Live, Reaktor, Kontakt.

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'Sci-Fi Mechanics' by PM:SFX is a construction kit with 301 high-quality robotic sound effects. These sounds are great for all your mechanical creations, including sequences, mechanisms, and transformations. Plus, they are categorized, so you can find those clean, vocoded, and impact sounds, as well as the heavy, light, glitchy, and warped mechs. Whether you are designing a metal beast that can transform or a friendly AI side-kick, give this one a listen.

Unsolved

Drones & Mood Sound Effects Unsolved Play Track 141 sounds included, 45 mins total $30

Need to create suspense, tension and mystery in your production? “UNSOLVED” is great for you.

Inspired by crime/investigation movies and series, this pack contains 141 Sound Effects (Wav, 24 Bit / 96 kHz) aimed to enhance the tension and drama of movies, games, series and trailers.

You will find atmospheric and musical elements with a powerful cinematic feel that can be used in musical context too, making this library a great addition to your collection.

Categories included:
Atmospheric element: Designed, High, Low, Metallic, Tremolo • Musical element: Bass, Crime scene, Melody, Percussive, Tension, Texture • Transition

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'Unsolved' by MatiasMacSD will help you create tension so thick you can cut it with a knife. With 141 sounds inspired by memorable shows like Unsolved Mysteries and other crime TV shows, you will get the serious atmospheric tension you need for your project. You will also get melodic, percussive, and bassy textures, as well as ones with twisted metallic overtones and rippling dissonance. Whether your story is a murder mystery or a psychological thriller, these sounds will help you tug your audience's emotions with every reveal.

Ambisonic Airplane Cessna 172

Ambisonic Sound Effects Ambisonic Airplane Cessna 172 Play Track 17 sounds included, 144 mins total $19.99

The Ambisonic Airplanes Cessna 172 library, is a small library procured from a single short flight. The recordings were made from the rear passenger seat positioned as close as possible to the middle of the aircraft. The front of the Ambisonic microphone faced the cockpit. The flight was recorded in it’s entirety and edited down for easier use.

Types of recordings include idling, flying, flying with windows open, taxiing, taxiing with windows open, engine turning on, engine turning off, plane during takeoff, plane during landing, plane engine test (1700 RPM test) and more.

The library was recorded using a Sennheiser Ambeo VR Microphone onto a Sound Devices MixPre 6. The library has a fairly large size because we have conveniently provided 4 versions of the same files to make it easier and more flexible to use. Included you will find B-Format wav files (FuMa and AmbiX) A-Format raw wav files and a Binaural stereo mix down. The library includes a total of 17 unique files and 68 total files.

Information on the Cessna 172 from Wikipedia:The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is an American four-seat, single-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. First flown in 1955, more 172s have been built than any other aircraft.

Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful aircraft in history. Cessna delivered the first production model in 1956 and as of 2015, the company and its partners had built more than 44,000. The aircraft remains in production today.

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'Ambisonic Airplane Cessna 172' by Sound Spark LLC contains a recording session during a flight in this private aircraft. Recorded in the rear passenger seat near the middle of the aircraft, you will get sounds from the plane idling, flying, taxiing, taking off, and more, which covers a lot of bases for a half-hour flight. You also get the library delivered in Ambisonics A-Format, Ambix, FuMa, and Binaural Stereo, saving you a bit of time! If you are looking for sounds from a trip in the sky, check this one out.

Quest Game

Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries Quest Game Play Track 1316 sounds included, 164 mins total $53.40

1316 Game Ready Audio Assets! Join our sound designers and creative engineers on an epic journey across the fields of Rohan to the great Misty Mountains to discover and create the perfect alchemy of Quest Game. An entirely new collection of game ready sound effects for building your own immersive world of fantasy gameplay, action, and adventure.

Muster a hoard of orcs, create the soundscapes of village life or outfit fantasy character actions with ease. With more than 1300 mix and master ready audio assets in your cache, Quest Game is a king’s ransom of premium quality AAA game ready sound effects that turn the tides in your favor. Quest Game! FTW

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'Quest Game' by Epic Stock Media is the new addition to their game-focused sound collections. With over 1,300 sounds ready for your game, you will be able to portray village soundscapes, fantasy action, treasure chests, mechanisms and gears, menus and achievements, footsteps and Foley, and much, much more. You also get designed ambiences and magical, elemental, crafting, and environmental sounds, too. For an extensive, massive collection (which we've come to expect from Epic Stock Media), give this one a listen.

Bag Foley

Fabric Sound Effects Bag Foley Play Track 700+ sounds included $21

The Bag Foley Library offers you a nice palette of everyday bag sounds from: Four different backpacks, three kinds of shoulder bags, a duffel sports bag, two camera bags, a ukulele case, a canvas bag, a purse, a wallet, a rack case and the sound of an Imac unboxing.

All files contain variations of the performance. The sounds are recorded in a quiet room with a Neumann KM185 through a UA Apollo preamp.

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'Bag Foley' by Borg Sound has sounds of several bags that will come in handy for your FPSs and outdoorsy films. Featuring 3 types of shoulder bags, 2 camera bags, and a duffel sports bag, ukulele case, canvas bag, purse, wallet, rack case, and an unboxing, you will get lots of types of performances, plus plenty of metadata to help you find the perfect grab, drop, or search of your polyester, cotton, nylon, or leather bag. If you need a quick, comprehensive library of bag sounds, this one should satisfy!

Real Outdoor Footsteps

Foley Sound Effects Real Outdoor Footsteps Play Track 13500 sounds included, 184 mins total From: $59

REAL OUTDOOR FOOTSTEPS is part of our successful “Foleyart Collection” series. With an additional 13,500 externally recorded footsteps, this library offers unprecedented content!

Sometimes there are problems with mixing when the Foleystage is too present. Outdoor recordings are difficult, so we have recorded at up to 2500m altitude in very quiet places of the Sierra Nevada in Spain and the Swiss Alps.

These samples are also available as expansion for Edward Ultimate SUITE and Edward Foleyart Instrument. In this case you need a full version of the instrument to use the expansion. Choose your desired package below!

Key Features:
• 13 500 outside recorded Foley sounds @ 24Bit, 96 kHZ
• 25 combinations of shoes and surfaces
• Different walking speeds and behaviors
• WAV files are Meta ready (not included in EUS and EFI Expansion)

Includes the following surfaces:
Asphalt • Dirt • Deep Dirt • Grass Long • Grass Mud Mix • Grass Dry • Gravel Mix • Gravel Wet • Leaves • Rocks • Wood Mix • Wood Dry

Includes the following shoes:
Sneakers • Boots • Sandals

Performances:
Extremely Slow Walk • Medium Slow Walk • Walk • Jog • Run • Stairs Slow • Stairs Fast • Stomp • Land • Scuff • Scrape 1 • Scrape 2 • Scrape 3

Recording Equipment:
Sennheiser MKH 416
Neumann KMR 81i
Sounddevices
Rycote Windshield

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'Real Outdoor Footsteps' by Tovusound is a huge addition to their Edward collection with 13,500 outdoor footsteps. The team went up – waaay up – to 2500 meters in the Swiss Alps and Sierra Nevada, Spain to capture quiet, authentic outdoor footsteps that are free of stringent, boxed-in studio qualities without feeling overwhelmed by ambient noise. You can also use this collection with the ever-popular Foleyart Instrument. With 25 new combinations of outdoor shoes and surfaces, this collection is a no-brainer for your external needs.

Small Motors – Volume 1

Mechanical Sound Effects Small Motors – Volume 1 Play Track 508 sounds included, 80 mins total $20

Small Motors – Volume 1 is a collection of pristine close mic recordings of electric and battery powered motors and mechanisms. It’s the perfect source material for creating robot movement, sci-fi doors, alarms, futuristic devices, flying vehicles, alien technology and so much more.

Recorded and edited in 96K 24 bit with a stereo pair of DPA 4060s, this library contains over 30 different objects, including beard trimmers, blenders, drills, electric toothbrushes, epilators, hair clippers, juicers, toys, vacuum cleaners, sanders and many more.

It includes a variety of starts and stops, short and long takes and plenty of objects to choose from, selecting the perfect source material for your designs will be easy with this library.

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'Small Motors – Volume 1' by ShotgunMike has sounds of battery-powered motors and mechanisms that are great for your high-tech devices and characters. You’ll get over 80 minutes of sounds of beard trimmers, blenders, drills, epilators, hair clippers, juicers, sanders, and more. Plus, these high-quality sounds allow you to stretch them in various ways making them perfect for your futuristic doors, flying vehicles, extraterrestrial gear, and robotic movements, too! If you have a lot of devices to give voice to, check this one out.

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Foley Sound Effects Grenade Foley Play Track 1374 sounds included $15

A focused collection of grenade foley, captured with precision using replica units. This library provides the essential, clean sounds of tactical handling, interaction, and impacts.

Recorded at 96kHz/24-bit across various surfaces including steel plates, carpet, wood floorings, soil, and grass, this library offers variation for different environments. The recordings feature grenade shakes, surface impacts and rolls, pin pulls, spoon lever ejections, spoon drops, and tactical gear foley, all captured with Lewitt LCT 540 S and Shure SM7B.

This is a practical toolkit for sound designers working in film, games, and other media, providing a tonal and versatile foundation for building realistic military action.

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Door Sound Effects Locks & Doors Play Track 100 sounds included, 7 mins total $18

This library gathers recordings captured with a contact microphone on various types of doors and locks. It includes wooden, metal, and plastic doors, as well as gates, residential doors, and office doors.

The recordings highlight the internal mechanisms of locks: opening, closing, locking, unlocking, clicks, and latch movements. The collection also features isolated key handling and keychain sounds.

The set provides detailed and usable sound material for sound design, post-production, or mechanical analysis.

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Animal Sound Effects European Birds 2 Play Track 961 sounds included $23.99
“European Birds 2” is a sound library containing many recordings of 56 different species of birds, with a focus on isolated recordings of individual birds. All sounds were recorded in England, and all recorded species can be found in continental Europe. Many recorded species can also be found in varying areas of Asia.
Includes:

Pleasing sounds from songbirds such as Robins, Blackbirds, Finches and Wrens

Familiar sounds of Pigeons and Doves

A variety of water birds including Moorhens, Coots, and Geese

Raspy calls of Crows and other birds from the corvid family

Melodious birds of open farmland, such as Skylarks and Yellowhammers

Chaotic songs of summer migrant warblers

Forest birds such as a Tawny Owl, Cuckoo and Green Woodpecker

and more! (For a full list of species, see the contents summary)

Features:

950+ audio files in 24 bit 96kHz quality

WAV format

“Multi” and “One Shot” files provided

UCS compliant file naming and metadata, allowing for easy searching in sound library management tools

Available for commercial or personal use without attribution

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Extra Rain Play Track 106 sounds included, 141 mins total $9.99

EXTRA RAIN – is an auxiliary sound library containing 106 unique sound effect files of rain. From distant showers to slow growing down pours and rainy days by the window. Whether it’s a gentle background shower or a wall of rain you’re looking for; This Extra sound effects library will help supplement the rainy day needs, for your next project. Extra Rain comes in at over 2 hours and was recorded at 192kHz / 32bit using an ultrasonic microphone. All of our libraries comply with the Universal Category System naming convention standard, allowing for accurate and easy granular searches.

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Bundles Quietsub FX Complete Bundle Play Track 15055 sounds included $379
Quietsub FX Complete Bundle

Quietsub FX is a library of 15,055 sound effects at 24 bit 96,000 BWF. The library is organized into a number of collections related to specific categories, and a large miscellaneous category. The library was recorded to be as comprehensive as possible with an emphasis on quality and choice for users.

The Complete Bundle includes the following parts:
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Travel & Transportation Quietsub FX Transportation Play Track 1321 sounds included $59
Quietsub FX Transportation

An extensive collection of 1,321 Transportation sounds. If it has means of movement to carry people or goods, whether by engine or human propulsion, you’ll likely find it here.

This collection comes in two parts. The transportation portion, and Transit Chimes.

Transit Chimes: Transit Chimes are the sounds you hear all the time on public transportation. Dings, dongs, attention getters. This collection of 70 sound effects gives everything you need to satisfy your craving for these noises. Use them in your productions, or start your own transit system.

Transportation: People are always going somewhere. And they sure make lots of noise doing it. Just about anything that moves people or freight can be found here.

Recording for this category is outside the studio affair. A tremendous amount of time driving and walking around, as well as planting yourself in strategic locations where vehicles do their thing.
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Files are 24-96000 BWF with metadata.
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Whoosh Sound Effects Quietsub FX Video Transition Sound Effects Play Track 128 sounds included $25

Quietsub FX Video Transition Sound Effects

A great collection of 128 Video Transition Sound Effects. These are designed to be used at video edit points to add impact.

Video Editors will enjoy these video transition effects. In recent years, sound effects began appearing in videos to accompany the actual visual edit. This was the inspiration for creating this collection.

There’s no better way to add depth to video edits than with short sounds and ramps. These work great with short video breakup visuals and flashes.

This collection is made up of various wipes and transitions.

Cut away. Chop, Hack etc. These sounds will make those video transitions more interesting.

Files are 24-96000 BWF with metadata.

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Sci-Fi Sound Effects Quietsub FX Sci-Fi Sounds Play Track 192 sounds included $25
Quietsub FX Sci-Fi Sounds

A collection of 192 Sci-Fi Sounds.

There’s lots of science fiction out there, but still no little green men. Possibly that’s what makes sci-fi so popular. The dream of something you think may exist, but cannot be proven. Sci-Fi, of course, has its own sounds. In this collection of 183 sound effects, you will find most of what you will need to outfit your next spacecraft.

Included in this collection:
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Files are 24-96000 BWF with metadata.
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