Asbjoern Andersen


This week on A Sound Effect, we have new libraries that are on the rare side! We have fun human imitations of animals, Moscow ambiences from all seasons, mechanical sounds of the doors and buttons from an old bus, complex designed debris, and more cats than you’ve ever heard before. We also have ambisonic recordings of quiet nights and tons of magic powers and spells. Happy listening!
Meow – Cat Essentials
 
  • Cats are remarkably expressive creatures. And capturing their voices can be a daunting task. Not anymore…

    The “Meow” sound library provides all the core cat vocalizations you'll need in a single package.

    Using 11 different cats cherry picked for their characters, this library provides over 272 vocalizations for your productions.

    From sweet mewls, to longing cries, or vicious shrieks, this library has got you covered.

    This library also includes the Sonic Worlds “CAT” sound pack.

    Meet the beasts:

    JASPER
    A lunatic Calico. A treasure trove of enraged vocalizations.

    AFORI & FANGS
    Sweet natured Russian Blues for that soft gentle character.

    BASTARDO
    A nasty mean tomcat, hence his name. A Tabby with a rich growl.

    BOGART
    Deep threatening growls and hisses. A Ginger in a foul mood.

    GINGY & LUCIFER
    Whiny sounding Ginger cats. For those hungry begging cries.

    JESSICA
    Classic meows that work like a charm.

    MARTY
    A sad sounding Tabby cat. For those longing mewls that will break your heart.

    SWEETY
    An absolute sweetheart black cat. Purry meows galore.

    Cat sounds included:
    ● Screeches and Shrieks
    ● Snipes
    ● Yelps
    ● Mewls
    ● Cries
    ● Purrs
    ● Growls
    ● Grumbles, Groans and Moans
    ● Whining and Begging
    ● Hisses
    ● Squirms
    ● Meows in a huge variety of characters
    ● And more…
Sonic Worlds has the sound library you've been waiting for! 'Meow – Cat Essentials' features 8 expressive cats and over 150 vocalizations, so you no longer need to rely on those overused cat sounds we so often hear. You'll be introduced to a maniac Calico named Jasper, a sad Tabby named Marty, two whiney ginger cats, a black cat named Sweety who loves to purr, and others. These cats have quite the personalities, giving you plenty of growls, hisses, shrieks, cries, and mews for your expressive felines!
 
Ambisonic Surround After Dark
 
  • Ambisonic Surround After Dark features 20 HD 24bit/96khz Surround Sound Effects with a large selection of evening Crickets, Cicadas, from urban and residential areas.

    Recorded with a Brahma Ambisonic Microphone and a Zoom F8 recorder and mastered in 3 configurations: Ambisonic B format (FuMa 1st Order WXYZ), 5.1 Surround Sound (L-C-R-Ls-Rr-Lf ) and Stereo (L-R) – all with embedded metadata. Most tracks are 2 minutes long.

    Want a taste of what's included? Download the B Format Surround Demo file here and try it out on your own system!

'Ambisonic Surround After Dark' by 2496 Sound Effects has 20 night ambiences all offered in ambisonic, 5.1 surround, and stereo. These quiet, peaceful atmospheres contain lots of clear crickets and cicadas, as well as urban recordings with barking dogs, industrial hum, night traffic, and distant sirens. As always, if you want to hear just how immersive B format is, download their demo file and try it out!
 
Pedestrian Streets of Moscow
 
  • City Life Sound Effects Pedestrian Streets of Moscow Play Track 27 sounds included, 124 mins total From: $44

    This sound library was recorded in Moscow’s downtown on 13 locations at different times of the year. 27 samples include the sounds of passers-by, steps and random conversations against the background of distant traffic, singing birds and other casual sounds.

    It can be useful for audio post-production when working with movies, trailers or commercials in which it is necessary to convey the routine life atmosphere of Russian cities. All files are carefully selected and prepared. Metadata included in the archive – and the library is available in both a stereo and a surround version.

'Pedestrian Streets of Moscow' by Hand Rolling has just what the title says, featuring 13 locations from the city's downtown areas. You'll hear pedestrians passing by, lots of distinctly Russian walla, distant traffic and church bells, urban wildlife, and much more. The library also has recordings from all seasons - from snowy footsteps to summer birds - and it's offered in stereo and surround. If you need ambiences from a modern city with a rich history, check this one out.
 
Crash & Smash – Designed
 
  • The “Crash & Smash – Designed” sound effects library contains 350 sounds of destruction.

    You get 5 categories (Glass, Metal, Stone, Wood, Plastic) each with 50 edited, layered and designed sounds of destruction and demolition. Additionally you get 100 mixed heavy Crash and Destruction Sounds in 5.0 Surround.

    These were fully created and designed in surround not just upmixed. You also get the downmixed versions in 2.0 Stereo.

    All sounds were designed from the original Crash & Smash.

    You can easily create a vast amount of new crashes by combining, layering and arranging these sounds. Comes with embedded Sound Miner Metadata.

    Available in two versions:

    Crash & Smash – Designed (Full):
    Number of files: 450 Files (350 in stereo + 100 in 5.0 Surround)
    Quality: 96kHz / 24bit / Stereo
    Total Size: 2,99 GB

    Crash & Smash – Designed (Stereo only):
    Number of Files: 350 Files
    Quality: 96kHz / 24bit / Stereo
    Total Size: 1,45 GB
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From the masters of impacts, SoundBits have a new library that will blow you away. 'Crash & Smash – Designed' gets you 350 sounds of glass, metal, stone, wood, and plastic destruction all mixed for maximum impact. With complex amounts of debris, these sounds are perfect for demolition or apocalyptic scenes. You'll also receive 100 sounds mixed in 5.0 surround. Whether you want your audience to feel like they're in the middle of a falling building or you need more elements to add realism to your scene, definitely give the demo a listen.
 
Scrap School Bus – Dashboard and Door
 
  • Scrap School Bus is one of our smaller libraries, but it contains many interesting files that are well-worth hearing.

    It includes sounds of the buttons and switches on the dashboard, the door handle and the sliding door opening – a total of 78 sounds are included. Each sound has been meticulously edited individually – and all sounds are metatagged.

'Scrap School Bus – Dashboard and Door' by Mechanical Wave is a quick pack of 78 sounds from an out-of-commission school bus. This library has unique mechanical sounds that include several takes of the bus's easily recognizable sliding door as it opens and closes, as well as the buttons on the dashboard and its multiple light switches. If you need even one of these sounds, this library is worth the purchase!
 
Magic and Spell Sounds
 
  • Magic & Fantasy Sound Effects Magic and Spell Sounds Play Track 682 sounds included, 29 mins total $19

    Magic and Spell Sounds is a custom designed sound library covering many types of magic and spells. From shining in the light to bringing darkness.

    Elements: electricity, energy, fireballs, ice, vines, rock, wind and water. Covering actions such as: blasts, casting, conjuring, impacts, healing and more.

    682 total sounds (422 magic and spell sounds, 260 bonus sounds from Pro Sound Collection).

    ALL sounds from this library Magic and Spell Sounds are included in our full sound library Pro Sound Collection. So if you need more sounds be sure to check it out before purchase.

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Gamemaster Audio continue to live up to their name, and this time they have a sound library for all your mystical needs. 'Magic and Spell Sounds' has sounds of enchantment and dark sorcery with effects based on fire, ice, rocks, wind, water, electricity... you name it! You'll get dark, windy growls, lightning blasts, horror spells, fireballs, shattering impacts, healing powers, and more. Altogether there are over 680 sounds - and as always, this library is included in their Pro Sound Collection.
 
Animal Sounds
 
  • Creature Sound Effects Fun Animal Voices Play Track 1212 sounds included, 28 mins total $19

    Fun Animals Voices is a fun and one of a kind animal sound library. Perfect for comedy or cartoon type projects. It contains a massive 1212 sound effects and consists of both studio recordings (Animal Impersonations) and on location nature recordings.

    This sound pack is 2 parts.

    1) 1085 animal impersonations by professional voice actors aimed at comedy. Animals included: Bear, Cat, Chicken, Cow, Crow/Raven, Dogs (small, large), Duck, Frog, Goat, Gorilla, Hippo, Horse, Hyena, Lizard, Monkey, Mouse, Owl, Pig, Peacock, Pigeon, Rabbit, Seagull, Seal/Walrus, Sheep, Snake, Sparrow, Tasmanian Devil (comical), Turkey/Ostrich, Tweety Bird, Vulture, Wolf, Zebra.

    2) 127 nature recordings of ambiences, birds, swamps and others.

    ALL sounds from Fun Animal Voices are included our full sound library Pro Sound Collection so if you need more sounds be sure to check it out before purchase.

    Please note this product was originally called “Animal Sounds.”

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Also new by Gamemaster Audio this week is a large, fun collection of human-made 'Animal Sounds'. In this library, you'll hear 1,085 impersonations of farm animals like chickens, cows, sheep, and horses, jungle animals like monkeys, hyenas, and hippos, and forest animals like bears, frogs, owls, mice. You'll also get 127 nature ambiences of swamps, forests, and farms. Whether you're looking for caricature animals for cartoons or a unique user interface, this library has plenty for you to hear.
   

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Popular sound effects this week:

 
  • 390 Anime Epic Combat Sound Effects! This sound effect album is excellent for Anime-inspired games, Japanese fighting video games, and more! This collection of 390 sounds features a wide range of combat impacts, skills, and whooshes. In addition, we also designed many booms, drop bass, distortion, risers, and stingers to intensify the epicness and brutality of any combat moves! So supercharge your fight scenes and embark on an action-packed adventure now!

    What’s inside the pack?
    Combat Hits (106)
    Combat Skills (24)
    Combat Stun (11)
    Combat Epic (126)
    Designed Boom, Drop Bass, Distortion, Risers, and Stingers (95)
    Misc and Mutation (14)
    Whooshes (14)

    Anime Epic Combat Sound Effects: Behind the Scenes / Making of | WOW Sound
  • This collection features 150 wolf and coyote sound effects.  This library includes howls, roars, barks and more from single and multiple coyotes and wolves.

    These sounds have been handpicked from the Sound Ideas General HD collections, Series 6000, Series 1000,  Just Birds & Animals and Wild World of Animals libraries, as well as the Digiffects Library and the Hollywood Edge Animal Trax, The Edge 1 & 2, Premiere Edition and Animal Planet libraries.

  • Tired of those same old door knobs and hinge squeaks that you hear in every single game, film and TV show? Well, Gateway aims to remedy that issue while providing you with a brand new palette of sounds.

    Gateway comes packed with doors, doors and more doors! Low end, high end, slow horror creaks and squeaks, huge slams and impacts, tiny compartment doors.

    The Gateway family now includes the just-released Gateway Part 3, with more than 1400 new sounds.

    Doors, gates, overhead rollups, cabinets, closets, drawers, garage doors, fireplaces, sheds, you name it!

    Latches and knobs, wrought iron and chain link! Metal, wood, glass and MORE! All of these doors were acoustically captured in the real world. You won’t find anything synthesized here!

    Did we mention doors? Yeah, Gateway has those too.

    Gateway Part 1 features 675 files, 1200+ sounds

    Gateway Part 2 features 365 files, 600+ sounds

    Gateway Part 3 features 772 files, 1400+ sounds

    The Gateway 1-3 Bundle features 1812 files, 3200+ sounds

    Special offer:Do you already have Gateway Part 1 or 2? Send a message here for a special upgrade offer for part 3.

    Choose your preferred version below – or land some great savings by getting all three in one handy package!

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  • Tired of those same old door knobs and hinge squeaks that you hear in every single game, film and TV show? Well, Gateway aims to remedy that issue while providing you with a brand new palette of sounds.

    Gateway comes packed with doors, doors and more doors! Low end, high end, slow horror creaks and squeaks, huge slams and impacts, tiny compartment doors.

    The Gateway family now includes the just-released Gateway Part 3, with more than 1400 new sounds.

    Doors, gates, overhead rollups, cabinets, closets, drawers, garage doors, fireplaces, sheds, you name it!

    Latches and knobs, wrought iron and chain link! Metal, wood, glass and MORE! All of these doors were acoustically captured in the real world. You won’t find anything synthesized here!

    Did we mention doors? Yeah, Gateway has those too.

    Gateway Part 1 features 675 files, 1200+ sounds

    Gateway Part 2 features 365 files, 600+ sounds

    Gateway Part 3 features 772 files, 1400+ sounds

    The Gateway 1-3 Bundle features 1812 files, 3200+ sounds

    Special offer:Do you already have Gateway Part 1 or 2? Send a message here for a special upgrade offer for part 3.

    Choose your preferred version below – or land some great savings by getting all three in one handy package!

  • Foley Sound Effects World of Secrets Play Track 149-1718+ sounds included From: $50

    World Of Secrets is a collection inspired by those mysterious and beautiful objects and furniture, meticulously designed by 15th to 19th century’s craftsmen. Those geniuses used their art to protect what had to remain confidential or secret.

    One of the mentors of that art was Leonardo Da Vinci, master of inventions, designing incredible mechanisms for his machines. After much research, and a large photo review session, Red Libraries has designed this collection of modules to assemble as you wish.
    A bookcase, a desk, a sarcophagus, a hidden door, a statuette, a cane with a retractable blade, a poison ring, an old grimoire.. each of them will reveal its secret mechanism, from the delicate parts assembled by the jeweler, to the smooth slides of hinges designed by the cabinetmaker.

    Three versions are available
    + a complete bundle:

    Objects and furnitures designed: Features the designed sounds of furniture and objects – many hiding secret features and functions – such as:
    A Bookcase, Cabinet, Case, Chair, Chest, Coffer, Cupboard, Desk, Enigma Decoding Machine, Safe, Secret keys and locks, Statue, Sarcophagus, Telescopic Cane, Water Lock – and a number of wooden and metallic mechanisms


    Gear & specs: 744T + EAA Micromix • Schoeps MS Couple • KM 82i Neuman • 2 KM 184 Neuman • DPA 4060 • Barcus berry contact mic • 96 kHz/24bits, 149 .WAV, stereo and mono files (243 MB)

    Objects toolbox: A wide range of elements to create your own objects, mechanisms, or secret furniture ; we’re offering toolboxes which leave you infinite possibilities of combinations, from the more simple towards the more complex, wherever your imagination leads you.


    Gear & specs: 744T + EAA Micromix • Schoeps MS Couple • KM 82i Neuman • 2 KM 184 Neuman • DPA 4060 • Barcus berry contact mic • 96 kHz/24bits, 488 .WAV, stereo and mono files (494 MB)

    Furniture Toolbox: Sound design elements for you to design your own intricate furniture – features mechanical, wooden and delicate sounds for you to unleash your creativity on.


    Gear & specs: 744T + EAA Micromix • Schoeps MS Couple • KM 82i Neuman • 2 KM 184 Neuman • DPA 4060 • Barcus berry contact mic • 96 kHz/24bits, 1081 .WAV, stereo and mono files (2.4 GB)

    Complete bundle: Features everything above, for a fantastic selection of interesting sounds, at a great price.


    Gear & specs: 744T + EAA Micromix • Schoeps MS Couple • KM 82i Neuman • 2 KM 184 Neuman • DPA 4060 • Barcus berry contact mic • 96 kHz/24bits, 1718 .WAV, stereo and mono files (3.47 GB)

  • Get a huge variety of simple or complex lockdown mechanism sounds with a wide array of different latches and impacts with Lockdown, a performable Kontakt instrument and sound effects library.

    We brought in dozens of props big and small to generate a massive array of source material recorded at 24 bit 192kHz. These included cameras, carabiners, wrenches, rack cases, knives, can openers, tongs, crimpers, solder suckers, file cabinet doors, vehicle doors and servos and much more – all with multiple unique performances per set.

    Great care was taken to record each performance with the highest sonic quality and detail. We chose a pair of MKH50s in XY as our primary setup, creating a big, clean stereo image on every sound.

    Lockdown is divided into two parts –
    elements and designed:

    The elements collection has all of the source recordings in their unaltered states. Each sound is edited, cleaned, volume matched and carefully metadata tagged.


    The designed collection uses samples based on the elements recordings that have been transformed into entirely new and different sounds using heavy processing and layering. It was created to produce interesting design and transition sounds quickly and easily. Lockdown includes over 500 fully lockdowns of all sizes and scales.

    Lockdown highlights

    • more than 1700 elements files
    • 192 kHz source recordings
    • 500 heavily designed sounds
    • 96kHz designed collection
    • 2 full kontakt instruments (full version of Kontakt 5.5 required)
    • soundminer and bwav metadata

    Note: Can be used without Kontakt too!
    All Kontakt instrument libraries include fully unlocked and accessible metadata tagged .wav files. You don't need any version of Kontakt to use these files as a standalone sample library.
Explore the full, unique collection here

Latest sound effects libraries:
 
  • Enhance your projects with our 196 Carefully Recorded and Designed Fabric Sound Effects. This diverse collection of high-quality fabric sounds is perfect for adding realism and dynamic movement to your characters and environments. From the rustling of clothing to the swishing of fabrics in motion, each sound has been meticulously recorded and designed to bring your scenes to life. Ideal for game developers, filmmakers, and sound designers, these fabric sound effects will add depth and authenticity to every wardrobe, interaction, and environmental detail. Whether you’re working on character animations, environmental design, or immersive storytelling, these sounds provide the perfect touch to elevate your work.

    Features:

    •  Body Armor Mesh – 70 SFX
    •  Clothing / Textile Drops – 61 SFX
    •  Fabrics – 57 SFX
    • Zips – 8 SFX
  • City Life Sound Effects City & Suburbs Ambiences Play Track 135+ sounds included, 340 mins total $22

    City ambiences, downtown ambiences, suburbs, residential area, harbor, industrial area.. traffic, people in background, urban birds, nocturnal-quiet ambiences etc.

    Check the sound list for additional info.
    High quality recordings recorded in MS, XY, AB; NOS, etc., mostly with Sennheiser MKH microphones and Sound Devices recorder/mixer. Files are without any dynamic manipulation (compression) with max. peak around -5dBFS.
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  • Bird Sound Effects Birds Ambiences Play Track 7 sounds included, 22 mins total $8

    Immerse yourself in the serene and captivating sounds of nature with Birds in Various Ambiences – Field Recordings Collection. This compilation features a rich assortment of bird sounds captured in diverse environments.

    Each recording transports you to a different setting, featuring a wide array of bird species communicating in their natural habitats.

    Perfect for sound designers, filmmakers, meditation enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to enhance their space with natural ambiance, this collection offers a diverse range of audio clips for relaxation, creativity, and inspiration.

    Whether you’re creating a calming atmosphere, enriching your audio projects, or simply appreciating the beauty of birdsong, this collection brings the natural world to your ears with unmatched authenticity.

  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects BIAS Play Track 70 sounds included, 11 mins total $15

    Unleash sonic chaos and chilling unease with BIAS, a collection of 70 sound effects of pure cacophony and dissonance (24 Bit / 48 kHz, wav, UCS).

    Dive into a world of cacophony: hear the anguish of tortured laments and the bewildering clash of instruments colliding in discordant harmony.

    Venture into the realm of dissonance: encounter the haunting movements of rare, detuned pianos, the nerve-jangling friction of intense violin interactions, and unsettling textures that weave a palpable sense of dread.

    Although it is a simple and small library, BIAS is not for the faint of heart. Is aimed to the sound designer, trailer composer, and artist seeking to evoke unease, tension, and the beautifully broken.

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  • Suburbs Of Denver: Evening is the second in the Suburbs of Denver Series. Recorded on the same balcony as the first pack, but this time, between the Evening hours of 7:15pm to 9:53pm. Around 2 and half hours packed into 14 audios files. Similar to the first pack, you’ll hear loud cars, motorcycles, airplanes, sporadic bird chirps, and more! All metadata is tagged using the Universal Category System in Soundminer, and also searchable in Basehead, and Soundly. Recorded at 32 bit, 192 using the LOM MikroUsi Pro into a Zoom F3 Recorder.


   

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