New Sound Effects: Motorcycles, Distortion, Eerie Vibes, Treadmills, Kitchens, Hi-tech UI - And U.S. Protests

Posted May 22, 2017 by Asbjoern Andersen in New sound effects libraries

This week on A Sound Effect, we have easily-recognizable recordings and emotive drones you just can’t put your finger on. You’ll hear the growl and buzz of cruisers and motocross racers, the rhythmic footsteps of jogging on a treadmill, kitchen appliance foley, Americans protesting in Los Angeles, and UI sounds from futuristic devices. You’ll also experience creepy, complex atmospheres and distortions that were creatively recorded from drum and guitar effects. Whether you need an abstract mood or one with a very clear opinion, there are lots of sounds to experience in this recap!

Dirt & Asphalt Vol 1: Road bike collection

Motorcycle Sound Effects Dirt & Asphalt Vol 1: Road Bike Collection Play Track 161 sounds included, 111 mins total
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$70

Dirt & Asphalt Volume 1 is the first addition of vehicle and transportation recordings from Black Edge Sound Studios. This library contains a selection of recordings from 3 road bikes, with additional bonus content from other road motorbikes.

Road bikes included:
• Yamaha 450cc Thumper
• Triumph 600cc Dual Fuel Injection
• Aprillia RST 1000cc Futura
• A selection of bonus pass-bys and externals from a range of high performance bikes

All 3 bikes have been recorded externally and with onboards to provide a wide range of editing options for film, TV and video game applications. Acceleration and deceleration ramps have also been provided so the content can be replayed using granular synthesis techniques most commonly used in video game applications.

Output Audio have experience in the racing game genre as part of the team that recorded a wide variety of high performance vehicles for the video game ‘Need For Speed Rivals’.

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'Dirt & Asphalt Vol 1: Road bike collection' by Output Audio features a whole lot of wheels owning the pavement. With a 450cc Yamaha, 600cc Triumph, and a 1000cc Apeillia, this library has pass-bys of all speeds, as well as onboard recordings of accelerations, decelerations, and idling. As a library created by a team that helped provide SFX of high-performance vehicles for 'Need for Speed Rivals', these sounds are primed for granular synthesis techniques, too. But wait! There's more further down in this recap...

No Input Feedbacks

Drones & Mood Sound Effects No Input Feedbacks Play Track 56 sounds included, 72 mins total $17

No Input Feedbacks is a library of tones, drones, noises, and oddities generated with a matrix mixer and a series of guitar and bass stomp effects.

Gear Used:
Xiwi Electronics Passive Matrix Mixer, Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi and Holy Stain, TC Electronic Flashback Mini Delay, Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI, Jim Dunlop MXR Auto Q, Moog Minifooger MF Ring, BBE Sonic Stomp Sonic Maximizer, TASCAM DR100-MKII.

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'No Input Feedbacks' by Alessio Mellina is an intriguing collection with over 70 minutes of looping drones from a Xiwi passive matrix mixer as it combines multiple guitar and bass stomp effects like the Moog Minifooger MF Ring and the Electro-Harmonix Holy Stain. You'll hear memorable, edgy tones that will creep into your ears and whisper sweet distorted affections with pulsating fuzz, reverberant whines, melodic stuttering, and much more. If you need some fresh experimental sounds to jump-start your soundscape, definitely check this library out.

UI Sounds: Futuristic

As modern technology propels us into futuristic wearable devices and smart entertainment, you can't help but feel like we're getting closer to The Jetsons, despite no flying cars. Yet while our current technology is relatively silent, Sound Ex Machina has captured the hi-tech aesthetic we all love in 'UI Sounds: Futuristic'. This collection has 400 user interface sounds of calculations, errors, alarms, and more that pleasantly notify your characters, players, users, or even purchasers on your eCommerce site. For UI sounds with calm, assuring authority, give this library a listen.

The Kitchen – Audio Playset

Household Sound Effects The Kitchen – Audio Playset Play Track 187+ sounds included $25

Introducing UberDuo’s The Kitchen audio playset, an essential collection designed to inspire sound designers and elevate their projects. This comprehensive bundle features 97 high-definition sound effects and 2 immersive audio impulse responses, allowing you to create realistic kitchen environments without the hassle of leftovers. Immerse yourself in the world of culinary creativity with major appliances like stoves and refrigerators, as well as smaller appliances including blenders, food processors, toaster ovens, stand mixers, and microwaves. With meticulously captured buttons, switches, doors, and drawers, you can bring your audio designs to life. Additionally, enjoy the bonus inclusion of the The Kitchen Sink audio prop set. Discover the limitless possibilities of The Kitchen audio playset and effortlessly establish immersive audio set designs for your projects.

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'The Kitchen – Audio Playset' by UberDuo takes us back to one of our favorites household areas for a collection of nearly 100 sound effects and 2 impulse responses. In this library you will hear sounds of a blender, toaster oven, microwave, and food processor with their doors, buttons and switches. You'll also hear objects like egg cartons, jars, spatulas, pans, and timers as they are opened and utilized - and on top of that, you'll get 'The Kitchen Sink' library, too! Whether you need SFX of someone preparing food or cleaning up afterward, this library has a lot for you to hear.

The Treadmill Workout FX

Sports Sound Effects The Treadmill Workout FX Play Track 8 sounds included $12

Get ready to get active and listen to this pack of treadmill sound effects!

Deep in the neglected basement home gym lives this early 1990’s entry level electric treadmill. Captured close to the belt, you’ll find samples of this exercise equipment both with and without the sound of the users footfalls. Perfect to compliment any training or exercise scene, or general moving machinery, this pack contains 8 unique sounds across 16 mono and stereo files, recorded at 24bit 96khz. Recorded in M/S stereo, all mono tracks were sourced from the centre mic of the M/S rig.

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'The Treadmill Workout FX' by Tall Tale Sound is a pack of sounds from a machine that exists for people to get their burn on. This library has 8 recordings of an electric treadmill that has endured the pounding footsteps of runners since the early '90s. You'll hear recordings of the belt as it runs at various speeds by itself, from 1 mph to 8 mph, as well as the instantly recognizable rhythms of someone walking, jogging, and running. If you need a quick pack of treadmill sounds and you don't feel like putting on your running shoes, give this one a listen.

Dirt & Asphalt Vol 2: Motocross Collection

Motorcycle Sound Effects Dirt & Asphalt Vol 2: Motocross Collection Play Track 204 sounds included $99

Dirt & Asphalt Volume 2 is the second addition of vehicle and transportation recordings from Output Audio. This library contains a selection of recordings from two motocross events and two practise sessions, with additional bonus content provided as race atmospheres.

Library highlights:

AMCA Motocross Classes Included:
MX1/MX2/Experts/Seniors Unlimited classes

Engine Sizes Included:
85cc/125cc/250cc/450cc engines

All bikes have been recorded externally at a range of driving speeds performing stunts and manoeuvres in a competitive race environment. Jumps, pass bys and accelerations from groups and individual riders are all included so the content can be used to recreate a wide range of motorbike driving action!

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'Dirt & Asphalt Vol 2: Motocross Collection' by Output Audio is the second installment in their two-wheeled vehicle collection. In this volume, you will hear recordings from two motocross events featuring various classes and engines sizes from 85cc to 450cc. You'll hear stunts and maneuvers as well as pass-bys, revving, and accelerations from groups and individuals, plus a little bit of walla from before the race. Between this library and their road bike collection, Output Audio has plenty of motorcycle sounds for you to choose from.

The Horrid

Horror Sound Effects The Horrid Play Track 22 sounds included, 73 mins total $24

Looking for creepy ambiences? The Horrid delivers 4 dark ambient / industrial / horror compositions and their complete stem layers (22 files included – a total of more than 70 minutes of ambiences), for when you need to create a truly unsettling atmosphere.

Use a single track, or combine and remix your own variations. Rather than static tones, you will find significant, evolving themes here. Seamless loops, metadata included.

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Lukáš Tvrdoň takes you into the minds of the deranged with his new library 'The Horrid'. These 22 ambiences use tense symbolism to emote pounding, suspenseful industrial areas, cinematic metallic creaks and bell-like tones, and unsettling ambiences that swirl and surround you. This library offers you a true 70 minutes of content, as the atmospheres evolve for around three minutes and artfully loop back to the beginning. Whether you need unnerving ambiences right away or you are looking for some dark inspiration, this library will raise your blood pressure.

Crowds – American Protest

Human Sound Effects Crowds – American Protest Play Track 154 sounds included, 138 mins total $25

After the presidential election of Donald Trump in 2016, many Americans have taken to the streets to express their opposition. This library features many chants from various crowd sizes including: “Black Lives Matter” “We reject the president elect!” “Show me what democracy looks like! This is what democracy looks like!” and many more. Also included are isolated crowd cheers, walla, and distant speeches.

Recordings were made on 11-12-2016 and 1-21-2017 in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Microphone used: Sennheiser MKH40+30.

100% of the profits from this library will be donated to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Non-Profit organizations may utilize this library free of charge. Please contact Audio Shade directly to receive a copy after verification of organization credentials.

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The team at Audio Shade hit the streets of LA to capture voices of activism for their new library 'Crowds – American Protest'. Recorded on 12 Nov 2016 and 21 Jan 2017, this library features people who showed up to oppose the election of Donald Trump. It includes chants that support immigration, women's reproductive rights, and the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as distant speeches, cheers, crowd walla, and more. Plus, the profits from this library will be donated to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and the Natural Resources Defense Council. To not only hear support for your causes but also financially support them, this is the library for you.

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Hum, Buzz & Glitch Sound Effects Audio For Testing Play Track 137 sounds included $1

Audio files for testing speakers and sound systems. These include Noises (Brown, White, Pink, Black/Silence), DTMF, Panning (50%, 100% Left, Right, Centre), Sines (20Hz-20KHz), Oscillator Sweeps (1-24000Hz)

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Creature Sound Effects Monsters Play Track 789 sounds included $59

Ever wondered how to get the creatures, beasts and monsters in your project as badass and nasty as possible?

This collection is filled with high-quality sound effects that let your clients tremble in their seats. The curated package comes with everything you need: Vocals like attacks, breaths, threats, alerts, idle sounds, die screams and foley sounds such as bodyfalls, steps and movement.

With this set of handpicked sounds you have the world of cinematic creature sound design at your fingertips.

The Library includes:

Beast, Coloss, Dwarf, Fishman, Gnome, Golem, Hellhound, Imp, Insect, Kraken, Minotaur, Ogre, Orc, Reptile, Witch, Wraith, Yeti, Zombie, Attack, Breath, Death, Idle, Step, Threaten, Voice, Foley

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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 Spells Variations – Complete Collection Play Track 1268 sounds included $35

Spell Variations – Complete Collection is the magic sound bundle, combining all 4 spell sound libraries into one package. Inside, you’ll discover an extensive range of spells, elemental forces, dark incantations, arcane rituals, healing charms, summonings, enchanting whooshes, and much more, delivering a complete arsenal of magical sound effects for any creative project.

Included Products
Spells Variations Vol 1
Spells Variations Vol 2
Spells Variations Vol 3
Spells Variations Vol 4

This collection features 1,268 premium-quality sound effects, meticulously organized into 143 unique spell types, each with multiple variations to ensure no spell ever sounds the same, even when reused.

Every spell type is carefully named and organized into dedicated folders, giving you intuitive navigation and maximum flexibility for magical scenes, game mechanics, cinematic transitions, or immersive soundscapes.

Recorded, edited, and mastered at 192 kHz / 24-bit, these sounds provide exceptional clarity and full adaptability for pitching, layering, and creative sound design.
An essential library for professional sound designers looking for ready-to-use magical sounds for video games, trailers, animations, or any high-end audiovisual production.

More about the pack
– Intuitive file naming
– All you’ll ever need regarding magical sounds [Use them again & again
– Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties. Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
– 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.

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Combat Sounds Bundle Play Track 719 sounds included $40

Combat Sounds Bundle

A collection of 6 published packs. A total of 719 combat sound effects that will enhance the sound of your project!

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List of Sounds

Packs included:

– Anime Combat Sounds

– Blood & Wound Sounds

– Fantasy Combat Sounds (volume 01)

– Fantasy Combat Sounds (volume 02)

– Punches & Fighting Sounds

– Sword Combat Sounds (weapons)

Total value of the packs separated: 119.94$

Value of this bundle: 59.99$

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.

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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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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Extra Thunder Play Track 166 sounds included, 18 mins total $9.99

EXTRA THUNDER – is an auxiliary sound library containing 166 unique sound effect files of thunder. From distant bellowing booms and rumblings to loud cracking and strikes. Whether it’s a background boom of thunder or close lightning strike you’re looking for; This Extra sound effects library will help supplement the electrically charged needs, of your next project. Extra Thunder comes in at over 18 minutes 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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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:
Quietsub FX gives you a wide ranging library of sound effects. Production of the library focused on creating high quality and choice for users, which ultimately is what creators want. This package is ideal for film, video, radio, podcast, and wherever sound effects are used.

All files include metadata.
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