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This week we have four new libraries on A Sound Effect. You can take a trip to Vietnam and explore its temples, river boats and parks. Or you can join a colony of cormorants as they go about their birdly days. You can also take a break for some tea and dessert, or perhaps you’d rather hear momentum and gravity do what they do best.
Asia Reminds - Vietnam Ambiences
 
  • World Sounds Asia Reminds – Vietnam Ambiences Play Track 174+ sounds included, 625 mins total From: $45

    'Asia Reminds – Vietnam Ambiences' delivers a huge amount of recordings (more than 10 hours total!) from a trip to Vietnam. It's divided into three distinct ambience types: City ambiences, Nature / Town ambiences and Transportation ambiences.

    'Asia Reminds – Vietnam Ambiences' ambience types:
    City ambiences include recordings from Hanoi such as the Thien Mu Pagoda temple, street terraces, outside the imperial city, the literature temple, parks, streets, markets and more.

    Nature / town ambiences include recordings from the Halong Bay, Hue Tu Duc mausoleum park, the banks of the River of Perfumes, the town of Thuy Bieu, the Dam Chuon lagoon, brick manufacturing in the Mekong Delta, the waterways of Nhon Thanh Town, Phu Quoc Island (day and night), Cai Coi paddle boat excursions and more.

    Transportation includes a motorboat excursion, cruise ship excursion, the Hanoi Train, a rickshaw excursion, a fishing excursion, car rides, Long Xuyen canal and Ben Tre river boat excursions and more.

    'Asia Reminds – Vietnam Ambiences' is available in two versions:
    STEREO EDITION, with a total of 176 stereo audio files at 48 kHz / 24 bit (102 ambient sounds / 74 FX sounds)
    Total library size (rar compressed: 7 GB, extracted: 10 GB)

    EXPAND EDITION, with a total of 102 audio files at 96 kHz / 24 bit, in each of these folders: STEREO, MS, UPMIX 5.0. It also includes 74 FX sounds. Total library size (rar compressed: 58 GB, extracted: 91 GB)

'Asia Reminds - Vietnam Ambiences' by JP Belliard is a massive library with over ten hours of ambiences spanning across the northern and southernmost parts of this coastal country. Divided into three categories — city, nature and transportation ambiences — these recordings feature temples, parks, waterways, cruise ships, river boats and plenty more. So check out this library and travel a thousand miles across Vietnam.
 
Cormorants
 
  • Bird Sound Effects Cormorants Play Track 32+ sounds included, 119 mins total $36

    A large collection of cormorant recordings – including some super-close ones! – recorded over the span of two months, in a colony with over 1000 nests. The cormorant library features a total of 119 minutes of recordings, captured from many different places in the cormorant colony – and it comes with a huge range of squeals, calls and chirps from both adults and nestlings.

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'Cormorants' features this family of large aquatic fowls with their diverse range of bird calls. This library contains over a hundred minutes of content recorded over two months, with the help of many cups of tea. Soundholder stayed with a large colony and captured its individual birds, small groups and large flocks as they squawked, laid eggs, flew around, chirped, and communicated. With so many perspectives of these birds, it feels at times like they're right on top of the mic!
 
Tea Party Foley Pack
 
  • Pull up a chair, grab a biscuit and enjoy this pack of Foley sounds focused around a tea party.

    Inside you’ll find 80 individual files, recorded in mono at 24bit 96khz, ready to be dropped into your next film, game or television project. These Foley effects are recorded to provide a close mic’d perspective of tea cups, mugs, plates, spoons, kitchen drawers and more to add realism to any high tea, afternoon coffee, or late night diner scene.

It’s time to join the Mad Hatter and create your own tea party with the 'Tea Party Foley Pack' by Tall Tale Sound. This library is a quick pack of clinging tea cups, saucers, mugs, plates and spoons, as well as drawer foley and the essential whistling teapot. All the sounds are recorded from a close perspective and are ready to be dropped into your scene. So for a little clinging and tinging, you can create a literal tea party scene, detailed restaurant ambience or even add new textures to your music.
 
Slide
 
'Slide' by Breakup Audio is a sound library with plenty of complex and emotive sliding sounds to add drama to your scene. This collection has 18 textures including ceramic, wood, snow, tin, sheet metal and slush. With plenty of interesting friction pitches and noises, these sounds can stand on their own or support layered effects, and with five variations of each sound effect, this library will also work well in your interactive projects.
 
100+ SFX libraries on sale!

There are currently a huge number of libraries on offer at excellent prices – here’s a small selection:

  • Waterphone Designed Vol. 1 features 3 categories of Impacts. Created by recording and manipulating sounds from the unique instrument, the Waterphone.

    Captured using a contact microphone and guitar pedal board, and played with a violin bow and various drum beaters. Our Audio Craftsmen then meticulously edited and designed 40 unique impacts across 3 categories.

    Metallic Impacts

    Percussive Impacts

    Tonal Impacts.

    This library is a perfect addition to Film, TV & Game productions or trailers with a cinematic, experimental or abstract edge. Use these sounds in horror, thriller, sci-fi and action projects to create moments of mystery, eeriness and tension.

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 192kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

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  • Drones & Mood Sound Effects Synthetic Drones Play Track 177 sounds included, 305 mins total $15

    Synthetic Drones is the beginning of a new, affordable series aimed at delivering high quality cinematic soundscapes, with variety and flexibility in mind to induce dread and discomfort onto your audiovisual ventures.

    Synthetic Drones was achieved by running a multitude of analog synthesizers through complex effects chains, resulting in resonant, cold, mechanical ambiences where its source remains abstract and mysterious.

    Each audio file contains several variations of the same synthesizer and effects chain, ranging from simple resonant notes, abstract rhythmic clanging and organic soundscapes, rounded up with a futuristic approach, perfect for gloomy science-fiction projects. The takes are long and evolving, giving you creative freedom to use them however deemed necessary.

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  • Microwave contains an array of recordings covering all actions and sounds you’d expect to hear from one of the most popular kitchen appliances in the world.

    Our Audio Craftsmen performed and captured a wide variety of authentic Microwave sounds including Hums, Beeps, Door Open/Closes, Crockery handling and much more. Giving you the freedom of creative control for any scenes your appliance might want to get involved with!

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 192kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation, and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

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  • Game Audio Packs Game Triggers Play Track 1928 sounds included, 58 mins total $59

    Game Triggers is a game sound effects library jam-packed with over 1920+ memory optimized designed and source sound effects, 420+ sound sets across over 50 sound types and styles for use in video games. This focused sound library gives you a hybrid mix of game actions, interactions, and one shot sound that are perfect for game hits, UI, inventory sounds, notifications, cartoon styles, apps, funny moments, comedic relief and other sound fx found in popular games. Whether you’re creating a high energy button masher, silly platformer, a wacky racing game, or a lighthearted puzzle game, our library has the perfect sound effects to match your game’s style and mood.

    • 1928 video game sound effects
    • 2.09 GB of game audio assets
    • All in 96k 24bit .wav

     

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  • Looking for something?

    Rummaging Vol. 1 is your go-to collection of sorting, sifting and searching sounds, featuring an extensive range of materials and props.

    Our Audio Craftsmen rummaged through boxes, drawers and antique suitcases filled with plastics, wood metals, tools and other miscellaneous items to yield a plethora of options for your Foley and SFX editing needs.

    Layer texture and realism into your Film, TV or documentary scenes with this Foley library!

    Sounds have been separated into the following categories:

    Antique Suitcase_Misc Metal: Sorting through metal rods, bars, brackets and other items in an antique suitcase.

    Metal Filing Cabinet Drawer_Misc Items: Moving through plastic bags and hard plastics, small metals, screws, nails, gloves, pens, pencils, paintbrushes and other miscellaneous items sat inside a hefty, vintage metal filing cabinet drawer. Sounds of the drawer being handled are also included.

    Metal Filing Cabinet Drawer_Misc Tools: Lifting and moving small DIY tools, including scissors, a hand plane, scrapers and screwdrivers. Sounds of the drawer being shaken and set down are also included.

    Small Plastic Basket_Misc Items: This container was filled with pens, pencils, various plastic bags, plastic goggles and more. Sounds of the basket being shaken, set down, and sliding across a wooden surface are also included.

    Wicker Basket_Misc Plastic: Sifting through an assortment of hard plastics inside a mid-sized wicker basket. Sounds of the basket being handled are also included.

    Wooden Box_Misc Items: Paper, gloves, plastic, wood, a pill canister,  a bell and many more items were rummaged through inside a small wooden box.

    Wooden Box_Rusty Metals Items: Full of rusty, dusty, crusty, salty forsaken metals and plastics.

    Wooden Drawer_Misc Items: Paper, gloves, plastic, wood, a pill canister, rubber, metal handles and other materials and textures were searched through in a large wooden drawer.

    Wooden Drawer_Misc Wood: Rummaging through wooden items of various sizes, such as sheets, planks, frames and rings. Sounds of the drawer being shaken and set down are also included.

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 192kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation, and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

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  • Bundles Casino Bundle Play Track 471 sounds included $44

    Are you all in?

    Casino Bundle contains all three of our gambling-themed libraries. Filled to the brim with over 400 sounds of card, roulette and poker gameplay, it’s perfect for enhancing any gambling, betting and casino-based projects.

    Our Audio Craftsmen recorded a huge assortment of handling and movements on a casino table. These were then meticulously edited to provide you with a huge selection of essential sounds, including card flips and deals, roulette spins and metal marker movement, sliding and picking up poker chips and much, much more.

    These three libraries were designed to intensify your high-stakes gambling scenes or complement comedic casino sequences. They’re natural quality makes them ideal for film, TV and games alike.

    All three libraries are delivered in 24-bit. Vols. 1 and 3 are delivered in 192kHz, while Vol. 2 is delivered in 96kHz. The entire bundle is tagged with extensive Metadata for ease of use.

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  • Bundles Historical Weapons Bundle Play Track 124 sounds included $116

    The Historical Weapons Bundle is the go-to collection for swordfight and cold weapon combat sounds. Comprising the Historical Weapons Vol. 1 and 2, and Medieval Armour libraries, this bundle offers an extensive range of weapons and armour. Spears, shields, wooden poles, a warhammer, battle axe, steel helm, chainmail and sundry period swords are featured in a huge variety of solo or duel-based actions, sequences impacts.

    All sounds were captured with all our multi-mic set-up (made up of the Sennheiser MKH50, Røde NTG-3 and Line Audio CM4) to provide multiple perspectives and sonic flavours.

    This bundle’s versatility means you can pick and choose which sounds are right for your project or blend your own weaponry palette. Ideal for creators seeking to inject some excitement, texture and period-accuracy into their historical, Medieval and fantasy designs – for film, TV, game and documentary alike.

    All sounds included were carefully captured and meticulously edited for maximum sonic quality, enabling to you drop each sample into your projects with no need for further enhancement or modification.

    The entire bundle is delivered at 24Bit 192kHz and tagged with extensive Metadata for ease of use.

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  • Sci-Fi Sound Effects Sci-Fi FX Play Track 203 sounds included $17.40

    203 designed glitches, textures, robots, UFOs, machines and other effects. Everything from a malfunctioning robot to a shuttle launch sequence.

    Sound designed at 24-bit / 96Khz, these sound effects were designed to give flexibility to an editor looking for wild Sci-Fi sounds. These sounds can be used as they are, or treated as foundation audio for further sound design and manipulation.

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  • Now it’s easy to reach the highest levels in professional gameplay sound and audio engagement. Mobile Game 2 – Leveled Up SFX is a dynamic collection of 500 royalty free game sound effects inspired by top selling app-game hits like Candy Crush and Angry Birds.

    Inside this premium sound library you’ll experience tonal and non-melodic sounds, collects, coin sounds, pickups, treasures and specials. There’s an outstanding selection of UI sound effects, app sounds, musical motif SFX (these are our favorite sounds in this library), splash screens, logo sounds, alerts and game notifications plus cartoon and animation sound effects as well.

    Mobile Game 2 – Leveled Up SFX is the all new and totally original creative companion to our #1 best selling game sound library – Mobile Game. Make a bold statement today and level up your audio production with Mobile Game 2 – Leveled up SFX. On Sale!

    • 525+ game ready audio assets
    • Professional gameplay sound library
    • All in 96k/24bit .WAV – plus 44.1k 16bit and game ready MP3
    • Perfect for games, apps, software products, animations, video and motion graphics
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  • Fabric Sound Effects Inventory Play Track 44 sounds included $10

    The Inventory SFX Pack contains 44 sounds for Inventory/Backpack interactions, including Rummaging, Zip/Unzip, and general Inventory access sounds. Ideal for video game developers and animators.

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  • Are you looking for the most creative Magic Spells sound design for your project? You’ve come to the right place:

    Unearth the mystical power of ELEMENTAL FANTASY MAGIC SOUND EFFECTS, a memorising collection of high quality, ready-to-use spell-casting sounds that will transmogrify your film, game, or animation from wheezy wizard to unstoppable sorcerer! Nearly 850 audio files of spells and rituals are contained within (280 original sound effects), expertly crafted by our industry-leading sound designers and inspired by the magical worlds of Skyrim: The Elder Scrolls, World of Warcraft, The Witcher, Final Fantasy, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and many more.

    UNLEASH THE ELEMENTS
    Command an expansive collection of elemental powers including EARTH, FIRE, WATER, AIR, LIGHTNING STORM, WOOD, STONE… and more! Also introducing bonus BLACK / DARK and WHITE / DIVINE magics for all your holy and unholy deeds, plus GENERIC spell-slinging sounds for use in any project.

    LIMITLESS POTENTIAL
    Every action, scene, and scenario is covered by a vast array of WHOOSHES, IMPACTS, CHARGED SPELLS, LOOPS, DRONES, and many other variations, expertly designed to give your project the magic touch.

    ENDLESS FLEXIBILITY
    With a dizzying selection of variant options, including LOOPS, LAYERS, DIFFERENT INTENSITY LEVELS, MULTIPLE LENGTHS, SIMPLIFIED and COMPLEX VERSIONS, FULL SEQUENCES, and many more, a whole world of magical possibilities is at your fingertips.


    WHAT’S INSIDE

    • A wide variety of spell types at varying intensities and speeds, including: WHOOSHES, THROWS, TRANSFERS, TRANSITIONS, SWOOSHES, SWIPES, IMPACTS / HITS, ATMOSPHERES, PROJECTILES, CHARGED SPELLS, BEAMS, ZAPS, SWEETENERS, FULL SEQUENCES, LOOPS, EXPLOSIONS, SPLASHES, HUMMING, CHIMES, and DRONES.
    • Hundreds of high quality audio files covering ELEMENTAL spell types: EARTH, FIRE, WATER, ICE, AIR, WOOD, STONE, LAVA, STORM, ELECTRICITY, METAL, ACID, and ENERGY
    • FREE Bonus high quality audio files covering additional spell types: DARK, DIVINE, and GENERIC
    • Easy to use, drag and drop ready
    • AAA mixing and mastering
    • High Definition, Standard Quality WAV and High Quality MP3 formats
    • Meticulously labelled and easily searchable files, including keywords/tags
    • FREE Updates to higher versions, FOREVER!
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  • The Drones & Moods U.S.O. Bundle includes Hologram Room – vol.1, Kyma Ambiences – vol.1 | Stereo Edition & Kyma Ambiences – vol.2 | Stereo Edition from Unidentified Sound Object. This multi-pack combo provides selected sound libraries at a savings of 25% off the retail price ($33.25 ex VAT).

    Regular price: $133. Discounted combo price $99.75 ex VAT.

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Popular sound effects this week:

 
  • Dive into the enchanting world of Anime Magical Girl with these 274 magical sound effects, experiencing the excitement of transforming into a dazzling, beautiful soldier!

    Grab your magic wand and immerse yourself in solo or group henshin moments with sound effects ranging from shimmers, sparkles, and captivating melodies– even your enemies will pause in awe as you undergo your mesmerizing transformation.

    Let the sound effects accompany you on a journey where every note is a musical and enchanting spell, and every beat is a step toward a universe filled with wonder!

  • Punchy Transients is an organized toolbox that serves as a reliable source of ”layers of impact” which many, many sounds do require to be in their best fit. It is also a trusty stash for designers who need to save some time to focus on something else.

    The library content was made by recording a collection of hits on a punching bag using many techniques. Also, a dry version of each sample and a folder of bonus thumps are included.

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  • Destruction & Impact Sounds Cracks Play Track 800+ sounds included, 200 mins total $43

    CRACKS is a large exploration of different cracking sound sources – cracking, crunching, breaking and creaking.
    I have recorded a number of different materials, designed and processed to create some more aggressive, powerful and ready-to-use destruction sounds.
    Bread, Cardboard, Celery, Ceramic, Chips, Glass, Ice, Icy vegetables, Leather, Paper, Pasta, Plastic, Polystyrene, Rocks, Snow, Wood.
    The library contains over 444 sound files – around 2,5 hours of sounds included in total.
    Originally recorded at 192 kHz with two Sennheiser MKH8040 and a Sound devices 702.

    Each sound file has been carefully named and tagged for easy search in Soundminer and is Universal Category System (UCS) compliant.

    (see the full track list below).

    Update 3 – New sounds added to the library:
    Cracks has been updated with 71 new recordings, and completely renamed and tagged in UCS .
    A total of 2 GB of free additional content, bringing the total library size to over 7 GB in 515 files.
    Update 4 – New sounds added to the library:
    Cracks has just been updated with 73 new files, more rock, ice and wood cracks.
    A total of 1,8 GB of free additional content, bringing the total library size to over 8,5 GB in 586 files.
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THE WORLD’S EASIEST WAY TO GET INDEPENDENT SOUND EFFECTS:
 
A Sound Effect gives you easy access to an absolutely huge sound effects catalog from a myriad of independent sound creators, all covered by one license agreement - a few highlights:

  • Destruction & Impact Sounds Cataclysm Play Track 1482 sounds included $156

    Cataclysm is a vast collection of recorded, synthesized and designed sounds created to support important destructive moments and add a stronger sense of extreme consequence to any sound.

    The recorded section of library features elements such as flash powder explosions, propane cannon blasts and artillery cannons recorded in unique natural environments with violent transients and lush, long and varied tails. It also features falling trees, forge burners, large trebuchet wood groans, rock smashes as well as more ordinary items recorded and designed to feel like an over the top version of themselves such as vacuum cleaner suctions, metal vase holders, ground pounders and more.

    The synthesized section of the library features equally rich textures in the form of explosion sweeteners, other-worldly environmental reflections, scorching energy risers and more.

    Finally, recorded and synthesized content was employed to develop the designed section, where the hyperrealism of the recordings meets the clean yet aggressive textures of the synthesized section in catastrophic assets themed around the library’s title.

    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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  • Game Audio Packs Warfare Sounds Play Track 2492 sounds included $28

    WARFARE SOUNDS is a massive collection of 2492 professionally recorded, edited and designed sound effects.  Including guns, bullet flybys, bullet impacts, silenced guns, explosions, footsteps, Foley, nature ambiances and more!

    WARFARE SOUNDS contains sounds from our other sound packages, including:

    Gun Sound Pack
    Bullet Impact Sounds
    Silenced Gun Sounds
    Explosion Sound Pack
    Footstep and Foley Sounds

    Plus additional content from Pro Sound Collection! This is the ultimate sound package for anyone working on a military type film or game.  Perfect for an FPS or any type of shooter.

    ALL sounds from WARFARE SOUNDS are already included in our full package Pro Sound Collection. So if you need more sounds. Be sure to check it out before purchase.

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  • Materials & Texture Sound Effects Glacier Ice Play Track 300+ sounds included $40

    Glacier Ice is a library containing over 300 high quality sounds of ice cracking, breaking, shattering in various sizes of blocks – recorded entirely in the Italian Alps over the course of two winters.

    The library contains sounds of all dimensions, from ice cubes being dropped in a drink to a designed iceberg collapsing.

    The majority of the material was recorded at 192 KHz with a Sanken CO100K and a stereo pair of Sennheiser MKH8040, making this library greatly flexible for pitch shifting and all sorts of heavy processing.

    A small section recorded at 96KHz features sounds recorded exclusively with contact microphones placed directly on the surface of a frozen water stream.

    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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Latest sound effects libraries:
 
  • Sci-Fi Vehicles Vol. 3 is a collection of 4 sci-fi inspired land vehicles, meticulously designed and crafted from the ground up.

    Our Audio Craftsmen used a plethora of sound design techniques to create 4 unique land-based crafts, each inspired by a particular shape, size, material, or purpose;

    Underwater Explorer – A small 2 person vehicle to explore the treasures below.
    Segway – A small personal transporter. Capable of fast, swift movements if used by a skilled pilot.
    Chopper – The helicopter technology of the future.
    Train – Large public transport of a struggling future civilization

    For each vehicle you will find sounds covering engine turn on, idle, speed up, slow down and turn off, alongside 12 pass by’s at various speeds and distances.

    This library is a perfect addition to sci-fi Film, TV & Game trailers, or productions with a futuristic, experimental or abstract edge. Use these sounds in projects to inject larger than life, futuristic textures into your vehicle sound design.

    All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 96kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.

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  • Foley Sound Effects Gold Coins Play Track 26 sounds included $10

    The Gold Coins sound effects pack contains 26 high quality sounds of coins, with variations of coin rummaging, shaking, dropping, and more. Perfect for all things fantasy and RPG!

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  • Next door remodeling sound library is a collection of construction and remodeling noises, meticulously recorded from an adjacent apartment. This compilation covers a diverse range of sounds of hammers, jackhammers, and drills, all amplified by the acoustics of the room in which the sounds were recorded and the concrete panel structure of the building itself.

  • Glass Smashing & Breaking Sound Library

    Unleash the chaotic symphony of destruction with our Glass Smashing & Breaking Sound Library. Immerse yourself in 20 high-quality, meticulously recorded sound effects, perfect for professionals looking to add authentic audio to their projects.

    Whether it’s for a dramatic scene or to enhance an audio narrative, our Glass Smashing & Breaking Sound Library is your go-to resource for high-impact sounds.

    Explore the sound of destruction like never before. Add the Glass Smashing & Breaking Sound Library to your collection today. 

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  • Ice Cracking & Breaking Sound Library

    Discover the captivating world of Ice Cracking & Breaking, a meticulously crafted sound library designed for professionals in film, video games, and multimedia projects. Experience the pristine and immersive quality of ice sounds in various textures and scenarios.

    This library offers a diverse range of ice sounds, from gentle cracking to the intense breaking of thick layers. Each sound is captured using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring the highest fidelity and usability in various post-production scenarios.

    Perfect for sound designers and audio professionals, this library adds a layer of realism to your scenes involving ice environments. Whether it’s for a documentary set in the polar regions, a suspenseful moment in a video game, or special effects for an animation, these sounds will elevate your production’s audio experience.

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