What AI and ML means for audio industry and creativity - the A Sound Effect Podcast Asbjoern Andersen

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We're back with a fresh episode of the A Sound Effect podcast! In this conversation with Jennfer Walden, Jason Cushing takes you behind the sound of SoundMorph, and shares his thoughts on how AI and machine learning is changing the sound industry - and creativity itself.
Interview by Jennifer Walden, hosted by Asbjoern Andersen
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As mentioned in the podcast: SoundMorph – WATER – Behind The Scenes



SoundMorph - WATER - Behind The Scenes


Explore the newest & best-selling SFX libraries from SoundMorph:

 

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    Sci-Fi Sound Effects Sinematic Worldized Play Track 934+ sounds included $149

    Sinematic Worldized: The Ultimate Worldized Sound Library

    Immerse yourself in cinematic realism with Sinematic Worldized, a groundbreaking library created through a collaboration with sound designers across the globe. Using the art of Worldizing—playing back and re-recording sounds in real-world environments—this collection captures natural reverberations and textures that bring scenes to life.

    What’s Inside:
    • Over 800+ professionally recorded sounds
    • Authentic textures from environments like tunnels, forests, churches, factories, and more.
    • Ideal for film scoring, game design, multi-media and virtual reality.
    • Crafted with cutting-edge gear including Neumann KMR 81i, Sennheiser MKE600, and custom contact microphones

    Global Contributors

    This library was brought to life by talented sound designers from around the world, each adding unique perspectives and environments:

    France – Benoit Riot Le Junter
    USA – Diego Hodge, Jason Cushing, Andrew Pals
    Poland – Wojciech Cholascinski
    Philippines – Ramses Salen
    Denmark – Michael Higgs, Ras Munch
    Mexico – Shenandoe Ochoa
    Canada – Vaughn Wagner
    Taiwan – Hyphen Lu
    China – Alex Abahmed, David Ge, Kaien Zhang
    Italy – Andrea Damiano
    Belgium – Tom Dils
    Russia – Oleg Tyutyunnikov
    Germany – Stefan Erschig

    The Art of Worldizing

    Worldizing involves playing pre-recorded sounds in real-world environments and re-recording them to capture the unique reverberations, echoes, and environmental nuances. These sounds were recorded in environments ranging from abandoned factories to serene outdoor locations, blending high-quality sound design with authentic ambiance.

    Creative Techniques and Unique Gear

    The contributors used innovative methods and top-tier equipment to craft these sounds. Highlights include:

    • Massive Metal Resonance: Capturing industrial textures with contact microphones in underground spaces and enclosed garages.
    • Experimental Setups: Using powerful car radios and remote microphone placements to create otherworldly effects.
    • Field Recording Adventures: Sounds captured in challenging environments like abandoned factories, mountain ranges, and long corridors, ensuring every sound feels alive and immersive.

    Why Choose Sinematic Worldized?

    • Fresh Realism: Adding real reverb of natural spaces adds a new feal to these cinematic sounds.
    • Versatility: Perfect for a wide range of applications, from cinematic projects to immersive VR experiences.
    • Unparalleled Quality: Each sound is meticulously crafted and worldized to provide unmatched realism.
    • Your Purchase Makes a Difference: We’re donating 50% of all sales to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to protect endangered species and habitats.

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  • Environments & Ambiences RainScapes Play Track 500+ sounds included $299

    From a Drizzle to a Downpour – Your Definitive Rain Toolkit.

    Introducing RainScapes by SoundMorph – the ultimate sound effects library meticulously recorded by our sound artists, including our co-founder Jason Cushing, and long time SoundMorph sound designers and field recordists Andrew Pals (WATER, GORE 2), Tibo Csuko (Robotic Lifeforms 2, WATER) & Vincent Fliniaux (WATER). RainScapes was recorded and designed over the span of two years. This collection is not just an anthology of rain recordings; it’s an ode to the soothing and dramatic symphonies of nature, captured with the precision and passion only SoundMorph can offer. For a limited time we will be offering RainScapes at a 50% off discount, just use code: RainScapes when you check out!

    Library Highlights:
    Over 18GB of high-fidelity rain sounds.
    Looped Files – Will play looped when needed.
    More than 500 versatile files.
    Pristine recordings from rural tranquility to urban bustle.
    Exclusive folders including Country, Designed Slow Motion, Synthesized, and more.
    Authentic experiences from within a car, under a metal roof, and amidst thunderous downpours.

    RainScapes isn’t just a library; it’s an expansive canvas for creators who understand the essence of sound design. It’s the best toolbox for everything rain, tailored for the dedicated professional.

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  • Firearms Sound Effects Lock/Load Play Track 7500 sounds included $199

    Unveil a new dimension in sound design with SoundMorph’s Lock/Load library, an expansive arsenal of over 7,000 sounds housed in a commanding 20GB collection.
    Lock/Load elevates the bar with a meticulously captured array of firearms, highlighting not just popular guns but also those unique models that provide fresh and distinctive sonic characteristics. From the tactical crispness of the Romanian AMD-63 assault rifle to the historical resonance of the Winchester Model 1892 lever-action rifle, this collection is crafted to satisfy the most demanding audio professionals.

    Key highlights include:

    • Assault Rifles: Engage with the refined sounds of the IWI Tavor Bullpup series and the raw power of the Rugar AR-556.
    • Pistols: Appreciate the subtle complexities of the Beretta M1951 and the commanding presence of the FN Highpower.
    • Rifles: Traverse a world of sonic details with the bolt-action precision of the Remington 700 series and the swift action of the SKS rifles.
    • Shotguns: Command attention with the authoritative pump of the Mossberg 590 and the Kalashnikov KS-12’s tactical operation.

    To capture the nuanced details of these firearms, many of the files were recorded using the high-resolution Sanken Co-100k microphone, ensuring a wide frequency range and capturing the most delicate of mechanical sounds that can be pitched up or down severly while still maintaining fidelity.

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  • Mechanical Sound Effects Morphosis Mechanical Play Track 114+ sounds included $99

    SoundMorph takes great pleasure in presenting a groundbreaking sound effects library by Red Libraries, artfully crafted by the distinguished sound designers, Thibault Csukonyi and Vincent Fliniaux. (Robotic Lifeforms 2, WATER).

    Dive into the sound of Morphosis Mechanical. This unique library offers a variety of synchronized layers, affording you the freedom to construct and personalize your own final sound elements while giving you an excellent starting point. You are empowered with an extensive toolbox, enabling you to hand-pick elements and craft your auditory masterpiece from scratch.
    In the heart of Morphosis Mechanisms, you will discover four meticulously designed transformations, each tailored for a truly immersive audio experience:
    Iron Hero: Delve into the auditory embodiment of a futuristic, metallic titan.
    Steampunk Machine: Embrace the distinct whirs and clanks of a bygone, cog-entwined era reborn in the future.
    Transformer: Engage with the harmonious interplay of advanced technology in metamorphosis.
    Tron-ed: Submerge in the pulsating, luminous realm of digitized reality.
    The source recording toolbox provides a broad array of metallic elements, complex mechanisms, UI sounds, and servo noises, each designed to cater to your distinctive sound design needs.
    Experience the art of sound transformation with Morphosis – Mechanical and unleash your sonic possibilities.

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Best-selling libraries from SoundMorph:

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    Materials & Texture Sound Effects Element Series – Water Play Track 1600+ sounds included $399

    – Evolved WATER Sound Library

    This isn’t just another water library, this is a professional’s dream library, and we feel you are all going to love it. Not only from all the source recordings, but also from all the incredible designed sounds. It really is an all around workhorse that will have you covered for everything WATER. With over 1600 files and over 3,000 sounds, this library is absolutely massive. Everything from rain, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, and bubbles all the way up to KYMA designed cinematic impacts. We spent over a year recording and designing this collection and are so proud to offer it to you for your toolbox!

    Why make another Water library? Because here at SoundMorph we always want to push the limits and quality of what is out on the current marketplace. Elements like WATER present a huge challenge to make modern and exciting. This is what we aimed for with this collection. Watch the Behind The Scenes video by clicking on the “How’s Made Button” to find out just how much went into making this colossal release. A new standard for any working sound professional!

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  • Firearms Sound Effects Future Weapons Play Track $69

    Welcome to SoundMorph’s Future Weapons soundpack, one of the most advanced weapon sound effects libraries ever created.

    Inspired by some of the latest modern sci-fi films, Future Weapons takes high tech weaponry to whole other universes.

    Divided into two factions ‘Alliance’ and ‘Resistance’, Future Weapons sound effects create sonic signatures for both good and evil forces.

    Providing excellent designed sounds and source to get you started on crafting your own advanced arsenal, Future Weapons is a must have for the twenty-first century sound designer!

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  • energy sound effects from Soundmorph
    energy sound effects from Soundmorph
    Electricity Sound Effects Energy by SoundMorph Play Track 606+ sounds included $99

    This SFX library is a complete collection of everything ENERGY, covering Electricity, Power Ups, Shockwaves, Sparks, Force Fields, Zaps, Loops, and plenty more.

    ENERGY is created in collaboration with talented French sound design duo Frederic Devanlay and Cedric Denooz, and features more than 625+ sounds and 6.4GB of 24bit/96khz .WAV files, all meticulously embedded with Soundminer & Basehead metadata.

    Sounds include:

    • Energy Loops (start, loop, end)
    • Neutrons and Particles
    • Electricity sparks, zaps, impacts
    • Energy Weapons / Special Powers
    • Whoosh and Passbys
    • Energy Foley
    • Ambiences
    • Hums and Buzzes
    • Lightning Elements
    • Power Ups and Power Downs
    • Source Tool Box – Create your own sounds from scratch!

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  • users of tomorrow ui sound effects
    users of tomorrow ui sound effects
    Featured Sound Creators Users Of Tomorrow Play Track 1800 sounds included $149

    The Users of Tomorrow library is the next level of futuristic and high-tech interface sounds, containing 2.2GB and more than 1,800 sounds designed to be used as final assets or layers.

    Users of Tomorrow features more than 2.2GB of 1,800 24bit/96khz files, all embedded with Soundminer metadata.

    Users of Tomorrow gets you:

    • Confirms
    • Calculations and text
    • Drones
    • Environment loops
    • Holograms
    • Glitch
    • Liquid interfaces
    • Beeps
    • Buttons
    • Static and noise
    • Alarms
    • Interface expansions and compressions

     

    Bonus:

    Users of Tomorrow also includes the unique Galactic Assistant Synthesizer Tool to design your own hi-tech interface sounds – it works in stand-alone mode, as well as with Reaktor and Max4Live.
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  • Sci-Fi Sound Effects Robotic Lifeforms 2 Play Track 4100+ sounds included $399

    It’s been 5 years since the release of our Robotic Lifeforms 1 library, and we just felt we could do more! So we teamed up with an epic team of Sound Designers to create an ultimate follow up to it all with Robotic Lifeforms 2. This is no joke, a library of love and over 4,100 files and 12.5GB!

    Using some of the most advanced microphones, Kyma, and synths, we really went all out to bring what we think is the most advanced and modern Robot library ever created. Not only do you get over 2,700 designed sounds, but you also get over 1,300 source audio files recorded in 192 kHz 24Bit with the Sanken c1000 mic, so you can pitch the sounds to infinity to create some stellar new sounds of your own.

    In our opinion, this is THE robot library to have in your tool box. We aren’t just saying that because we made it, we are saying it because we believe it to be a fact.
    Take Robotic Lifeforms 2 for a ride, and you will be happy to own the most advanced robot library ever made so far!

    Library highlights:

    • 2,700+ designed sound effects
    • 1,300+ source audio files recorded in 192 kHz 24Bit with a Sanken c1000
    • Transforms, Mechanisms, Movements
    • Power
    • Servos
    • Air Hydraulics
    • Energy
    • Footsteps
    • Impacts
    • Computer
    • Devices
    • Attack Defense
    • Textures
    • Engines
    • Synth
    • Whooshes
    • Drills
    • Air Pneumatics
    • Motors
    • Bonus Recordings
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  • mechanism sound effects library
    mechanism sound effects library
    Mechanical Sound Effects Mechanism Play Track 769+ sounds included $99

    Get the sounds of mechanisms, Steampunk inspired gears, contraptions, metal and servos with the Mechanism sound effects library.

    Mechanism was created in collaboration with Sweet Justice Sound, Richard Devine, and SoundMorph, and we put great effort into ensuring the quality and usefulness of this unique collection. Half designed and half source recordings, Mechanism gives you a toolbox to be inspired by.

    It features more than 300 files – and right now you get a bonus 400 best-of-sounds from our Robotic Lifeforms library, for a total of 2.8GB of 24bit/96khz .WAV files.

    Mechanism highlights:

    • Mechanical Gears
    • Designed contraptions
    • Steampunk rusty doors and levers
    • Source recorded by Richard Devine
    • All meticulously embedded with Soundminer & Basehead metadata
    + 400 “best of” sounds from our Robotic Lifeforms library

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  • magic sound effects
    magic sound effects
    Magic & Fantasy Sound Effects Elemental Play Track 654+ sounds included, 78 mins total $199

    Welcome to Elemental, a rich source of magic sound effects, focusing on the 5 elements of magic: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Ether, plus much more.

    We worked over a year with award winning sound designers to create a magic sound library like no other. If you need both cutting edge designed magic sounds as well as raw source recordings with all the different elements and materials, than Elemental is going to be a perfect fit in your collection. Be sure to also check out the launch trailer video as well, featuring all Elemental sound effects. It's a great way to get an idea just how well the Elemental Soundpack works with magic type visuals!

    Featuring tons of different spells, casts, loops, impacts, healing, breaths, and much more, we went all out to bring you plenty of options. Just look at the list below or view the full sound list further down to get an idea of all that you get. Elemental features more than 650 files, 3GB of 24bit/96khz .WAV files, all meticulously embedded with Soundminer and Basehead metadata.

    Includes magic sounds such as:

    Acid Cast, Earth, Electricity, Evil Breath, Evil Casts, Fire, Fireballs, Good Casts, Ice, Incineration Cast, Neutral Cast, Poison, Sand Cast, Spirit Evil, Spirit Good, Spirit Neutral, Water Cast, Wind Cast, Raw Recordings, Sweetner Layers, Loops, Impacts and Throws

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  • Destruction & Impact Sounds Rupture Play Track 375+ sounds included $99

    Brace for impact! Rupture delivers more than 375 impacts and destruction sound effects, categorized and ready for immediate implementation into any game. It's not only for games though, Rupture would be perfectly suited in any film or media project where high quality impacts, breaks, and destruction are needed. You could think of Rupture as the baby brother to our massive destruction library Matter Mayhem, but Rupture comes with all new recordings, new textures, and new objects. For the price, it's a must-have!
    Rupture was created in collaboration with Rick Hernandez, a Los Angeles based professional sound designer. Rick is an accomplished AAA video game sound designer and field recordist. He also works on feature films & television.

    Rupture includes sound effects such as:

    Brick breaks/ crushes • Car impacts • Concrete impacts • Dirt, dust, debris • Drywall impacts • Glass breaks, shatters, cracking • Ice explosions • Lights shatters • Marble impacts • Metal impacts • Plaster impacts • Rock crumble, roll, impacts • Sand blasts, debris, dust • Snow impacts • Trees hits • Water splashes • Wood crushes, impacts, breaks – all meticulously embedded with Soundminer & Basehead metadata

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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:

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    Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Four Elements Play Track 3050 sounds included, 251 mins total $112.49
    FOUR ELEMENTS - Rock The Speakerbox Professional SFX

    Master the Art of Bending the Elemental Forces

     

    Unleash the raw power of fire, water, earth, and air with this comprehensive 9 GB sound library featuring 3050 high-quality sound effects across 630 files. Whether you’re designing cinematic soundscapes or enhancing video games Four Elements delivers the tools you need to harness the energy of the natural world.

    Construction Kit – 2443 Sounds

    A treasure trove of raw, organic, and processed sounds including seamless loops divided into Fire, Water, Air, Earth and Explosion categories. Customize every detail with an extensive selection of sound components.

    • Organic Fire: Campfire sizzles, torch whooshes, and flame bursts.
    • Processed Fire: Distorted impacts and unique crackles.
    • Organic Earth: Rock crashes, gravel scrapes, and heavy stone hits.
    • Processed Earth: Stylized rumbles and granular textures.
    • Organic Water: Ocean waves, hydrophone bubbles, and fluid splashes.
    • Processed Water: Underwater whooshes and stylized liquid smashes.
    • Organic Air: Bamboo swishes, cloth movements, and pressure bursts.
    • Processed Air: Filtered gusts and dynamic noise sweeps.
    • Explosion: Firework detonations, Butane bursts, and cinematic impacts.

    Building Blocks – 416 Sounds

    Game-ready sound layers featuring Impacts, Whooshes, and Textures as seamless loops. Elevate transitions and enhance atmospheres with loops and pre-designed sound layers.

    • Fire: Explosive bursts, blazing infernos, and warm embers.
    • Earth: Ground-shaking impacts, crumbling terrain, and heavy collisions.
    • Water: Cascading waves, serene rivers, and underwater ambiences.
    • Air: Whispering breezes, stormy turbulence, and slicing gusts.

    Design Kit – 192 Sounds

    A collection of ready-to-use sound effects divided into Attack, Bend, and Explosion categories for quick integration into your projects. Perfect for high-energy scenes and immersive storytelling.

    • Fire: Crackling flames, fiery bursts, and roaring infernos.
    • Earth: Crushing impacts, shifting ground, and massive land eruptions.
    • Water: Splashes, fluid manipulations, and crashing tidal waves.
    • Air: Slicing winds, swirling currents, and thunderous gusts.

     

    Four Elements gives you complete creative control, blending organic recordings with processed sound layers to meet the demands of any project. Master the forces of nature with Four Elements. Let your creativity ignite.

     

    Keywords:

    Elements, Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Wave, Water, Liquid, Rock, Cast, Stone, Pebble, Torch, Gas, Flame, Campfire, Sizzle, Burst, Scrape, Whoosh, Impact, Texture, Attack, Bend, Bending, Explosion, Processed, Surge, Quake, Hit, Flow, Burn, Ignite, Drop, Smack, Destruction, Rumble, Hiss, Blow, Wind, Cloth, Movement, Underwater, Bubble, Ocean, River, Lake, Firework, Firecracker, Bang, Blast, Detonation, Magic, Fantasy, Forces, Fire Magic, Water Magic, Earth Magic, Fire Air, Fire Effect, Fire Whoosh, Water Whoosh, Seamless Loop, Loop, Fire Cast, Water Cast, Earth Cast, Air Cast

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  • Destruction & Impact Sounds Glass Smashes Play Track 181 sounds included $10.99

    This is a sound library with a wide range of glass smashing sounds.

     

    Features:

    • Over 175 audio files in 24 bit 96kHz quality WAV format
    • UCS compliant file naming and metadata
    • Available for commercial or personal use without attribution

     

    View a summary of included sounds here

    View a full list of included files here

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  • Mechanical Sound Effects Printing Presses Play Track 78+ sounds included, 104 mins total $75

    Printing Presses showcases a variety of high-powered and dynamic mechanical sounds from three massive web-offset newspaper presses operating at high speed. In addition, you’ll hear unique mechanical sounds found inside a newspaper’s plate room and packaging department before and after a press run. Plus, I recorded three letterpresses. Each sound is captured with multiple microphone setups at various locations providing detailed and overall perspectives. Listen to presses increasing in speed, humming along at running speed and then coming to a stop. Sometimes gradually, sometimes suddenly. I’ve also created condensed versions of entire press runs as they can be long, presenting them as ‘sequences.’ In addition, some sounds have been meticulously edited and presented as seamless loops.

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  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Blade Sound Pack Play Track 1400 sounds included, 83 mins total $30

    1400 meticulously processed stereo blades sound effects recorded in 96 khz and 24 bits for high audio definition.

    The collection comes with hundreds of variations and many different weapon types. It also includes raw files for more flexibility for your projets and each asset has a version with and without reverb for more control.

    This collection is perfect for any films, video games or trailers.

    Recorded weapons: katana, kris knife, khukuri dagger, big and medium kitchen knife and hunting knife.

    This sound library includes various type of sounds:  blades scraping, single or multiple impacts, whooshes, designed and powerful sword sounds for trailer and cinematic, gore slashing and stabbing, blade sheathing and unsheathing, short and long combat sequences, background  sword battle, and more.

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  • City Life Sound Effects Cambodia Environments Play Track 50 sounds included, 95 mins total $25

    Cambodia Environments features more than 1 1/2 hours of diverse ambience – capturing the country’s lively urban centres, coastal communities, dense forests and serene countryside. This collection offers a vivid portrayal of daily life in the country, with an array of traffic, transporation and city market sounds, as well as rural village ambience and tranquil natural soundscapes.

    All files are UCS compliant, 24 bit/ 96k and metadata is included (via soundminer), with keywords and detailed markers embedded to quickly locate specific sounds/ regions. Recorded with Usi Pro, Sony PCM-D100 and Wildtronics Stereo microphones.

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  • Materials & Texture Sound Effects Balloon Fun Play Track 385 sounds included $15

    This library expands more on the weird sounds you can make with balloons. There are sounds of balloons swirling against each other, weird metallic resonant bounces/impacts, stretching and creaking all recorded at 192kHz for any sound designer to take to the next level. Create some weird rope creaks, or an interesting monster sound with a balloon!

    This library also includes some classic balloon sounds such as inflating, deflating and general movement of a balloon bouquet!

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  • Car Sound Effects Audi TT 1998 sports car Play Track 241 sounds included, 55 mins total $65

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

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