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234 pristine sounds of dry ice sources; friction, scrapes, squeaks, creaks, cracking, sizzling, bubbling, metallic resonances, metal plates sustain, feedbacks, eerie frictions, and lots of harsh and bizarre sounds that make you sit up in your chair!
All organically recorded, handling diverse and sometimes unusual objects… Hear the dry ice on coin, teapot, cooking pot, aluminum tray, fork, oven tray, grill, shaker lid, pan, spoon, metal bar, cruet holder, nutcracker, pot lid, plastic bucket and metal whisk of varied sizes.
You’ll have long, short and medium durations, all in ideal stereo range, most being remarkably eerie.
Recorded in-studio at 192kHz with a Sennheiser MKH8040 stereo pair and F6 with a lot of patience and care. The resulting spectrum is rich and allows for extreme manipulation of the sounds and more complex sound design.
234 files, 2,45 GB size, 35 minutes duration, 100% royalty-free.
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Keywords
Ice, dry ice, source, creak, crack, sizzle, bubble, crash, friction, metal, metallic, resonance, sustain, wooden, plastic, scrape, scraping, metal, squeak, coin, teapot, cooking pot, aluminum tray, fork, plate oven tray, oven grill, bucket, shaker lid, pan, spoon, metal bar, cruet holder, nutcracker, pot lid, metal whisk, Foley, harsh, bizarre, weird, eerie, cinematic.
What else you may need
You may also want to check out Drag & Slide for 477 sound files of dragging, sliding, scraping and friction sounds of different objects made of wood, plastic, metal on various surfaces. Our bestseller Crafting & Survival is another good choice to get access to 1000+ survival, gathering, movement and crafting sounds.
Recorded near the windy coast of Ireland (Galway and Kilkee).
Gear: Sennheiser mk8040 and Sound Deviced 744t
Description: Our rally car sound collection features a series of exterior pass-by recordings from Wales in 2014. Including vehicles from the 80s, 90s, and modern WRC era, each sound captures the essence of rally racing on gravel.
Ideal for anyone in need of specific rally car pass-by sounds, this collection provides a straightforward glimpse into the world of rally racing across different eras.
Experience the essence of Mallorca with this collection of natural and urban soundscapes. From the bustling streets of Palma to the tranquil villages nestled in the mountains, each recording offers a slice of life from this diverse island. Hear the subtle interplay of voices, nature, and daily activities in various settings, all captured during a vibrant October in 2023.
Recorded with Sennheiser mkh 8040 and Zoom F3.
Library of a Saiga SR-1, 5.56x45mm semi-automatic rifle manufactured by the Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash). This variant of the AK-107 for the civilian market features a rotating bolt and two counter-rotating gas pistons to reduce recoil.
Using a large array of various microphone configurations, we recorded shots from several distances in an open shooting range near Warsaw. We then moved to our studio to capture an extensive range of foley, including mag in and out, chamber cycles, selector switches, trigger actions and more.
This library also comes with carefully designed assets in stereo and 5.1, created from our raw files. It includes powerful shots, 3 meticulously crafted types of tails (Wide, Urban and Interior) and punchy foleys.
Multiple mic perspectives
The raw shots feature a total of 16 recording positions, from shooter perspective up to 80 meters, with a total of 25 channels. Among these you will find high SPL microphones attached to the weapons for mech sounds, CO-100k for ultrasonic content, large-diaphragm microphone close to the ground for punchy low ends, ambisonic perspective and much more! We also recorded the foley with multiple microphones, including a CO-100k for drastic pitch changes.
Designed and Game Ready assets
The library also includes “game ready assets”, which are edited versions of our designed sounds, with individual variations allowing easy implementation into your game engine or audio middleware.
Gear used
Sound Devices 722 • MixPre-6 II • Zoom F6 • Sanken CO-100K • NTG1 • MKH416 • TLM103 • Usi Pro • MikroUsi • MKH 8040 • MKH30 • MK012 • SM57 • MK21 • CM4 • KmrB1i • DPA 4062 • NT-SF1
Metadata
This sound library is UCS compliant and comes with fully embedded metadatas compatible with Soundminer, Soundly and Basehead.
33 files • 96 kHz/32 Bit • 1.06Go • 21:29 mins
Civil Alarm is a sound effects package with many perspectives of a siren running. Mechanical turbine blow the sound in the air and to make ambience feel uncomfortable to enhance your catastrophe events into your projects.
Vintage alarm, Air raid, apocalyptic call, disaster signal. All you need to make a stressful and worrying atmosphere to your productions!
Each sound has been recorded with high-quality equipment and meticulously edited individually.
All files were recorded and are delivered in Broadcast Wave files, all embedded with metadata information for easy import and ensure fast and easy workflow.
Respecting all complaints from the UCS system.
Introducing our ‘All-Round Footsteps Sound FX’ library – a huge collection with 256 carefully recorded and designed audio files of footsteps. Featuring an extensive array of footwear, from elegant dress shoes to high heels, casual sneakers, working boots, and the carefree flip-flops, each step is captured in vivid detail. But that’s not all – delve into the organic sensation of barefoot steps, providing a raw and natural element to your soundscapes. Elevate your creations with additional sound effects including body falls, the lively rhythm of group walking, and the subtle nuances of taking off and putting on shoes.
Whether you’re after single steps for those precise moments, sequences of walking to set the scene, or the intensity of running sequences, “All-Round Footsteps” has your back. It’s all been cooked up by a team of pros who know their way around sound, ensuring every clip feels real and true. This library has been recorded at 96 kHz, 24-bit resolution, delivering unparalleled clarity and depth. With 256 recordings in the library, each file comes packed with multiple variations, giving you a truckload of options to play with.
Recorded and designed by Juan Ignacio Vecchio, Foley Artist Nicolas Giusti, Foley Studio Marabunta.
Say hello to our ‘Futuristic Ambiences Sound FX’ pack! It’s full of 75 amazing sound effects. Whether you make movies, edit videos, or just love futuristic stuff, these sounds will take you to cool futuristic places.
This pack has 75 different sounds that make you feel like you’re in a futuristic city or exploring space. It’s like having sounds from a futuristic movie or a space adventure.
These effects are great for making scenes in a futuristic world or creating a super cool atmosphere. Dive into futuristic worlds with the ‘Futuristic Ambiences Sound FX’ pack and let your audience experience amazing, out-of-this-world adventures!
Step aboard with our ‘Inside Transport Sound FX’ pack! With 54 incredible sounds, this pack takes you on a journey through various transport settings. It’s part of our Ambiences collection, offering a diverse range of ambient soundscapes from around the world.
Containing 54 unique sounds, this pack captures the essence of different transport modes, from the rumble of trains to the hum of airplanes and the chatter of bustling terminals. It’s like having your ticket to a sonic voyage across various travel experiences.
Perfect for filmmakers, video editors, or anyone seeking authentic transport atmospheres, the ‘Inside Transport Sound FX’ pack adds realism and depth to your projects. Come aboard and experience the diverse world of transportation with this captivating collection from our Ambiences series!
In this library you will find a dark ambience sounds.
These sounds are perfect to use in movies, trailers, games, documentaries, etc.
These sounds were all created by me on virtual synthesizers.
After working these sounds in post-production, this library comes with 12 dark ambiences.
Wind in urban and natural environments, recorded all year round. Windy room tones, wind whistling under doors and windows, wind on the boats, in trees, in the city, windy ambiences, lakes, mountains etc. Check the list of sounds for full info. All files are metadata tagged, with detailed description of equipment, mic technique used and position of mics.
Recording equipment used: Sennheisers MKH serie mics, LOM Usi, Primo, Rode mics; Rycote blimps, Sound Devices recorder/mixer, Sony and Tascam hand recorders with LOM Usi mics (in Rycote BBG windshields); Mogami cables, tripods, etc.
Maximum peak level on all recordings is -5 dBFS (for great dynamic range, great headroom), originally recorded with great headroom keeping in mind and to maintain great dynamic range of this natural phenomena.
Embark on an auditory journey through the Netherlands with our extensive collection of 359 recordings, encompassing 45GB and 17+ hours of pristine audio. From the serene birdsong at dawn in Texel’s quaint towns to the dynamic ambience of a busy supermarket, each sound tells a story of Dutch life and nature.
Recorded with the exceptional clarity of the DPA 4006a, Sennheiser mkh 8040 and Sound Devices 744T.
Discover the gentle rustle of leaves in an autumn forest near Den Haag, the vibrant energy of Amsterdam’s old town, and the soothing harmony of harbors and lakeside parks.
Whether for film, gaming, or immersive audio experiences, our Netherlands collection offers a rich palette of sounds that capture the essence of this beautiful country.
BROKEN GLASS FOR YOUR PROJECTS
The SB109 BROKEN GLASS Sound Effects Library is a collection of glass shatters, breaks, hits, debris/glass shard movement and glass pile sweeps.
YOUR SECRET FOR BROKEN GLASS AND GLASS SOUND DESIGN
We took a variety of glass objects, including beakers, carboy jugs, mason jars, tumbler cups and stemware out to a remote area of the desert and recorded them in all their glory!! These glass shatters, hits and breaks are great for augmenting and amping up production effects — and add a little processing to the various debris, shard and pile sweep movements and you can create all sorts of shimmering sound design. Enjoy!
Every now and then an opportunity comes along that you just cannot pass up. The chance of going on a recording trip to Zimbabwe alongside someone who knows the area and many locals was exactly that.
I traveled to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in August of 2023. As the dry season and the coldest time of year was still in full swing, the land is dry, and animals travel long distances to reach watering holes and rivers to drink. With the trees dried out and few insects in sight, the soundscape across the steppes is eerily quiet day and night, save for the large number of helicopters flying tourists around during the day.
Not only was it an utterly inspiring experience just taking in the beauty of nature and the warm spirits of the people I have met, it was also an exercise in navigating the challenges of anthropogenic noise becoming more prevalent around the globe. With this time of year being the height of tourism season, capturing the sounds of nature meant having to find pockets of silence to avoid the sounds of helicopters, safari trucks, and trains carrying coal.
By resorting to drop rigs, overnight recording, and getting up before sunrise to record, I captured a wide range of birds, mammals, and ambiences that will let you recreate the soundscapes of this vivid nation in your projects. Of course, I also had to capture the incredible majestic power of Victoria Falls’ namesake waterfalls, both in stereo and Ambisonic format.
A portion of the sales proceeds for this library will be donated to local conservation efforts including Painted Dog Rescue, African Wildlife Foundation, as well as CARE‘s efforts in providing food and nutrition security, climate resilient livelihoods, economic development, education, and water.
Read my Article about the Trip here!
Soundtrack Radio is a collection of music tracks spanning various genres and concepts – ideal for any game, movie, advertising videos and other media.
Powerful and engaging soundtracks of sporty and futuristic interaction, EDM pack is an elegant, yet energetic addition to the completion of your vision. This pack of music tracks sets up a perfect soundstage for victory, success and an engaging modern music experience with their intro, outro, looped and full versions. These tracks are packed in various resolutions, ensuring compatibility across a range of media platforms. Visual excitement meets the rhythm of life – EDM pack – feel the thrill of the race and ride the wave of electronic sound power!
Introducing “COSMIC CHARGES,” an innovative sound effects library meticulously developed by Matteo Milani at U.S.O.‘s headquarters. This collection represents a major advancement in our commitment to crafting distinctive audio assets that that reinvent our approach to sound design. “COSMIC CHARGES” uniquely specializes in tonal blasts and impacts, each thoughtfully created from the ground up to ensure unmatched creativity and originality in your projects.
Designed to enrich a variety of media, such as video games, films, TV series, and more, each sound in “COSMIC CHARGES” integrates musical elements, providing a unique sonic identity that can intensify emotional resonance, enhance dynamics, and add richness to your works.
Discover the features of “COSMIC CHARGES”:
Recordings of outdoor football (soccer) activities, including ball kicks, tackles, passes, and catches, all captured on an outdoor field.
Mics used: MKH 416, MKH 8040, DPA 4006a
The Push & Pull Heavy Weight Low Frequency Movements Library contains acoustic recordings that will fit the need for huge doors, large gates, heavy loads, massive objects, sliding tombstones, shifting masses and so on… All sounds are clean with no effects added for easy use and editing. Recorded at 192 KHz with Nevaton and Sanken CO100K microphone, the full spectrum allows for quality source material.
You will find variations of trembling, rattling, shoving, scraping, bouncy objects and materials being pushed or pulled.
This sound FX library is part of a series of recordings available:
5 definitive cinematic libraries in one fresh collection. 834 files that are great for sci-fi, horror, thriller – game, film and trailers. You can enhance your cinematic atmospheres, and create movement, suspense and impact and much more.
What’s inside
100 Cinematic Braams; strong, impactful, airy, modulating and synthetic braams
294 Cinematic Whooshes & Transitions; swipes, futuristic & dark sci-fi, anime, tonal, pass by, power ups/ downs, movement, machine, nature, swish, flutter, destructive impacts and more
218 Cinematic Series; hits, booms, stingers, trailer tools, transitions, explosions and more
152 Ebow Guitar Thrillers; send chills through their spine with unsettling and terrifying noises
71 Eerie Drones and Textures; dark, bright, noisy, clean, grainy, metallic textures, ethereal choirs, unnerving strings, otherworldly hums, growls and more
You will get intuitive and detailed naming, metadata and the usual Vadi Sound craft and attention to detail.
5,9 GB and 100% royalty-free, recorded and designed at 96kHz-24bit. The resulting spectrum is rich and allows for creative manipulation of the sounds and more complex sound design.
Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.
What else you may need
You may want to check out our bestseller City Perspectives & Ambiences for 56 sounds and 3 hours of city ambiences; from busy intersections and back streets to vibrant parks to rooftops.
Essential Magic is another good choice with 231 sounds of designed powerful magic; from electricity, cyber-magic, magicka, hits, buffing, whooshes, squeaks to sparkles, explosions, bubbles, chimes and even green magic.
Design realistic sports ambiences with this feature complete bundle of crowd reactions and field-of-play interactions, recorded in crystal-clear stereo on a centered front-row seat position.
Inside Sports Ambience Bundle you’ll find everything from support chants, goal celebrations, booing, casual conversations, clapping, local team speakers asking for crowd backing, referee whistles, coach instructions, air horns, overenthusiastic children, pre-match drills, and plenty of other content spread through long and evolving audio files.
Sports included on this bundle are the following:
With over 48GB of content spread through 1522 minutes, this bundle serves as your seasonal ticket for any team sports project and its passionate crowds.
Sports Ambience Bundle contains:
Bonus Content: Sports Ambience Bundle offers an additional three and a half hours of recordings from Portugal’s main soccer league in a crowded stadium, alongside outdoors youth drills.
The Airbus H130 helicopter in 96khz 32bit wav for clean clear & realistic sound design.
No need for sifting through lengthy audio, these are concise well edited wav files for immediate scenario based application of basic helicopter operations from startup, takeoff, flybys, circling, hover,approach, land & shutdown.
Metadata available under UCS tagging.
Embark on a sonic journey through the streets of Rome with this meticulously recorded collection of ambisonics ambiences.
Capturing the essence of Italy’s capital, our library offers diverse locations from bustling markets, calm parks, crowded landmarks, dense traffic on cobblestone to tranquil alleyways.
We used an ambisonics microphone to record this 255min library, delivered both in AmbiX, stereo and 5.0. From film and television to video games and virtual reality experiences, our Rome recordings are versatile assets that add depth, atmosphere, and authenticity to any project.
AmbiX, 5.0 and stereo
Each recording is delivered in both AmbiX, decoded stereo and decoded 5.0 (L/R/C/Ls/Rs), for quick and easy integration.
Gear used
Sound Devices MixPre-6 II • Rode NT-SF1
Metadata
This sound library is UCS compliant and comes with fully embedded metadatas compatible with Soundly, Soundminer and Basehead.
This Nomade series collection features recordings made on two sailboats navigating the North Atlantic Ocean.
Beneteau 15-meter monohull between Puerto Rico and Montreal, via New York, the Hudson River and Lake Champlain.
Fontaine Pajot Aura 15.5-meter catamaran from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Halifax, Nova Scotia, then up the St. Lawrence River to Montreal.
Enjoy the many indoor and outdoor perspectives, with or without the diesel engine, in different wind and sea conditions, as well as winch handling, rigging noises, anchor drop…
In this collection you’ll find high quality audio recordings in ambisonic Ambix format with references pictures, detailed track sheet and GPS location on from both boat conveyance.
We used a Sounddevice MixPre6 field Recorder and Ambeo 1st order Ambisonic mics.
Authentic Forest Footsteps
Explore a collection of genuine forest footsteps, recorded in various forests through different seasons. Our goal was to capture a wide range of textures, from the moisture-rich swampy forest to the distinct crunch of leaves in a dry, woodland setting.
Each file is recorded using the Sennheiser MKH 8040 and Sound Devices mixers. Whether you’re working on a film, a game, or any multimedia project, these sound effects add a touch of realism to your audio landscape.
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