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This collection of 589 sounds features a wide range of sounds, from solo machines and mechanisms to machine parts, factory ambiences, and experimental fantasy machines.
Swish is a micro-collection that contains a ton of variation of two objects swinging around, creating swishing/swooshing sounds. The first is a simple cat toy wand and string, that used to have feathers on the end. The second is a branch from a thorn bush. The collection includes individual swishes, multiple swishes, and continuous swishes (swirling around and around). Each at various speeds.
All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Pluggy XLR EM272, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.
Typewriters is a sound effects collection chock-full of vintage typewriters making sounds beyond the simple click-clack-clunk heard in so many TV shows and movies. I was curious if there was more to the sound of these old machines than meets the naked ear. Would recording them with high-end Barcus Berry contact microphones help bring out the best in them sonically? After recording 20 typewriters for this library, and performing a variety of keystrokes and actions on each in isolation, I can definitively say, yes.
Included are standard, portable and ultraportable machines from the early 20th century to the mid-1970s. Each machine, metal or plastic, emits sounds that are almost musical in nature. These files can enhance your next sound design project in nuanced ways that exceed the usual clickity-clack-clunk-thwack-smack we associate with typewriters. You’ll get a variety of zips, rips, twangs, growls, bounces, snaps, zings, rings and dainty end-of-line warning bell dings.
Nearly 70 funfair and carnival sounds including midway gaming sounds, fairground crowds, and amusement park ride machinery.
AO-SU-27 FLANKER B / In pairs EXT
including:
– External recording Su-27 one unit and pair on parking, apron, twy and rwy
– 2 stereo Spots, 4 mics
– Eng start, idle, taxi, landing, takeoff, passby, shtdown eng, hold short, hangar ambience
– 48 KHz, 24 bit
– 4 x schoeps ccm4 (card), sys AB, Zoom F8
– RAW files only (no lim, no comp)
– 1 h 55 min
SPOT A – AB sys approx. ~6-12 м. from target. ~5 m. between mics. schoeps ccm4 (card)
SPOT B – AB sys approx. ~20-35 м. from target. ~5 m. between mics. schoeps ccm4 (card)
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“UI: Sci-Fi” is a sound library containing a range of user interface sounds intended for use in science fiction projects.
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The power of wind becomes clear when you feel the gusts and breezes on your skin. In combination with another incredibly natural disaster like an eruption of a volcano it seems like a dystopian world. We recorded pacific winds, gusts and breezes on a huge plain at the foot of the Yasur Volcano on Tanna Island. Some recordings include loud eruptions of the volcano. The feeling of wind blowing around our ears is created by our amazing immersive Schoeps ORTF3D recording system powered by the precise preamps of the Sonosax R4+ and AD8+.
The Library include sounds like
WIND, GUST, BREEZE, VEGETATION, TONAL, PLAIN, VOLCANO
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Waves are one of the most powerful elements that mother nature provides. Especially the rough pacific ocean with all its mighty waves which were rolling on the beaches and shorelines of islands like Taveuni in Fiji, or Tanna in Vanuatu. We recorded these waves in all their different sizes. From huge roaring waves to detailed lapping splashes. To get a nice image of the rolling waves we used the amazing Schoeps ORTF3D recording system powered by the precise preamps of the Sonosax R4+ and AD8+.
The Library include sounds like
WATER, WAVES, SHORELINE, COAST, SURF, BEACH, OCEAN ROAR
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In times of global change it’s nearly impossible to hear places without human sounds. The majestic and old rainforests on the tropical south pacific islands creates an amazing soundscape. We recorded these soundscapes with a variety of organic sounds like exotic birds and animals, light and heavy tropical rain, wind blowing through trees and calm rivers and waterfalls. We also covered day and night moods. Our microphone setup is the amazing immersive Schoeps ORTF3D System powered by the precise preamps of the Sonosax R4+ and AD8+. These Systems allow us to record the incredible soundscapes of the south pacific rainforests in the most iconic way. Â
The Library include sounds like
AMBIENCE, TROPICAL, WATER, RAINFOREST, RAIN, EXOTIC, ANIMALS, BIRDS, INSECTS, WIND, VEGETATION, VOLCANO, RIVER
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This library features 145 sound recordings of assorted small electric motors, sourced from appliances like vacuum cleaners, power drills, air dusters, and other DC motors.
We also harnessed the Koma Elektronik Field Kit system which gives the ability to fine control the speed of the motors, allowing for a one-of-a-kind sonic palette. These sounds range from glitchy static noise and hums to electromechanical motor sounds.
All content was captured with induction coil pickups and contact mics, into the Elektronik Field Kit and finally into a Sound Devices 702 recorder.
Foley Plus 2 is a smattering of sounds from the Foley and sound effects vault of owner, David Fienup.
There is cloth, footsteps, smart phones, keyboards, microphone handling, food and drink, a wide variety of props, glassware, skin, appliances, leather, metal, plastic, bottles, cans, furniture, paper, sports, water, tools, and much more. Please check out the track list, as there are far too many to name!
This collection includes both ultra-clean, in-studio Foley and sound effects, as well as field recordings.
The Ford Eco Sport Sound Effects library features 130 files, totaling 10.6GB of recordings. This collection features the sounds of a Ford SUV 1.6L 4 Cylinder Engine Each file in this collection has been meticulously edited and mastered to give you an instant ready-to-use vehicle library.
EULA_Single User Agreement  – 2009 Ford EcoSport 4 Cylinder 1.6L_Metadata
From the ashes of a Wurlitzer baby grand piano, we bring you a unique sample library for media sound design. Perfect for suspense and horror in films and games. Surprisingly good at emulating distant artillery hits and other destruction. Crunches. Bangs. Metal scrapes. Wood shattered. Strings scraped with saws and performed with sledgehammers…Â not felt.
119 stereo one-shots of the acoustic dismantling. 77 crafted soundscapes and designed effects crafted from processing the original sounds. And… a playable Kontakt patch of unusual and slightly out of tune string plucks with multiple round robins for natural variation (delivered at 48kHz for memory optimization). All recorded in stereo using Schoeps microphones arranged in mid-side stereo technique. Edited and tagged with UCS metadata for fast and clear search results.
Kontakt 6.8.0 or higher is required. NOTE: This library does not run in the free ‘Kontakt Player’
Beer Glasses Vol. 1Â is a meticulously curated collection designed to elevate your audio productions with the delicate and distinct sounds associated with handling and using Pintglasses and Tankard/Steins.
This library encompasses an array of sounds from the gentle pick-up to the satisfying pour, immerse your audience in the world of classic glassware, and add a touch of Britain to your soundscapes.
All sounds are delivered in a high-quality 24Bit 96kHz format, allowing for further sonic manipulation. They have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for easy organization and use
Free pack samples HERE
The first volume of high definition and modern UI sound effects. Sci-Fi UI Sound Pack is a curated collection of modern sounds designed for futuristic and sci-fi environments. Each sound was synthesized and designed to accompany high-tech systems, computers, machinery, or weapons. A must-have for the serious sound designer and game developer looking for HQ sounds!
EXPERIENCE THE PURE SOUND OF NATURE
Step into the essence of the wilderness with Forest Ambiences, a sound library that takes you on an auditory journey through the heart of Central European forests. Covering all four seasons as well as day and night, it’s your go-to resource for creating any forest soundcape you can imagine. From vibrant dawn choruses to heavy autumn storms and tranquil winter atmospheres, you’ll receive a package as diverse as nature itself.
THE FULL SPECTRUM OF THE FOREST IN ONE COLLECTION
The library focuses on ambience recordings, from bird and common forest atmos to wind through different types of trees and quiet forest backgrounds. Featured is a range of 40 bird species, including songbirds, woodpeckers, crows, ravens and owls. But it doesn’t stop at ambiences; also included are isolated elements like individual birds or creaking tree trunks for maximum versatility. To help you easily find the perfect sound, both English and Latin bird species names are embedded in the metadata, and each file name identifies the season, time of day and type of forest where the recording took place.
We journeyed across multiple national parks in Germany and Poland to capture this variety of nature sounds. Included are all forest types: Coniferous forests, deciduous forests and mixed forests.
WHAT’S INSIDE (FILES / MINUTES)
The China Ambiences 1 Sound Library, a unique collection of sound recordings from the bustling cities of Beijing, Datong and Pingyao.
Over 2,5 hours of beautifully captured ambiences that are thoughtfully described with rich UCS compatible metadata.
Wind Turbine, Wind Farm ambiences driven by moderate to strong wind.
This FX library consists of 25 different recording positions. Including: close, mid and far distance sounds perspectives as well as behind the rotor blades and sideways position. Wind farm ambience recordings with wind in grass or/and crickets (gentle). Clean, close up and mid distance recordings with only a variety of rotor blades sounds, many different  perspectives. There are some loop ready recordings. Body of Turbine (tower) is recorded with contact mics.
Full total time is approx. 115 mins (all recordings, with multichannel or separated channels included). Full time of stereo ready files is approx. 37 mins. Recorded in MS stereo, Double MS (surround ready) and with contact mics (structure borne sound). Separated RAW mono Ch. provided gives you freedom to mix the recordings to your own taste: front to side to rear ratio. Stereo recordings are ready to use. Recordings are organized in folders by the recording setup: 01 MS stereo; 02 Double MS; 03 Contact mics.
This FX library include:
-Stereo files (ready to use)
-Multichannel, separated (or RAW) files: Mid-Side-Rear separated channels (booth for MS and double MS recordings as well)
-Contact mics files (single channel or two channels in sync-“Stereo”)
Recorded with:
Sennheiser 60MKH-P48, 40MKH-P48, 30MKH-P48; JRF Contact mics; Sound Devices 744T/Mix Pre Recorder; Rycote Blimps; Mogami Cables; Manfrotto Tripod;
Foley – Weapon Bullet Shells collection contains 82 high-quality audio files of the distinct sounds of empty bullet shells bouncing. You will find three distinct bullet sizes, conveniently categorized as small, medium, and large, striking surfaces including tile and wood.
Recorded in 24-bit/48 kHz/Mono, these sounds are easy to navigate and were captured using a Rode NTG4+ microphone to ensure a high level of detail and dryness.
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