The SmartSoundFX Results Are In! And The Winner Is...

Posted November 14, 2023 by Asbjoern Andersen in A Sound Effect

A big thanks to all of you who participated in the SmartSoundFX giveaway. I'm excited to let you know that the results are in:

THE WINNER IS... MICHELLE LAUDRY!

She's now received the 24 sound effects libraries from SmartsoundFX - a huge congrats to Michelle!

And even if you didn't win, I still have some good news for you: SmartsoundFX is currently running a huge sale, with up to 75% off their great sound libraries. Check out their selection below:

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The Prizes:

Michelle Laudry received all these sound effects libraries from SmartSoundFX – but even if you didn’t win, you can currently land some excellent deals on them below:

Bundles The SmartsoundFX Bundle Play Track 40266 sounds included $3,237

The SmartsoundFX Bundle by Smartsound

A great sound collection, covering a wide range of needs.

Musical transitions, action scenes, home videos, cinematic fiction… you name it! If “just good” isn’t good enough, make it awesome!
– with The SmartsoundFX Bundle.

Includes all 71 SmartsoundFX Packs

LIBRARIES 71

SOUNDS 40266

SIZE 250+ GB

[THIS PACK INCLUDES ONLY THE STEREO VERSIONS]

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Nature & Countryside Ambiences Asian Countrysides Play Track 110 sounds included $44.25

Enjoy the pristine sound of varied ambiences recorded across Asia. Dive into the vast sonic landscapes featuring FORESTS, INSECTS, LAKESHORES, VILLAGES, BIRDS, WATER, RAIN, THUNDER, WIND and more. While many base sounds can be used in any setting, others will take your audience to characteristic places – control the mood, setting and even temperature to your liking!

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Funny / Comedy / Cartoon Cartoon & Infotainment Play Track 223 sounds included $36.75

Bring your animations to life with this collection of HORNS, WHOOSHES, WOBBLES, BOINGS, and MORE! Not only are these silly sounds great for cartoons, but they also include many must-have FX for podcasts, videos, on-line teachers, and anyone else who wants to bring some slapstick to their information broadcast.

This library was developed in cooperation with our partner VAMIFY.

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Water & Ocean Sounds Coastal Play Track 123 sounds included, 195 mins total $44.25

Romantic seaside sunsets, lighthouse keepers on their outpost and spies discussing espionage at the waterfront all need their ambience. From WAVES and SURF at various settings and distances, to BIRDS crying overhead and wood creaking at the MARINA. Also including one shots of BIRDS, SLASHES, SEALS, and other coastal sounds.

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Horror Sound Effects Dark Textures Play Track 122 sounds included $44.25

Featuring over 100 high-quality drones and pads, this sound library evokes unsettling and gloomy feelings – perfect to create spooky atmospheres and tension building soundscapes for your project.

This package contains layers of mallets, strings, metals, glasses, synthetic and bass sounds, giving your audience the creeps.

The Library includes:

Drones & Pads – Creepy, Spooky, Horror, Mysterious

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Dog Sound Effects Dogs Play Track 302 sounds included $59.25

Big dogs, small dogs, relaxed dogs, crazy dogs, dirty dogs, this collection has every dog you could ever need. From the haughty GROWLS of fierce Chihuahuas to the sad WHINES of a German Shephard when their beloved owner has left the room. DOGS will have your paws full of sounds from humankind’s best friends.

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Drones & Mood Sound Effects Drones & Pads Play Track 165 sounds included $36.75

Build the suspense or sense of wonder with this pack of high-quality drones and pads. The sounds come in a large variety of styles, from DARK, mysterious metallic ringing or whirling vacuous spaces and mid-range NEUTRAL sounds like evolving hums and shimmering resonances to light, ethereal ahs and cosmic-inspired reverberations from outer space. The soundtrack of your production isn’t complete without these awe-inspiring soundscapes.

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City Life Sound Effects European Cities Play Track 69 sounds included $44.25

The loud din of an OLD TOWN SQUARE, the quiet of a tree-lined street in a RESIDENTIAL AREA and the gentle rumbling of a PLANE flying by overhead while sitting in a secret garden. Including distant fog horns at the HARBOR, trickling FOUNTAINS, and cars stuck in TRAFFIC, this collection without a doubt encapsulates all the auditory wealth of the modern urban setting.

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Foley Sound Effects Everyday Life 01 Play Track 531 sounds included $44.25

There are no sounds like home sounds. Everything from slamming BOOKS and turning pages to sweeping BROOMS, humming DISHWASHERS, and the tinkling of CUTLERY, our EVERYDAY LIFE collection will have your listeners thinking the sounds are coming from the next room.

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Foley Sound Effects Everyday Life 02 Play Track 547 sounds included $44.25

The impact of everyday sounds is often underestimated. Your project will come to life with this collection of common sounds around the house, from a flick of a LIGHT SWITCH, cutting PAPER, and a rumbling WASHING MACHINE, to squeaking and thudding FLOORS, humming VENDING MACHINES and squirting SOAP DISPENSERS.

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Foley Sound Effects Fight Play Track 642 sounds included $44.25

Parry your way out of cinematic danger with this collection of bone-crunching combat sounds. From PUNCHES and WHOOSHES to BODY FALLS and GRUNTS, this body-slamming collection can be used as is or layered for even more combative depth.

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Footsteps Sound Effects Footsteps Play Track 1489 sounds included $59.25

Tread lightly with our collection of high-quality footsteps. From SNEAKERS and LEATHER SHOES to BOOTS, HIGH HEELS, and BAREFOOT across a variety of surfaces, like CONCRETE, GRAVEL, WOOD, METAL, and even SAND, this collection is a must-have for any film or game studio.

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Sci-Fi Sound Effects Futuristic Play Track 565 sounds included $44.25

This curated package of sound effects is from another planet. If you ever wondered how to make your audience experience the extraterrestrial, this compilation of handpicked sounds is the “go-to” compilation for your Sci-Fi projects.

Included are Ambiences, Weapons, Electronics, Objects, Spaceships, Alarms, UI, Devices

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Impacts, Hits & Whooshes 01 Play Track 539 sounds included
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$44.25

This collection delivers a vast variety of Impacts, Hits & Whooshes that are commonly used in contemporary trailers and big screen productions.

Refine your scene with Impacts, Hits & Whooshes to give it that extra oomph.

The Library includes:

Impacts, Hits & Whooshes – Air, Transition, Bass, Dark, Explosion, Fire, Flutter, Glass, Magic, Metal, Percussion, Synthesized, Transition, Water, Wood

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Impacts, Hits & Whooshes 02 Play Track 591 sounds included $44.25

Unlock the key to the big reverberations of the silver screen. From heart-shaking IMPACTS and mind-crushing HITS to world-changing WHOOSHES, this quintessential sound design collection will be sure to complete your project with that magic, cinematic touch. Paired with Volume One, you’ll never again find yourself seeking out another transition or support effect.

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Krypton Play Track 300 sounds included $48.75

Your search for the one outstanding cinematic sound FX pack is complete with KRYPTON. This set of high-end FX can turn a homemade reel to a professional Hollywood cut. DARK AND LIGHT ATMOSPHERES, HITS, BRAAMS, RISERS, GLITCHES, DRONES, BOOMS, WHOOSHES and more are just a click and drag away from setting your work above the competition.

This library was developed in cooperation with our partner VAMIFY.

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Travel & Transportation Mavic Travel Filmmaker Play Track 300 sounds included $36.75

Walk down the boulevard, jump onto the metro, and catch the last train with this collection of soundscapes and transitions. Transport your listener to a cafe, the seaside, or the streets, or let their senses take flight as a plane passes by. When you need your audience to come onto the scene, then our pack of city and travel filmmaker sounds will be sure to bring it all to life.

This library was developed in cooperation with our partner VAMIFY.

Included are Ambiences (Airport, Train Station, Restaurant, City, Highway, Ocean, Weather) Vehicles (Cars, Motorcycles, Planes, Train) Musical Ambiences, Transitions.

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Cold Weapon Sound Effects Medieval Play Track 605 sounds included
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$44.25

The Dark Ages are calling! With this curated package full of high-quality sound effects everything in your medieval world is brought to life. From objects like doors, chests and fire over foley sounds like steps, chains and gore to weapons such as the crossbow, sword, hammer and axe. This compilation provides a solid foundation of „ready to use“ sound effects to give your project an authentic medieval feeling.

The Library includes:
Horse, Textile, Impact, Whoosh, Armor, Chain, Gore, Step, Chest, Door, Drawbridge, Fire, Gate, Mechanical, Flag, Portcullis, Carriage, Axe, Blade, Bow, Catapult, Crossbow, Hammer, Knife, Quarterstaff, Sickle, Sword

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Creature Sound Effects Monsters Play Track 789 sounds included $44.25

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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Nature & Countryside Ambiences Nature South Africa Play Track 110 sounds included $44.25

The acoustic beauty of the savanna has been revealed in this voyage across the African continent’s southern climes. Travel through soundscapes from the BUSH to the COAST, with an array of natural ambiences including WATERFALLS, WEATHER, and more. Your viewers will be fully immersed using these effects from mother nature.

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Roomtones Room Ambiences Play Track 90 sounds included, 396 mins total ~~From: $59~~ From: $44.25

Add realism to your interior scenes with this collection of real-world INDOOR AMBIANCES. Explore the sonic varieties of different houses and rooms, from the sonic atmospheres of BASEMENTS with various PIPING, to the crackling FIREPLACE of a LIVINGROOM and the whirling FAN of a BATHROOM, or stroll through OFFICES filled with HUMMING COMPUTERS, and WAREHOUSES with rattling VENTILATION. Bring your scenes to life with the right background to fill the silence.

The library is available in stereo or ambisonics (incl. stereo version)
Stereo Version: 86 stereo files + 4 mono files
Ambisonics Version (incl. Stereo): 86 ambisonics (AmbiX) files + Stereo Version (86 stereo files + 4 mono files)

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Bundles SmartsoundFX Starter Pack Play Track 1000+ sounds included $75

When you’re ready to step up to the next level of sound effects or if your needs are limited but with a wide range—this is the pack for you. With high-quality content covering everything from ANIMALS and MECHANICALS, to EXPLOSIONS, MAGIC, WEAPONS and FOLEY, this is the perfect collection for aspiring video producers, and anyone starting out in sound design.

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Foley Sound Effects Sports 01 Play Track 507 sounds included $44.25

Nothing but net and a whole lot of other sounds for sports. Build up the impact of those hits and swishes with this collection of SFX. Including sounds from BASKETBALL, BOXING, BMX, GYM, BADMINTON, and even DARTS. Sport scenes need the added power of pro sounds.

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User Interface (UI) Sound Effects User Interaction Play Track 678 sounds included $59.25

Characters speak and so do the items they use. USER INTERFACE will bring the small to life with this collection of clicks, notifications, buttons, and swooshes.

Included are: Buttons, Clicks, Jingles, Notifications, Organics, Slides, Swishes

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Materials & Texture Sound Effects Xenon Cinematic SFX Play Track 170 sounds included $36.75

Give your reels a powerful cinematic punch with XENON. This set of professionally recorded BOOMS, DROPS, HITS, RISERS, and WHOOSHES will take your project onto a whole new level of quality. Lacking great audio transitions or just the right sound to match the camera movements? This collection is your answer.

This library was developed in cooperation with our partner VAMIFY.

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Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Spells Variations Vol 3 Play Track 247 sounds included, 16 mins total $14

Spell Variations Vol. 3 brings a fresh wave of magical creativity and sonic variety. This collection dives deep into the mystical realm, offering everything from shimmering chime spells and celestial choirs, to demonic voices that feel torn from the depths of hell, along with earth-based magic, electric spells, powerful invocations, and more.

Inside, you’ll find 247 sound effects across 27 distinct types of magic, each with multiple variations. As with our previous volumes, these variations ensure each spell feels unique, even when reused throughout different moments in your project.

Each spell type is neatly organized into individual folders, giving you total flexibility when designing magical scenes, gameplay effects, or transitions. Whether you need a subtle magical aura or a powerful blast, you’ll have the perfect sound at your fingertips.

All sounds were recorded, edited, and mastered at 192 kHz / 24-bit, delivering high-end quality and broad adaptability. This library is perfect for professional sound designers and creators looking for high-quality, drag-and-drop magical sounds for games, trailers, animations, or any 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.
. For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com

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Animal Sound Effects Animal Hyperrealism Vol III Play Track 1711 sounds included
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$170

Animal Hyperrealism Vol III is a library containing sounds themed animal vocalisations, from real to designed creatures totaling more than 1700 individual sounds in 279 files.

The sounds were recorded in zoos and wildlife centers. The asset list includes but is not limited to: european red deers, monkeys, reindeers, hornbills camels, crickets, tamarins, boars, frogs, red ruffed lemurs, parrots, and many more.

The content has been recorded at 192KHz with a Sanken CO100K plus a Sennheiser 8050 for center image and a couple of Sennheiser MKH8040 for stereo image.
Part of the cheats section of the library features samples recorded at 384KHz. For these sounds an additional microphone was employed, specifically the CMPA by Avisoft-Bioacoustics which records up to 200 KHz. This microphone was used to record most of the library but the 384KHz format was preserved only where energy was found beyond 96KHz not to occupy unnecessary disk space.
All files are delivered as stereo bounce of these for mics, though in some instances an additional couple of CO100K was added to the sides.
The resulting ultrasonic spectrum is rich and allows for truly extreme manipulation of the content.

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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Animal Sound Effects Collections Animal Hyperrealism Vol II Play Track 2000+ sounds included
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$170

Animal Hyperrealism Vol II is a library containing sounds themed animal vocalisations, from real to designed creatures totaling more than 2000 individual sounds in 283 files.

The sounds were partly recorded with animals trained for media production, partly recorded in zoos and wildlife centers. The asset list includes but is not limited to: amur leopards, bottlenose dolphins, californian sealions, pacific walruses, red ruffed lemurs, owls, parrots, dwarf little fruit bats, hamsters, guinea pigs and many more.

The content has been recorded at 192KHz with a Sanken CO100K plus a Sennheiser 8050 for center image and a couple of Sennheiser MKH8040 for stereo image.
A special section of the library features samples recorded at 384KHz. For these sounds an additional microphone was employed, specifically the CMPA by Avisoft-Bioacoustics which records up to 200 KHz. This microphone was actually used to record most of the library but the 384KHz format was preserved only where energy was found beyond 96KHz not to occupy unnecessary disk space.
All files are delivered as stereo bounce of these for mics, though in some instances an additional couple of CO100K was added to the sides.
The resulting ultrasonic spectrum is rich and allows for truly extreme manipulation of the content.

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:

Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries UI RPG Sound Effects Play Track 174 sounds included, 2 mins total $19.99
Enhance your game with the UI Menu RPG Sound Effects Pack, featuring 174 carefully designed sound effects. Created for high-quality user interface interactions, this pack includes sounds for select, deny, and access actions, perfect for RPGs and other genres. But these versatile effects go beyond just menus—they can be used to elevate action, skills, magic, combat, motion, and more. Whether you’re building intricate gameplay systems or immersive user interfaces, this extensive collection offers the dynamic, rich sounds you need to bring your project to life.

Features:
- 174 universal user interface sounds for any type of game
- High-quality sounds for the most commonly used categories
- Can be used not only for UI, but perfect for any genre
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Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries Transmission Sound Effects Play Track 104 sounds included, 20 mins total $7.99
Elevate your game with this Transmission/Glitchy sound effects pack, designed to add a dynamic, futuristic edge to your project. Perfect for enhancing the user experience, these high-quality, glitch-inspired sounds are ideal for creating technical malfunctions, digital disturbances, or sci-fi-themed environments. Whether you’re working on a cyberpunk game, a tech-heavy adventure, or any project in need of glitchy, electronic audio, this pack will help you immerse your audience with compelling, atmospheric effects that bring your digital world to life.

Features:
- Transmissions
- Glitches
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Environments & Ambiences Fantasy Jungle Ambiences Play Track 18 sounds included, 60 mins total $17.99

Enter the mystical heart of an ancient, otherworldly wilderness with Fantasy Jungle — a curated collection of 18 designed stereo ambience tracks, totaling 1 hour, 31 minutes, and 41 seconds of immersive fantasy jungle soundscapes.

Each track is a richly textured sonic environment where strange birds call from the treetops, mysterious creatures chirp and chatter in the shadows, and the soothing sounds of flowing water, rustling leaves, and gentle winds form a vivid natural backdrop. This ambience set is ideal for adding depth and life to fantasy worlds, game environments, audio dramas, or creative writing sessions.

Crafted with care and detail, all files are delivered in high-quality stereo WAV format, with embedded metadata for easy organization and integration into your workflow.

Product Features:

·         18 stereo WAV files

·         Total runtime: 1:31:41

·         Fantasy wildlife & jungle ambience – strange birds, unknown creatures, wind, and water

·         Metadata embedded for seamless library management

·         Loopable-friendly for continuous playback

·         Perfect for RPGs, games, film, podcasting, and immersive storytelling

Let Fantasy Jungle breathe life into your magical worlds — where every chirp, breeze, and ripple tells a story beyond the veil of the ordinary.

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Household Sound Effects Extra Coins Play Track 179 sounds included, 24 mins total $9.99

EXTRA COINS – is an auxiliary sound library containing 179 unique sound effect files of real metal coins. From spare change and coin sacks to individual coins being handled and dropped. Whether it’s metallic clanking and ringing or the old familiar sound of a hand full of coins you’re looking for; This Extra sound effects library will help supplement any of your coin money needs, for your next project. Extra Coins comes in at over 24 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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Car Sound Effects Mazda MX-5 Miata 1998 sports car Play Track 224 sounds included, 44 mins total $65

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 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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