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GERMAN CITY ATMOSPHERES
Create authentic urban soundscapes and sceneries with the detailed recordings of our Urban Ambiences sound library. This release offers you professional sound recordings with a total length of 4 hours and 50 minutes featuring background atmospheres, passing cars and trains, sirens and horns, construction sites, church bells, generators, escalators, various crowds, restaurants and city parks with singing birds.
AN INDUSTRIAL JOURNEY
During the production process, we traveled through various cities in Germany, mainly in the Ruhr area in North Rhine-Westphalia. We chose this location because it has a unique history and a high population density. With more than 5 million people living in this area, combined with old industrial buildings and always close to nature, we had the opportunity to capture a wide variety of incredible urban textures.
Included are 143 unique sound effects, all carefully metadata tagged. The ambience recordings are seamlessly loopable to give you the highest possible comfort.
What’s a Sci-fi project without an adorable robot sidekick?
This small robot vocal pack will give you the audio tools you need to bring your cute bot companion to life!
Including:
happiness
sadness
pained
power up & down
scared
confused
recorded and exported in 24/192khz so can be edited and manipulated to fit the style of your projects. perfect for small robot game companions
Electromagnetic Design Vol. 3 is brought to you as a successor to one of our best selling sound effects libraries. This collection contains a vast array of experimental and designed sounds captured using electromagnetic coil pickups and receivers. Perfect for building a futuristic atmosphere for your sci-fi/thriller projects as well as a great addition for sound designers to their general audio collection.
Our Audio Craftsmen captured a varied assortment of electromagnetic signals, electrical malfunctions and disconnections from various devices like computers, speakers, plug sockets, switches, TVs and phones. All of these sounds were then meticulously edited and designed to make a wide variety of glitches, a mix of ambiences with positive, negative and neutral tonalities, disconnection impacts with glitchy thuds, and electricity infused risers.
All of the sounds are extensively meta-tagged and UCS compliant so that you can easily find the sound you need. In addition, all of the files are provided dry in 192kHz/24bit allowing for further sonic manipulation.
The sounds of grinding, skidding, windscreen groaning, rumbling and hooting – a complete sound effects library of the UAZ-469.
This library is of the UAZ 469 Off Road All Purpose Vehicle – manufactured by UAZ. Originally used in by the soviet forces; it became known as the UAZ 469-B and is used by a variety of countries.
Easy to repair and drivable on all terrains; for us its a really great sounding vehicle both from the engine and general sounds of the car (opening doors, fuel compartments and more)
Thanks
Phil Mill
“The Shoe Collection: Dirt- Combat Boot Size 7“ by Periscope Post & Audio, provides 22 high quality footsteps files in dirt with the combat boot size 7. The audio files are recorded at 24bit, 192k with mono and stereo recordings. The Sennheiser MKH-60 was used for the mono files with a slightly more distant mic placement than the stereo files, which were recorded with the Sennheiser MKH8050 and the Sennheiser MKH-30 near the shoe. From different walking speeds, to jogging, sprinting, jumping, hard stops, scuffs, and more! There are several performances with each file to fit the right action you need. That’s a whopping 472 footsteps between the mono and stereo files!
These sound files are also UCS metadata tagged
“The Shoe Collection: Soft Hardwood- Master Bundle“ by Periscope Post & Audio, provides 550 high quality footsteps files on soft hardwood floors from each package in the Soft Hardwood Collection.
Libraries included:
The audio files are recorded at 24bit, 192k with mono and stereo recordings. The Sennheiser MKH-60 was used for the mono files with a slightly more distant mic placement than the stereo files, which were recorded with the Sennheiser MKH8050 and the Sennheiser MKH-30 near the shoe. From different walking speeds, to jogging, sprinting, jumping, hard stops, scuffs, and more! There are several performances with each file to fit the right action you need. That’s a whopping 12,060+ footsteps between the mono and stereo files!
These sound files are also UCS metadata tagged
Majority of sounds in this library was recorded in Kyoto. With traditional temples and Japanese gardens, Kyoto offers tranquil soundscapes. Osaka on the other hand is known for modern architecture, nightlife and street food. Join the sound journey on an extensive rail network that serves over 900 million passengers annually.
“The Shoe Collection: Soft Hardwood- Soft Sole Slipper“ by Periscope Post & Audio, provides 22 high quality footsteps on soft hardwood floors with the soft sole slipper. The audio files are recorded at 24bit, 192k with mono and stereo recordings. The Sennheiser MKH-60 was used for the mono files with a slightly more distant mic placement than the stereo files, which were recorded with the Sennheiser MKH8050 and the Sennheiser MKH-30 near the feet. From different walking speeds, to jogging, sprinting, jumping, hard stops, scuffs, and more! We are also packaging the option of a different EQ curve to reduce some of the lower thump of the soft sole slipper. There are several performances with each file to fit the right action you need. 488 Footsteps per version. That’s a whopping 976 footsteps between the mono and stereo files!
These sound files are also UCS metadata tagged
“The Shoe Collection: Soft Hardwood – High Top Converse Sneaker“ by Periscope Post & Audio, provides 22 high quality footsteps on soft hardwood floors with the high top converse sneaker. The audio files are recorded at 24bit, 192k with mono and stereo recordings. The Sennheiser MKH-60 was used for the mono files with a slightly more distant mic placement than the stereo files, which were recorded with the Sennheiser MKH8050 and the Sennheiser MKH-30 near the shoe. From different walking speeds, to jogging, sprinting, jumping, hard stops, scuffs, and more! There are several performances with each file to fit the right action you need. That’s a whopping 468 footsteps between the mono and stereo files!
These sound files are also UCS metadata tagged
“The Shoe Collection: Soft Hardwood – Rubber Boots With Metal Buckles“ by Periscope Post & Audio, provides 22 high quality footsteps files on soft hardwood floors with the rubber boots With metal buckles. The audio files are recorded at 24bit, 192k with mono and stereo recordings. The Sennheiser MKH-60 was used for the mono files with a slightly more distant mic placement than the stereo files, which were recorded with the Sennheiser MKH8050 and the Sennheiser MKH-30 near the shoe. From different walking speeds, to jogging, sprinting, jumping, hard stops, scuffs, and more! There are several performances with each file to fit the right action you need. That’s a whopping 472 footsteps between the mono and stereo files!
These sound files are also UCS metadata tagged
“The Shoe Collection: Soft Hardwood – Sneaker Keds“ by Periscope Post & Audio, provides 22 high quality footsteps on soft hardwood floors with the Keds sneaker. The audio files are recorded at 24bit, 192k with mono and stereo recordings. The Sennheiser MKH-60 was used for the mono files with a slightly more distant mic placement than the stereo files, which were recorded with the Sennheiser MKH8050 and the Sennheiser MKH-30 near the shoe. From different walking speeds, to jogging, sprinting, jumping, hard stops, scuffs, and more! There are several performances with each file to fit the right action you need. That’s a whopping 392 footsteps between the mono and stereo files!
These sound files are also UCS metadata tagged
“Collected Ambiences“ – Series description:
Each library of the “Collected Ambiences“ series features 33 various Stereo Ambiences.
All recorded with Sound Devices 744T, Sonosax SX-R4+, Sennheiser MKH8040 ORTF, Sennheiser MKH8050 + MK30 MS, RODE NT1-A or Sony PCM-D100.
All files were cleaned, edited and most of the files loop seamlessly.
Collected Ambiences – Volume XIV
Harvester Cabin, Home Improvement, Busy Exhibition Hallway, Kids Crowds, Farm, Coutryside
We’ve dug deep into the circuit paths of electronic equipment using signal tracers to scan and record electronic noise and electromagnetic fields (EMF) emanating from electronic equipment.
This second in a series of three sound libraries focus on the elements of steady signal noise & radiation background mostly in the mid to high frequencies. Includes static noise, buzz & hum interference with pops, snaps, crackles, beeps and glitch tones.
We’ve dug deep into the circuit paths of electronic equipment using signal tracers to scan and record electronic noise and electromagnetic fields (EMF) emanating from electronic equipment.
This first in a series of three sound libraries focus on the feel of clocking, ticking, pulses, crystal oscillator timing and other cyclic repetition to provide a rhythmic element to the sound effect. Includes sounds of data flow with beeps, tones, glitch, pops, snaps, crackles, static noise & interference.
Places Ambience Library supplies you with 111 common or familiar locations from Airport to Zoo.
Placing focus on locations with human created or populated environments such as public spaces, event gatherings, and public service infrastructures. Recognizable environments for easy use to add as a background creating your place for a scene.
Immerse yourself in the second library of the Ambisonics series by USO. These “Runaway Trains” were recorded with a Senneheiser Ambeo and a Sonosax R4+ in and around the Milano Greco Pirelli railway station, which is part of the so-called “Milan Circle Line,” a railway loop which circumnavigates the city.
The library contains a lot of passing trains and ambient sounds recorded very close to the railway, both by day and by night. There has been no further processing, although I did carefully remove all the Italian P.A. announcements, to make life easier for the editors during the sound montage.
A useful bonus, too: you will find some ready-to-use backgrounds as “airfill” between the passing trains to create continuity in a longer scene, if need be. The ambient sounds are also great as a standalone!
Elemental Mutation Whooshes And Impacts is your ultimate toolkit for conjuring intense elemental sound design. Packed with over 1,900 royalty-free sound effects, this library brings together ethereal whooshes, explosive impacts, and immersive magic casts that transform any ordinary moment into pure audio alchemy. Perfect for summoning spells, elemental attacks, or cinematic transitions, each sound is meticulously designed to layer seamlessly into your project — from subtle energy swirls to bone-rattling impact blasts. Get ready to amplify your games, trailers, and fantasy worlds with an arsenal of otherworldly audio that’s ready to cast, conjure, and conquer.
Beehive Intimate is a unique sound effects library offering an exclusive collection of detailed bee recordings captured both inside and around an active beehive.
This library features immersive close-up buzzing, intense swarm drones, delicate insect movements, and atmospheric garden ambiences. Every recording was captured with high-resolution microphones to deliver rich, organic textures that bring the sonic world of bees to life.
Perfect for:
Inside this collection, you’ll discover:
Recorded with:
Whether you need authentic insect ambiences or textured organic layers for creative projects, Beehive Intimate is a must-have addition to your sound design toolkit.
All sounds are provided in high-quality WAV format (192Khz,24Bit), meticulously edited and labeled for instant use.
Mechanism is a collection of sound effects focused on the movement of mechanical devices. Featuring 763 meticulously recorded sounds, this library captures the tactile character of metal objects—ratchets, levers, gears, spring-loaded latches, and unique mechanical gadgets.
The collection covers a wide range of mechanical actions: sharp clicks, metallic clacks, rotating gears, sliding mechanisms, and metallic movements. It’s built to support the sound design needs for robotics, sci-fi machinery, user interface interactions, steampunk devices, and more.
Every sound was recorded using a Sennheiser MKH 8050 microphone and a Zoom F6 recorder and files are delivered in high-resolution 24-bit / 192kHz WAV format.
Enter the brutal heart of cinematic terror with Cinematic Nightmares: Impacts Vol.1—a meticulously crafted sound pack designed to deliver raw, unrelenting power straight to your speakers. Packed with thunderous impacts, bone-rattling hits, and layered textures of chaos, this collection is built to elevate your horror trailers, dark cinematic cues, and intense game soundscapes. Whether you’re crafting jump scares, dramatic transitions, or tension-building moments, these sounds will hit with precision and presence, helping you shape unforgettable sonic moments that grab attention and refuse to let go.
Like its whooshing predecessor, this pack is built for flexibility and depth:
● Designed Section – 10 fully layered impact sounds, sculpted and delivered in both wet and dry versions for instant drag-and-drop power. You get 20 ready-to-use files to give your productions immediate punch.
● Layers Section – Go deeper with 49 expertly curated impact layers, each provided in both wet and dry versions. That’s 98 individual files, purpose-built for layering, tweaking, or using standalone.
Each sound includes 6 variations per file, with both wet and dry processing included. This means you’re not locked into any one sound—you can apply your own reverb, layer them with other effects, or manipulate them into entirely new sonic monstrosities. Total freedom, zero compromise.
Massive Value: 708 High-Quality Sounds
With this pack, you’re not just getting great sound—you’re getting a full arsenal of ready-to-use audio assets:
● Designed Sounds: 120 wet and dry variations (10 sounds × 6 variations × 2 formats).
● Layered Sounds: 588 wet and dry variations (49 sounds × 6 variations × 2 formats).
● Bonus One-Shots: Every variation is also provided as a pre-cut one-shot—clearly labeled and organised within its own folder, drag-and-drop ready for your DAW or sampler, making workflow fast and seamless.
Check out the sound demo here:
All sounds are provided in 24-bit / 96kHz resolution, ensuring industry-standard quality. The total pack size is 5.6 GB, and everything is embedded with full UCS-compliant metadata to keep your sound library organised, searchable, and production-ready.
In this comprehensive collection you’ll discover an extensive array of pristine, isolated recordings capturing the nuanced vocalizations of a diverse range of farm animals. Included is maybe one of the most detailed distinctions between various sheep breeds – from the weak first calls of a lamb to the breathy but historic bleating of the Soay Sheep to the more robust calls of Suffolk Sheep up to the harsh burping of Scottish Black Face Sheep (and even more sheep). Explore the intricate world of poultry with detailed recordings of div. roosters and chickens, as well as some ducks, turkey and geese, each captured with exceptional clarity.
Beyond the ovine and avian, Farm Animals extends its sonic palette to include:
Each recording within the Farm Animal library has been captured using hd recording techniques, ensuring exceptional fidelity and minimal noise. These are meticulously documented sonic portraits, offering a wealth of textural detail and emotional resonance.
On top of these close up recording, the library also includes some farm ambiences. Inside the hen house, with sleeping hens or eery industrial noises from milk farms.
As honey bees are as much an industrial worker as cows, pics or sheep, some insects are included too.
Farm Animals provides you with the raw sonic ingredients to craft immersive and believable rural environments, adding layers of authenticity that will elevate your countryside projects or give you unique source material to design alien voices or monsters, dinosaurs, zombies and more. Whether you’re working on film, television, games, or interactive installations, this library offers the depth and breadth of sounds required to truly bring your scenes to life. On top, no animals have been harmed, handled or annoyed by me, all vocals occured naturally.
Animals included: Antwerp Belgian Breed, Barnevelder Bantam, Bielefelder Kennhuhn, Brown Hen, Minorca Hen, Other Chicken, Rooster, Cows / Cattle, Highland Cattle, Donkey, Goat, Honey Bee, Bentheim Black Pied Pig, Other Pigs, Camerun Sheep, Coburg Fox Sheep, Domestic Sheep, German Heath Sheep, Scottish Blackface Sheep, Soay Sheep. Suffolk Sheep, Lamb, Horse, Pony, Shetland, Mallard, Red Crested Pochard, Rasseflügel Limburg, House Goose, Steinbacher Kampfgans, Indian Runner Duck, Black Swan, Turkey, Fantail Pigeon, Sparrows, Short toed tree creeper, dogs – for vocalization and amount of calls, check the file list
Friction Mallet_Pack 02 is a pack of friction and impact recordings using a Gongs Unlimited Birthday Party Silicone Rubber Friction Mallet against a plastic cookie container. The container is almost empty with only the leftover crumbs remaining.
Using this Friction Mallet gets you a fun combination of Groans, Guttural Buzz Vibrations, Tonal Rumbles, Impacts, Bounces, Tight and Loose Slides, Swipes, and wild Pitch Bends.
Packed in at 7.35GB, 1628 single triggered sounds totaling around 71 minutes to use as a creature, sound design, vehicle layer or any other layer you can think of!
These sound files were recorded at 32bit, 192kHz using the Sennheiser MKH8050, Sennheiser MKH30 and Sanken CO-100K microphones into a Sound Devices Mix Pre-10ii.
All are metadata tagged using the Universal Category System in Soundminer, and also searchable in Soundly, and Basehead.
Moaning Metal features a unique collection of sounds captured using the LOM Geofon and other contact microphones. We recorded household and other metal items around the city to create an array of rich drones and eerie screeches.
These sounds are ideal for adding depth, tension, and unease to your projects, whether you’re layering audio or creating an intense atmosphere.
These sound effects have been carefully curated and edited, providing a ready-to-use and royalty-free sample pack.
These samples can be used for various applications, from sound design and compositions for TV, film, and documentaries to video game development.
They are UCS compliant, with the UCS-compliant document included in the download file.
Each sample comes with embedded metadata for easy organization.
Explore the essence of Japan with our comprehensive sound effects pack, featuring 53 meticulously recorded audio clips.
Perfect for filmmakers, game developers, and audio enthusiasts, each sound captures the cultural richness and diversity of Japan’s landscapes and urban environments.
From serene temple bells and bustling city streets to traditional festival drums and tranquil nature ambiances, these versatile sounds bring authenticity to scenes set in Japan.
Ideal for enhancing documentaries, travel vlogs, or creating immersive video game environments, this collection offers a range of atmospheric details and cultural nuances.
Immerse your audience in the vibrant sounds of Japan and elevate your projects with our extensive library of Japanese sound effects, designed to transport listeners to the heart of this captivating and multifaceted country.
Visit our full range of SFX packs at www.amplar.io
Kawaii UI Bundle
Footsteps Vegetation
63,13 € incl. vat
Potion Sound Effects
21,39 € incl. vat
Power Up Sound Effects
32,09 € incl. vat
Bowling Sound Effects
21,39 € incl. vat
Motion Graphics
Bloody Nightmare
CIRCUS Horror Strings
Modular UI
Forests and Mountains
Horror Jumpscares
The Still Line
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