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The Burroughs Protectograph that we acquired was manufactured around the turn of the 20th century and had a single unique function – to stamp and emboss checks for banks. The Burroughs corporation has been around since 1886, and was an early force in the adding machine, check stamper and typewriter industries. This Protectograph version had an electric mechanism that would move large printheads down through a ribbon and would stamp a check hard and repeatedly for as long as the print key was held down. Our machine was acquired in perfect working condition.
Its keys have a short through but a satisfying clack, and the punch mechanism is a huge whir stamp sound than can cycle if the punch button is held down. We rolled with the case both on and off, which revealed very different sounds from the main electric mechanisms.
We ran the whole session with three perspectives miked up – front by the keys, in the back by the punch and a wide perspective perfect for bgfx placement. The front and back mics were Schoeps CMC6.MK4 and the wide mic was an AT 4050 in omni about 5 feet away. Listen to the straight examples give a clear accounting of the type of sounds we got from this machine, and the bent examples show what can really be done with those sounds and the Kontakt instrument.
Casual Fun Music Pack is a great way to add a light, happy and energetic ambience to your game. Create an instant sense of fun, adventure and carefree joy with these happy, energetic, and loopable music tracks with their variations. Casual Fun Music Pack is ideal for cute fun and fast games, and is also a perfect companion for game trailers. Add a calypso-like bright and happy shine to your project with Casual Fun Music Pack. It’s packed with fun and smiles!
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In this bundle you’ll find all of the libraries in the Cedar Series at 30% off!
The “Cedar” library series is a collection of libraries, comprised of four different innstruments:
Each volume is a single Kontakt instrument with a peculiar timbral personality. The entire series is created recording sounds from a luthier classical guitar. They can be used for composing and producing purposes – like an acoustic percussion setup – as well as for soundtrack composition and sound design in films, video games and any other multimedia product. “Ponticello” and “Sul Tasto” also feature a dedicated effects page that can be used to process the sounds in the library with several processors, both send and insert effects. They are “percussion oriented” sounds, while “Bizzarro” is a keyboard instrument.
A collection of small party horns and noisemakers.
From honking horns to crazy kazoos, this sound effects pack has all that you need to add fun to your next project! Featuring tiny trumpets, kazoos, and bike horns, this sound effects pack has a variety of sounds for you to use and enjoy. All recorded at 48k/32bit, all 33 sounds in this pack were lovingly recorded and edited for use in your next project.
Introducing SONUSCORE’s CELESTIAL HARP
Where words fail, music gains its power. The magical fairytale pulls of our Celtic harp transport the listener to magical worlds in heavenly places.
A Celtic harp with a divinely inspired sound, CELESTIAL HARP has a unique tone that is warm and soft in its plucks, but lush and enveloping with its full strums. It is perfect to transport your listeners to fantasy worlds and ancient settings, especially when paired with the particle power of our Glow slider, which transmutes the sound into an incredible, soothing, and airy pad. Control the particle effect further by adjusting speed and dynamic range.
Recorded with 5 round robins, it also includes the flageolet technique to create a Harmonic layer. The Natural and Harmonic layers can be balanced to your preference, adjusting between a natural pluck and one with more shimmer. The 10 presets included are crafted to take full advantage of both the natural harp tones and the full ethereal pad effect of the Glow slider.
The Celtic harp is much smaller and more compact than a classical harp like HA•PI. Because of its size, it’s more commonly used in folk and traditional music, as well as in taverns and at Elven festivities.
Available as a DOWNLOAD
[Note: This product requires a FULL version of Native Instruments’ KONTAKT. The free Kontakt player is not sufficient, as it only runs the instrument in DEMO mode.]
Cello Textures I is the first volume in our “Textures” series, where we bring you sound effects from orchestral instruments played in unconventional and interesting ways.
This unique collection features various textural effects performed by the Cello, including open and natural harmonics, bow overpressure, bowing with wood, circular bowings and delicate flautandos.
The sounds in this product are dark, intense and foreboding, and are perfect for use in genres such as horror, thriller, mystery and psychological.
You can use the sounds in this library to create full original soundscapes, or simply drag and drop in sounds as “one-shots” or “sweeteners” to enhance your film/game music.
All sounds in this library are at 96kHz 24 Bit to allow for further manipulation and design, and have been tagged with detailed UCS metadata to fit smoothly into your production workflow.
Cello Textures II is an eclectic collection of dark and ominous Cello sound effects, showcasing various experimental playing techniques such as harmonic trills and slides, dramatic glissandos, ricochets, swells and heavy pizzicatos. This versatile library gives you everything you need to create intense and unsettling soundtracks, and is perfect for use in genres such as horror, thriller, mystery and psychological.
You can use the sounds in this library to create full original soundscapes, or simply drag and drop in sounds as “one-shots” or “sweeteners” to enhance your film/game music.
All sounds in this library are at 96kHz 24 Bit to allow for further manipulation and design, and have been tagged with extensive UCS metadata to fit smoothly into your production workflow.
We carefully sampled one of the most iconic string machines from italian manufacturer Elka. The instrument is quite simple, since it has only two sounds that can be eventually combined to create a third one. And that’s it. But it’s more than enough to make your music iconic!
The recordings were made at 48KHz and 24 bit resolution, so you’re good to go with cinematic projects too.
We sampled each note chromatically, so every single note from the original instrument is there, no pitch shifting. We also sampled the sounds combination, so the third sound it’s sampled as it comes out the original keyboard.
The interface on the original instrument is extremely simple and basic, but all the controls are implemented in “Cellotron 1976”. We added two effects for added flexibility and sonic possibilities, but we tried to keep the simple controls wise, to fit in the spirit of the original instrument.
Fantasy human male character voice pack, with vocal efforts of attack and defense in combat, taking damage, laughter, death, and more! Vocal efforts are an irreplaceable addition for adding game realism and are always in high demand, which is why this pack was created. It is suitable not just for medieval fantasy characters like warriors, paladins, etc., but also adaptable for sci-fi characters and playable or non-playable characters of any genre. Be creative and have fun!
With Charting Trap we bring you everything you need to cook up Billboard ready beats in one go-to resource of platinum production essentials. We took inspiration from the biggest Trap hits and production trends to put together a comprehensive collection which gives you fast access to the freshest sounds for your beatmaking sessions.
Featuring 60 expertly-crafted Serum presets covering 808s, basses, bells, chords, FX, leads, pads and plucks all with macro controls mapped to only the most useful parameters, enabling efficient on-the-fly tweaking for custom sound design.
Also included are 5 complete Construction Kits packed with wet and dry loops, 808s, drum oneshots and MIDI files ensuring this pack contains every element required to create Trap beats completely tailored to your liking and only limited by your creativity.
Contents
60 Serum Presets
7 808s
5 Bass
5 Bells
10 Chords
12 FX
8 Leads
4 Pads
9 Plucks
Construction Kits
165 Loops
6 808 Oneshots
30 Drum Oneshots
45 MIDI
5 Mixdown Demos
2 Full Product Demos (WAV & MP3)
Total Files
313
System Requirements
Latest version of Serum (for presets only)
With Chillout Waves, we’ve compiled an extensive collection of rich, diverse and mellow sounds for beatmakers and producers working in downtempo and ambient styles. Whether you are creating after party vibes, rainy day soundscapes or study beats, this pack has all the essentials you need!
Featuring 60 expertly-crafted Serum presets covering basses, chords, FX, leads, pads and plucks all with macro controls mapped to only the most useful parameters, enabling efficient on-the-fly tweaking for custom sound design.
Also included are 5 complete Construction Kits packed with wet and dry loops, drum oneshots and MIDI files ensuring this pack contains every element required to create Chillout tracks completely tailored to your liking and only limited by your creativity.
Contents
60 Serum Presets
10 Bass
12 Chords
12 FX
12 Leads
6 Pads
8 Plucks
5 Construction Kits
168 Loops
28 Drum Oneshots
59 MIDI
5 Mixdown Demos
2 Full Product Demos (WAV & MP3)
Total Files
322
Flysound presents, for the holiday season, a joyful, enchanting library of all the essential sounds of winter magic. The literal jingle of bells, and other blessed chimes; the clinking of glasses and the popping of bottles of champagne. These are the sounds of Christmas, Hanukkah, and a very special New Year’s Eve and beyond.
Flysound is proud of the work it has done in this challenging year, and we are happy to face the coming new one, with the people we love and care for, and with the colleagues we respect and cherish. So here we present a celebratory collection of triumphant professional sounds, to stimulate the holiday mood and to joyously ring in the New Year. Cheers!
A TRULY SPECIAL PIANO
CHROMA – UPRIGHT PIANO stands out, not just because of its rich history and impeccable restoration, but because of its unique character and emotional depth that set it apart.
The journey began a few years ago in a small studio, where our team initially focused on recording a grand piano. However, an unassuming upright piano in the same studio captured our attention. Though we were committed to recording the grand, the upright’s distinct sound and emotional resonance left a lasting impression. We just had to record it and share it with the world!
The CHROMA – UPRIGHT PIANO isn’t just another virtual instrument; it’s a culmination of passion, serendipity, and meticulous craftsmanship.
Warm, mid-focused tonal character with rich low-end
Multiple unique articulations including felt, muted, plucked, flageolet, and bowed
Recorded with a diverse array of microphones for a comprehensive sound
Unique core engine that both recreates the piano’s original sonority and also creates new and abstract soundscapes
27 velocity layers for nuanced and dynamic playability
91 presets designed to inspire and enhance creativity
Church bells from Middle Ages to early 20th century. European traditional bells made in bronze. Various churches, bells and sound perspectives. From near field recordings recorded in church towers to far field recordings – soundscapes of bells in countryside/city, small town, villages…
Maritime bells included (old sailing/steamships from the 19th century). Recorded in the Museum of Maritime History.
Finest equipment used like: AKG, Sennheiser,…mics, Sound Devices recorder/mixer. (Few recording captured in mono with dynamic mic-high sound pressure/level)
Metadata tagged with list of equipment and approximate age of bells.
Check the sound list for further info.
CINEMASSIVE is a library of 110 cinematic presets for Ni Massive.
All presets are meticulosly crafted to provide a new sonic weapon for modern hybrid trailer music composers, cinematic composers, film music and sound designers .
Please note: Requires Native Instruments Massive – not included, but can be purchased separately here.
Cinematic Action Drums Rolls Crescendo are orchestral cinematic drums that are perfect for creating crescendos and accents in games, movie trailers, and for creating drum fills in music.
Cinematic Action Drums Vol.1 is a collection of powerful, dynamic drum loops, perfect for creating epic, energetic and dynamic soundtracks for action scenes, video games and cinematic projects.
Hear the impact of 100 designed cinematic braams. Enhance your scenes, intros, outros, trailers and scores with rich elements. Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.
What’s Inside
Designed with various styles in mind, Cinematic Braams Pack has strong and impactful braams as well as airy, modulating and synthetic braams, all ready to use for your signature sound.
100 stereo sound files in 96kHz – 24 bit format, 14 minutes duration, includes easy to navigate metadata.
Designed delicately so that you have the right tone for your related projects and room for further sound manipulation. 100% royalty-free and compatible with all DAWs, middleware and video editing software.
Keywords:
Cinematic, movie, trailer, designed, sound effects, scifi, war, horns, whoosh, braam, impact, dramatic, synthesized, mood, action, horror, instrument, synth.
What else you may need
You may also want to check out Eeerie Drones and Textures Pack to create fear inducing and mysterious spheres with 71 textures that are dark, bright, noisy, clean, grainy, metallic.
Cinematic Whooshes & Transitions Pack is another option with 294 unique audio files that will keep your audience on their toes. Includes transitions and whooshes of swipes, futuristic sci-fi sounds, tonal, pass by, power ups/ downs, movement, machine, and more.
CINEMATIC CYBERWAVE contains over 20 GB of state-of-the-art audio samples that meticulously capture the dark and futuristic sound of the cyberpunk and synthwave genres. With an impressive collection of over 260 patches, this instrument is a one-stop-shop for all your production needs. From dynamic synth leads to rumbling basses, hypnotic arpeggios, mind-bending effects, punchy drums, ethereal pads, and immersive soundscapes, you’ll find everything you need to create dark & gritty, as well as neon & futuristic soundscapes that will transport your audience to a mesmerizing, dystopian new world.
The modern user interface offers intuitive control with a 3-layer mixer, LFO-synchronized modulation of volume, pan, filter or any combination thereof, 2 sequencable “Motion FX Slots” and 4 versatile effect options with delay, reverb, chorus, flanger that add depth and dimension to your compositions. Furthermore, the advanced arpeggiator and editable filter, volume and pitch curves (all ADSR curves) empower you to create your own unique and dynamic sounds that will set your music apart.
The carefully curated sound library included in this instrument is tailored to capture the authentic cyberpunk aesthetic. It features a vast range of samples sourced from analog synths and guitars, real drums, and electronic drum kits, alongside glitch effects, whooshes, impacts, explosions, and deeply sampled digital and analog hardware synthesizers. The attention to detail ensures that whether you’re producing cyberwave or any other genre that calls for a futuristic edge, the Cinematic Cyberwave Kontakt Instrument equips you with the tools to elevate your music to the next level.
Embrace this opportunity to elevate your production game and unleash your creativity with the Cinematic Cyberwave Kontakt Instrument from Noizefield Instruments and CB Sounddesign. Immerse your audience in a neon-lit, gritty, and futuristic world, where your music sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out on this powerful instrument that will inspire you to create captivating cyberpunk soundscapes like never before. Get your hands on the Cinematic Cyberwave Kontakt Instrument today and redefine the boundaries of your musical journey.
** Note that CINEMATIC CYBERWAVE requires the full version 5.8.1 or above of Native Instruments KONTAKT
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Cinematic Feel is a plus to have for your cinematic productions and to add loudness to your mix. A package of Bass Drop, Boom, Bram, Downshifter, Drone, Riser, Rumble, Stinger, Whoosh and more. Dark, Light, Electronic and Natural feel.
All that you need to make it huge!!
Each sound has been meticulously edited individually, All files were recorded and are delivered in 24bit 96kHz Broadcast Wave files, all embedded with metadata information for easy import and ensure fast and easy workflow.
Cinematic Horn – Over 100 plug-and-play cinematic horn braams and sting sound effects.
Cinematic Horror Storeroom – Volume 1 is a collection of spooky, gnarly, gritty and screeching sounds. There is a variety of sounds in it, all scary!
The library’s interface is made up of two sections:
– Sample
– Reverb
A brand new sample library for horror trailers, movies and video games. If you need fresh inspiration and professional assets for your next horror project, you’re in the right place!
Cinematic Horror Storeroom – Volume 2 is a collection of spooky, gnarly, gritty and screeching loops. There is a variety of sounds in it, all scary! It’s great for underscore, rhythmic suspense, building tension or to convey fear and anxiety.
The library’s interface is made up of three sections:
With A Sound Effect, Asbjoern has created a web site where our international community can browse, learn, and share the vast fruits of our labors. Together we are accelerating the very real potential power of sound design as a recognized art form.
A Sound Effect is an excellent resource for us to keep our animated films sounding unique and exciting.
A Sound Effect is a great asset to have discovered.
We found the site very easy to navigate, purchasing and downloads were effortless and the effects themselves are awesome! Asbjoern has done us all a great service.
We’ll definitely be back!
There are many great independent sound effect libraries available these days. The main problem with having so many, is keeping track of them!
A Sound Effect is a great hub, and is one of the first places I visit to look for sounds by category or genre. I started coming here to see if I could find libraries that I knew I had heard, but forgot WHERE I had heard them.
And in the process discovered libraries I never would have found otherwise. Great work! Keep it up!
We're always looking for new sounds to mangle, so when A Sound Effect had a holiday sale, I tried them out.
The purchase experience is really smooth and quick, and delivery is almost instant.
I'll definitely come back to them again in the future!
A Sound Effect is a wonderful resource for indie sound effects libraries. On top of that, it has some of the finest sound design, film and game audio interviews!
I often need very specific types of sounds so I've become a big supporter of independent recorders.
Until now I've always had to go to their individual websites. Now I can find them all in one place.
And, Asbjoern is great to work with!
A Sound Effect is a well curated boutique sound effects shop and a great place to find industry interviews and learning resources.