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This Old Object library contains edited and Raw recordings made with Sanken CO100K and Nevaton MC59 microphones for full spectral frequencies up to 70 kHz and beyond. Tortured metal surfaces screeching, old rusty profiles squeaking, dirty and gritty metal surfaces scraping, old wheels spinning and whining, mechanical pieces draining out their last screams… The Raw recordings allow you for more alternative movements, different squeaks, different speeds. All sounds are cleaned up but no effects have been applied so you can use them in any setting you want by adding your own fx.
The ultrasonic content can be used when the sounds are slowed down for eerie and spooky atmospheres. The original recordings can already be a torture to listen to, but why not go to the limits of what can be listened to, the story-line may ask for it.
This library is UCS compliant, has 24 bit 192 kHz sound files.
This sound FX library is part of a series of recordings available:
Compilation of 10 different compact cars. Sounds are recorded with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, Line Audio Omni1, Shure KSM137, Shure VP88, Sonorous Objects SO.3 FEL Pluggy XLR EM272 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II, Zoom F3 and Zoom H4n recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds.
Models:
1. Automobilwerk Eisenach Wartburg 353 1966
2. Citroen C4 2006
3. Dacia Logan 2004
4. Lada 110 1995
5. Mazda 3 2003
6. Opel Astra G 1998
7. Renault Megane 2012
8. Volkswagen Golf 1997
9. Volvo V50 2004
10. Zastava Florida In 2002
REAL TRAIN SOUNDS FOR ANY PROJECT
The SB105 TRAINS Sound Effects Library has a variety of train ambience, train horns, train passbys and more for building realistic train scenes and sound design manipulation.
YOUR SECRET FOR REALISTIC TRAINS
We recorded train horns, pass bys, brakes, ambience, slack action and more from Amtrak, Passenger and Freight trains. After days of recording, we carefully edited and chose sounds we would use in our own projects. The unique and differentiated horn and horn doppler sounds alone are worth the cost of this library. Every file has Soundminer compliant metadata embedded, and an organized file naming structure. The 94 sounds in this collection will help you elevate your project and bring realism to any train scene.
All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav 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.
All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, FEL Pluggy 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.
50 models, 300 car horn sounds! 3 different styles from both interior and exterior perspectives. All files are recorded 24 or 32bit, 96 or 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1 microphone, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II, Zoom F3 and Zoom H4n recorders. The library is also available in UCS.
Specification: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Limited Edition, v6, 3.6 liters, 293 horse power
Onboard sounds are from 3 separate microphones: Cabin, Engine, and Exhaust
One MS (Mid-Side) stereo microphone was used to capture External perspective sounds from
fixed positions. There are MS (Mid Side) stereo and rendered stereo files from each of the
performances, including Foley effects. Editors can use channel 1 (left channel) when mono
source is needed.
Introducing the Gun Mechanics: Assault Rifles Sound Effects Pack, an indispensable collection of precisely captured mechanical sounds for an unparalleled warfare gaming experience. From the satisfying clicks of magazine insertion and removal to the precise clunks of weapon adjustments, this pack offers a diverse array of sounds, encompassing the most common weapons found in modern combat games and action films. Recorded with the Rode NTG4 and the Sennheiser MKH8050 microphone, capable of capturing up to 50 kHz—beyond the upper limit of human hearing—each sound has been meticulously crafted to ensure an unmatched level of detail and realism.
Introducing QUADCOPTERS.
This extensive collection includes 192 sound files of radio-controlled quadcopters, ensuring the highest audio quality at 96 kHz and 24-bit.
With a focus on versatility, this library offers a comprehensive range of quadcopter sizes, including 3-inch, 5-inch, 7-inch, 8-inch, and 9-inch models.
Each sound file is tailored to capture the essential actions of each quadcopter. From the exciting startup and smooth landing to the mesmerizing hover, precise maneuvering, dynamic flybys, and acceleration, you’ll find everything you need to get an authentic sound.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, game developer, or audio enthusiast, QUADCOPTERS is a must-have resource for bringing the captivating world of quadcopters to life in your work.
280 stereo 900cc motorcycle sound effects including engine, exhaust, passby, rev, start up, constant loop in various rpm, accelerations, decelerations, designed impacts, designed whooshes, etc. More than 40 mn of recordings. Ready for integration. Perfect for video games, trailers or films. UCS compliant.
Motorcycle model: Triumph Street Twin 2021 – 900cc TwinCylinder.
Specification: 2020 Toyota Tacoma, model SR5 v6, 3.5 liters, 278 horse power.
Onboard sounds are from four separate microphones.
Cabin Left, Cabin Right, Engine, and Exhaust
Two stereo microphones were used to capture External perspective sounds from fixed positions.
There are MS (Mid Side) stereo and rendered stereo files from each of the external 1 perspective
performances. Foley effects were recorded from a stereo mic.
ENTER THE WORLD OF STEAMPUNK SOUND DESIGN
STEAMPUNK GADGETS opens the gate into the intricate realm of gears, cogs and mechanisms. This collection of mechanical sound effects is an auditory passport to a Victorian-era workshop where the future meets the past through the whisper of steam-powered machinery and the rattle of small mechanical devices.
The library offers a palette of sounds ranging from the subtle clicks of lock mechanisms to the complex operations of miniature steam-powered inventions. It’s perfect for creating custom machines, enhancing the tactile feel of game environments or adding a unique mechanical touch to user interfaces and interactive designs.
A SONIC BLUEPRINT FOR GADGETS AND GIZMOS
Included are source recordings as well as pre-designed sounds. You get a variety of recordings of small mechanisms like gear wheels, springs, buttons, various handling and a big array of completely designed machine processes and mechanics. Design the locking mechanism of a puzzle box, bring mechanical gadgets to life or set the background atmosphere of a factory hall.
STEAMPUNK GADGETS isn’t just for designing small mechanisms; it’s an essential collection for anyone crafting the sounds of intricate machinery. Enhance your weapon sound design, create big industrial machines or design everyday mechanical devices. Dive into a world where the smallest sounds leave the biggest impression and let this collection of finely-crafted sound effects become the gearbox of your mechanical sound design work.
WHAT’S INSIDE (FILES / SOUNDS)
NSL – Motocross Circuit Bundle is a 151 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of MotoCross sounds. You will have access to many samples: MotorCycles, Supermot, and Quad. You will have access to many samples: Motocross Passing By, Engine Close up, KickStarts, Exhaust Pipes, and many more…
Want sounds of buttons, switches, levers or gears - and other mechanical sound elements that clink, clank, whir, squeak and grind? These mechanical sound effects libraries offer you an extraordinary toolbox of recordings - from the tiniest gears to gigantic bucket-wheels, and everything in between. Recorded from a wide range of perspectives and featuring both construction kit elements and designed sounds, these sound libraries come in handy for any project that calls for mechanical sounds, or as sonic building blocks when designing robots, motors, machines and other contraptions that call for that mechanical sound.
Clank, whir, beep, click, hiss, buzz, hum, rattle, screech, thud, squeak, crackle, pop, sizzle, grind, roar, bang, snap, creak, chime
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Q: How do I download the mechanical sounds?
A: Add the sound libraries you're interested in to the cart, and complete the checkout - you can then instantly download your chosen mechanical SFX.
Q: Are these sounds royalty free?
A: Yes, they're royalty free, and no attribution is required
Q: Who has recorded and designed these sounds?
A: They're created by the independent sound community, and have been recorded by some of the best recordists and sound designers on the planet. There's a constant flow of brand new sound libraries coming from the community, giving you the absolutely freshest sound effects available anywhere. Oh, and by getting sounds from the community, you support individual sound designers and sound recordists – that’s a pretty cool thing too.
Spell Variations Vol. 4 marks the grand finale of our magical sound series, delivering a diverse and powerful collection of spell effects. Inside, you’ll find summonings, blood spells, petrifications, healing spells, dark incantations, and much more!
This volume includes 255 high-quality sound effects, organized into 27 distinct spell types, each with multiple variations (3 to 17) to ensure no spell sounds the same, even when reused across your project.
Each spell type is carefully named and sorted into individual folders, giving you intuitive navigation and maximum flexibility for magical scenes, game effects, or cinematic transitions.
Recorded, edited, and mastered in 192 kHz / 24-bit, these sounds deliver exceptional clarity and full adaptability for pitching, layering, or creative processing.
A must-have library for professional sound designers seeking drag-and-drop magical sounds for video 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: [email protected]
Features
– 255 spell sounds
– Number of Audio Waves: 255
– Format: 192KHz / 24 bits
– Win/Mac: Yes
– Minutes of audio provided: 19:21
Audiobeast is proud to present our second sample library; the only library of its kind to focus entirely on weapons being fired in urban environments! For this recording session we were given access to a military training site known as a FIBUA (Fighting In Built-Up Area) consisting of streets with a variety of buildings, vehicles, and exclusive permission to fire weapons in several locations. Pictures of the street and gas station locations and firing points are included.
The aim of this library was to offer the slapback type tails needed for gun sound design for convincing city scenes in film, games and tv production. It’s always been difficult to find gun recordings in a city environment so we hope this library helps sound people everywhere.
This Library contains over 3 GBs of weapons being fired in multiple urban environments, a street, outside of a gas station and inside of a tower block. 218 WAV files of single shots, bursts and many with multiple takes, all recorded at 96 khz 24 bit, with heaps of information on microphones used and distance from the firearms.
Various distances were captured, from the DPA4062 on the guns themselves, to the distant other end of the street 100 metres away. To add, some mics were positioned around corners, a nearby graveyard, through walls and in armored vehicles to capture a variety of perspectives.
Minimal cleanup on the recordings was carried out very carefully so as not to introduce any artefacts into the recordings, they are presented as raw as possible.
If you need a wider selection of interior gun recordings please check out our first library – The London Warehouse Firearms library
Florida Thunder by Eric Berzins contains 111 distinct wav files with over 200 dry thunderclaps and over 300 thunderclaps with rain. All files were recorded in the US state of Florida between 2021 and 2025. Florida has more lightning strikes than any other U.S. state! All files have been meticulously edited and cleaned, and have embedded UCS-compliant Soundminer metadata.
MAGIC – ALCHEMY is a professional sound effects library built from real chemical reactions and elemental forces. It delivers short, character-rich magic sound effects perfect for spellcasting, magical UI design, and fantasy storytelling. Designed to sit cleanly in a mix and shimmer with personality, these spell sounds are ideal for games, trailers, audio dramas and more. Real reactions, recorded with obsessive detail.
No digital fakery here. Every sound in MAGIC – ALCHEMY began as a live experiment — alcohol burning in jars, butane growling through pipes, fuses igniting, water swirling in glass. These are true-to-life textures, captured in a lab-grade recording setup. The result? Magical sound with depth, realism, and spark..
These are not long, cinematic flourishes. This library is about immediacy — short, dry, punchy magic effects that are easy to slot into your project. Ideal for game asset design, magical feedback sounds, and trailer moments where clarity counts.
Need a healing chime, a cursed hex, or something more ambiguous? The Designed section is grouped into Holy, Cursed, and Neutral categories — giving you emotional options that match your scene’s intent, whether you’re crafting a fantasy RPG or a subtle magical interaction.
Whether you’re layering magic for a fantasy film, adding interactive audio to a mobile game, or creating rich textures for audiobooks or theatre, MAGIC – ALCHEMY fits right in. It’s mix-ready, flexible, and full of sonic character.
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