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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.
Metal elements is a metal, iron, steel bonanza of hits, impacts, slams as well as mechanical sounds, levers, clicks, drops and drags. This library is especially suited for anyone looking to design sounds that are metallic in nature. The sounds contained in this library will also work fantastic as foley pieces to spice up fights, robot movement, crashes or any action scene for that matter.
Some of the sounds found in the library make use of a contact microphone to add to the lower end frequency that would simply not translate using just a shotgun microphone.
Whether your need to bring a lone rogue to life or a surge of arrows in an epic battle scene, Nocked will provide you with a plethora of flexible content.
Our largest library to date, this collection is a comprehensive focus on the sounds and functions of the archer and the act of archery. Included are eight recorded bows (2 crossbows, olympic recurve, traditional recurve, longbow, long compound, short compound, and Magyar bow) with 2 additional ‘mythic’ bows of our own design, each using 3 types of arrows (aluminum, carbon, and bamboo) on 3 varying surfaces (hard, soft, and dirt) from 4 simultaneous recording positions (at bow, at target, midflight mono, and midflight stereo). Each bow and each arrow type have a character all there own.
The content’s dynamic range is wide, from whispering bamboo arrows gliding on rests as they are drawn to firing position, to the powerful THWACK of crossbow bolts striking their target. All non-firing sounds were recorded in a controlled studio environment while all recordings of the bows being fired were taken on a plot of wide-open rural farmland, encompassed by forests. When needed, this ambient natural environment provided an ideal impulse response to be used in the design and editing of some of the sounds to create a heightened effect.
A multitude of takes are provided across each bow/arrow/surface/position combination for easy randomization and differentiation of sounds, or to track any number of unique archers at any given moment.
Go ahead, let them fight in the shade.
“Helinä” can be translated as “the tinkling sound made by the shaking of tiny bells”. These may be wind chimes, and some are quite large, but the meaning of the name still rings true. Beautiful, glorious, and entrancing wind chimes, all stirred up for your designing and listening pleasure.
We’ve meticulously recorded and only very lightly edited 15 different sets of wind chimes composed of varying materials, shapes, and sizes. The result is a stirring array of shimmering textures from the soft dull knock of bamboo to the brilliant crystalline sparkle of obsidian.
The chimes sets and performances include:
Chimes: Bamboo, Glass Shards, Porcelain Bell, Cast iron Bell, Glass Bell, Stoneware, Obsidian, Buoy, Paper/Mixed, Copper, Aluminum, Bronze, Agate, Shells, Capiz
Performances: Flowing (Short, Med, Long), Breeze (Light), Windy (Moderate), Stormy (Heavy), Quaking, Plops, Gusts, Strikes, Grabbing, Releasing
You’ll get incredible tonal depth, preciously sustained tails, and conveniently isolated strikes and “gusts” resulting in a natural representation of each chime. All of the chime-work was recorded in 192 kHz so you can bend, stretch, and twist with the comfort of the extended harmonic content of each chime. The majority of the stereo content is presented in Mid-Side format (noted in tracklist and metadata) such that the stereo width can be dialed in as desired and a clean mono track can be had without any added processing or summing. All of the performances resulted in 50 separate files for each of the 15 chimes, making layering and matching performances a breeze. In addition to the chime sets, we’ve included four stereo wind captures, in different capacities and locations, for adding context and ambiance to any wind chime-appropriate environment you may find yourself working on.
There are few, if any, other mechanical devices that have existed more ubiquitously alongside modern humans than time pieces. They are intricate, precise, and complex, made in as many styles and designs as the mind can imagine, all of which sound incredible, making them a sound designer’s dream.
We profiled 12 clocks using a superposition technique, identifying and pinpointing specific parts and perspectives of each piece. Additionally, we’ve added an extra bonus clock that was not fully profiled, but just sounded too good to leave out. Each clock has a stereo (MidSide) capture and a series of mono channel spot recordings. Layer ’em, mix ’em, and match ’em up in whichever way you see fit.
Clocks include:
Focused mechanics and components include:
Ticking at the escapement, winding of various arbors, balance wheels and hairsprings, chimes, bells, gong wires, and hammers, fan flies, weights, action keys, locks, doors, and bellows
The detail, precision, and tactility of these assets are like sonic chamomile for the mind. Alongside the power and resonance of the gongs, chimes, and bells, the juxtaposition of these different tonal textures make for a wonderfully dynamic collection.
Sounds that activate some of the deepest parts of our brain’s functioning, the content of Clockwork is simultaneously widely utilitarian and deeply innate. No matter your project, it’s time to dive in.
Enormous in size and intricate in detail, this library provides you with all of the tea, coffee, and various drink sound effects you very well may ever need. Good pick. The sounds herein are rich and filling, striking chords of warmth and refreshment while stirring tantalizing thoughts of supple beverage creation. From hand utensils, and preparation vessels to automated units, unique devices, and heavy machinery, you get it all.
Many of the subjects in this library are captured from a variety of perspectives and with a multitude of takes so you can just as easily drop them into containers and events within a dynamic game environment, or choose from a wide variety of performances to perfectly fit in a one-off film scene. The vast majority of the library (99%) is recorded in 96kHz resolution, with a small chunk (1%) captured in 48kHz. This was done to save you some disk space regarding some of the longer and larger recordings. This is a truly comprehensive exploration of the sonic depths emanating from the wonderful world of tea and coffee.
When working with WakeyWakey, be sure to keep some of the above-mentioned drink on hand as well. You’re gonna want a cup (or eight).
Rare Vintage Lawnmower Sounds
All dating from the late 1800’s through to mid/late 1990’s.
Most are British made, with a couple of exceptions (USA, Japanese).
Most are very rare and hard to come by
Petrol
Battery/Electric
Electric
Hand Push
Licensor: Select Mood
Categories: Mechanical Sound Effects, Vehicle Sound Effects.
Type: Lawnmower sound effects / recordings
Specs: 49 sounds • 50 files • 24 Bit / 48 kHz • 744MB • Not metatagged
Delivery: Instant – blazingly-fast – digital download
335 stereo boat sound effects carefully recorded at various speeds and different sea swell levels. It has been recorded with various mic perspectives so we can hear the engine, the waves impacts into the boat hull or the water flowing through the boat.
Contains various sounds such as engine start up and shut down, constant loops, accelerations and decelerations, waves impacts, etc.
Includes cleaned and mixed files and also raw files for more flexibility for your projects.
More than 4h30 of recording.
The sounds were recorded at 96 khz and 24 bits for high quality level.
Engine: 4 stroke Yamaha
Boat: Bombard Explorer
Rare Vintage Lawnmower Sounds
All dating from the late 1800’s through to mid/late 1990’s.
Most are British made, with a couple of exceptions (USA, Japanese).
Most are very rare and hard to come by
Petrol
Battery/Electric
Electric
Hand Push
Licensor: Select Mood
Categories: Mechanical Sound Effects, Vehicle Sound Effects.
Type: Lawnmower sound effects / recordings
Specs: 45 sounds • 46 files • 24 Bit / 48 kHz • 744MB • Not metatagged
Delivery: Instant – blazingly-fast – digital download
The doors are very kind, but don’t make them angry. They could lose their temper resulting in a very noisy bang.
This library enriches the sfx world with new door and gate objects, both source and designed, with variety of expressive actions and perspectives. The everyday usual noises along with fantasy stimulating sounds – e.g. deep “dungeon” metal door, high pitch squeaking wire-netting gate, heavy church gate and so on. To make the slams and smashes even more hard, heavy and dirty, wildly designed “Angry” versions have been added.
Library highlight:
• 18 door and gate objects, recorded in old, gloomy houses and a church
• 6.29 GB, 645 files, several takes for each action
• “Close-Up”, “Near”, “Middle” and “Behind” perspectives in selected cases, plus mix of them
• 192khz/24 bit including ultrasonic information- the greatest resolution for next design processes
• Sound Devices MixPre6, Sanken CO100K, Sennheiser MKH30, DPA 4007, DPA 4060, Schertler Dyn Uni P48
• Photo reference for each object
While straying through several antiques shops and flea markets I unveiled a lot of very interesting and organic sounds with character. Sounds that only prop up with plenty years of service can do.
So this library is a versatile and composite collection of all those squeaky, creaky, rusty sounds with a lot of personality.
Here you will find all the little vintage sonic gems.
From mechanical cameras and rusty coffee mills, over-jammed drawers, doors and locks, to sewing machines, typewriters and malfunctioning projectors. You get over 1000+ready to use sounds. All painstakingly edited, cleaned and decently named for you.
All source sounds were recorded with Sonosax SX-R4+ with a Sennheiser MKH8050+MKH30 M/S rig, a Sound Devices MixPre-6 + MKH8060 and a Sony PCM-D100. All sounds come with embedded Metadata.
The “Electro-Mechanics ToolKit 2” Sound Effects Library features a wide range of versatile electro-mechanic motors, engines, tools and toys.
All waiting to be cut up, layered, edited and mangled with FX to become spaceship engines, robot movements, sci fi doors, weapon mechanics.
This library is not meant to be a comprehensive tools library but rather a composite toolkit to bring futuristic electro-mechanic machines, devices, weapons, vehicles, … sonically to life.
All cleaned and edited for direct use in your upcoming projects.
All sounds have embedded BWF Metadata.
Air Compressor • Angle Grinder • Band Saw • Belt Sander • Bowling Alley Machinery • Buffing Machine • Turning Lathe • Buzz Saw • Chop Saw • Doors & Shutters • Electric Drill • Electric Screwdriver • Electric Wood Plane • Evacuator • Film Projector • Fine Blanking Tool • Fretsaw • Grinding Lathe • Hand Blender & Mixer • Hoist Industrial • Industrial Vacuum Cleaner • Jigsaw • Mechanic Toys • Metal Saw • Milling Machine • Stationary Drill • Strimmer • Toy Helicopter
Props Box sound library is a collection of different sounds emitted by everyday objects used in weird ways. It can be a great and handy tool in designing more complex sound effects for games, or just a go-to pack to quickly fill the gaps in movies and other linear media.
The 169 mono files feature more than 1000 sound effects, as each recording contains different variations of the same activity.
Rare Vintage Lawnmower Sounds
All dating from the late 1800’s through to mid/late 1990’s.
Most are British made, with a couple of exceptions (USA, Japanese).
Most are very rare and hard to come by
Petrol
Battery/Electric
Electric
Hand Push
Licensor: Select Mood
Categories: Mechanical Sound Effects, Vehicle Sound Effects.
Type: Lawnmower sound effects / recordings
Specs: 41 sounds • 42 files • 24 Bit / 48 kHz • 744MB • Not metatagged
Delivery: Instant – blazingly-fast – digital download
The physical act of precessing is an interesting phenomenon in with world of mechanical physics. As spinning object of particular shapes, sizes, and materials rotate on an axis, the eventually shift to a specific orientation or side and actually increase in speed and pitch as they approach a static state.
In this library you will have at your disposal 5-8 takes of 21 different objects on 5 different surfaces spinning and precessing in all of their textured and intimate glory. Most containing varied harmonics, some object/surface combinations are rough and booming while others are shrill and just above a whisper. Meticulously recorded and edited, these effects are dynamic and full of character, ready to be twisted, shifted, and warped. When layered in various ways, they can create some really interesting phasing effects as well.
Interested in the physics of this library? Check out Michael Stevens’ (of Vsauce!) most excellent demonstration of Eulerian motion here!
A wide variety of DIY sound effects! Both Hand and Power Tools
Perfect for scenes with people doing DIY, or to blend into other designed sounds (For example… Space Ship Engines!)
Types of sounds included
Power tools – electric screwdriver, drilling into various materials, jig saw, circular saw, blow torch, hot air gun, hole saw and others
Hand tools – various saw types, hammering, ratchet spanner, chopping wood, using tape and others
Plenty to work with, and all recorded in a quiet environment to get as clean a recording as possible.
Recorded in 24 / 192Khz to make it easy to edit and manipulate to your need! UCS Compliant
Keyboards is a detailed sound library featuring recordings of four unique computer keyboards, each with its own distinct sound and feel. Every detail, from the subtle differences in switch types to the nuanced dynamics of real-world typing, has been carefully captured to provide an authentic and comprehensive collection of keyboard sounds.
The library features recordings from a Drop Alt mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches, a Logitech G915 TKL with linear switches, a Logitech Craft with butterfly switches, and a Cherry MX Switch Tester, which includes 12 additional switch types. With 15 different switch types in total, the collection ranges from sharp, clicky keystrokes to smooth, muted presses, offering an extensive variety of sounds.
A wide range of typing styles were captured, including single keypresses with varying velocities, rapid and rhythmic keypresses, and multi-key combinations. Full-speed typing sequences were also recorded using Monkeytype.com to ensure natural and realistic key movement. Special attention was given to unique key sounds such as spacebar, enter/return, backspace, escape, and delete.
Recorded with a Sennheiser MKH 8050 microphone and a Zoom F6 recorder, all sounds were captured in pristine 32-bit 192kHz resolution, taking advantage of the MKH 8050’s extended frequency response (up to 50kHz). This makes the sounds perfect for pitching down and creative sound design applications. The final library includes 237 WAV files at 24-bit/192kHz, totaling 1.3GB of high-quality audio, with UCS-compliant metadata for easy searchability.
Adaptive Triggers is a sound library focused on the unique haptic mechanics of the PlayStation DualSense game controller. At the heart of this collection are detailed recordings of the controller’s adaptive triggers and rumble features, captured to showcase a range of mechanical and tactile sounds.
To generate these sounds, custom trigger behaviors were programmed using reWASD mapping and DualSenseX controller software. This allowed for the creation of varied press patterns, resistance levels, and haptic feedback combinations. We created a wide range of sounds: from gritty, grinding trigger pulls to rhythmic press sequences, mechanical clicks, and deep rumbles. These sounds were captured using a Sennheiser MKH 8050 microphone paired with a Zoom F6 recorder, ensuring ultra-clean recordings with extended high-frequency detail—ideal for pitch manipulation.
The result is a versatile set of controller-based source material, perfect for creating sci-fi weapon reloads or trigger pulls, futuristic interface interactions, robotic mechanisms, or experimental percussion layers for music and sound design.
The final collection includes 150 WAV files delivered in 24-bit 192kHz format, with a total size of 668 MB. All files are fully UCS-compliant and include detailed metadata for easy integration into your workflow.
Controllers is especially well-suited for:
Futuristic interface design and control systems
Weapon mechanisms or sci-fi gear in video games and film
Robotic movements, servos, or haptic feedback emulation
Experimental percussion layers in music production and sound design
Library Specifications:
Source: PlayStation DualSense controller
Focus: Adaptive triggers & haptic rumble mechanisms
Reprogramming Tool: reWASD / DualSenseX (custom trigger tension, click patterns, rumbles)
Microphone: Sennheiser MKH 8050 (supercardioid)
Recorder: Zoom F6 (32-bit float, 192kHz)
Final Format: 150 WAV files at 24-bit / 192kHz (Mono)
Library Size: 668 MB
Metadata: UCS-compliant with embedded keywords
This sound pack offers the ultimate solution for bringing your puzzle game buttons, levers, switches, and other similar mechanism interactions to life. Elevate your game with perfectly crafted button, lever, and switch sound effects for seamless object interactions. Whether you seek realism or creativity, our immersive SFX cover all your needs, delivering an exceptional puzzle game experience. Not just limited to puzzles, these versatile sounds can enhance any game genre you choose.
Tattoo Parlour & Barbershop Bundle features field recordings of two local businesses in Manchester, England. A plethora of objects, activity and movement were captured at a tattoo parlour and barbershop, providing you with detailed and specific sounds grounded in reality.
Our Audio Craftsmen meticulously recorded and edited a multitude of in-shop sounds, including scissor snips, tattoo pen hums, creaky steps, squeaky doors, bottle sprays, item handling, room tone, clipper buzzes and much more!
Use this bundle to enliven tattooing or hairdressing scenes across Film, TV and Game projects.
The entire bundle is delivered at 24Bit 96kHz and tagged with extensive Metadata for ease of use.
Dive into the nostalgic sounds of classic audio devices with 305 high-quality sounds captured from some of the most iconic audio-visual and gaming equipment of the past. Whether you’re a sound designer, producer, or game developer, this collection is a must-have for bringing the vintage audio experience to life.
You will find detailed recordings from devices like the Universum SK-2215 Portable TV, Akai 4000DB Reel to Reel Recorder, Kodak Carousel Projector, BASF Hi-fi Cassette d-6135, Panasonic VHS Video Cassette Recorder nv-j11, Sony Walkman, Microcassette recorder, Vintage car radio, Atari console, Rotary telephone, Tube TV, Boombox, along with their accessories.
Explore the rich variety of sounds including:
– Tape insertions, motor hum, tape rewinds, play, stop, and fast-forward clicks.
– Eject and insert, mechanical button presses, tape hiss, recording start/stop, and microphone pickup.
– Player cassette insertions, radio tuning, volume knob twists, and FM/AM station changes.
– Dialling sounds, receiver pick-ups and hang-ups, ringing tones, and background line noise.
– Joystick clicks, cartridge insertions, and console start-up sounds.
– Static, channel switches, power-up hum, and the warm buzz of CRT screens.
– Cassette loadings, speaker distortion at high volumes, battery changes, and radio antenna adjustments.
– Tape threading, spooling, fast forward, and record/playback mechanical movements.
– Slot insertions, ejects, and console power-up sequences.
Accessories Foley sounds include opening and closing of cassette cases, adjusting Walkman belts, rewinding reels, and handling vintage game cartridges.
All files are recorded in pristine 24bit/96kHz .wav format with intuitive file naming and thorough metadata. Compatible with all DAWs, middleware, video editing software, and completely royalty-free.
Bring the sounds of the past into the future and add authenticity and atmosphere to any project!
Find the true sound of it.
What else you may need
You may also want to check out our Vinyl Foley & Scratch Library, featuring 120 high-quality sounds and samples of real vinyl, scratch and Foley that are organic, creative and perfect for both sound designers and producers.
Analog and Digital Cameras Ultimate Bundle is another option with 1.000+ communication, digital, mechanical and equipment sound effects with pristine sounds of 36 wonderful cameras and their accessories.
The Audio Medical collection features 52 professionally recorded sound effects, ready for use in your productions. Included in this library are heart monitors, respirators, hospital beds, blood pressure meters, MRI machines and much more! These sounds are all hand-picked from the Sound Ideas General HD and Series 6000 libraries.
Mechanicals is a set of 201 specialty sound effects hand picked from Sound Ideas General HD 3 collection. From Bio Mechanical Creatures and Energy Flutters to Hi Tech Scan Movements – Cyborg Mutations to Mechanical Responses – Airy Servo Movements to Transformer Sequences – these outstanding specialty sound effects need to be heard to be believed.
This sound library delivers a composite and very versatile collections of sounds of all kinds of things that can be opened and/or closed.
Obviously there are several doors, hatches and drawers but also lots of other opening and closing sound effects that will come in handy in your everydays sound design work, especially for Cartoon productions and Game Audio. You will also find, Roller Shutters, Boiling Pot Lids, Umbrellas, Water Boilers, Boxes, … most with several variations.
You can use the sounds as they are or use them for intense sound design.
All Sounds were recorded with Sennheiser MKH8050 + Ambient Emesser 208 MS-Rig in a Sound Devices 744T and 788T and also with a Sony PCM-D100.
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: 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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