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Metallic Scrapes is a focused library of metal-on-metal movements, featuring a range of drags, scuffs, and surface scrapes. From short, subtle textures to longer, sustained scrapes, these sounds provide useful building blocks for adding grit, tension, or industrial detail to your projects.
Each sound is included in both raw and processed versions, giving you flexibility to choose between clean recordings for natural realism or designed variants that are ready to drop straight into your timeline.
While less dramatic than impacts or crashes, these textures are effective for layering into ambiences, creating transitional elements, or adding subtle tension in sci-fi, horror, or industrial contexts.
All files are carefully edited and delivered in 96kHz / 24-bit quality, complete with UCS-compliant metadata for fast and accurate search results in your sound effects workflow.
Metallic Impacts delivers a dynamic collection of strikes, crashes, and resonant hits created from a variety of metal objects. Each sound is provided in both raw and processed versions, giving you the choice between natural recordings for authentic realism or designed impacts for instant cinematic punch.
Designed with versatility in mind, these sounds are perfect for trailers, action sequences, combat design, or building tension in horror and sci-fi contexts. Every file has been precisely edited for immediate use, recorded and mastered at 96kHz / 24-bit to preserve detail and allow for extreme processing. All files include UCS-compliant metadata, ensuring they drop seamlessly into your sound effects workflow.
Compilation of 10 different sport cars. All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Pluggy XLR EM272, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3, 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.
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.
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.
Quietsub FX Construction
A large collection of 1,097 Construction sound effects. This contains the sounds made fixing around the home and noises made by professionals, as loud as they may be.
It seems people are always building something. They also make a lot of noise doing it. From home building, workshops, public works projects, home renovation and plumbing, even Blacksmiths! This collection covers all the bases.
Production of this collection was challenging. Although recording stationary sounds like hammers and saws is relatively simple, they still have to be located and gain permission to record items. Also, large construction equipment has be recorded on-site. Getting close enough can be difficult. Being polite and respectable to workers always helps. It can be dusty, dirty, and you deal with conflicting background sounds such as road traffic.
Sounds in this collection:
Everything you need for your next construction project!
Files are 24-96000 BWF with metadata.
Quietsub FX Mechanical Parts
A collection of 159 mechanical sounds made by small motors. This is the result of a massive editing job involving small metal and plastic parts, and any other item made by humans and others.
Stuff that clicks, winds, and moves by itself.
This collection covers the world of small mechanics. Sounds in this collection include:
You can get all wound up with this kind of thing. Something for any mechanical mind.
Files are 24-96000 BWF with metadata.
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, foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.
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.
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, foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.
Wild Whistles is a varied collection of whistle sounds, ranging from realistic to stylized.
From traditional plastic and metal whistles to mouth-and-finger calls, this library offers a wide range of expressive source material. Expect familiar tones of train and police officers, referees, and party whistles, as well as more humorous and exaggerated designs perfect for animation and stylized projects.
In addition to the raw recordings, the library includes a set of designed sounds crafted from these whistles. You’ll find tonal impacts, alarms, creature vocals, arrow fly-bys, and even jet pass-bys, all shaped from whistle elements to spark creativity and surprise.
This collection can be used for both realistic contexts and more creative or cartoon-oriented projects.
Wild Whisltes contains more than 2.88 GB / 238 files / +1400 sounds.
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.
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, foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.
This Sound-Pack features a diversity of 51 Punctual Sounds, including Train Pass by, Onboard High Speed Rolling, Raw Metal Railway Sounds, Train Doors, and a lot more !
Compilation of 10 different 1980s cars. All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Pluggy XLR EM272, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Shure KSM 137, Shure VP88 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.
Models:
Automobilwerk Eisenach Wartburg 1.3 1988 compact car
BMW 5 Series E34 1988 executive car
Fiat Panda 1980 city car
Honda CR-X 1987 sport compact car
Lada Samara 1984 compact car
Mercedes Benz C Class W201 1982 large family car
Opel Calibra 1989 sport compact car
Renault 5 1984 subcompact supermini car
Volkswagen Golf 1983 compact car
Zastava Yugo 1980 subcompact supermini car
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, foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.
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.
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.
MASSIVE GEOPHONE – 197 files of geophonic sound effects, at varying distances and intensities. From hard surface vibrations to subtle ground movements and flowing energy to echoing bass. Massive Geophone comes in at over 5 hours and 4 minutes, of odd and familiar noises through a geophonic filter. Bring the esoteric world of high fidelity sub-focused frequencies to your next project. Recorded at 192kHz and 32bit, using an omni-directional geophone microphone capable of recording ultrasonic frequencies. Massive Geophone filenames are in the Universal Category System format with additional Metadata baked-in.
Don’t need a Massive amount of Geophone sound effects? We offer ‘Mini’ sound effect libraries as companions for all of our ‘Massive’ sound effect libraries. All recordings are unique to each library with no overlap. Go Mini today, and upgrade to the corresponding Massive library later, when you need more of that particular sound effect.
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.
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.
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.
Elevate your project with this comprehensive sound pack featuring 273 realistic metal element sounds, perfect for a wide range of applications. From industrial settings to intense action scenes, these high-quality sounds are recorded and edited at 96kHz / 24 bit for crystal-clear, professional audio. Whether you’re working on a game, film, animation, or any other project, these meticulously crafted metal sounds will add depth and authenticity, ensuring your work stands out with immersive, lifelike audio.
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Enhance your project with this collection of 156 realistic metal friction sounds. Perfect for a variety of scenarios, this pack offers a versatile selection of high-quality metal elements that can be easily manipulated and edited to suit your needs. Whether you’re working on games, films, animations, or other creative projects, these detailed friction sounds will add an authentic touch, bringing mechanical interactions and metal-on-metal moments to life. Ideal for adding depth and texture, this pack ensures your project feels more dynamic and immersive.
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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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