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Sound effect based instruments for sound design and music composition
The Hand Tank Drum is a Kontakt library featuring a very unique acoustic tuned percussion instrument with an other-worldly tone!
The instrument is one of a kind steel tongue drum crafted by an artisan from a propane tank.
Features:
– Extended range C4-G5 – 768 samples recorded at 24bit/48kHz.
– 4 velocity layers.
– 3 random, no-repeat round robin variation for every sample.
– 4 articulations covering mallet and finger playing, as well as semi-muted style for more precise tone, or open style for a natural, dissonant timbre.
– Keyswitch for a fast and handy articulation change during the performance.
– 2 microphone perspectives – top and bottom – with separate volume controls.
– Effects section including delay, chorus, reverb, and rotary speaker/vibrato simulation.
– Attack and Release envelope controls for further sound shaping possibilities.
– Requires full version of Kontakt 5, free Kontakt Player is not supported.
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
The instrument contains 6 sets of sounds, called “Engines”. Each set has a dedicated channel strip in the interface and can be processed with a dedicated sub- page. You can also choose an individual audio output for further processing in your favorite DAW with effect plugins of your choice.
Each sound has been recorded with two different mic placements, and you can mix them to your taste.
Evolution: Devastator Deathmatch is the second chapter of the newest addition to the Evolution Series which has established itself in the world of professional composers and sound designers.
Evolution: Devastator Deathmatch is a premium collection of hand-crafted custom signature sound effects, trailer braams, brasses, signals, distorted basses, playable pads & atmos, cinematic loops and artist stems. The library has a dark and gritty character that can be hear in a lot of trending movies and TV series. The Evolution: Devastator series will definitely be a irreplaceable part for movie and game sound designs, as well as for composing trailers and soundtracks.
More about the Evolution: Devastator Action Twisted Industrial Toolkit
Features:
Full version of Kontakt 6.0.2 or newer – NOT COMPATIBLE WITH FREE KONTAKT PLAYER
You asked for more, and we listened. Now, we are pleased to announce our newest addition to the Evolution series – The Devastator Action Twisted Industrial Toolkit. This toolkit is the next step in the Keepforest Evolution Signature Series, which has established itself in the world of professional composers and sound designers. More than a year of works, Devastator Industrial Toolkit is the product of a meticulous design concept and contains a careful selection of unique samples. The all-new Devastator incorporates everything you need for full-fledged and high-quality works, ranging from classic, metal and hybrid hits, ending with Round Robin pulses and playable presets of braams necessary for hybrid, dark trailer sound designs, as well as for composing soundtracks. .
For this product, we recorded nearly 200 original industrial samples, from the sounds of working massive machines at the factory to the sounds of passing trains and every machine driven sound between. Then each sound went through a detailed, high-quality processing, which allowed us to get an amazing set of unique, hybrid and modern sounds. Our team believes that your next track will sound richer and bolder with this cutting edge toolkit.
Creators:
Colin Root – Producer and sound designer.
Arseni Khodzin – Producer and mixing engineer
Full version of Kontakt 6.0.2 or newer required
– NOT COMPATIBLE WITH FREE KONTAKT PLAYER
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 Mirrors – Future Bass, we’ve put together all the elements you need to produce huge EDM floor-fillers and radio-ready hits in one epic collection. Inspired by some of the biggest names in the scene, this pack perfectly reflects the stadium sounds and high production values found throughout the genre.
Featuring 60 expertly-crafted presets covering basses, chords, FX, keys, pads, plucks, synths and vocals 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, oneshots and MIDI files ensuring this pack contains every element required to create Future Bass tracks completely tailored to your liking and only limited by your creativity.
Contents
60 Serum Presets
12 Bass
12 Chords
12 FX
4 Keys
3 Pads
5 Plucks
10 Synth
2 Vocal
5 Construction Kits
213 Loops
50 Oneshots (Drums, Percussion, Bass)
52 MIDI
5 Mixdown Demos
2 Full Product Demos (WAV & MP3)
Total Files
382
With Mainstage Hybrid Trap, we’ve put together all of the signature sounds of the genre in one complete production package ready for you to cook up the hardest, heaviest, rave-ready bangers.
Featuring 60 expertly-crafted presets covering 808s, basses, chords, FX, leads, pads, plucks and synths 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, oneshots and MIDI files ensuring this pack contains every element required to create floor-filling Hybrid Trap tracks completely tailored to your liking and only limited by your creativity.
Take a trip to the outer edges of Ambient music and beyond with these 50 expertly crafted Serum pads, textures, drones and atmospheres, created using 86 custom single and multi-cycle wavetables sourced from classic analog equipment, acoustic instruments and abstract sound design sessions.
Moonlight – Deep House is a comprehensive music production collection designed to help you create and produce Deep House music with ease. This powerful pack includes a diverse range of Serum Presets and Construction Kits with loops, oneshots, and MIDI files that cater to your creative needs. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or a beginner, this well-rounded assortment will provide you with all the tools you need to create an authentic Deep House sound.
With Neon Slap House, we’ve put together an essential production resource covering all of the sounds and rhythms you’d need for one of the biggest subgenres of EDM, inspired by some of the biggest names on the scene. Take your tracks from the studio to the mainroom and festival stages of the world with this extensive collection of chart-topping sounds equally suited to Brazilian Bass and Deep House.
Featuring 60 expertly-crafted presets covering basses, chords, FX, leads, pads, plucks and synth
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, oneshots and MIDI files ensuring this pack contains every element required to create Slap House tracks completely tailored to your liking and only limited by your creativity.
Contents
60 Serum Presets
12 Bass
5 Chords
12 FX
10 Leads
5 Pads
6 Plucks
10 Synth
5 Construction Kits
180 Loops
51 Oneshots (Drums, Percussion, Synth)
35 MIDI
5 Mixdown Demos
2 Full Product Demos (WAV & MP3)
System Requirements
Latest version of Serum (for presets only)
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)
Evolution ATLANTICA is a powerful collection of high-quality sound effects, as well as aggressive and sophisticated instruments for creating trailer & cinematic music and game soundtracks in a short time. Synth Menu, Trailer Brass, Guitars, Sound Effects, Pulses Pattern, Aggressive Instruments – all in one product.
THE IDEA OF CREATING EVOLUTION: ATLANTICA
Modern trailer and hybrid music is a very unique genre , located at the junction of several styles at once. Here the elements of sound design harmoniously interlaced with melodic instruments. Our main goal was to create a tool that allows controlling all aspects of writing such music. We provide an opportunity for deep customization, which allows you to quickly create your own unique sound. Nevertheless – Evolution: Atlantica is simple and intuitive to the user as much as possible.
FULL VERSION OF KONTAKT 5.5.1 OR HIGHER
(NOT COMPATIBLE WITH FREE KONTAKT PLAYER)
Cinematic Marimba, Xylophone and Vibraphone
Recorded in a beautiful large scoring room, its primary use is for scoring applications, however, using its full-featured mixer and proper microphone balance it excels in virtually every musical style! Scoring Mallets offers an abundance of features all targeting seamless Composition and idiomatic writing that compliments modern scoring. The robust 38,000+ samples along with up to 5 microphone perspectives translate to ultra authentic and playable instruments. Additional powerful features such as the Acoustic Positioner™ and numerous intuitive playing techniques extend this library to boast unparalleled quality.
Using this library requires a full version of Native Instruments’ “Kontakt”!
Please notice: This library can not be played with the free “Kontakt Player”! To use this “Open Kontakt” format, you need a full version of “Kontakt”, which is included in products such as Komplete or Komplete Ultimate.
Playable and performable sound effects libraries are a fantastic tool for bringing the soundscape of your project to life with varied sounds, while making it easy for you to sync up with on-screen events. They're particularly suited for Foley type performances such as footsteps, but can also be used to perform other sonic elements like movement, clothing and more. The playable sound effects libraries come with either their own UI or as instruments for players such as Kontakt. In addition to the obvious sound design advantages of these playable sound libraries, they can also be used for musical projects, theater / live events and similar where performable sound effects are desired.
Clothing, Foley, footsteps, movement, musical, music, walking, whoosh
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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.
Add playful charm and polished precision to your apps, games, devices, and everything in between with Quute UI. This carefully crafted collection of sonic treats strikes a great balance between vibrant and sophisticated, with over 500 carefully curated and ready-to-use sound effects. From crisp button clicks and snappy pops to smooth swipes, delightful selects, and charming notifications, each sound is fine tuned for intuitive feedback. Whether you’re building a sleek app, developing a vibrant game, or working with dynamic motion graphics, Quute UI gives you the sounds to bring your User Interface to life.
Perfect For
· Mobile & Desktop Apps
· Video Games
· Animation & Motion Graphics
· Smart Devices & Wearable Tech
· Film, TV & Commercials
· Interactive Kiosks & Installations
· Websites & Social Media
· Kids’ Media & Edutainment
· Product Demos & Walkthroughs
Features
Keywords
Click, Tap, Button, Press, Touch, Toggle, Push, Select, Confirm, Notification, Message, Text, Achievement, Accept, Tactile, Activate, Verify, Tick, Scroll, Type, Adjust, Pop, Bubble, Plip Plop, Like, Sparkle, Magical, Crystal, Chime, Shimmer, Anime, Twinkle, Interact, Interface, Navigation, Alert, Response, New, Unlock, Success, Level Up, Upgrade, Victory, Complete, Reward, Trophy, Celebration, Prize, Win, Goal, Correct, Approved, Positive, Finished, Back, Undo, Discovery, Haptic, Motion, Swipe, Slide, Swish, Virtual Assistant, Droid, Communication, Data, Telemetry, Signal, Beep, Emergency, Computing, Scanning, Emote, Calculating, Loading, Transmission, Delete, Cancel, Deactivate, Remove, Decline, Deny, Error, Refuse, Reject, Incorrect, Mistake, Wrong, Invalid, Block, Failed, Hi-Tech, Futuristic, Menu, Console, UI, Keypad.
Additional Download Information
This download includes two types of file structures to suit different workflows:
– Individually edited files for ready-to-go direct integration into your games, apps, and devices.
– Grouped/Glued files containing 4–10 sounds per WAV, ideal for Sound Designers who prefer this type of file management.
As you’ve probably guessed from the title, this SFX library is all about metal chain sound effects. Various sizes of chains were pulled, dropped, shaken, rattled, whipped, hung, dangled and jingled.
These sounds could come in handy for a wide range of purposes like morning star swings / whips, coin ringing, chain metal armor movements, hoists, addons for footstep movements and many more.
So if you’re after any kind of metal chain sounds, this SFX library is one to get!
Forged in Fury Vol. 1: Modular Sounds for Epic Combat
Break down, customize, and master every detail of your combat effects with Forged in Fury Vol. 1, a collection of 394 brutal sounds in 192kHz/24. Includes katana, heavy axe, metal claws, and layer-by-layer edited vocals for total control.
🔪 Katana (193 sounds):
Double whooshes, precise slashes, impacts, blood splatters.
Mix layers of edge and secondary effects (e.g. combine a quick whoosh with a feminine scream).
🪓 Heavy Axe (96 sounds):
Powerful whooshes, crushing blows, equip sounds, blood effects.
Combine the roar of metal with the sounds of breaking bones.
🔗 Metal Claws (37 sounds):
Mechanical opening/closing, scratching, cutting whoosh.
Ideal for fast movements and surprise attacks.
🗣️ Male & Female Voices (68 Sounds):
War cries, moans of pain, grunts of effort.
Use them alone or synced with weapon effects.
✨ Key Feature:
Each sound includes its own editable layers (e.g. whoosh + impact + blood). Do you want a bloodless ax swing? only the whoosh of a katana?, only blood? Modify it instantly.
🎚️ Studio Quality:
Recorded in 192kHz/24-32 bits, delivered in 192kHz/24 bits. Perfect for toning down, adding distortion or manipulating without losing clarity.
More about the pack
– Intuitive file naming
– All you’ll ever need regarding katana, heavy ax and claw [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 other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
•In Bowed Cactus, get a visceral collection of bowed and plucked cactus from the deserts of the American Southwest. Take a violin bow to a cactus spine and hear guttural screeches with intense, physical energy. Hear plucked needles popping in rich organic granulation. Hear thick, bowed spines growling like supernatural animals and single needles stuttering with real grit.
•This library offers you an extensive collection of sounds from a unique organic sound source. Cactus sounds are incredibly soft and intimate in real life, but when recorded from two inches they morph into otherworldly creatures brimming with ultrasonic energy. I hope you are excited by their sound designing potential and I can’t wait to hear what you create!
2% FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & CARBON NEUTRAL:
• Two percent of the price of this library is donated to an environmental cause, as an “artist royalty” for the planet!
• Carbon offset credits were purchased to offset my field recording travel for this library.
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!
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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.