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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from Auckland, New Zealand Play Track 36 sounds included, 69 mins total $39.99

Auckland is the most populous city in New Zealand, yet it sounds very peaceful and quiet. Explore the seaside promenade, city parks and a zoo with native animals. Then briefly, discover the stillness of mesmerising Waitomo caves and a magical world of Matamata.

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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from Kyoto and Osaka Play Track 47 sounds included, 73 mins total $59.99

Majority of sounds in this library was recorded in Kyoto. With traditional temples and Japanese gardens, Kyoto offers tranquil soundscapes. Osaka on the other hand is known for modern architecture, nightlife and street food. Join the sound journey on an extensive rail network that serves over 900 million passengers annually.

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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from Tokyo Play Track 37 sounds included, 63 mins total $59.99

Explore the capital of Japan with your ears. From quiet alleys in Shinjuku to extremely busy areas in Shibuya. Listen to the fastest bullet trains in the world that run up to 360kph. Finally, join the locals to relax in one of the traditional Japanese restaurants serving ramen and sushi.

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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from Beirut Play Track 24 sounds included, 40 mins total $59.99

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon is where East-meets-West. Fast-paced, crowded and congested with traffic, it’s filled with car honks and city noise. Among all the destroyed buildings, you will find its deep and rich history. Beirut has also a more relaxed side, filled with cafes, restaurants and never-ending nightlife. This library features a small glimpse into this multicultural Arabic-speaking city.

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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from San Francisco Play Track 59 sounds included, 116 mins total $59.99

Famous for cable cars, golden bridge and hippie culture, San Francisco has some of the most unique soundscapes in the world. Enjoy a walk along the streets of Castro, Haight-Ashbury and The Fisherman’s Wharf. Travel on a ferry to both eerie and peaceful Alcatraz Island. Feel the rumble and vibrations on the Golden Gate Bridge.

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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from New York Play Track 58 sounds included, 99 mins total $59.99

Ambiences from New York is a collection of the most iconic soundscapes of New York City neighbourhoods. Discover streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Stroll along Central Park on a winter day. Visit the 9-11 Memorial Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. Take a journey on the largest rapid transit system – The New York City Subway. Explore a concrete jungle – New York, New York!

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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from Berlin Play Track 27 sounds included, 66 mins total $34.99

Berlin is a city full of history but today it is thriving in arts and culture scene. Visit vintage flea markets and listen to the quirky conversations between locals and tourists. Walk pass the underground nightclubs and feel the low end kick-drums while queuing to enter. Share a ride on an S-Bahn and U-Bahn train to discover what it is like to live in the German capital.

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Environments & Ambiences Ambiences from Iceland Play Track 41+ sounds included $34.99

Iceland, a volcanically and geologically active island with striking landscapes is being visited by millions of tourists each year. It also inspired many creative artists such as Bjork, Olafur Arnalds, GusGus, Mum. This sound library includes sounds from Reykjavik and local areas on Golden Circle tourist route: ambiences from Gulfoss waterfall, Pingvellir national Park, Geysir and natural spas.

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World Sounds Ambiences from Thailand Play Track 59 sounds included $44.99

Ambiences from Thailand is a collection of sounds from busy and exotic Bangkok, idyllic Railay Beach and Khao Sok with oldest evergreen rainforest in the world. You will hear tourists’ excitement, local Thais conversations, traditional gongs at world-famous temples and cricket chirps and other insects in middle of the night. Additionally you will find soundscapes generated by Asian means of transportation: boats, tuk tuks, buses and planes.

Sounds have been captured in Bangkok, Ao Namm, Railay Beach, Phra Nang Beach, Krabi, Khao Sok and Surat Thani.

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World Sounds Ambiences from Copenhagen Play Track 33+ sounds included, 89 mins total $34.99

Ambiences from… Copenhagen captures the atmosphere of Denmark’s capital city:

It will take you to Christianshavn and Kastellet areas filled with tourists and locals, historic landmarks and museums.

In this library you will find sounds from Danish public transport areas: bus, metro, overground rail, airport and train stations.

Recorded in 192kHz/24-bit format, all sounds are fully described and include a photography. A 24 bit / 48 kHz version is also included.

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Environments & Ambiences Ambiences from Florida Play Track 122+ sounds included $44.99

Sunny Florida brings over 100 million tourists each year – and you can now get the soundscapes from: Cocoa Beach, Florida Keys (Big Pine Key, Key Marathon, Key West), Fort Pierce, Kissimmee, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and West Palm Beach.

Listen to screams and excitement in Orlando’s famous theme parks, traffic noise on American highways, nightlife buzz in Miami, relaxing ocean waves on Haulover Beach and peacefulness of luxurious West Palm Beach area.

Recorded in 192kHz/24-bit format, all sounds are fully described and include a photography. A 24 bit / 48 kHz version is also included.

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Environments & Ambiences Ambiences from Milan Play Track 42+ sounds included, 119 mins total $34.99

Home to biggest fashion houses and supermodels, Milan is one of the most entertaining cities in Italy. On the contrary, it’s a secular city that has one of the biggest Gothic cathedrals in the world – the Duomo. Extensive public transport (trams, buses, metro, scooters), canal system and people give this city unique soundscapes. Apart from Milan you will also experience a journey to Lake Como, an upscale resort area know for its dramatic scenery and celebrity homes.

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Environments & Ambiences Ambiences from East London Play Track 49+ sounds included, 98 mins total $34.99

East End used to be synonymous with poverty, overcrowding, disease and criminality, but these days it’s one of the most exciting and inspiring areas in London. Stretching from the City to the River Lea, it is a perfect area for night clubbing, visiting galleries, admiring street art and spotting fashion trends. This library includes sounds from multi-cultural Whitechapel, Bethnal Green, Shoreditch and the City. Experience the atmosphere of Sunday flower markets, parks, museums and even festivals.

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Environments & Ambiences Ambiences from Vietnam Play Track 20 sounds included, 30 mins total $44.99

Vietnam – a country of many contrasts – with tranquil nature sites on one hand and polluted roads with heavy traffic on the other. Ambiences from… Vietnam is a sound library that encaptures Southeast Asian people, culture and lifestyle. It includes international airports, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Phu Quoc island and Hanoi.

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City Life Sound Effects Ambiences from Los Angeles Play Track 32+ sounds included, 88 mins total $44.99

From Hollywood Walk to Santa Monica beach, this library captures the spirit and atmosphere of the famed City of Angels. Home to celebrities, film studios, iconic theaters and landmarks. ‘Ambiences from… Los Angeles’ includes sounds from LAX airport, Downtown, Hollywood, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and West Hollywood.

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Wylie Stateman

Supervising sound editor,
The Hateful Eight, Inglourious Basterds, Kill Bill: Vol. 1

A Sound Effect is an excellent resource for us to keep our animated films sounding unique and exciting.

Gabriel Guy

Re-recording Mixer, Walt Disney Animation Studios:
Frozen, Big Hero 6

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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.

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Wayne Pashley

Supervising Sound Editor/Re-recording Mixer, The Lego Movie & Mad Max: Fury Road

There are many great independent sound effect libraries available these days. The main problem with having so many, is keeping track of them!

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David Farmer

Sound designer:
Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit trilogies

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Director, Digital - Source Sound Inc.

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