Youtube sound design channels Asbjoern Andersen

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There are lots of Youtube channels out there, but finding the good ones when it comes to sound-related content can be tricky. To help you find the good stuff, Mike James Gallagher has picked 5 interesting channels to get you started - and he's also highlighting some of his favorite videos from the channels.

Oh, and while you're at it, be sure to subscribe to the A Sound Effect Youtube channel - that one's right here. Happy watching!

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AKASH THAKKAR



Akash Thakkar - Channel Intro


Akash Thakkar is an award winning composer/sound designer/public speaker who specializes in video game sound. He has an amazing backlog of short, focused sound tutorials that are a lot of fun to watch. Not only does he do great sound design but he also gives great career advice so you should also subscribe to his newsletter!

Notable videos:
Video Game Sound Design – 4 Essential Techniques
Making Horror Ambiences
Free Sound Design Tools

 

ROBERT DUDZIC



Creating Organic Drones


Robert Dudzic is a sound designer for Hollywood movie trailers (Infinity War!) as well as music libraries such as DAMAGE which he co-produced alongside Heavyocity and Native Instruments. Among his other videos, his “How I Use What I Use” series is a hands on, detailed look at how Robert records and manipulates his sounds. It looks like he’s just getting started bringing great educational content so let him know you want more!

Notable videos:
Creating organic drones
How I Use What I Use 4 – Horror trailer sound design
How I Use What I Use 5 – My creative process

 

INDEPTH SOUND DESIGN



The Bat sound design deconstructed from The Dark Knight Rises


Indepth Sound Design deconstructs film/TV sound (from the actual stems!) so that you can examine the intricate layers that go into quality sound design. There are also commentary layers so you can hear the various sound designers and re-recording mixers go into detail about how the different sounds and mixes were created. If you’re familiar with the Indepth Instagram page then you’ll be happy to know the YouTube videos are much higher quality and also feature 4K UHD picture.

Notable videos:
The Dark Knight Rises – “The Bat” aircraft sound design deconstruction
Terminator 2 – T-800 vs T-1000 sound design deconstruction
The Bourne Identity – Car chase sound design deconstruction
The Social Network – Trent Reznor vs. Elvis Costello music and sound design

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    Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Seismic Core – Sonic Enhancers Play Track 548 sounds included, 45 mins total $44

    Seismic Core is a modern sound effects library crafted to give your sound design its defining foundation. Every element in this collection is built for layering. Designed not to dominate, but to enhance, shape, and energize your creations. Whether you’re working on cinematic hits, trailers, motion design, game audio, or abstract sonic branding, Seismic Core delivers the essential low-end weight, transient snap, and textured grit that bring your designs to life.

    These sounds are meticulously processed and polished, yet intentionally left with enough space to sit perfectly under your own layers. They’re bold enough to add instant character, but subtle enough to leave room for further creativity. This makes Seismic Core not just a toolkit, but a true starting point for powerful, flexible, and unique sound design.

    This collection of Building Blocks contains following categories:

    • IMPACT *
    • BREAK *
    • WHOOSH *
    • SUSTAIN *
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    * Also including HEAVY & SUB variants

    Build with it. Layer on top of it. Drop the anchor. Feel the quake. Design from the core.

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  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Demolition Aftermath Vol.1 Play Track 299 sounds included, 22 mins total $11

    Demolition Aftermath is the perfect sound library if you’re looking to add a cinematic and realistic edge to your project. Featuring a total of 6 categories and 299 high-quality sounds, this collection provides a wide range of impactful, ready-to-use sound effects.

    Inside the library, you’ll find carefully organized sounds across the following categories:
    – Buildings collapsing
    – Vehicle crashes
    – Glass: impacts, cracks, and shattering in various intensities
    – Metal: twisting, impacts, and bending
    – Rocks: avalanches, impacts, and crunching textures
    – Wood: creaks and impacts in multiple intensity levels

    Each category is structured into separate folders, with multiple variations for each type of sound, giving you maximum creative flexibility and precision when selecting the perfect sound for any moment.

    As with nearly all of our libraries, each sound has been recorded, edited, and mastered at 192 kHz / 32-24 bit, ensuring exceptional audio quality and top-tier adaptability — ideal for professional sound designers and anyone seeking a fast, drag & drop workflow.
    We had a blast creating this library: we were able to collaborate with several companies that allowed us to break, manipulate, and record a wide variety of materials in real-world conditions, ensuring you get the most authentic and powerful sounds possible.

    Recording equipment used:
    – Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
    – Sanken CO-100K
    – Sennheiser MKH8050
    – Zoom H6
    – Tascam Portacapture X8

    More about the pack
    – Intuitive file naming
    – All you’ll ever need regarding demolition 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: khronstudio@gmail.com

    Features
    – 299 sounds
    – Number of Audio Waves: 299
    – Format: 192KHz / 24 bits
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  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Metal Core Alliance Play Track 613 sounds included $12.10

    Metal Core Alliance is a library created to bring colossal machines, futuristic metallic environments, and large-scale robots to life. Ideal for video games, film, or any project requiring high-impact mechanical sound design.

    In this collection, you’ll find 613 high-resolution (192 kHz / 24-bit) sounds carefully designed and organized into categories for easy creative use:
    🔹Auto Deployment Unit
    🔹Biotitan
    🔹Bionic Spike Rotator
    🔹Brutal Metal Assembly
    🔹Malfunctioning Unit
    🔹Mech (robots, mechas, and more)
    🔹Mechanical Shrinking Gear
    🔹Mechanical Shrinking Pillar
    🔹Sci-Fi Doors (locks, heavy, sliding…)
    🔹Turrets
    🔹 Whoosh (cyber, mech, robotic…)
    🔹Bonus 🎁

    Each category was created with those gigantic mechanisms we see in so many science fiction movies and video games in mind. To achieve this, we used real recordings of heavy machinery, metals, and industrial textures that add authenticity and power.

    All sounds have been recorded and edited at 192 kHz – 96 kHz / 32-24 bits, and are delivered in 192 kHz / 24 bits, allowing them to be stretched, distorted, slowed down, or manipulated without losing quality or detail.

    Metal Core Alliance is not just a library: it’s a versatile, creative, and brutally powerful sound design kit, designed to shape mechanical worlds with their own unique personality.

    More about the pack
    – Intuitive file naming
    – All you’ll ever need regarding Robots, Machines, Gears, etc…[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.
    – For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com

    Features
    – 613 sounds
    – Number of Audio Waves: 613
    – Format: 192KHz / 24 bits
    – Do Sound FX loop: Yes
    – Win/Mac: Yes
    – Minutes of audio provided: 25 minutes

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  • Animal Sound Effects Antarctic Soundscapes Play Track 415 sounds included $42.50

    A unique collection featuring 415 originally recorded sounds from Earth’s coldest continent.

    From the majestic Emperor Penguins to the thunderous Southern Elephant Seals, the Icebreaker ship, and the serene Antarctic ambiences, this pack offers a diverse array of wild and untamed sounds.

    Four categories are inside:
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    • Antarctic Ambiences (50 sounds)
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    Cold Weapon Sound Effects Blades Sound Effects Play Track 192 sounds included, 4 mins total $12.99

    Elevate your audio design with 192 Blades Sound Effects – a collection of razor-sharp sounds crafted for ultimate precision and impact. Whether you’re working on a blockbuster film, an epic game, or an intense animation, this comprehensive library delivers the authentic metallic edge your project needs.

    From the hiss of blades slicing through the air to the dramatic clash of swords and the resonant scrape of sharpening steel, every sound has been captured and edited with care to immerse your audience in the action.

     

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  • Electricity Sound Effects Electricity Voltage Sound Effects Play Track 165 sounds included, 4 mins total $12.99

    Power up your project with our 165 High-Quality Electricity Sound Effects pack. Designed for sound designers and game developers, this extensive collection offers a wide range of dynamic electric sounds, from sparks and crackles to electric hums, shocks, and powerful energy bursts. Perfect for enhancing everything from futuristic technology and sci-fi environments to electrical systems and high-voltage scenes, these meticulously crafted effects will add a vibrant, immersive energy to your project. Whether you’re working on games, animations, or other media, these electricity sounds are essential for bringing electrifying moments to life.

    Features:

    • Voltage
    • Power
    • Electricity
    • Casting
    • Power Up
    • Sparks
    • Danger
    • Electromagnetic fields
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    165 sounds that you can import directly into your project.

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  • Travel & Transportation Transportation Play Track 599 sounds included $47.20

    Embark on a journey through various modes of motion with this comprehensive collection of transportation sounds. Experience the creak of a medieval cart, the thunderous roar of a jetplane flyby, and the rhythmic pedaling of a bicycle. Feel the ascent in an elevator and the urgency of a firetruck’s siren. Drift on the gentle waves of a boat and soar through the skies with the whirring blades of a helicopter. From the adrenaline rush of a gokart to the rhythmic clatter of a train, and the soaring majesty of a plane, each sound captures the essence of its respective mode of transport. Perfect for filmmakers, game developers, and sound designers, these recordings offer a rich tapestry of auditory experiences to enhance any project involving transportation.

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  • Fire Sound Effects Elemental Mutation Whooshes And Impacts Play Track 1940 sounds included $69

    Elemental Mutation Whooshes And Impacts is your ultimate toolkit for conjuring intense elemental sound design. Packed with over 1,900 royalty-free sound effects, this library brings together ethereal whooshes, explosive impacts, and immersive magic casts that transform any ordinary moment into pure audio alchemy. Perfect for summoning spells, elemental attacks, or cinematic transitions, each sound is meticulously designed to layer seamlessly into your project — from subtle energy swirls to bone-rattling impact blasts. Get ready to amplify your games, trailers, and fantasy worlds with an arsenal of otherworldly audio that’s ready to cast, conjure, and conquer.

    • 1940 sound effects in total
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  • Car Sound Effects VAZ 2101 Play Track 148 sounds included $179

    Explore an impressive collection of sounds from the Soviet VAZ car. In this library you will find the sounds of starting, idling, various accelerations, maneuvers, and braking, Comrade!

    Externally the microphone set-up comprised a Neumann U 87, a Schoeps CMC6/MK4, and a Sennheiser MKH 416. The engine and exhaust were captured by a Neumann U 87 each, and wheel recordings were done by a Sennheiser MKH 416. We also recorded details such as the doors, the horn, switches, windshield wipers, and gear shifts, with a Neumann U 69 deployed to the interior.

    From quiet and slow, to loud and wild, it’s all here. If your project requires an auditory trip down Soviet memory lane, look no further. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an icon of automotive history with our library of VAZ sounds!

    You say Fiat, I say VAZ. Listen to this while I step on the gas!

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SYNTHHACKER



How To Make Deep Organic Pads Like RUFUS / Flume / ODESZA (Serum Tutorial)


If you want to be a well rounded sound designer then you’ve gotta know your way around a synthesizer. Synths can give you ominous textures and 808 kick drums that can help your gunfire sounds pack a wallop. SynthHacker makes hyper focused synth design tutorials that cover a wide variety of styles. So watch that Justice style nu disco pad tutorial and then go make some serene sci-fi drones.

Notable videos:
How to make deep organic pad sounds
How to make Strangers Things style synths
How to make a Blade Runner synth lead

 

MARSHALL MCGEE



Making Halo's beam rifle sound with just an iPhone mic || Waveform


Marshall McGee is a sound designer at Avalanche Games that also makes videos about sound design for games, film, and TV (mostly games). His videos discuss how some iconic video games sounds are made as well as going into his own personal sound design experiments. Many of his posts have a video essay style feel and are extremely well edited and easy to watch.

Notable videos:
The sound design secrets of Horizon Zero Dawn
Making a powerful punch sound from scratch
The sounds of Uncharted

A big thanks to Mike James Gallagher for sharing his favorite sound-related Youtube channels. Got any personal favorites? Please share them in the comments section.

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