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Sound libraries from 405 independent publishers, royalty-free for commercial work, with the sample rate, bit depth and channel format shown before you open it.

4,823

libraries

405

publishers

4,098

carry metadata

2,237

name their kit

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Recorded or designed
Recorded7Designed0

Recorded means captured in the field or a studio. Designed means built from other material.

Sample rate
44.1 kHz048 kHz096 kHz7192 kHz0
Bit depth
16-bit024-bit732-bit0
Channel format
Mono20Stereo113M/S2Surround7Ambisonic2

Mono for 3D positional audio. Ambisonic and surround for immersive mixes.

Embedded metadata
Tagged for Soundminer or UCS7Untagged0

Soundminer and UCS fields written into the files.

Number of files
Under 50450 to 1507150 to 5009500 to 1,00021,000 to 2,50012,500 and up4
Also
Gear listed33Video demo7
Surround50 to 150Video demoClear all7 match

Matching your spec

7 of 4,823 libraries match.

Highlands of NorwayJust Sound Effects
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
A collection of quad surround sound effects from the Norwegian highlands, featuring various wind intensities, diverse water sources like rivers and streams, and open tundra ambiences.
75 files · 12.73 GB · Metadata
$119.00
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Passing Trains LCRSirius Kestel
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
Extensive collection of train sound effects featuring passing cargo and passenger trains, captured in multiple formats over bridges, tunnels, and tracks using OCT LCR and NOS stereo recording.
92 files · 7.75 GB · Metadata
$70.00
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SCL - New York Ambience (Surround)Sefi
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Surround.
Urban environments and iconic locations across Manhattan come alive through detailed sound effects, featuring bustling streets, stations, and parks captured in pristine 5.1 surround audio.
90 files · 78.75 GB · Metadata
$149.00
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Amsterdam AmbienceSefi
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Surround.
Immersive 5.1 sound effects document Amsterdam's diverse atmosphere, from quiet historic churches to bustling squares, featuring authentic trams and vibrant street life across 28GB of recordings.
51 files · 23.85 GB · Metadata
$89.00
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London - Streets And LandmarksSefi
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
Extensive collection of authentic London ambience recordings, featuring immersive sound effects from iconic landmarks and bustling streets across the city in both 5.1 surround and stereo formats.
80 files · Metadata
$59.00
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London - TransportSefi
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
Extensive transportation sound effects captured across London's network, featuring 5.1 surround recordings of underground stations, buses, airports, and black cabs at professional 96kHz quality.
50 files · Metadata
$59.00
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Before you buy

Where do I start?

Tell us what you are making and we will narrow it down for you. Or start from a recordist whose work you already know. Some release here and nowhere else.

Can I use these commercially?

Yes. One licence covers commercial use, including client work, broadcast and games. No subscription, and nothing expires.

Film, games, audiobooks, all of it?

All of it. The licence does not care what you are making. Audiobooks, podcasts, film, television, games, theatre, advertising, installations.

Do you accept AI-generated sounds?

No. Every library here was recorded or designed by people. We do not accept generated audio from publishers.

How do I know a sound is in there before I pay?

Libraries publish a full tracklist, linked on the library page, and you can play the previews first. Still not sure? Ask us and we will check for you.

Will the files work with my setup?

Everything is WAV. 4,098 libraries carry embedded metadata for Soundminer and UCS, and the sample rate, bit depth and channel format are shown on the library page before you open it.

Where are the full licence terms?

On the licence page, in full, before you buy. Studio and multi-seat terms are there too.

Every category

All 117, grouped. The category menu has them too, with counts.

Ambience and atmospheres

Ambience sound effectsDesigned Ambience sound effectsFire sound effectsIndustrial Ambience sound effectsNature Ambience sound effectsPublic Place Ambience sound effectsRain sound effectsRestaurant & Bar Ambience sound effectsRoom Tone Ambience sound effectsRural Ambience sound effectsSeaside Ambience sound effectsSnow sound effectsSuburban Ambience sound effectsTraffic Ambience sound effectsTransportation Ambience sound effectsUrban Ambience sound effectsWarfare Ambience sound effectsWater sound effectsWeather sound effectsWind sound effects

Weapons and warfare

Bullets sound effectsDestruction sound effectsFight sound effectsGore sound effectsGuns sound effectsWeapons sound effects

Vehicles

Aircraft sound effectsAntique Vehicles sound effectsATV Vehicles sound effectsBicycle Vehicles sound effectsBus Vehicles sound effectsCar Vehicles sound effectsConstruction Vehicles sound effectsElectric Vehicles sound effectsFarm Vehicles sound effectsFreight Vehicles sound effectsGeneric By Vehicles sound effectsHelicopters sound effectsJet Aircraft sound effectsMechanism Vehicles sound effectsMilitary Vehicles sound effectsMilitary Aircraft sound effectsMisc Vehicles sound effectsMotorcycle Vehicles sound effectsPropeller Aircraft sound effectsRacing Vehicles sound effectsRadio Controlled Aircraft sound effectsSiren Vehicles sound effectsTire Vehicles sound effectsTruck Van & Suv Vehicles sound effectsUtility Vehicles sound effectsVehicles sound effects

Animals and creatures

Animals sound effectsBirds sound effectsCats sound effectsCreatures & Monsters sound effectsDogs sound effectsHorses sound effectsInsect Animals sound effects

Materials and objects

Chains sound effectsClocks sound effectsDirt & Sand sound effectsGlass sound effectsMaterials & Textures sound effectsMechanical sound effectsMetal sound effectsObjects sound effectsPaper sound effectsPlastic sound effectsRocks sound effectsRubber sound effectsTools sound effectsWood sound effects

People and performance

Crowds sound effectsFootsteps sound effectsPeople & Crowds sound effectsVoices sound effects

Designed and production

Cartoon sound effectsDesigned sound effectsDrones & Pads sound effectsHistorical sound effectsHorror sound effectsImpacts sound effectsImpulse responses sound effectsLasers sound effectsMagic sound effectsProduction Elements sound effectsSci-fi sound effectsWhooshes sound effects

Game and interface

Alarms & Sirens sound effectsBoats & Ships sound effectsBundles sound effectsCloth & Leather sound effectsComputers sound effectsDoors sound effectsElectricity sound effectsElectronics sound effectsExplosions sound effectsFarts sound effectsFireworks sound effectsFood & Drink sound effectsGame Audio Bundles sound effectsGeothermal sound effectsHuman sound effectsIce sound effectsInterfaces sound effectsLocalized sound effectsMachines sound effectsMiscellaneous sound effectsMotors sound effectsOn Sale sound effectsRobots sound effectsSports sound effectsToys sound effectsTrains sound effectsVegetation sound effectsWings sound effects

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