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Designed Ambience Sound Effects

Designed ambience sound effects that sound like somewhere, just not anywhere you could book a flight to. Dark horror backgrounds that make an empty corridor feel occupied. Sci-fi hums for space stations. Fantasy dungeons, deep caves, and soft ethereal washes for the dreamier moments. They sit under a scene and set the mood without stepping on the dialogue. Quietly unsettling, mostly.

Libraries
163
Publishers
56
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$3 to $380
FiltersAll 163 libraries in Designed AmbienceFilter by the spec, not just the subjectRecorded or designed, sample rate, bit depth, channel format, embedded metadata and file count. Narrow it down before you download anything.
Recorded or designed
RecordedDesigned

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

Sample rate
44.1 kHz48 kHz96 kHz192 kHz
Bit depth
16-bit24-bit32-bit
Channel format
MonoStereoM/SSurroundAmbisonic

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

Embedded metadata
Tagged for Soundminer or UCSUntagged

Soundminer and UCS fields written into the files.

Number of files
Under 5050 to 150150 to 500500 to 1,0001,000 to 2,5002,500 and up
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Dinosaur World - Mini344 SFX
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Dinosaur sound effects featuring T-Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops and Brachiosaurus vocalisations, footsteps, feeding, egg hatching, wing flaps, foliage movement and prehistoric ambiences from forests, caves, swamps and coastlines.
96 files · 2.29 GB · Metadata
Was $59.00, now $41.00
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Dinosaur World - Complete344 SFX
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Dinosaur sound effects featuring T-Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus and Pterosaur roars, growls, mating calls and dying cries, plus close and far footsteps, egg hatching, feeding, wing flaps and prehistoric ambiences.
503 files · 7.56 GB · Metadata
Was $149.00, now $105.00
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Fantasy AmbiencesDavid Dumais Audio
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Fantasy ambience sound effects featuring 130+ loops with separate stems, covering forests, deserts, swamps, caves, dungeons, cemeteries, lava, and harbors, delivered at 48kHz 24-bit.
608 files · 18.84 GB · Metadata
Was $74.99, now $59.99
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Fantasy Game SFX Bundle – Dragons, Magic, Medieval Weapons, Creatures & RPG SoundsGfxSoundsStudios
44.1 to 96 kHz, 16 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Fantasy game sound effects featuring 1,505 WAV files covering dragons, medieval weapons, magic spells, creatures, castle ambiences, footsteps, treasure interactions, and RPG UI feedback designed for adventure games.
1,505 files · 1.34 GB · Metadata
Was $129.00, now $59.00
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Brown Bird GeneralMayer Sound, Inc
48 to 96 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A professional library of sound effects for film, television, and media, containing ambiences, Foley, impacts, and a range of detailed design elements.
451 files · 17.16 GB · Metadata
Was $80.00, now $40.00
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Horror Game SFX Bundle – Dark Ambiences, Jumpscares, Creatures, Gore & Haunted FoleyGfxSoundsStudios
44.1 to 96 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Horror game sound effects featuring 1,044 files across dark ambiences, creature vocals, jumpscares, gore, footsteps, doors, magic spells, stingers, risers, and mechanical UI elements for survival horror and interactive projects.
1,044 files · 3.24 GB · Metadata
Was $129.00, now $59.00
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Medieval WarfareVadi Sound
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Featuring over 350 high-quality sound effects, this medieval warfare collection captures authentic historical elements, from battle cries to horse hooves, recorded with professional studio equipment.
220 files · 375 MB · Metadata
Was $49.00, now $31.85
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DARK MESABluezone Corporation
44.1 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Industrial ambience recordings blend mechanical impacts, electric signals, and sound effects from underground labs, featuring 144 WAV files capturing rusty doors and freight elevator noises.
144 files · 944 MB
Was $11.40, now $8.55
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Pure Cinema - Complete344 SFX
48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This collection features over 1100 cinematic elements, including Shepard tones, reverses, drops, hits, whooshes, transitions, and drones, providing versatile sound effects with embedded UCS metadata for professional productions.
1,148 files · 17.2 GB · Metadata
Was $129.00, now $51.60
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Futuristic Ambiences SFX Bundle – Sci-Fi Drones, Alien Planets, Spaceships & Space StationsGfxSoundsStudios
48 to 96 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Sci-fi ambience sound effects featuring 189 stereo WAV files including alien planet atmospheres, deep space drones, spaceship interiors, futuristic alarms, spacecraft pass-bys, and cosmic void soundscapes.
189 files · 6.10 GB · Metadata
Was $89.00, now $39.00
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Universal Sci-Fi - Complete344 SFX
48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This library of science-fiction sound effects includes planetary ambiences, weapons, UI textures, sci-fi voices, radio transmissions, power fluctuations, and various electromagnetic system sounds.
2,512 files · 11.6 GB · Metadata
Was $149.00, now $59.60
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Elements Enhanced344 SFX
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Featuring 1,900+ recorded and designed sound effects, this library covers elemental textures including air thrusts, electromagnetic ambiences, fire crackles, liquid splashes, glass shatters, and gritty earth movements.
1,900 files · 24.2 GB · Metadata
Was $149.00, now $59.60
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Sinister Soundscapes SFX Bundle – Loopable Horror Ambiences & Haunted AtmospheresGfxSoundsStudios
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Horror ambience sound effects featuring 24 loopable designed soundscapes across haunted locations including asylums, catacombs, graveyards, ghost towns, forests, hospitals, prisons, mansions and underwater shipwrecks in exploration and tension variations.
24 files · 186 MB · Metadata
Was $45.00, now $29.00
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Universal Sci-Fi - Mini344 SFX
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This mini science-fiction collection provides sound effects for ambiences, UI, weapons, voices, and power sources, intended for designing futuristic worlds and off-world environmental soundscapes.
235 files · 1.47 GB · Metadata
Was $59.00, now $23.60
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Complete Casino - Mini344 SFX
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This mini library of casino sound effects includes card and chip handling, slot machine mechanics, and floor ambiences for poker, blackjack, and roulette.
150 files · 935 MB · Metadata
Was $49.00, now $17.15
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Stranger WorldsWavemotion
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A library of atmospheric drones, ambiences, and sound effects for tension and mystery. Includes themed folders for forests, labs, tunnels, and dimensional portals.
37 files · 1.33 GB · Metadata
Was $29.00, now $24.00
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Extreme Winds Vol. 1344 SFX
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A comprehensive collection of wind sound effects, featuring 14 designed elements from howling gusts to hurricane storms, with both raw and processed stems in high-quality 24-bit format.
69 files · 9.87 GB · Metadata
Was $52.00, now $20.80
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Fantasy Worldepicstockmedia
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Expansive collection of 111 fantasy sound effects and ambient loops, featuring immersive atmospheres for diverse settings like elven outposts, crypts, and haunted caverns across two hours of content.
111 files · 4.2 GB · Metadata
Was $39.00, now $23.40
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Haunting Ambiences Vol. 4344 SFX
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Multi-layered horror sound effects featuring eerie atmospheres, from haunted rooms to abandoned sewers, with split stems and high-quality recordings of unsettling organic and mechanical elements.
39 files · 7.57 GB · Metadata
Was $15.00, now $6.00
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Haunting Ambiences Vol. 5344 SFX
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Multilayered horror sound effects featuring witch cauldrons, creature screams, and haunted atmospheres, combined with synthesized elements for creating customizable dark ambiences in high-quality 24-bit format.
34 files · 6.60 GB · Metadata
Was $15.00, now $6.00
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Animal SoundsGamemaster Audio
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional voice actors and field recordings combine to deliver 1,212 authentic animal sound effects, featuring both impersonated creatures and natural wildlife ambiences captured in their habitats.
1,212 files · 1 GB
$25.00
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Sci-Fi Immersive BundleAxis Ambisonic Lab
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Ambisonic B.
Sci-fi ambisonic sound effects combining spatialized impacts, weapon blasts, trailer hits, morphing drone textures, and designed soundscapes delivered in 3rd-order Ambisonics, first-order AmbiX, and binaural formats at 96kHz/24-bit.
1,013 files · 16.5 GB
Was $154.00, now $60.00
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Geophonic Design Vol. 6344 SFX
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Deep resonating sound effects from gramophone recordings, captured using Lom Geofon technology, feature ultra-low frequencies and mysterious tones suitable for professional audio production.
38 files · 978 MB · Metadata
Was $22.50, now $9.00
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Hydrophonic Design Vol. 1344 SFX
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Recorded with dual-mic underwater technology, this collection delivers diverse sound effects, including dopplers, impacts, and aquatic ambiences, all captured at pristine 24-bit/192kHz quality with professional equipment.
69 files · 1.09 GB · Metadata
Was $22.50, now $9.00
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Haunting Ambiences344 SFX
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Atmospheric horror soundscapes blend field recordings, voices, and synthesizers, featuring separate sound effects stems for customizable ambient arrangements in high-resolution 24-bit audio.
46 files · 4.4 GB · Metadata
Was $20.00, now $8.00
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Every sound in here is made to add precision and emotional weight. Nothing's wasted. The recorded side of things sits next door in Nature Ambience, Public Place Ambience, Room Tone Ambience, Urban Ambience, and Transportation Ambience.

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

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