Sound libraries

Motor Sound Effects

Motor sound effects from the tiny to the enormous. Little electric motors. Gadgets whirring, lawnmowers and chainsaws, the insides of a wind turbine, steam traction engines and early petrol engines chugging away. Sci-fi engines too. If it has a motor and somebody pointed a microphone at it, there's a decent chance it ended up in here.

Libraries
31
Publishers
21
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S
Sample rates
48 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$7 to $499
FiltersAll 31 libraries in MotorsFilter 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.

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.

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48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A sound effects library featuring 25 engine and 77 pass-by sounds. Includes roaring, revving, and accelerating sounds across various vehicle types from muscle cars to motorcycles.
102 files · 215 MB
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This futuristic collection features four unique land vehicles with advanced sound effects, including hoverbikes and dystopian cars, offering various engine states and pass-by recordings at 24Bit 96kHz quality.
64 files · 460 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional sound effects collection featuring four unique sci-fi flying vehicles, complete with engine operations and pass-by recordings at 24Bit/96kHz, ideal for futuristic transportation soundscapes.
64 files · 534 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Multiple tree falls and chainsaw sound effects captured from various angles, featuring detailed cutting, breaking, and impact sounds, delivered in 87 high-quality broadcast wave files with metadata.
87 files · 2.93 GB · Metadata
48 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Traditional blacksmithing sound effects captured across three distinct smithies, featuring hammering, grinding, forging, and metalwork, delivering authentic workshop ambiance in high-resolution audio formats.
302 files · 1.4 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S.
Contains 973 multi-channel sound effects of a Ford Mustang Mercury, including engine sounds, gear transitions, mechanical textures, revs, and a variety of driving performances.
973 files · 14.26 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Detailed sound effects captured from a Polaris Ranger UTV in rural Indiana, featuring engine operations, movement sequences, and ambient recordings at professional 24-bit quality.
14 files · 185 MB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
A meticulous collection of high-fidelity steam engine sound effects, featuring boiling noises, operational mechanics, whistles, and pitched variations captured at 192 kHz/24-bit resolution.
73 files · 11.49 GB · Metadata
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48 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Historic steam engines come alive through authentic sound effects, featuring both raw recordings and designed elements, capturing mechanical rhythms, hisses, and industrial machinery movements.
201 files · 9.79 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
Electric mahjong table sound effects featuring magnetic dice roller, automatic tile shuffler and dispenser mechanisms, manual tile shuffling, and detailed tile and table foley recorded in Shanghai.
34 files · 238 MB · Metadata
-11%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Nigerian urban ambience sound effects featuring street traffic, walla in Yoruba, Hausa, and Pidgin, church crowds, bar interiors, sirens, and suburban street activity recorded at 96kHz 24-bit.
41 files · 2.64 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Traffic junction recordings capture diverse sound effects including vehicle pass-bys, stops, and idles, featuring buses, trucks, and cars in high-quality 24-bit/192kHz format with detailed metadata.
62 files · 1.60 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Electric lawn mower sound effects recorded in a UK garden, featuring varied distances, natural panning movements, and start-stop sequences captured with pristine audio quality.
3 files · 279.2 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo, M/S.
A comprehensive library of high-quality sound effects spanning 41 categories, featuring meticulously edited 24/32-bit recordings, from ambient nature sounds to mechanical and human-generated audio elements.
1,254 files · 8.7 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Authentic 1967 Corvette sound effects, featuring detailed engine recordings, mechanical components, and multiple perspectives, from interior ambience to exterior pass-bys with independent exhaust control options.
369 files · 1.96 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This comprehensive motorcycle sound effects collection captures a Fat Boy's powerful engine dynamics, mechanical operations, and pass-by recordings, featuring both pristine and distorted audio with adjustable stereo width options.
204 files · 3.5 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection captures authentic sound effects from vintage gasoline engines, featuring distinct mechanical elements, explosive combustion, and spinning fly-wheels recorded in high-quality stereo format.
12 files · 485 MB · Metadata

A sci-fi UI, a historical engine room, or just something with a bit of torque: these libraries have what it takes. Plenty of grunt. More power under the hood sits next door in Machines, Mechanical, Historical, and Vehicles.

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. 4,112 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.

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