Sound effects tag

Grind Sound Effects

Grind sound effects for things rubbing hard against each other. Stone doors dragging open and metal scraping until it shrieks. Skateboards grinding along a rail. Debris crunching underfoot. And the gentler kind, herbs and powders ground down in a mortar for a potion. Friction does the talking here, slow and gritty or quick and harsh.

Libraries
51
Publishers
38
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$5 to $449
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Channel format
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Embedded metadata
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All 51 libraries tagged Grind

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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This collection of 287 sound effects covers alchemical processes, including ingredient grinding, cauldron bubbling, liquid pouring, bottle foley, and various magical flourishes.
287 files · 431 MB · Metadata
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48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Various metal friction sounds, from rusty components to heavy slams and locks, deliver authentic sound effects through 156 realistic elements suitable for diverse project applications.
156 files · 112 MB
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Natural snow recordings deliver crisp sound effects of impacts, hits, and crushing movements, offering 80 high-definition samples for winter-themed audio projects.
80 files · 170 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professionally recorded collection captures diverse commercial aircraft sound effects, featuring 30 overhead passes and intense flyby moments from various passenger jets.
30 files · 456 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Construction machinery sounds featuring angle grinders, jackhammers, and chop saws deliver realistic sound effects through 14 high-quality recordings totaling 863MB.
14 files · 863 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic metal and crystal singing bowls create meditative sound effects, featuring rich, evolving tones from various sizes, plus polyphonic performances by a skilled yoga master.
550 files · 9 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Professional kitchen and food preparation foley library featuring detailed sound effects for cooking activities, from chopping vegetables to sizzling pans and utensil movements.
37 files · 275 MB · Metadata

A grind is a long, uneven scrape, and the material sets the mood. Stone on stone is heavy and dusty, the sound of a tomb opening. Metal on metal squeals and moans, which is why horror and industrial scenes love it. Grit in between adds the crunch. For fantasy, the alchemy recordings give the softer, circular grind of a pestle in a Mortar. Skateboard grinds bring the sports side, recorded with mics on the board itself. Layer a grind under a Scrape when a heavy object needs to feel heavy.

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