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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Comprehensive collection featuring 240+ recordings of matches and various lighter types, delivering authentic sound effects from gentle clicks to distinctive Zippo metallic tones and flint strikes.
This collection of 60 mortar and pestle sound effects documents the textures of crushing herbs, grinding spices, and gritty, stone-on-stone scrapes from close-mic recordings.
A collection of 155 onboard and tracking skateboard sound effects on concrete, wood, and metal, featuring kickflips, ollies, tail dragging, skids, and jumps.
A high-resolution collection of old object sound effects featuring screeching, scraping, and grinding metal, spinning wheels, and straining mechanical parts. Includes both edited and raw unprocessed recordings.
This collection of 287 sound effects covers alchemical processes, including ingredient grinding, cauldron bubbling, liquid pouring, bottle foley, and various magical flourishes.
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.
Professionally recorded collection captures diverse commercial aircraft sound effects, featuring 30 overhead passes and intense flyby moments from various passenger jets.
Construction machinery sounds featuring angle grinders, jackhammers, and chop saws deliver realistic sound effects through 14 high-quality recordings totaling 863MB.
Authentic industrial construction and steelworking sound effects combine warehouse ambiences with grinding, welding, and machinery noises, featuring both indoor and outdoor environments with detailed UCS metadata.
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.
Professional kitchen and food preparation foley library featuring detailed sound effects for cooking activities, from chopping vegetables to sizzling pans and utensil movements.
Authentic sound effects from 13 antique grinders, captured through multiple microphones, deliver rich textures with deep rumbles and playful grinding tones suitable for creative sound design.
Extensive collection featuring harsh and subtle metal sound effects, including squeals, moans, and slides, suitable for horror transitions and industrial sound design applications.
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.