Sound effects tag

Ignition Key Sound Effects

Ignition Key sound effects: the turn that comes before the engine. Keys going in and turning, on everything from cars and motorbikes to quad bikes and an old cabin cruiser. A tiny sound. It usually sits right up close in the mix, just ahead of the start up, and plenty of these libraries carry that start up too, along with the switchgear and cabin foley around it.

Libraries
14
Publishers
4
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$7 to $249

All 14 libraries tagged Ignition Key

96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
An extensive collection of 141 stereo recordings capturing authentic mechanical and electrical sound effects from a VW Polo, including drive-bys, engine operations, and interior cabin acoustics.
141 files · 2.7 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This comprehensive collection captures 214 sound effects of a Suzuki KingQuad ATV, featuring onboard engine recordings, exterior passes, mechanical operations, and detailed vehicle interactions across multiple perspectives.
214 files · 20.67 GB · Metadata

The vehicle libraries record the key as part of the wider foley pass, so the ignition sits next to the gearshift or the switchgear of the same machine. That helps continuity. A key and an engine from different vehicles rarely line up, while a key and a start up from the same boat or bike do. The old cabin cruiser goes furthest, down to its wipers and water pump. The ATV sets bring revs and Suspension movement from several perspectives, and for a key on its own, the key foley recordings cover metal keys moving in the hand. They suit getaway scenes and horror films where the car won't start.

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