Sound effects tag

Koto Sound Effects

Koto sound effects, or the nearest thing to that plucked Japanese zither. Short cartoon cues plucked on a gayageum, the Korean cousin of the koto, bright and twangy and full of character. Then the samurai side. Japanese themed slot game sounds with warrior voices and spins, plus long, eerie string drones for darker moments.

Libraries
3
Publishers
3
Formats
Mono, stereo
Sample rates
44.1 to 96 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$15 to $299.99

All 3 libraries tagged Koto

PhraseNi Sound
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Musical instruments and sound effects combine across 210 high-quality audio phrases, featuring traditional and modern instruments like gayageum, guitar, and piano in cartoon-inspired melodic sequences.
210 files · 637 MB · Metadata
$15.00
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YvaineEiravaein Works
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
These diverse guitar drones feature sound effects ranging from clean harmonics to distorted tones, captured through direct input and amplified microphone setups across 23 unique tunings and multiple string positions.
1,359 files · 12 GB · Metadata
$38.00
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Ebow ThrillerVadi Sound
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Spine-chilling collection featuring 152 horrific sound effects crafted with e-bow guitar, delivering dark and ominous tones suitable for horror and sci-fi productions.
152 files · 346 MB
$29.00
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A koto pluck says Japan in a heartbeat, which is why games lean on it for a Ninja level or a shrine. The gayageum is close enough in tone to do the same job, and its short cartoon cues suit a Fail moment or a quick reveal. The slot sounds add spins and wins with a Japanese flavour.

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