Sound effects tag

Release Sound Effects

Release sound effects for the moment something lets go. Small moments, mostly. The word runs through button and lever sets worked hard and soft, with bows and gun mechanics close behind. Whooshes and cinematic hits build up and then let go. There are wind chimes too, from gentle tinkles to proper clangs.

Libraries
43
Publishers
24
Formats
Mono, stereo, surround
Sample rates
48 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$7 to $499
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Recorded or designed
RecordedDesigned

Recorded means captured in the field or a studio. Designed means built from other material.

Channel format
MonoStereoM/SSurroundAmbisonic100kHz

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.

All 43 libraries tagged Release.
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All 43 libraries tagged Release

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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
Fridge magnet sound effects covering placement clicks, pull releases, hand rattling, and friction slides at soft, medium, and fast speeds, captured at 96kHz/24-bit with a Sennheiser MKH60.
51 files · 29 MB · Metadata
Was $10.00, now $7.00
Add Fridge Magnets to cart
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
A sound effects collection of an H&K USP Expert pistol, with multi-channel firing from various distances and performed handling. Includes extensive metadata and pre-aligned project sessions.
126 files · 3.43 GB · Metadata
-82%
48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A collection of 86 libraries containing 25,000+ royalty-free sound effects, including cinematic themes, ambiences, foley, vehicles, destruction, and mechanical categories.
21,726 files · 151.9 GB · Metadata
Was $2,865.90, now $499.00
Add The Definitive Library to cart
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
From subtle swipes to thick whooshes, this comprehensive collection delivers 500+ versatile sound effects that blend smooth transitions with dynamic whip-by movements.
533 files · 1 GB · Metadata
-60%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Vintage 1929 Royal Portable Typewriter sound effects, featuring authentic mechanical operations - from ribbon respooling to keystroke actions - recorded at professional 96kHz quality.
116 files · 337 MB · Metadata
Was $17.50, now $7.00
Add Antique Typewriter to cart
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192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, 100kHz.
Meticulously recorded compressed air sound effects capture high-resolution bursts across everyday objects, featuring multiple mic perspectives and extensive metadata for professional sound design applications.
39 files · 1.06 GB · Metadata
-60%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Comprehensive vehicle sound effects library offering high-quality door slams, seat movements, and belt clicks, recorded at 24-bit/96kHz with detailed metadata for professional productions.
91 files · 95.7 MB · Metadata
Was $19.00, now $7.60
Add Car Foley Vol. 2 to cart
-35%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Over 230 meticulously recorded wind chime sound effects showcase diverse materials and actions, from gentle tinkles to dramatic clangs, perfect for creating serene or mystical atmospheres.
238 files · 1.47 GB
Was $29.00, now $18.85
Add Wind Chimes to cart
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Within 105 high-resolution files, diverse sound effects span laser beams, cartoony animals, magical spells, and whooshes, capturing authentic Japanese anime-style audio elements with layered organic and synthesized textures.
105 files · 207 MB
Was $29.00, now $18.85
Add Anime Vol.1 to cart
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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
Was $9.99, now $7.49
Add Steam Engine Model to cart
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic industrial robot recordings capture mechanical sound effects, including servo movements, hydraulic operations, and tool handling across multiple speeds and perspectives through six robotic axes.
142 files · 3.27 GB · Metadata
Was $79.00, now $47.40
Add Industrial Robot to cart
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Extensive collection of 48kHz/24-bit sound effects captures diverse elements - from shattering glass and mechanical movements to resonant impacts - across studio and location recordings.
407 files · 4.92 GB · Metadata

A release is the other half of an action. It rarely works alone. Buttons and levers come pushed hard and soft, and the press itself lives in Push, which keeps a switch sounding like the same switch both ways. On the mechanical side there are gun parts and cast iron gears. Whooshes and cinematic hits handle the bigger kind, where something builds and then lands. It suits weapon handling and any machine in a scene that has to stop as well as start.

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