Sound effects tag

Start Sound Effects

Start sound effects for the moment things come to life. Old cars coughing a little before they catch. Supercars barking awake at the press of a button, and hybrids that start with barely a whisper. A boat motor firing up at the jetty. Steampunk machines groaning as the gears take up, and a horse carriage lurching off.

Libraries
292
Publishers
47
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$8 to $450
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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/SSurroundAmbisonic

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.

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All 292 libraries tagged Start

48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This library of vehicle sound effects features SUVs, motorbikes, and race cars captured on live film sets, including engine revs, accelerations, pass-bys, and race ambiences.
132 files · 5.10 GB · Metadata
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A collection of 677 metal sound effects featuring frictions, mechanical movements, machinery, heavy impacts, and rolling elements, delivered as 24-bit/48kHz stereo WAV files.
677 files · 535 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This library of Husqvarna leaf blower sound effects contains idles, revs, ramps, and working performances from multiple perspectives, with included mixing sessions and embedded metadata.
88 files · 5.16 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
A collection of Husqvarna lawn mower sound effects featuring idles, revs, and driving from multiple exterior and onboard perspectives, including engine and exhaust microphone placements.
95 files · 5.91 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
A collection of Jonsered grass trimmer sound effects featuring idles, revs, and work from multiple perspectives, with included project sessions and 18 fields of metadata.
50 files · 3.72 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This library provides Husqvarna 245RX clearing saw sound effects, including idles, revs, ramps, and work from multiple perspectives. Includes mixing sessions and extensive embedded metadata.
126 files · 5.96 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This library contains Husqvarna 372 XPG chain saw sound effects, including idles, revs, and work sounds from various perspectives, with included Pro Tools/Reaper sessions.
87 files · 6.89 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
A collection of Husqvarna 338 XPT chainsaw sound effects, featuring idles, revs, and working performances from multiple perspectives. Includes mixing sessions and embedded metadata.
77 files · 5.95 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Inside this extensive collection, 373 high-quality sound effects capture every aspect of the Italian hybrid supercar, from its thunderous V12 engine to subtle interior details across 25 recording perspectives.
373 files · 52.35 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Raw, trackside sound effects capture authentic Formula 1 and 2 Stock Car racing action, featuring dynamic pass-bys, engine revs, and varied commentary across 59+ minutes of high-quality recordings.
14 files · 3.86 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Modern Ferrari F12berlinetta's powerful V12 engine captured through 273 high-quality sound effects, featuring onboard, exterior, and Ambisonic recordings of driving maneuvers, mechanical operations, and cabin ambience.
273 files · 29.39 GB · Metadata
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

A start tells you about the machine before it moves. The starter motor whirs until the engine catches and settles into idle. An old car might take a few goes. A race car fires instantly and sounds furious about it. Many vehicle libraries record starts from several positions, so you can use it from the driver's seat, Onboard, or from outside with the Exhaust facing you. Then comes the pull away, where an Acceleration run takes over. Getaways depend on a good start.

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