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Can I search these sounds from code?

Yes. The REST API and the MCP server support keyword search with tag, category, and duration filters. API and MCP access to the full catalog needs a Pro or Enterprise API key.

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Music loops

Loops, beats, and instruments.

loop3,829 music2,711 beat1,712 lofi448 chill394 hiphop355 piano1,369 drum1,051 synth1,396

Atmosphere & field audio

Ambience, weather, and field recordings.

ambient2,143 ambience1,217 atmosphere958 nature1,357 water937 wind555 field-recording1,527 noise670

Games & SFX

Game, interface, and cinematic sounds.

game584 horror305 ui101 notification73 electronic1,245 cinematic600 hit335 crowd81

Retro & arcade audio

8-bit, arcade, chiptune, and 80s sounds.

retro181 8-bit102 arcade47 chiptune40 80s75

People and instruments

Crowds, breathing, and single instruments.

explosion140 crowd81 bass1,461 applaud15 breathing23 flute66 note33 rhythm301

Alarms, crashes, and places

Alerts, impacts, and locations.

alarm39 beach341 crash59 guitar904

Foley and everyday SFX

Doors, footsteps, bells, cars, and metal.

door704 bell71 footsteps205 car150 metal351 foley670

All popular tags

180 tags

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Questions

Can I use these sounds commercially?: Yes. Every sound is CC0: free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution required. A credit link to lotsofsounds.com is appreciated but optional.
How do I download a sound?: Open any sound to preview it for free. Sign in to a Lots of Sounds account to download MP3 files.
Can I search these sounds from code?: Yes. The REST API and the MCP server support keyword search with tag, category, and duration filters. API and MCP access to the full catalog needs a Pro or Enterprise API key.

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