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367 sounds8-Bit Wind Background
Ideal as a background in a pixel game or for other atmospheric needs. Recorded using a noise generator on the Microfreak and performing filter sweeps.
Camp John Hay - General Ambience
This audio recording is included in the Camp John Hay Sounds Collection for the General Ambience Series pack. This recording, which immerses listeners in an authentic and richly textured soundscape, was done at Camp John Hay, a historic, pine-forested former U.S. Military Base in Baguio, Philippines, which has now been converted into a popular mixed-use tourist destination. The recording was made with a cellphone and it caught all the elements of nature and humans present at the site, such as th
Erik Final
Eerie and low-winded. Sounds from outside a store and in the car. Early morning shopping and Sunday morning drive.
neighborhood sounds 2
ambience recorded in a suburban area. birds, a pond, distant lawnmowers and road, ducks, some footsteps, etc
Ambience woods Maartensdijk autumn birds wind afternoon 13 hours october 10 2025
iPhone 16 stereo recording of quiet woods with some birds, wind through trees/foliage.
19. Thunder Around 1 (cinematic tool)
An intense ambience implying danger. - This sound is part of the Weird Roomtones and Silences soundpack - a compilation of synthetic ambiences and silences meant to enhance a neutral atmosphere in the desired direction. The filenames usually describe an imaginary situation that I imagine would need the particular roomtone, hardly influenced by movies I've watched. ------You can use the soundpack as you wish, but I'd be happy to hear your feedback. In particular - how did you use the sound (for e
37. Shakespearean Drama (roomtone, drone)
I'm talking King Lear, Macbeth, Hamlet, etc. Not exactly a roomtone, more likely a cinematic tool for enhancing darkness. - This sound is part of the Weird Roomtones and Silences soundpack - a compilation of synthetic ambiences and silences meant to enhance a neutral atmosphere in the desired direction. The filenames usually describe an imaginary situation that I imagine would need the particular roomtone, hardly influenced by movies I've watched. ------You can use the soundpack as you wish, but
Neighborhood Sounds 01
ambience recorded in a suburban area. lots of birds and distant suburban sounds
27. Safe Cell (roomtone)
This sound is part of the Weird Roomtones and Silences soundpack - a compilation of synthetic ambiences and silences meant to enhance a neutral atmosphere in the desired direction. The filenames usually describe an imaginary situation that I imagine would need the particular roomtone, hardly influenced by movies I've watched. ------You can use the soundpack as you wish, but I'd be happy to hear your feedback. In particular - how did you use the sound (for example, what kind of scene) and what ca
Temple noise wind
Recorded Tascam DR-05X SFX conversion Edited: Adobe + FXs + Mastered
30. Raw Cotton Walls (roomtone)
A soft and almost cozy roomtone. - This sound is part of the Weird Roomtones and Silences soundpack - a compilation of synthetic ambiences and silences meant to enhance a neutral atmosphere in the desired direction. The filenames usually describe an imaginary situation that I imagine would need the particular roomtone, hardly influenced by movies I've watched. ------You can use the soundpack as you wish, but I'd be happy to hear your feedback. In particular - how did you use the sound (for examp
Temple noise
Recorded Tascam DR-05X SFX conversion Edited: Adobe + FXs + Mastered
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Pass-by
(RECORDER: ZoomH4nPro 2018) (MICROPHONES: Binaural Roland CS-10EM In-Ear Monitors) As these are recorded using binaural in-ear mics, I purposefully don't turn my head to keep the sound clean and coming from the same direction. The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner winds it'd way up and down the Pacific Coast coast. This train is known for spectacular coastal views. Here you can hear this high-speed train come screaming through Burbank's downtown station (traffic can be heard on I-5 in the distance) You
Calm lakeside on the morning
A summer morning, swiss lake Léman, next to a port. Little wind, water, distant voices. Perfect for background atmosphere.
Rave Party - far away (2/5)
Ambience. Mixtures of sounds from a distant rave party about 800 mts away on a valley (more than 1 DJ playing at the same time). City night around 6 am. Some early birds. Volume goes up and down according to wind's direction. Recorded during "queima das fitas", Coimbra, Portugal. You can hear a tradicional student's song being sung, mixed with techno played from a DJ. I have similar sounds with different beats, look in my profile. NOTE: Music on the recording could be subject to copyright, use
Ambient Loop 70bpm (background sound)
Ambient loop atmospheric 70bpm is a short musical loop that creates a relaxing background sound. It is characterized by simplicity and pleasant melody, which is easily perceived by ear and creates a cozy atmosphere.
Background music 111bpm
This sound was created with layering and frequency processing. BPM 111 Key D maj
Old Piano Instrumental
134 BPM
Soulja Unit - The Reminder (Original) (2012)
Orchestral Version : https://freesound.org/people/SouljaUnit/sounds/595488/ Multitracks : https://ccmixter.org/files/SouljaUnit/69555 Free Hip Hop Instrumental For Any Use... 100BPM Soulja Unit Production 2012
Hip Hop7_90_BPM
made with vst instruments / No attribution required - Public Domain
Slightly Mysterious Sounding Track
Weird vibe from this one, but I like it. Thanks for listening :)
Cosmic Lounge [LoFi]
BPM: 112 Software: Arturia Pigments + ProTools
Walking
Loop created in may 2018, in Coimbra, Portugal, using GarageBand. I played some instruments through a Roland midi keyboard.
SFX_Indoor_DoorOpenClose
Record Zoom h1n
Rave Party - far away (5/5)
Ambience. Mixtures of sounds from a distant rave party about 800 mts away on a valley (more than 1 DJ playing at the same time). City night around 5 am. Some early birds. Volume goes up and down according to wind's direction. Recorded during "queima das fitas", Coimbra, Portugal. I have similar sounds with different beats, look in my profile. NOTE: Music on the recording could be subject to copyright, use it at your own responsibility. Recorded with Zoom H4N-Pro 48 KHZ / 24 BIT
weird ambience
a bunch of random samples blurred together slowly.
Dark and Tense Ambiance
The atmosphere is tense, dark shadows are dashing through pitch black corners, and unsolved mysteries abound. I would love to hear what you have used my effects for! I you'd like, please leave a link to your project so that I can give it a listen! The sounds used in this piece are linked down below Dark Wind by tec_studio- https://freesound.org/people/tec_studio/sounds/440962/ bass synth oneshot 38 by CVLTIV8R.wav- https://freesound.org/people/CVLTIV8R/sounds/797491/
Rave Party - far away (4/5)
Ambience. Mixtures of sounds from a distant rave party about 800 mts away on a valley (more than 1 DJ playing at the same time). City night around 1 am. Some early birds. Volume goes up and down according to wind's direction. Recorded during "queima das fitas", Coimbra, Portugal. I have similar sounds with different beats, look in my profile. NOTE: Music on the recording could be subject to copyright, use it at your own responsibility. Recorded with Zoom H4N-Pro 48 KHZ / 24 BIT
Wheat Field Ambience
We recorded this sound while our trip through India. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6rcbPwXQUjo You can use this sound in your Project regardless if it is commercial or non-commercial but it would be awesome if you could tag my instagram account somewhere in the description: https://www.instagram.com/florianreichelt/ ALL SOUND EFFECTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED WITH THE H4N Pro: https://amzn.to/2PACYyR Leave a comment and tell me for which project you used it!! :) By the way - have you g
Inside Airplane
normal noise Inside an airplane Please, consider listening my music on bandcamp: https://mrthenoronha.bandcamp.com/album/mstech-educational-projects-soundtrack
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