Distant sound effects
Free CC0 distant sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 54 sounds.
Most downloaded distant sounds
Top 30Ship horns blowing with seaport atmosphere in the background·atmosphere, boat
A gentle, distant thunderstorm with light rain and continuous thunder sounds.·ambiance, ambience
An old sliding door closing shut for scene transitions or room entries.·ambient, close
A background sound resembling distant hip-hop music with a laid-back vibe.·background, bass
A loud, muffled psychedelic dance music loop, ideal for ambient or experimental soundscapes.·beat, club
Stereo recording of distant thunder and rain with rain drops hitting walls and an open window, recorded outdoors.·nt4, rode
Single long foghorn from PVC pipe with distant echo·boat, distant
Recording of large waves breaking on the coast beyond Bournemouth, captured from a cliff top at night.·ambience, ambient
Remixed and processed thunder sound with noise reduction and bass enhancement, suitable for various projects.·distant, re-edit
A low rumble of distant traffic, reminiscent of an urban heartbeat, suitable for dramatic scenes.·boom, cars
Stereo recording of distant low rumbling thunder and rain falling against walls and windows, captured from an open window.·nt4, rode
A blend of muffled music and distant traffic, creating an intimate urban room atmosphere.·ambiance, ambient
Sounds of a distant rave, capturing the nightlife vibe from afar.·ambience, distant
An orchestral flute with a rich, spacious reverb, creating a deep and atmospheric sound.·ambience, ambient
Very quiet nighttime village ambience with a light breeze and distant background sounds.·air, breeze
Low, rumbling thunder with faint background sounds, including a frog call.·boom, distant
Low, rolling thunder suitable for background or cinematic effects.·boom, distant
Light rain combined with distant thunder during a small storm.·distant, field-recording
Gentle rain recorded from a closed window during a small storm.·cloed, distant
Close, rumbling thunder with background frogs, crickets, and rain.·boom, distant
Faint sounds of a lively rave party in the distance, ideal for setting a vibrant urban night scene.·ambience, distant
A distant party ambiance filled with mixed sounds, perfect for creating a lively atmosphere.·ambience, distant
Water flows through distant rapids, great for creating a sense of space.·brook, creek
Gentle rain recorded from an open window during a small storm.·distant, field-recording
Recording of heavy rain on paving with distant, gentle thunder.·city, distant
A chord-arp-pad sound with ambient and atmospheric qualities, suitable for trance and soundscape projects.·ambiance, ambience
The soothing sound of water flowing through distant rapids, perfect for nature scenes.·brook, creek
Gentle water flow from distant rapids, ideal for creating a serene atmosphere.·brook, creek
A door opening and slamming shut in a stairwell for scene transitions or room entries.·close, distant
A far-off explosion sound, perfect for creating an atmospheric backdrop.·ambience, attack
Lots of Sounds API
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curl
curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
-H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
--data-urlencode "tags=distant" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- What are distant sounds used for?
- Distant sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
- 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.