Effects sound effects

Free CC0 effects sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 112 sounds.

Most downloaded effects sounds

Top 30
A swooshing whoosh sound effect with a fast, airy movement.·air, airy
0:02
Long ambient atmosphere with a synthesized pulsing heartbeat·ambient, atmosphere
2:15
Six mono footsteps crunching on gravel and dirt·crunch, dirt
0:06
Experimental abstract piano composition with delay and echo effects·abstract, delay
0:35
The continuous background hiss and crackle of a vinyl record playing.·effects, fx
0:30
A wet, cartoonish splat sound effect.·effects, noise
0:00
Fire burning inside a stove with crackling flames·burn, burning
1:01
Electrical arc and buzzing from a high-voltage source·amp, arc
0:08
Short looping clip of a stadium crowd cheering after a goal·after, crowd
0:05
A collection of sound effects inspired by dystopian and sci-fi themes, suitable for media projects.·acoustic, alien
0:17
A set of dystopian sci-fi sound effects and loops inspired by animated series, suitable for film and media.·acoustic, alien
0:45
A rich explosion sound with deep bass, perfect for dramatic scenes.·sword, veiler
0:03
A single bubble bursting sound, perfect for light-hearted or comedic moments.·blister, bubble
0:01
A high-pitched button click sound for UI interactions.·ui, beep
0:01
Sound effects of gentle waves on a lake during summer, recorded with a portable recorder.·audio, beach
1:00
A deep, resonant whoosh sound created by layered and processed low-pitched effects.·air, airy
0:02
Camera Shutter Serial Mode for photo moments or montage cuts.·camera, clicks
0:09
A catchy beep sequence that can be used as a playful sound effect in various projects.·130, 130-bmp
0:15
A 10-second fantasy-themed loop with magical effects, suitable for mystical scenes.·10-seconds, christmas
0:12
Loopable vocal effect with gated processing, suitable for electronic and dubstep tracks.·140bpm, e-minor
0:15
A deep, rumbling whoosh sound with enhanced bass, suitable for impactful transitions.·air, airy
0:02
Lush atmospheric pad suitable for chillwave, soundtrack, or electronic music·130, 130-bpm
0:18
Moody trippy guitar with heavy phaser and delay effects·ambient, bizarre
1:20
Digital sound effect resembling wind or waves with a swooping end.·beach, coast
0:36
A moody, emotional background loop suitable for sad or reflective scenes.·2000s, 90s
3:17
A high-energy dubstep track inspired by classic video games, perfect for gaming montages.·arrangement, composition
0:30
A catchy beep sequence, ideal for electronic music and sound design.·130, 130-bmp
0:15
80s-style retrowave loop with analog bass, drums, and effects, suitable for vintage projects.·126-bpm, analog
0:46
A seamless Rhodes piano loop with a smooth, dreamy sound, suitable for chill or ambient music.·blues, chorus
0:25
Edm Beat Beatdrop for montage beds or social cuts.·beat, beat-drop
1:44

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curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
  -H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
  --data-urlencode "tags=effects" \
  --data-urlencode "limit=10"

Questions

What are effects sounds used for?
Effects 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.
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