Malfunction sound effects

Free CC0 malfunction sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 4 sounds.

Most downloaded malfunction sounds

Malfunctioning light bulb buzzing and flickering erratically·broken, bulb
0:10
Short electronic glitch malfunction noise·circuit-bent, circuits
0:10
A glitchy audio effect that creates an unsettling atmosphere, perfect for horror or sci-fi themes.·cyberpunk, dark
1:25
A corrupted signal interference for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·alien, broken
0:07

Lots of Sounds API

Get malfunction sounds from code

Search the full CC0 catalog from your app, game or AI agent with the REST API or the MCP server.

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

Questions

What are malfunction sounds used for?
Malfunction 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?
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