Public Domain sound effects
Browse royalty-free public-domain sound effects, loops, and sound design elements for games, apps, videos, podcasts, and production workflows. 24 sounds available.
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24 soundsWater flowing
Recording of rushing water, from the aftermath a storm in my neighborhood. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This sound, like everything I upload here, is completely free for anyone to use. You may use it however you please. I hope it is useful. 🎶
15JUN2020_ModBox Sample Recording
This recording is an organization of various loops created using ModBox. The original ModBox project can be accessed and freely edited here: https://moddedbeepbox.github.io/3.0/#6n41z0sbu1 (visible link has been shortened for ease of use, click the link to access the project) Please be aware that the embedded player uses a compressed version of the soundfile and for the best quality audio, please download the available WAV.
Waterfall Loop
Loopable recording of fast flowing water like waterfall. SOUNDS MUCH BETTER WHEN DOWNLOADED. Recorded with a 5th-gen iPod touch. Edited with Audacity. 0 licence
explosion
exploding bomb/detonation sound Powerful explosion with hall Made from a lazer shot sound using Pitch Change and Paulstretch functions of Audacity This sound is part of the PUBLIC DOMAIN. You can use it without any credit.
Drum Loop
A rhythmic drum loop suitable for various music productions.
Acoustic Guitar Loop
A gentle acoustic guitar loop suitable for background music.
Chip Tune Beat
A chiptune-inspired beat with a playful and energetic sound, suitable for video game music.
Guitar Beat
An acoustic guitar-based beat suitable for vlogs and casual multimedia projects.
Bamboo Swish
A swoosh sound generated with a bamboo stick, ideal for wind or transition effects.
Fighting Punch
A punch impact sound recorded with mouth and microphone, ideal for combat effects.
Fighting Punch
A punch sound created with mouth and microphone recordings, suitable for game and action scenes.
Punch Attack
A punch sound effect with mouth noises, suitable for fighting or impact scenes.
Menu Click
A clicking sound mimicking menu option selection, created from teeth clamping.
Lofi Beat Loop
A looping lofi hip-hop beat with a laid-back, mellow groove.
Digital Static Crackle
Digital static crackling hiss created in a tracker
Swing Whoosh Attack
Aggressive arm swing whoosh through the air
Tiny Menu Click
Tiny subtle click for selection menus and UI
Bamboo Swoosh Cut
Bamboo stick swoosh cutting through the air
Air Cut Whoosh Sharp
Sharp air cut whoosh from bamboo stick swing
Double Whoosh Swing
Double bamboo stick whoosh in quick succession
High Quality Swoosh
High quality bamboo swoosh air sound
Slash Swoosh Attack
Slashing bamboo swoosh for weapon attacks
Swipe Whoosh Clean
Clean bamboo stick swipe whoosh
Sword Swing Swoosh
Sword-like swing whoosh from a bamboo stick
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