Sound Effect sound effects
Free CC0 sound-effect sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 58 sounds.
Most downloaded sound-effect sounds
Top 30Deep cinematic ambient drone atmosphere·ambiance, ambience
Deep cinematic swooshes and film-like ambient atmosphere·ambiance, ambience
Reverberant water dripping in a dark cave or dungeon setting·ambiance, ambient
Boxing fight bell dings made from edited bicycle bell·bell, box
Heavy dance bass hit with deep sub-bass·4x4-records, compressed
An ethereal, digital-sounding woosh effect suitable for sci-fi and UI transitions.·abstract, design
a long sound like many little bugs "working" in big wind for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambience, ambient
Sound effect representing damage or injury in games, suitable for character or enemy hits.·fx, hp
space sound made in fl studio for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambience, ambient
A short descending mid-high tone sound, suitable for button presses or elevator indicators.·airplane, button
Tunneldrone Ambient Dark for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambient, dark
An outdoor explosion with a long reverb, perfect for military-themed projects.·lmms, zynaddsubfx
Deepspacepad Ambience Ambient for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambience, ambient
Underwater crunching and crackling sound effect·crackle, crunch
Close-up recording of a wren singing in a natural forest setting.·birds, contact
a low bassline which is delayed for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambience, ambient
Positive confirmation chime for yes actions in games·affirmative, bip
there was a big storm in my city and i opened the windows to feel the draught for atmosphere beds or slow transitions.·ambient, atmospheric
Drone Alien Ambiance for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·alien, ambiance
Layered subtile drone for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·alien, ambiance
this sound is not a traditional drone for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambience, ambient
A click sound effect for menu buttons in games or applications.·button, clicking
A recording of someone knocking on a glass door for scene transitions or room entries.·foley, door
A trance music loop created using Serum synthesizer, featuring atmospheric pads and risers.·4x4-records, club
Chordsound with some dusty noise for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·alien, ambiance
Quick playful rattle shake sound for cartoon use·awkward, block
A clicking sound mimicking menu option selection, created from teeth clamping.·button, cc0
Texture pad for resampling, sampler for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·alien, ambiance
Complex patch, made with Ableton Live for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·absynth, ambient
Metal spoon stirring in glass for toasts, smash cuts, or bar scenes.·clink, clinking
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- What are sound effect sounds used for?
- Sound Effect 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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