Tape sound effects
Free CC0 tape sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 109 sounds.
Most downloaded tape sounds
Top 30Simulated VHS background noise with pink noise and 60Hz hum·1970s, 1980s
Cartoon tape fast-forward with high-pitch voices and stop·cassette, fast-forward
The continuous background hiss and crackle of a vinyl record playing.·effects, fx
Punchy snappy snare drum sample processed through tape·808, 909
80s-style lo-fi hip hop drum beat loop at 90 BPM·80s, 90bpm
A short, chill lofi beat ideal for studying or relaxing.·70-bpm, 70bpm
sounds like an 80s movie kinda for tech videos or nightlife scenes.·80s, 90s
Clothes Rustles One for foley knocks or rustic interiors.·rustle, brush
Piano loop recorded on an old tape dictaphone with lo-fi quality·cassette, lo-fi
Background white noise and hiss from a VHS VCR cassette tape.·analog, analogue
Old cassette player buttons being pressed with clicks·button, casette
short composition with tape saturated piano and vocal effects in the background for office scenes or coding montages.·70, a
The sound of a cassette tape being inserted into a deck and rewound.·cassette, cassette-tape
Experimental vocal samples that can add an edgy, industrial feel to your music or sound design.·concrete, cut
Looping lo-fi tape excerpt at 120 BPM with warm bass·120-bpm, bass
A mellow lofi beat with a relaxed, easy-going rhythm.·background-music, beat
A cover of a popular song recorded onto cassette tape and digitized, with a vintage lo-fi sound.·50s, about
Cassette tape machine rewinding with mechanical whir·audiodramahub, button
Tape Emission for rhythmic hits or stingers.·abstract, analog
Old Yamaha Drum Kit recorded through a QFX shoebox taperecorder's built in mic for video edits or game punctuation.·unam, casette
An atmospheric lo-fi track with piano, drums, and experimental sounds, suitable for cinematic or relaxing contexts.·ambience, ambient
A 95 BPM piano loop in A# minor, characteristic of vintage boombap style.·beat, boombap
A short, looping on-hold style music recorded from tape, with synth and guitar elements.·cassette, commercial
Radically cut up voice samples for tech videos or nightlife scenes.·concrete, cut
Pulling and tearing some bits of sticky tape from a small dispenser for video edits or game punctuation.·adhesive, dispenser
Here is the sound of a tape measure being opened and retracted for industrial hits or mechanical motion.·clasp, construction
A vintage-style lo-fi loop with tape degradation effects, suitable for chill or nostalgic projects.·120-bpm, bass
The sound of a tape measure retracting for video edits or game punctuation.·measure, retracting
A lofi beat in C major with a gentle, easygoing rhythm.·70-bpm, 70bpm
A relaxing lofi track with guitar, drums, and a warm vintage feel.·ambient, drums
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curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
-H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
--data-urlencode "tags=tape" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- What are tape sounds used for?
- Tape 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.