Whether you’re after the perfect boom for your action sequence or need a complete sonic landscape for your project, you’ve landed in the right spot. I’m Shane Ivers, and alongside my catalogue of 200+ royalty-free music tracks, I’ve found that I’ve needed to make a few sound effects on occasion. They’re all just sitting around gathering digital dust, so I thought I’d make them avaliable here for free! Or at least the price of a voluntary donation.
Each sound effect below is meticulously recorded and processed to slot seamlessly into your productions – dry enough for custom reverb, clean enough for layering, and versatile enough for any creative vision. And yes, like my music, they’re all free, because brilliant audio shouldn’t require solicitors or second mortgages.
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For that classic sound of divine inspiration that everyone instinctively recognises. Six variations ranging from subtle single notes to full choral arrangements – because sometimes enlightenment arrives quietly, and sometimes it requires a full heavenly host. Perfect for comedic revelations, lightbulb moments, or any time your content needs that “the clouds have parted” feeling. Pairs brilliantly with my epic orchestral music for maximum dramatic impact.
SFX Included (time in preview) | Hallelujah Single (0:00) | Hallelujah Single Choral (0:05) | Hallelujah Half (0:10) | Hallelujah Half Choral (0:24) | Hallelujah Full (0:37) | Hallelujah Full Choral (1:01) |
The classic angelic, heavenly choir singing a simple major chord. A mixed group with a strong focus toward the female end.
The stereotypical sound effect to represent heaven. Often heard in cartoons, and comedic applications.
Just a proper boom – not trying to destroy speakers, not whimpering away unheard. This Goldilocks explosion sits perfectly in your mix, providing satisfying impact without the frequency mud that plagues lesser booms. Ideal for punctuating action sequences, especially when layered with tracks from my rock collection or cinematic pieces.
Four variations of a rubble sound effect with diminishing sizes. Dry sound so you can add your own reverb.
Perfect for caves, landslides, post-explosion rubble, demolition, etc.
Nothing but sizzles; big sizzles, small sizzles, over 50 of ‘em, so this set’s got you covered. Recorded up close and in stereo. Very clean sound with no ambience, allowing you to add your own depending on what the project suits.
Useful for burning, fire, seared flesh, frying, fireworks, blacksmith, molten metal, sparks, volcanic ash, branding, boiling water, welding, and steam.
13 various whoosh sound effects.. Looking for a transition sound with a real impact? None of your weak whooshes here, all of them are big and meaty!
Can be used for transitions, emphasis, presentations, or even a flying arrow if you’re feeling fruity!
38 distinct interface pops. Looking for that perfect pop? Well there’s plenty to choose from here, all different sounds and pitches! Treat your UI to a nice pop.
The classic sound heard in user interfaces, games, software, and presentations. But also can be used for pen lids, bubbles, and other sound building uses.
A clear, and crisp recording of a photocopier in action. Perfect for the sound of printing or copying in an office environment.
A full sword, or knife slash sound effect. A swish, followed by an impact, and wounding noise. Pretty grisly stuff!
Great for historical, or fantasy games, films, and videos.
I spent ages pointing a microphone at a rat so you don’t have to! I don’t know how, but I managed to get a nice clean squeak without any running noises. So if you need a clear rat sound effect – this is what you need!
The classic sound of a big machine or computer system shutting down after having its power cut. Pro tip: you can reverse the sound effect, and then the machine is powering back up!
Just a simple, satisfying click, as you would expect from a button, or lightswitch.
A looping sound effect for a very unhealthy engine spluttering away. Would be great for a game when a machine is on low health for instance.
After years of watching creators struggle with audio implementation, here’s my quick guide to professional sound design:
The Secret Rhythmic Magic Behind Christmas Music’s Most Satisfying Moments I love Christmas music – I’ve been singing songs since July. But there’s one motif
You’ve spent hours crafting the perfect holiday video. The editing’s spot-on, the content’s brilliant, and you’ve queued up “Silent Night” as background music. Surely that’s public domain, right? It’s from the 1800s, after all.
After a decade of providing Creative Commons music and witnessing countless copyright catastrophes, I’ve distilled everything creators need to know about CC licensing into this definitive guide. From decoding the six license types to platform-specific attribution strategies, this isn’t just another legal explainer – it’s your roadmap to confidently using free music without the 2 AM copyright panic attacks. Because frankly, you’ve got better things to do than decode licensing legalese whilst your channel hangs in the balance.
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