INTRODUCING PRO SOUND EFFECTS X AUDIO NETWORK

In this blog we look at harnessing the power of sound effects to connect with audiences.

Why Do Sound Effects Matter?

Just as music is essential for creating mood, sound effects are an indispensable tool for any editor. From the roar of car engines to the clink of china, sound effects root visuals in a world that’s instantly familiar and relatable, helping immerse audiences in the action. Even the subtlest of sounds can create an emotional connection, often forging subconscious associations that serve to assist viewers in suspending their disbelief.

Sound effects provide editors with a useful shorthand for conjuring a mood or emotion. For example, the crackle of a fire can make audiences feel warm and cosy, while the slow creak of a door can evoke a sense of creeping unease. Equally, Sound Effects are a great tool for supporting storytelling by implying action that takes place off screen. Just think of the sound of footsteps approaching or the click of the barrel of a gun.

Editors can immerse audiences within a scene by considering sound localisation, i.e. the listener’s ability to identify the location or origin of a detected sound in direction and distance. And Sound Effects are unbeatable when it comes to increasing the impact of big moments, be that by employing the sound of a heart pounding or by supersizing an explosion.

Which Creative Mediums Require Sound Effects?

It’s easy to associate sound effects with long-form mediums like film, TV, games or podcasting, but they’re just as crucial to short-form mediums – perhaps even more so.

Whether you’re working in advertising or social media, short-form content offers a much smaller window in which to forge an audience connection, so it’s vitally important to consider the role of sound design in your project.

Executed well, these connections can last a lifetime – just think how many of the commercials and cartoons of your childhood you can still remember because of strong sonic branding.

What Are the Different Types of Sound Effects?

Boasting the world’s largest library of professionally recorded sounds, Pro Sound Effects offer an exhaustive range of Sounds, created by Oscar®-winning artists like Mark Mangini (Dune, Mad Max: Fury Road) and Richard King (Dune: Part Two, Oppenheimer).

An indispensable resource for sound designers and innovators, these are some of the most popular sound effects:

Cinematic and Genre-Based Sound Effects

• Movie sound effects - Sounds from Hollywood blockbusters and Oscar-winning films.

• Trailer sound effects - High-energy impacts, whooshes, rumbles and transitions for film and games.

• Scary sound effects - Doorknob rattles, floorboard creaks and wind sounds, ideal for horror content.

• Sci-fi sound effects - A range of futuristic and retro futuristic elements from spaceships to lasers.

• Cartoon sound effects - Boing, splat, pop, squeak! Exaggerated sounds ideal for comedy cartoon capers.

Environmental and Atmospheric Sound Effects

• Background sounds - From outdoors to interiors, underground to underwater.

• Weather sound effects - Wind, rain, thunder and more.

• Fire sound effects - From the cosy crackle of a campfire to the fiery rumble of a blast furnace.

• Static sound effects - White, pink or brown noise.

Foley and Everyday Sound Effects

• Foley sound effects - Created by a real person mimicking everyday sound sources, foley sound effects can be categorised into three types: feet (e.g. footsteps), moves (e.g. the swish of clothing) and specifics (e.g. a door closing)

• Door sound effects - Slams, scrapes, creaks, knocks, rattles and shakes from a plethora of sources.

• User interface sound effects - Retro, modern, and sci-fi user interface sound effects covering alerts, beeps, clicks, glitches, swipes, scroll loops and more.

Mechanical and Transportation Sound Effects

• Vehicle sound effects - Cars, trucks, buses and motorcycle sounds, suitable for chase sequences or leisurely travel scenes.

• Train sound effects - From a 1907 steam train to modern electric commuter trains.

Combat and Action Sound Effects

• War sound effects - The ambient hum of war, from marching to machine gun fire and explosions.

• Gun sound effects - Antique, modern, and sci-fi gun sound effects including cocking and loading, handling movements and more.

• Explosion sound effects - Build your own with individual elements (wood snap, glass debris, low frequency boom) or use pre-made effects that already contain multiple sound layers.

• Siren and alarm sound effects - Buzzers, beeps, bells, drones, klaxons, air raid sirens and more.

Crowd and Animal Sound Effects

• Crowd sound effects - Ranging from reactions (celebratory, angry, applauding) to settings (bar fights, sporting events, parties).

• Animal sound effects - Wild and domesticated animal sounds, from exhales and purrs to roars and barks.

Your Complete Audio Toolkit

With a complete arsenal of Sound Effects at your disposal as well as world-class music, Audio Network is now your one-stop shop for exceptional sound.

To find out more about Sound Effects from Audio Network, get in touch with your Account Manager.