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• Iyo~Pon - Kabuki / Noh / Hayashi MusicNot sure if it is from kabuki or noh, but it is that classic call everyone recognizes. It includes the hand-drum hit, so trim it if you need to change the timing. One of the most popular sound effects on this site.KabukiNohFestival MusicSFX for YouTubers0:03Duration—Loop
• Pachinko Sound Effects: Sakibare 01This sound effect is inspired by Tokyo Ghoul, featuring a low-frequency base combined with distinctive high-frequency elements to create a sense of foreshadowing.先バレパチンコパチスロ0:05Duration—Loop
• Train RunningThe sound of a train running — the classic clickety-clack. Includes 2 speed variations.DrivingTrain0:15DurationYesLoop
• Pon – Sound Effect (Tsuzumi Drum / Japanese Instrument / YouTube)A “pon” sound effect played on the tsuzumi, a traditional Japanese hand drum. Great for timing text appearances or adding light emphasis. Also popular among YouTubers recently.KabukiNohJapanese InstrumentHand Drum0:02Duration—Loop
• Airplane Chime - Announcement / Seatbelt SignA beep tone used for the seatbelt sign after takeoff or during flight, and for various other in-flight announcements.AirplaneAnnouncementSeatbeltNotification Sound0:02Duration—Loop
• Result AnnouncementFor the intro to a results reveal, or as a correct-answer cue.IntroductionCorrect AnswerResults Announcement0:02Duration—Loop
• Impact - Kicking Down a DoorA flashy impact sound, like kicking down a door.DamageImpactKickPunch0:01Duration—Loop
• Level Up / Win / Correct / Success 02A fanfare/jingle sound effect for a level up, success, correct quiz answer, stage clear, or discovery - Ver. 2.Level UpStat UpDiscoveryGetClear0:04Duration—Loop
• Announcement Bell - Notification ChimeA bell tone for news bulletins or general announcements.ChimeNewsAnnouncementBellNotification Sound0:02Duration—Loop
• Heartbeat - Thump / HeartA heavy heartbeat sound effect. Trim it and vary the pitch and playback interval to express different stages of tension. For urgency, raise the pitch and shorten the interval between beats. For a calmer, more composed moment, or the early build-up to tension, the standard approach is a lower pitch with a wider interval.HeartbeatHeartHeartbeat0:18DurationYesLoop
• Level Up / Win / Correct / Success 01A fanfare/jingle sound effect for a level up, success, correct quiz answer, stage clear, or discovery.Level UpStat UpDiscoveryGetClear0:04Duration—Loop
• ButtonA confirm sound for pressing a button. A bit flashy for a simple selection sound, though.SelectionDecisionButton0:01Duration—Loop
• Waking Up with a StartA sound effect for a scene where a character, tormented by a nightmare, suddenly wakes up and bolts upright.NightmareGetting UpWaking Up0:01Duration—Loop
• Aura Power-Up 02 - Dragon Ball / Fist of the North Star Style Battle SFXLouder and faster-cycling than Ver 01. For an awakening or transformation moment, like turning Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball, or a character wrapping themselves in an aura in Fist of the North Star-style battle scenes.BattleLoopwav FileTransformationAura0:01Duration—Loop
• Charge - Energy Build-Up / ChargingTwo variations imagining a massive energy charge, like the Wave Motion Gun from Space Battleship Yamato. Follow it with a thick, powerful beam-cannon sound to finish it off.Space Battleship YamatoWave Motion GunEnergy Charge0:14Duration—Loop
• Get #1For picking up an item, or having a sudden idea.ItemFlash of InsightGetCute0:01Duration—Loop
• Warp #7 – Time SlipA longer warp sound.DisappearanceWarpTime & SpaceSpaceTime Slip0:17Duration—Loop
• Power Up #2A power-up sound, for when an item is obtained and its slot lights up. Also works for magic effects.RadiancePower UpMagicLight0:01Duration—Loop
• Shakuhachi PhraseA Japanese-style phrase played on the shakuhachi flute. Evokes a moment of finally trying something you'd always avoided. Versatile for Japanese-themed content.ShakuhachiJapanese-Style0:04Duration—Loop
• PratfallImagines slipping, tripping, or taking a comedic fall.Falling OverSlippingFailureGag0:01Duration—Loop
• Warp #5 – Time SlipFor warping and similar effects.DimensionWarpTime & SpaceTime Slip0:02DurationYesLoop
• TV Static – White NoiseTV static / white noise. It's a wav file, so it can loop infinitely. Trim it to match your visuals for use in a variety of scenes.TVLoopwav FileWhite NoiseSandstorm0:04DurationYesLoop
• Gong 01 - Fight / Match Start / GonnggA gong sound effect. Pretty common for the start of a game or match, and these days it seems a lot of YouTubers use it too. We have uploaded 4 gong variations at once, so pick whichever suits your taste or use case. Ver2 Ver3 Ver4GameStartSFX for YouTubersGongChina0:08Duration—Loop
• Rain [15-Second Loop / 5 Patterns] – AmbienceA rain sound effect. The zip file contains 5 wav patterns, each seamlessly loopable at 15 seconds. In the YouTube preview, each file plays for 15 seconds in order, for a total of 1 minute 15 seconds. Recommended if you need variations in rain intensity.WeatherRainLoopwav File0:15DurationYesLoop
• Warp – Low to High / 3 VariationsA warp sound effect, evoking a journey through space and time. Hard to tell apart at a glance, but includes 3 variations from low to high pitch.DimensionWarpTime & SpaceTime Slip0:10Duration—Loop
• Warp #6 – Time SlipA longer warp sound.DisappearanceWarpTime & SpaceSpaceTime Slip0:13Duration—Loop
• Elephant Cry - TrumpetAn elephant's cry sound effect - a powerful trumpeting sound.Elephant TrumpetAnimalAnimal CallElephantCreature0:03Duration—Loop
• UP #1A rising sound effect. Works for power-ups, magic, and the like. It's a bit long, so feel free to trim it to whatever length suits you.Power UpMagic0:03Duration—Loop
• Level UpFor a LEVEL UP or stat increase. Trimming it down to a single hit with delay also works well.Level UpStat UpGet0:03Duration—Loop
• Drum Roll - Suspense / AnticipationA classic drum roll, also called a snare roll. Use it as backing for a results reveal. There is a single snare hit at the end - trim it short or loop the roll section to adjust the length as needed.Drum RollTeasingResults AnnouncementProvocationLoop0:05Duration—Loop
• UP #4A rising sound effect. Works for power-ups, magic, and the like.Power UpMagicWind0:01DurationYesLoop
• Wing FlapImagines a winged creature, like a dragon, flapping through the sky.DragonWingsFlapping WingsFlying0:06DurationYesLoop
• Sleep Breathing "Suu-Pii" -Human-More of a soft sleeping breath than a snore. Recorded from a sleeping baby, but should work for any age -- it could even pass for an animal's breathing. Loops seamlessly.BabyLoopSleeping BreathSnoringHuman0:13DurationYesLoop
• Gong 04 - Fight / Match Start / GonnggA gong sound effect. Pretty common for the start of a game or match, and these days it seems a lot of YouTubers use it too. We have uploaded 4 gong variations at once, so pick whichever suits your taste or use case. Ver1 Ver2 Ver3GameStartSFX for YouTubersGongChina0:11Duration—Loop
• EncounterFor a character's appearance, a happy or gentle emotional moment, or discovering something.EncounterHeartwarmingDiscoveryHappyGentle0:02Duration—Loop
• Spooky Ghost Sound - Midsummer Night's Ghost StoryWhen it comes to a classic test-of-courage sound effect, this eerie "hyu-dorodoro" ghost sound is the one. Totally cliche and typical, but everyone recognizes it instantly.Will-o'-the-WispFireballSummerGhost StoryGraveyard0:10DurationYesLoop
• Happy HarpFor a happy moment, a discovery, or a stage-clear scene. Played on harp, with 2 tempo variations.DiscoveryClearHappyHarpHappiness0:06Duration—Loop
• Power Up #3An enhanced version of Power Up 1 — a “super” power-up. It's a bit long, so feel free to trim it to fit.Power Up0:05Duration—Loop
• Car Race Engine Sound SetAn engine sound set for car racing games. Not realistic - deliberately cheap and game-like. The zip contains 5 wav files: acceleration from a standing start up to top speed, a version with gear shifts, a top-speed loop, an idling loop, and deceleration down to a stop. Process them as needed.EngineGameWave Motion GunEnergy ChargeLoop0:37DurationYesLoop
• Steam Locomotive RunningTwo variations of a steam locomotive running. With careful trimming, you should be able to loop it indefinitely.Steam LocomotiveTrainLoop0:15DurationYesLoop
• Quiz Sound Effect 01 – Question PromptFor quiz questions or introductions. Works for “Here's your question...” moments, as well as confirm, discovery, and result cues.AppearanceQuizDecisionDiscoveryQuestion0:02Duration—Loop
• Sparkle Sound Effect 01 – Wind Chime / ShimmerA perfect sound effect to play behind sparkle effects for text or background elements appearing, or when something beautiful appears on screen (ver. 1, descending pitch). Blends great with healing-magic sound effects too. Mixing it with other sound effects can boost the sparkly feel even further. An extremely versatile sound effect for an…RadianceShiningMagicRPGBeautiful0:08Duration—Loop
• Horror #6Background ambience for an ominous space, a spirit's appearance, a distant howl, and the like.DarknessEvil SpiritHowlGhostFear0:13Duration—Loop
• Get #5For picking up an item, or a happy moment.ItemFlash of InsightGetHappyCute0:01Duration—Loop
• Get #3For picking up an item, or having a sudden idea.ItemFlash of InsightGetCute0:01Duration—Loop
• UP #2A rising sound effect. Works for power-ups, magic, and the like.Power UpMagic0:01Duration—Loop
• Warp #3 – Time SlipFor warping, time machines, and the like.Time MachineDimensionWarpTime & SpaceTime Slip0:04Duration—Loop
• Beam Rifle - Gundam-Style Robot AttackImagines a Gundam-style robot firing a laser beam from a rifle or other weapon. Great for flashy gunfights.LaunchEnergyRobotLaserAttack0:04Duration—Loop
• Ah!For a discovery or sudden realization. The tone is a bit unsettling, so it suits a dark scene better than a bright one.Flash of InsightOminousDiscoveryHorror0:01Duration—Loop
• Power Up #1Evokes a power-up. Also works for item pickups. Cutting it shorter so it can be rapid-fired could make for an interesting effect.Item GetPower Up0:01Duration—Loop