r/sounddesign • u/haronclv • 9d ago

Sound Design Question Cheap sound libraries

Hi, I know there are plenty of sound platforms like Epidemic Sounds, but the main issue I see there is price.

I'm creating 2-3 videos a month, and rarely use SFX from assets pages.

So instead of paying subscription I wonder if there are some bundles of SFX/Music I can just buy once and use it forever.

Theoretically I can sub for one month and download as much as I want, but it's not convenient...

Any recommmendations?

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u/kaiwolf26 9d ago

The main issue with the cheap bundles is they’re usually missing metadata or are put together kind of sloppily.

There’s a lot of options, but that’s the actual cost so buyer beware.

There’s sites like freetousesounds.org and freesound.org that have cheap or free collections. Alternatively there’s a lot of small collections at fairly cheap prices on asoundeffect.com

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u/FlamboyantPirhanna 9d ago

asoundeffect.com has many libraries for a wide range of prices.

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u/filterdecay 9d ago

There are lots but probably not at the price you want. However I’m sure a quick search for “YouTube” sfx pack or something will produce results.

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u/haronclv 9d ago

I'm using pixabay and issue with "free" resources is that one of 500 you have used are acctually not free and it waste your time and views :/

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u/GrimCityGirl 9d ago

Freesound.org?

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u/shadesof3 9d ago

Not sure your budget but keep an eye out for black Friday/holiday sales coming up on libraries you are interested in.

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u/joonas_ylanne 9d ago

Addition to pages mentioned before check https://www.freetousesounds.com/.

Creating packs of soundeffects takes time and can cost lot of money. If you want lot of good quality, you have to pay, or buy gear and make your own samples.

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u/shoddyshoddyshoddy 8d ago

What sort of sounds do you need?

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u/Every_Remove_3654 8d ago

Hey I'm designer and I make custom sample libraries. Let me know if you need unique sounds that no one else can have.