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  A library of field recordings, effects and audio snippets. Useful for finding
  source material and building your own sound design.
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  Original editorial recommendation. The external material retains its author’s
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# Freesound

id: freesound
type: resource
key: resource/freesound
lang: en
status: active
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/resources/#resource-freesound

A library of field recordings, effects and audio snippets. Useful for finding source material and building your own sound design.

## When to use it

A library of field recordings, effects and audio snippets. Useful for finding source material and building your own sound design.

## Access

Downloads are free after registration and sign-in. Individual licenses vary: CC0, CC BY, CC BY-NC and older variants.

## Try it

Find several source recordings for an event, check their licenses and combine them into an effect.

## Connected materials


## Sources and provenance

Original editorial recommendation. The external material retains its author’s rights.

- [Freesound](https://freesound.org/) (id: source-209be0631e66cfcd)

CC-BY-4.0 · gamemechanics.pro contributors