Top 5 video editing sound effects you should try
Sound effects make content better – they add an extra dimension you can’t get from raw audio. Read on to discover five of the best sound effects, and how you can use them to improve your content!
Sound effects make content better – they add an extra dimension you can’t get from raw audio. If you’re looking for top-drawer sound effects with no copyright problems, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to discover 5 of the best sound effects – bets on which they are? – and how you can use them to improve your content!
Check out our video with Epidemic Sound ambassador Irfan Junejo below, and keep reading for a full rundown!
Where do YouTubers get sound effects?
Unless they’re a dab hand in the studio, YouTubers won’t create their own sound effects. More often than not, they’ll have access to a royalty-free music catalog. They’ll usually pay a fee to access the catalog, and depending on what type of agreement they sign, they’ll be able to use the audio in their videos, one way or another. As long as they have the correct license to use the sound effects, it’s all good.
How do I find the right sound effects?
Finding the perfect sound effect can seem daunting. If you’re offered a package of ‘glass breaking sound effects,’ for example, you want to make sure it contains the right effect before you part with any cash.
Similarly, paying to license individual sound effects can get expensive. At Epidemic Sound, we offer a direct license – we own all the financial rights to every track and sound effect, so we deal with all the legal stuff. The catalog’s bursting with 50,000 tracks and 200,000 unique sound effects and variations, so you’re spoilt for choice. Check it out below, then read on to discover our 5 top sound effects to boost your video content.
The best sound effects to use in your content
Dog barking sound effects
Need to throw down some sick dog barking sound effects, but Fido’s not playing ball? Doesn’t matter. Stop worrying about getting hair and slobber on your nice new microphone, and head over to our page for all your barking, whining, panting, and running needs. Just listen to that chihuahua. We’ve yet to hear back from the person who recorded that.
Glass breaking sound effects
Want to draw attention to a taillight smashing? Some clutz crushing their wine glass? Your well-meaning but ultimately destructive cat casting all your flower pots to the floor? We’ve got an entire section of glass breaking sound effects here, and if you want a taster, click below for a tasty glass smash.
Horror sound effects
Maybe you’re rustling up some extra spooky Halloween content. A spine-tingling vlog, a gripping podcast, or a dumb prank to scare your friends out of their skin. Whatever it might be, we can handle the treats as long as you bring the tricks. Check out our eerie horror sound effects here, and click below for a chilling, distorted scream.
Cartoon sound effects
Whether you’re actually creating cartoons, or just want to add a comedic sting to your real-life content, we’ve got you covered. In our cartoon sound effects section, we’re packing everything from violin scrapes to laser shots, pizzicato strings to evil laughs. Here’s a funny warp for you.
Horn sound effects
You know how the old saying goes: there’s a horn for every… oh, that’s not a saying at all. Anyway, we have all the horn sound effects you’ll ever need. Honk below for a very long bus horn.
How do I download sound effects?
If you just want one sound effect, you can certainly license it from us for a one-time fee! But why stop there? With an Epidemic Sound subscription, you can use any of our 200,000 unique sound effects and variations within your content.
Our catalog is high-quality, affordable, and safe. An Epidemic Sound subscription goes beyond royalty-free music, removing the headache of licensing and freeing you up to do what you do best. You can enjoy the safety of our license hand-in-hand with our massive catalog, covering just about every genre and sound you can think of. You’ll also gain unlimited access to our advanced search functions — finding the right sound’s never been easier.
It’s better than royalty-free. It’s worry-free. Get started with Epidemic Sound below.
If you’re still not convinced, here’s how our sound effects pop once they’re paired with video content. Pretty cool, if we say so ourselves.
Are you a video editor or filmmaker? Whether you’re an absolute master or just a beginner, discover what Epidemic Sound has to offer on our Epidemic Sound for Filmmaking page. Oh, and if you’re looking for some music for video editing, check out our dedicated page.
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