A kitchen is where all the ingredients come together: Including your sound design.
In films and TV, it’s very rare to hear the sounds of the actual kitchen or bathroom. Whether cracking an egg, dicing vegetables, making coffee, or dropping the towel, most of what you hear is from Foley – carefully crafted sound effects recorded in a highly-controlled area or studio. In this manner, the sound engineer can have top-notch source recordings that won’t become muddled by reverb or other effects. Which means they can fashion it to the scene in a believable and realistic way.
Picture this: there’s a cooking scene. The character is expertly chopping an apple. The crisp crunch of the knife slicing through the fruit is so satisfying, it almost makes you want to reach out and grab a slice. Or how about that scene in a horror movie? The tension builds as the characters are closing the electric shutters. Then there’s an eerie silence before the zombies reach the house for the attack! These are just a few examples of how household sound effects, like those in this latest update, can make all the difference in creating an immersive and engaging atmosphere for your audience.
What’s included?
Our latest upload is packed with a diverse range of household sound effects. Each professionally recorded to capture the real deal of everyday household sounds. From the rhythmic whirring of a blender to the satisfying click of a capsule coffee machine, we’ve got you covered. And let’s not forget about the more unusual sounds like appliance squeaks and squeals, a buzzing epilator, or dishwashing and washing machine sounds.
Let’s see, what other household Foley could you need? How about a rolling pin, oven door, mixer sounds, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, and more sounds from around the house (though with a strong focus on the kitchen)!
To capture these effects, we went straight to the source, recording them in a studio setting to ensure dry and detailed sounds. We carefully selected each FX to provide you with a versatile collection that can be used in a variety of projects. Whether you’re a sound designer, filmmaker, or podcaster, these sound effects will add depth and realism to your work.
To browse the full list of sounds, click here.
SMARTSOUND CLOUD
The possibilities are endless when it comes to using these household sound effects. They can add a touch of realism to your cooking videos, create an eerie atmosphere in horror films, or provide comedic relief in podcasts. Here are a few specific examples of how these sounds can be used:
Films:
- Use the Apple Chop sound effect to create a realistic cooking scene.
- Add tension to a horror movie with the Freezer Door & Shelf sound effect.
- Create a comedic moment with the Epilator sound effect.
Video Games:
- Use the Washing Machine Belt Drive sound effect to add ambiance to a laundromat area in an urban-based FPS.
- Incorporate the Potatos Shaking sound effect into a farming game.
- Use the Coffee Grinder sound effect to create a cozy coffee shop atmosphere.
Podcasts:
- Use the Electric Roller Shutter sound effect when talking about a storm.
- In a cooking podcast, use the Knife Cutting Food and Oven Knobs and Door sound effects to audibly illustrate cooking actions.
- Add some hygienic realism to your podcast with the Toothbrush when discussing dentistry or healthcare.
Music & Other FX
- Layers.
- Layers.
- Layers!
- Or make an entire album out of these sounds like Matthew Herbert back in the 90s
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So, there you have it – a sneak peek into our latest stock FX album featuring a wide range of household sound effects. We can’t wait to see how you use these sounds to bring your creative projects to life, tag our social media when you share your project to let us know!
