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Pro Sound Effects (PSE) develops world-class sound effects libraries and software for all creators. We help creators bring ideas to life through sound.

Sound brings our ideas, stories, memories, and emotions to life. The team at Pro Sound Effects (PSE) shares a passion for sound and belief in creative freedom. Based in Brooklyn since 2004, we’ve been on a mission to empower all creators to quickly find and use the right sounds for any creation. So far in our journey, we’ve developed over 800,000 royalty-free sound effects through our exclusive pa

rtnerships with Academy Award®-winning masters-of-craft, renowned recordists, and next-level designers from around the globe. We’ve created sound library workflow software that enables any creator to find the right sound and spot instantly from cloud to timeline. Award-winning freelancers, teams, and media companies working in film, television, games, and beyond rely on our sound effects libraries and software to fuel creativity, finish projects faster, and deliver their best sound.

06/20/2025

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SOUND ON 🔊… Fascinating sounds emanating from these reeds at - resonating in the wind as simple instruments⁠
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Thanks for the inspiration - who discovered this ‘reeds or grass on a contact mic in the wind’ phenomena when we were at experimenting with making our own aeolian harps and trying out ways to create sounds and instruments activated by the wind … I’m using the amazing contact mic hand made by

06/17/2025

🔊There’s a lot that goes into building a sound library worth using.

From sourcing rare sounds to detailed metadata and preservation, here’s how we build the PSE Library from the ground up →

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3FZoiZ5

06/16/2025

Thinking about getting into sound design?

Oscar®-winner Mark Mangini says don’t wait for your next gig or a certain job title – just start doing it.

📽️ Full interview: https://bit.ly/45qvFD7

06/12/2025

⚡️Learn how to save time sound editing with these helpful Avid Pro Tools shortcuts⁠⁠
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🔎 Watch the video tutorial & explore more tips: https://bit.ly/3GgQClP
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Are we missing any of your go-to shortcuts? Let us know 👇️

06/10/2025

🎹 “Sound design is a lot like sampling. You’re digging the crates for that sound you want and you're putting it all together to make something new.”

With roots in hip-hop production and a deep love for storytelling, David Jeffers built a decades-long career in post sound.

After a life-changing injury, he found a new way forward – running his studio from home and continuing to create with purpose.

🎥 He’s also featured in Quad Life, a doc about navigating life as a quadriplegic sound designer.

Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/3ZXmk21

06/06/2025

Sound artist Watson Wu put this Infinite QX30 through its paces, capturing every hiss, hum, & engine rev for Wu Collection: Vehicles Vol. 4.⁠
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Explore the library⁠: https://bit.ly/4klEz9A
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📸: Watson Wu Studios

06/05/2025

Recording a "silent" car isn’t so silent⁠ 🤫
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Watch Watson Wu Studios out in the wild capturing the unique sounds of the Tesla Model X – from electric whirrs to door clicks and everything in between.⁠
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Hear it in Wu Collection: Vehicles Vol. 4: https://bit.ly/4klEz9A

06/04/2025

Introducing: Wu Collection: Vehicles Vol. 4 ✨

Legendary sound recordist Watson Wu Studios (Baby Driver, Gran Turismo) brings his expertise to the everyday vehicles that dominate our roads and our soundscapes.

This new collection features six modern vehicles, including gas, hybrid, and electric models, with full interior and exterior workups, varied speeds, and detailed maneuvers. All recordings were captured and driven by Wu himself for ultra-clean, high-impact results.

From the 2018 Tesla Model X to the 2024 Mercedes GLA 250, from mechanical sounds to Ambisonic recordings – Vehicles Vol. 4 covers the essential sounds of today’s traffic.

Explore the full library: https://bit.ly/3Sxuhaf

05/29/2025

Every sound you hear in media is a lie; that’s the magic.⁠
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From homemade props to high-tech wizardry, sound designers are out here bending reality to make stories feel real. ⁠
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Want to know how it’s done? We broke it all down.⁠
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👀 Peek behind the speakers: https://bit.ly/3Fkv1dp

05/27/2025

If your searches have ever looked something like:

"whoosh, sort of angry, from a PC game I played in 1998"

then you know what it's like trying (and failing) to find that *one* sound.

Here are some tips to get out of the rabbit-hole and find exactly what you’re looking for 🕵️‍♂️

Read more on the PSE Blog: https://bit.ly/4jlfI4w

05/21/2025

Take a quick look & listen through a few sounds from CORE 6 with sound artist Matt Yocum. Some explosions, some slowed down parakeet chirps, some crowd laughter 🦜⁠
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📦️ Watch his full CORE 6 digital unboxing: https://bit.ly/43fW57K

05/15/2025

✨️ The latest SoundQ update is here, featuring updates and improvements in file organization, accessibility, and licensing.

Give it a try & let us know what you think – download (for free!) or update to the latest version: https://bit.ly/43rrYeW

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