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Free Sound Samples?

Posted by Cliff on from the if-the-rappers-can-do-it dept.

TwistedSquare asks: "I like to write small games from time to time, and have often wondered about adding sounds. Searching around on the internet, I can find loads of GPL sound libraries but no sound effects/samples that are both royalty-free and free (as in beer). Can anyone suggest how I could find such effects and does anyone else find it odd the contrast between the amount of GPL software and non-GPL-type items in areas such as sound effects?"

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  1. Simple by the_other_one · · Score: 5, Funny

    Use a microphone and an audio recording device.
    To sample the sound of a person falling use a strategically placed bannana peel.
    The sound of an automobile accident can be generated by using a wrench to unbolt a stop sign.
    The sound of spectacular space battle explosion can be created by unplugging the microphone.

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    1. Re:Simple by ONOIML8 · · Score: 2, Funny

      In space they can't hear your sound effects anyway so unplug the speakers too.

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