Need some train sounds ASAP - Social Sound Design

Need some train sounds ASAP

2011-07-11T13:08:16Z

Hi guys,

I need a few different train sounds ASAP for an advertising animation I'm working on.

I'm looking for some onboard (but outside of the train) sound (so we can hear the train moving along as if we are on it but outside) and also some pass-bys. They need to be as 'clean' and 'upfront' as possible' very little distance and background ambience.

Anyone know where I can get some good samples like this? Particularly if anyone knows of some good libraries that contain a wide variety of real world sounds.

thanks in advance for any help,

Simon

Answer by pointy stumps for Need some train sounds ASAP

2011-07-11T14:06:25Z

Have you tried freesound.org?

Answer by AzimuthAudio for Need some train sounds ASAP

2011-07-11T14:09:31Z

www.soundsnap.com or www.sounddogs.com for grabbing single effects

The Sound Collectors club (http://thesoundcollectorsclub.wordpress.com/) just did a trains theme last month but you can not get access unless you contribute a original recording yourself. Some good stuff available though if you want to contribute to the collection.

SoundIdeas series 6000 disc 6033 is full of train sounds.

Rabbit Ears Audio has a library called Metal Machines that would be a great sweetener library full of old giant metal clacks and bangs. http://rabbitearsaudio.com/rea004-metal-machines/

If it is an old steam train then JordenFehrFX has a library called power from the past. http://jordanfehrfx.posterous.com/35425043

Your best bet might be The recordist train SFX. I don't have these libraries but Mr Bry's work has a history of being top notch. http://www.therecordist.com/soundbox-sfx/soundbox-sd/trains

Answer by Airborne Sound for Need some train sounds ASAP

2011-07-11T14:11:15Z

Hi Simon,

That sounds like a cool project.

I have some at Airborne Sound. A mix of diesel, passenger, steam, freight, etc. They're all clean and upfront.

Direct links:

general trains passing, a variety of rail clatter passes and rail scrapes
Some loopable train passing elements
I have steam train exterior onboards, but no diesel onboards

I also have a "Jet Set" collection pack of a few various train sounds here at a discounted price.

I was particularly happy with the exterior passes. I felt they have lots of power and energy and character. All recorded with the Neumann 191 mic.

All sounds have Soundminer metadata, by the way.

Good luck with the project.

-Paul

Answer by georgi for Need some train sounds ASAP

2011-07-11T14:32:02Z

have you seen this?

http://thesoundcollectorsclub.wordpress.com/browse-the-collection/trains-design/

Answer by Eckhard K for Need some train sounds ASAP

2011-07-11T14:54:49Z

Hi Simon, If you search for > train close < at www.your-sounds.com you`ll find 300 hits. Professionally recorded, soundminer ready. Please check our Prepaid Accounts to find interesting offers.

Eckhard Kuchenbecker

http://your-sounds.com

Answer by Rene for Need some train sounds ASAP

2011-07-11T15:05:12Z

Hi Simon,

In addition to all of the other excellent resources mentioned here, I'm going to be recording those exact type of sounds on the 26th of this month. That may be outside of your timeframe, but if this is an ongoing project I'd suggest you back my kickstarter project to gain access to the recordings, since I won't be selling them later.

Answer by Frank Bry for Need some train sounds ASAP

2011-07-11T18:44:44Z

Hi Simon,

As mentioned I do have trains. Exterior but no onboard. They were recorded some time ago. 16-Bit 44.1K.

http://www.therecordist.com/soundbox-sfx/soundbox-sd/trains

Pauls train sounds are really good and he travels the world way more than I do :)

Thanks,

Frank

Answer by Martin Pinsonnault for Need some train sounds ASAP

2011-07-12T13:07:11Z

Hi Simon,

In order to add to the really good suggestions above, I have just released my first two sound effects collections. Have a look at the train sound collection here. You can find a few onbard exterior rides and a lot more!

Cheers to all SSD members and sound designers on the web!

Martin