Share Your Sound Effects, Get Free Sounds in Return.
An award-winning, community-driven resource for sound designers and audio professionals. Practice your skills and grow your SFX library with our monthly SFX Swaps!
How It Works
Create
Create an original sound effect to share with the community.
Upload
Upload your sound within the monthly submission period.
Receive
Receive a massive bundle of sounds from other participants.
Numbers Don't Lie
June Rewards
aha-sound: Everything Collection + $25 Bundle
This month we’re excited to welcome guest Alex Abahmed of aha-sound for a special UCS Swap competition featuring two logo animations by @kasharae_art.
Alex will select 10 standout submissions based on creativity, mixing, and how well the sound matches the motion. The community will then vote for the top 3 winners, who will receive aha-sound’s Everything Bundle.
As a bonus, all participants will be able to grab the Everything Bundle for just $25. For more details, head over to our Discord channel.
Join the SFX Swap!
The next swap starts on June 1st!
Uploading Guidelines
Are your files at a useable volume in relation to the sound source?
Have you removed any extended unnecessary silence or speaking?
Are they named appropriately? We highly recommend the UCS system.
Metadata is extremely useful. Please embed key description words that best describe your sounds.
Have a look at this page for an in-depth guide.
Subscribe for over 1,000 free SFX from top contributors!
FAQ
Everything you need to know about the SFX Swap.
Support the Swap
Help yourself and the SFX Swap at the same time by purchasing sound effects and sound design tools from our partners. Or leave us a tip through Ko-fi.
Krotos
World-class sound effects and sound design tools. Use our affiliate link and each purchase supports the SFX Swap!
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Boom Library
Boom needs no introduction! Use our link to support the SFX Swap whenever you make a purchase.
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SoundMorph
SoundMorph creates world-class SFX libraries for all your needs. Trusted by professionals in TV, Movies and Games. Use code SFXSWAP20 for 20% off.
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Sweet SFX
Sounding Sweet provide expertly captured SFX libraries with their catalogue featuring a huge 130+ incredible vehicle sound libraries.
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Full Scope
All the tools you need to get your audio business up and running. Use our link to get 40% off your first year!
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Ko-Fi
Running the SFX Swap costs time and money. Your support is what keeps this project going!
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David Dumais Audio
Premium SFX libraries at great prices. David Dumais is well known for his creative approach to sound design and his SFX libraries speak for themselves.
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All in One Bundle
2TB of sounds for only $25! Get the best sound effects deal on the internet and support us at the same time.
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Sonik Sound
Grab some fantastic ambience recordings in many useful formats from our friends at Sonik Sound Library.
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Freelance Stack
Freelance Stack is a deals platform that seriously delivers. They have a long list of discounts on popular tools that will help you run your audio business!
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Swish Swoosh
High quality SFX packs and software. Make your next Swish Swoosh purchase through our affiliate link to support the swap!
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Ovani Sound
Great SFX packs and music, with something available for any of your audio needs. Use code SFXSwap30 for an extra 30% off!
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Aha Sound provide a variety of top notch authentic sounds from around the world that you'll struggle to get anywhere else. Use code SFXSWAP30 for 30% off!
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HydraTek
HydraTek supplies cutting edge sound packs and synth patches. Blurring the lines between dark cinematic sound design and experimental bass music.
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