MAX-FX Sound Effects Library is a Sound Effects Library made by CSS Music.
Sound Categories
Office
Busy Office With Electric Phone
Busy Office, No Phone
High speed Electric typewriter
Adding Machine, Electric
Electronic Phone Ring 4 Times
Electronic Phone Rings Twice, Pick Up
Phone Sequence, Pushbutton: Pressing Numbers, Hang Up
Phone Sequence, Pushbutton: Dial Tone, Dial, Busy
Phone Sequence, Pushbutton: Dial Tone, Dial, Ring Signal, Pick Up
Phone Sequence, Pushbutton: Dial Tone, High Speed Dial, 2 Rings
Chalkboard: Writing and Erasing
Elecator, Office Building, People Exit
Clocks, Bells & Whistles
Cuckoo Clock 1
Cuckoo Clock 2
Clock Shop On The Hour
Doorbell, four rings
Door Buzzer, Old Fashioned
Slide Whistle, Koo-Koo Whistle, Wolf Whistle, Tugboat Whistle
Animals
Dog Barking 1
Small Dog Barks, Large Dog Growls
Dog Attacking Man
Puppy Crying
Cat Meow
Cat Pound
Horse Whinny 1
Horses Trot on Cobblestones
Bees
Birds, Tropical
Seagulls
Pigeons
Canaries
Doves
Ducks and Geese
Chickens
Turkey
Crow
Sheep, Lambs, Goats
Pigs
Guinea Pigs
Chimps At Zoo
Seals
Cougar
Tiger
Rattlesnake
Military/Guns
Battle Sequence I
Battle Sequence II
Pistol Shots/Ricochets
Machine Gun Bursts
.38 Calibre Machine Gun Fire
M-14 Single Shots
M-14 Auto Fire
75MM Cannon
.44 Calibre Revolver Shots
Rifle, Repeat Action
Gun Shot, Window Breaks
21 Gun Salute
Submarine Engine Room
Submarine Dive Sequence
Navy Alarm Buzzer
Boatswain Whistle
Sports
Archery
Mechanical/Tools
Car Crusher
Weather/Water
Severe Thunderstorm: Thunder, Rain, Wind
Severe Thunderstorm Approaching, Or Tornado
Heavy Rain, Light Thunder, Traffic In Background
Medium Intensity Thunderstorm, Traffic In Background
Umbrella Opens, Moderate Thunderstorm, Car Arrives
Miscellaneous
Balloon Sequence: Inflating, Bursting
Whipped Cream Aerosol Dispenser
Cigarette Sequence
Fireworks Display, Crowd Reactions
Dropping Dishes
Breaking Glass
Shoveling Sand
Shoveling Snow
Music Box, Ice Cream Truck Effect
Tap Dancing
Jungle Drums
Household
Electronic Alarm Clock Ring, Turn Off
Wind-Up Alarm Clock Ring, Turn Off
Champagne Sequence: Cork Pops, Champagne Pours
Telephone Ring, Standard Rings, Receiver Picked Up
Telephone: Old Fashioned Rotary
Video Cassette Recorder Sequence
Domestic Argument
Transportation
One Person Walks To Car, Opens & Closes Door
Two People Walk To Car, Open & Close Doors
Two People Walk To Car, Open, Close Doors, Car Starts, Drives Off
Car Starts, Enginge Races, Car Speeds Off
Car Starts, Departs, Beeps Horn
Car Wash, Interior Perspective
Siren: Police Car Approaches, Arrives, Car Doors Slam
Siren: Police Car Departs
Siren: Police Car Passes
Undergound Parking Garage Traffic
Motorcycle Starts, Departs, Stops
Motorcylce Arrives, Idles, Engine Stops
Passenger Jet Takes Off
Propeller Plane, Large, Take Off
Railroad Crossing: Warning Bell, Train Passes
Locomotive Steam
Train Departing
Elevated Train
Horse and Wagon
Tug Boat Idles, Stops (& Motor Boat)
Anchor Lowered Into Water
Air Horn, Ocean Liner
Aooga Horn
Squeeze Type Horn
Bass Squeeze Type Horn
People/Backgrounds
Applause And Cheering, Large Audience 1
Applause And Cheering, Large Audience 2
Applause And Cheering, Medium Group
Group Shout: “All Right!”
Restaurant Dining Room Background
Restaurant/Cafeteria Background
Footsteps/Doors
Knock On Wood Door, Open, Close I
Knock On Wood Door, Open, Close II
Squeaky Door 1
Leisurely Walk On Concrete Floor
Walk, Door Knock, Dr Open, Close
Frantic Running, Frantic Knock, Door Open, Close
Squeaky Shoes On Concrete Floor
Walking On Gravel At Night (Crickets In Backgound)
Fun & Games
Carnival Caliope, Moving Merry-Go-Round Perspective
Shooting Gallery Game, Metal Target
Shooting Gallery Game, Electronic
Skeeball Game
Kiddie-Coaster, Train, Ascending
Children Diving In Swimming Pool
Big Splash
Toy Airplanes
Pogo Stick
Baby Toys (Squeeze Toy, Rattle, Etc.)
Playing Cards Sequence: Shuffling, Dealing
Billiards Game
Pinball Machine, Mechanical
Slot Machine With Payoff
Holiday
New Year Chimes: “Auld Lang Syne”
New Years Chimes Strike Twelve Times
New Year Celebration: Crowd Shouts “Happy New Year!”, Noisemakers
Halloween Background: Scary Music, And Squeaky Doors
Office
Phone Ring, Electronic 01
Phone Ring, Electronic 02
Phone Ring, Bell
Phone, rotary dialing
Laser Printer: print out page
Home Computer: on, cue up, off
Home Computer, 10 key adding
Home Computer: typing slow
Home Computer: typing medium
Home Computer: typing fast
Cellophane Tape Dispensing
Package tape dispenser: tape across box
Scissors cutting paper
Stapler, manual:hit with hand
Pencil sharpener, (manual): put in pencil, sharpen
Fax machine: dial, fax answers & beeps (recorded thru phone)
Postage meter: set amount & date, print out
Credit card machine
Clocks & Bells
Wall clock: wind up with key
Wall clock: ticking, chimes
Watch, wind up type: winding stem
Kitchen timer: ticks, bell rings
Animals
Dogs barking: distant neighborhood dogs
Dog barking: small, angry dog barks
Sports
Basketball: Outdoor
Metal gym locker: open & close
Rollerskating: on wood floor
Rollerskating: recorded from under floor
Rollerskating: on concrete surface
Mechanical/Tools
Belt sander
Chain saw, electric: start up, saw tree branch stop
Garden leaf blower: start, follow around yard, stop (some raking)
Bicycle pump
Racket wrench: Screw into wood
Hammer: drive nail into wood
Staple gun: various staples into wood
Hedge clippers
Air gun: several spurts
Air compressor with hose
Weather/Water
Beach background: general with waves in & out
Beach background: general waves, close perspective
Babbling brook
Fountain: garden type
Rain: heavy
Rain: moderate
Rain: moderate with thunder
Earthquake: furniture & glass rattle
Miscellaneous
Smoke detector: close
Garden gate with metal latch: open & slam shut
Aluminum ladder: raise
Aluminum ladder: lower
Wood dining chair: pull out, wood floor
Nuts: take handful from bowl, drop back
Spring: twang
Knock on window: recorded from inside
Knock on window: recorded from outside
Aluminum can sequence: can into crusher, smashed, & dropped into bag
Aluminum can: crushed with foot
Aluminum can: crushed with hand
Aluminum cans: dump out box on concrete steps, roll down
Metal cabinet: open & close doors
Velcro: various
Printing press: 4 color press, general perspective
Printing press paper feeder: 4 color type
Printing press: 2 color press, general perspective
Printing press: cylinders, 2 color press
Printing press paper feeder: 2 color press
Printing press gripper bars: 2 color press
Printing press motor: 2 color press
Electric paper cutter, large
Printing press: small
Printing press paper feeder motor: 2 color press
Household
Gas stove: light match, then burner
Refrigerator: open, close fridge
Refrigerator: open, close freezer
Light switch: chain pull, on, off
Light switch: wall, silent type
Light switch: wall, click type
Ice cubes: drop several into glass
Window shade: roll up & pull down
Window shade: flap up quickly
Microwave oven sequence: open door, plate in, door close & start, remove
CD player: slide open, CD in, then out
Electric fan: turn on, oscillates, off
Ceiling fan: turn on, off
Mini-blinds: up & down
Shaving with electric razor
Shaving with electric razor while talking
Toilet flush & refill: from tank perspective
Mail slot: slot open, mail drop in onto floor (recorded from inside)
Apartment mail box: open door with key & flip up, mail out & close
Mail box, curb type: open, remove mail, close
Mail box, USPO: open door & close with a bang
Hi8 camcorder: tape in, shut door, eject & remove
Vacuum cleaner: upright shopvac type, motor on, off
Vacuum cleaner: vacuuming
Cordless vacuum: portable
Drawer, kitchen type on ballbearings: out, in
Drawer, dresser type: small drawer, slide in, out
Drawer, dresser type: big drawer slide in, out
Air conditioner, window unit: turn on , off with thermostat (recorded from inside)
Air conditioner, window type: as above (recorded from outside)
Pour coffee into mug: stir with spoon & tap on rim of mug
Spray bottle: several
Sharpen knives: by hand with sharpening rod
Jug, gallon size: fill with water from sink
Jug, gallon size: empty into sink
Electric mixer, running
Fly swatter, several hits on wood surface
Broom, sweep wood floor, into dustpan outside
Broom, sweeping on concrete outside
Newspaper sequence: open, turn pages, close & fold
Book: open, leaf pages, close
Bathroom faucet: dripping Perspective
Gas wall heater: turn on & off
Transportation
Ext. car in freeway traffic
Distant city traffic
Light traffic: other vehicles whiz by
Light traffic on freeway: windows down
Light traffic on freeway: windows up
Heavy traffic on freeway: windows down
Car alarm
Car electric convertible top: put down
Car electric top: put up
Car electric window: down & up (recorded from int.)
Car electric window: down & up (recorded from ext.)
Car turn signal
Car hood open: latch inside (recorded from int.)
Car hood slam: (recorded from int.)
Car door: open & close with squeak
Car trunk: keys in, open & shut
Van door open & close: sliding type
Trash truck sequence: truck rolls up, empties & leaves
Trash truck: dumps trash into top of truck, exits
Trash truck: dumps empty scoop (no trash falls)
Elevator at airport: door opens & closes on 2 floors: on 3rd floor door opens to people (recorded from inside)
Luggage carousel at airport: bags slide down chute & bang, active crowd
Airport Int’l. terminal: presence with people going by
Airport curbside: traffic & announce (upper level)
People/Backgrounds
Beaurocracy: Crowd of people with office machines
Department of Motor Vehicles: Crowd of people with machines ticking
Country ambience: Light birds & ext.
Applause: polite, no voices 01
Applause: polite, no voices 02
Applause: spirited, trail crowd exit
Applause: polite with more force
Footsteps/Doors
Door knocker, brass: various knocks
Hallway door slam: apartment building int. hallway
Apartment sequence: open & close door, walk down steps & out main door
Closet doors: wood sliding doors open, close
Door spring: pull and release
Wood door with spring closure: open, close with bang
French doors: unlatch & open, latch & close
Screen door: open with creak, slam
Office
Printer: dot matrix
Felt-tipped marking pen
Pager: digital 1
Pager: digital 2
Three hole punch
Pay telephone: lift handset
Pay telephone: hang up
Pay telephone: insert quarter
Pay telephone: return of coin
Crumple paper - toss in wastebasket
File cabinet-close
Elevator 1
Elevator 2
Urinal flushing
Time clock
Water cooler
Soft-drink machine
Change machine
Bank (drive-up window) send tube
Bank (drive-up window) receive tube
Cash register (electric) add, total, cash drawer open
Coins, count in hand
Coins, count- sweep one-at-a-time off table
Coins, drop handful on counter
Coins, drop one-at-a-time on counter
Clocks, Bells, Etc.
Cuckoo clock, 12 O’clock
Cuckoo clock, bellows
School bell
Ship’s bell #1
Ship’s bell #3
Fight bell #1
Fight bell #2
Alarm clock ringing
Service station bell
Buzzer, horn
Buzzer, hand
Whistle (coach’s) #1
Whistle (coach’s) #2
Animals
Puppies in pet store
Dog pound
Cat growl
Cat scream
Cat spit / hiss
Angry cat
Parrots squawking
Birds in cages
Cattle pen
Military/Guns
.22 Revolver barrel spin
.22 Revolver hammer cock
Shotgun cock
Handgun #1
Handgun #2
Shotgun
Sports
Golf driver 1
Golf iron
Golf putt #1
Golf putt #2
Football-signals, scrimmage, ref’s whistle
Swimming pool with kids
Swimming one person swim
Diving jump off board
Diving jump twice off board
Diving no board
Mechanical/Tools
Tool box - open, look for & set out tools, close
Hacksaw
Jigsaw #1
Jigsaw #2
Sandpaper
File, metal
Sprinkler
Air compressor
Torch, propane #1
Torch, propane #2
Weather
Thunder, rain, windshield wipers
Umbrella & rain #1
Umbrella & rain #2
Thunder with rain #1
Thunder with rain #2
Miscellaneous
Roller coaster #1
Roller coaster #2
Pool break
Pool shot
Drum Major
Panhandling
Flower vendor
Cattle auction
Singing glass
TV set-changing channels
Household
Oven timer
Soft-drink bottle-open, fizz
Soft drink bottle - open
Bottle (glass) - into garbage
Garbage - pour out #1
Garbage - pour out #2
Broom sweeping #1
Broom sweeping #2
Broom sweeping #3
Coffeemaker
Hair dryer
Lighter - disposable #1
Lighter - disposable #2
Toast glasses #1
Toast glasses #2
Toast glasses #3
Bottle drop
Glass bottle breaking
Light bulb break #1
Light bulb break #2
Apple bite #1
Apple bite #2
Corn chips crunching
Drinking straw (slurp) 01
Drinking straw (slurp) 02
Drinking straw Blow bubbles
Transportation
Car - skid
Car - fast accelleration away
Car - hard brake
Car - emer. brake lever
Car - seat belt alarm
Car - windshield wipers
Car - turn signal switch on & flasher
Car - air cond. switch on & fan
Car - phone push button tones
Traffic w/trolley #1
Traffic w/trolley #2
Traffic w/trolley & air whistle #3
Trolley door opening
Trolley conductor & operating car (from inside car)
Diesel train passby
Diesel train horn & approach
Diesel train slow pass-by w/bell
Diesel train horn
Diesel train - freight at grade crossing
Train horn in distance w/rain
Semi truck drive- by, accelerating
Semi truck drive-by, constant speed
Semi truck air horn
Semi truck air brakes
Diesel engine cranking - no start
Farm tractor start & run
Bulldozer
Dragster #1
Dragster #2
Dragster #3
Dragster #4 with times announcement
Harley-Davidson #1
Harley-Davidson #2
Horse & carriage
Helicopter - fly-by
Helicopter - gas- start & take-off
Helicopter - jet-start
Helicopter - jet-idling
Helicopter - jet-fly over & land
People/Backgrounds
Angry crowd
Angry crowd w/boos & hisses
Boos & hisses
Screams
Gasp
Bowling alley
Arcade #1
Arcade #2
Petstore - birds
Crickets at river
Crickets in rain
Construction site #1
Construction site #2
Auto repair garage #1
Auto repair garage #2
Urban playground
Urban street corner w/passing bus
Urban street corner #2
Doors
Door & chime
Gate - metal
Garage door w /opener
Door - jail cell #1
Door - jail cell #2
People/Backgrounds
Cicadas & morning birds
Night noises
Summer ambiance
Birds & Insects
Interior large store-ambiance-AC
Shore ambiance at lake
Night-old plane passes over
Summer ambiance II
Ducks, geese and birds
Kids playing in gymnasium
Kids at indoor playland
Kids & parents at birthday party
Child: “I will do..all by myself”
Transportation
Boat warm-up: shore perspective
Boat winch
18 wheeler drives by: close perspective
Police siren: close perspective
Police radio over speaker
Fire & police truck pass-by
Bicycle sequence
Jet pass-by overhead: summer day
Small airplane start-up/ taxi-2 takes 1
Small airplane slow start-up
Small airplane take-off
Small airplane overhead fly-by
Car starts in garage; pulls out
Garage door opens/ car pulls in
Footsteps/Doors
Walking through the woods
Footsteps on gravel covered pavement
Walking thru grass: summertime
Crunching footsteps in gravel
Office door knock & open
Squeaky outside office door: out—in
Squeaky office door 2: going in-out
Office door w/venitian blinds
Grocery store electronic doors
Outside door: keys, unlock, open :15
Electronic garage door: open & close
Sliding glass door: open/close
Sliding screen door: open/close
DAT tape being loaded
Office
Small plastic desk drawer
Answering machine: answers & no message
Answering machine: answer & message
Answering machine: playback messages
Computer keyboard drawer: out & in
CD ROM drive: open & close
Cassette into desktop player
Ink jet printer: turn on & set-up
Ink jet printer: printing
ATM machine: outdoor w/traffic
ATM machine: enclosed booth
Power lift on 18’truck
Mechanical/Tools
Giant ladder on wheels
Outdoor power generator
Small tractor pulling grass cutter 1
Spray lubricant
Shaking spray paint can/open
Opening closing apartment mailbox: outdoor
Household
Keys jingling
TV set white noise
Box being packed with clothes
Box being packed with objects
Groceries being packed into paper bag
Groceries being packed into plastic bag
Groceries being placed in cupboard
Groceries being placed in refrigerator
Silverware drawer: open & close
Ice cubes being removed from tray
Pots & pans
Wok: frying
Beer can open & drink
Folding bed/sleeper couch
Large blinds: open & close
Soccer ball: kicked
Sports
Darts into dartboard
Baseball being tossed into glove
Aluminum baseball bat
Battery powered squirtgun
Fun & Games
Stationery top: spins & winds down
Echo tube: multiple hits
Toy chest being packed
Kid’s toy farm
Kid’s walkie talkie
Playphone sound
Children’s electronic fishing game
Child playing w/plastic building blocks
Putting building blocks away
Wind up wheels truck
Little red wagon & child
Spinning roulette game
Yahtzee® dice: shake & roll
Pulling puzzle pieces & loud close
Animals
Small dogs barking inside
Miscellaneous
Breaking wind
Rubber squeak toy (rubber ducky)
Holiday
Office
Typewriter-w/paper
Typewriter-fast
Typewriter-slow
Pencil Sharpener- Elec. #1
Pencil Sharpener-Elect. #2
Stapler 1,2,3
Paper Cutter 1,2,3
Copier #1
Copier #2
Copier #3
Postage Machine #1
Postage machine #2
Phone, Dial #1
Phone, Dial #2
Phone, Dial #3
Paper, crumple
Paper, uncrumple
Paper tear 1,2,3
Page Turn 1,2,3,4,5
Briefcase
Toilet, Flush
Cash Register, Old
Coin, spin 1,2
Clocks, Bells, & Whistles
Cuckoo Clock- 1 o'clock
Cuckoo Clock-ticking
Cuckoo Clock- 3 o'clock
Bell, door
Whistle, mouth
Animals
Dog, barking #1
Dog, barking #2
Dog, barking #3
Dog, barking #4
Dog Crying
Cat, Meow
Geese, honking
Chickens
Goats
Horse 1,2
Sports
Bowling-strike 1,2,3
Bowling-spare
Bowling-Gutter ball
Golf-driver
Raquet Ball
Baseball/glove
Basket Ball #1
Basket Ball #2
Basket Ball #3
Mechanical/Tools
Hand Saw
Hammer #1
Hammer #2
Ratchet 1,2
Drill, electric
Grinder
Pneumatic wrench, garage
Pneumatic wrench #1
Pneumatic wrench #2
Pneumatic sander
Pneumatic grinder
Ratchet, spinning #1
Ratchet, spinning #2
Weather & Water
Thunder & Rain
Heavy Rain #1
Heavy Rain #2
Rain #1
Rain #2
Rain #3
Rain storm w/sirens
Miscellaneous
35mm Projector
Fireworks #1
Fireworks #2
Pipe, drop
Rebar, drop
Dentist Drill #1
Dentist Drill #2
Horse/carriage in traffic
Ice in glass
Ice in glass-Swirl
SLR, camera #1
SLR, camera #2
Household
Soda-pop top, pour, fizz #1
Soda-pop top, pour, fizz #2
Soda-pop top
Coffee-pour
Jar w/lid 1,2,3,4
Aerosol spray 1,2,3
Scissors w/o paper 1,2
Scissors- w/ paper 1,2
Zipper 1,2,3,4,5
Drawer, kitchen, rummaging
Blender 1,2
Toaster- load, pop
Garbage Disposal
Vacuum, upright- 1,2
Washing machine
Dryer
Range vent 1,2
Tea kettle 1,2
Water, boiling
Egg Crack
Egg crack w/frying pan
Bacon frying
Popcorn Popping
Match, kitchen 1,2,3,4
Newspaper, read
Shower & drain
Bath room sink & drain
Kitchen sink & drain
Toilet
Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi pump
Lawn mower 1,2,3
Hedge clipper
Air pump (bicycle)
Brushing teeth
Electric Razor
Keys, jingle
Keys- 1,2
Wood chair- 1,2
Transportation
Car Horn- import 1,2
Car Horn- domestic 1,2
Model T- 1,2,3,4,5
Door, car open/close
Door, sliding van
Car keys-unlock/open
Busses
Train crossing/traffic
Steam Train 1,2,3
Siren 1,2,3
Siren 4,5,6
Fire Engine/traffic
Alarm, car
Airplane-take off 1,2,3
Airplane- take off
Airplane landing 1,2,3,4
Air Plane- overhead
People/Backgrounds
Applause, small group
Applause, med./whistles
Encore Applause w/whistles
Applause, big group
Restuarant kitchen
Restaurant dining room
Baby Crying
Footsteps/Doors
Squeeky Cabinet 1,2,3
Door, knock 1,2,3,4
Door, slan 1,2
Door Open/close
Door knob, rattle
Door, sliding glass
Door sliding glass Shower 1
Door Sliding Glass shower 2
Door, glass shower
Leaves, walking in 1,2
Dirt, walking in
Gravel, walking in
Gravel, running on
Concrete, walking on
Wood Floor, walking on
Broken glass, walking on
