free sonics

May 27, 2009 8:12 AM

What sort of free online resources are there for quality audio samples?

I'm looking for a reasonably well cataloged library of random conversations, sound effects, good old fashioned noise etc for application to some sound collage projects I'm working on. I realize that somebody recently asked if there was an audio Youtube out there ... but I'm hoping for something easier to search and of a generally higher audio quality.

posted by philip-random to media & arts (6 comments total)

Freesound might be of use.
posted by greatgefilte at 8:25 AM on May 27

This thread might be of use
posted by Beautiful Screaming Lady at 8:29 AM on May 27

Do you know about sounddogs? Free samples... nominal fee for CD quality.
posted by ACF at 9:58 AM on May 27

lots of cool/exotic stuff at One Minute Vacations - although not very "searchable"
posted by mrmarley at 12:34 PM on May 27

or try the Freesound Project
posted by ACF at 6:29 PM on May 27 [1 favorite]

All good links here ... but FreeSound wins "best answer" because they have the right name.
posted by philip-random at 9:49 AM on May 28