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Freesound Audio Search

by Vakago Tools·Audio

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the Adobe Exchange library for connecting Adobe video and audio tools to a catalog of over 500,000 free audio files, offered at no cost.

What is Freesound Audio Search?

Freesound Audio Search is an extension from Vakago Tools for After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Audition. It searches a database of over 500,000 free audio files, spanning background audio, sound effects, and music.

Many of the files are suitable for both commercial and non-commercial purposes, and the majority are either creative commons licensed or in the public domain. Because each file carries its own terms, licensing varies from track to track. That covers both the music and sound categories the extension lists.

The extension is available for free and sits in the Adobe Exchange library, putting a large catalog of free audio within reach of Adobe video and audio tools. To learn more about licensing and the extension itself, visit the developer's page at vakago-tools.com.

Who is Freesound Audio Search best for?

Freesound Audio Search is best for after Effects, Premiere Pro, and Audition users who want to search a large library of free audio files for their projects.

How much does Freesound Audio Search cost?

Freesound Audio Search is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Search a database of over 500,000 free audio files
  • Categories covering background audio, sound effects, and music
  • Many files suitable for commercial and non-commercial use
  • Majority under creative commons licenses or in the public domain
  • Works with After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Audition

Tags

#audio#sound effects#music#free#audio library#after effects#premiere pro#audition

Frequently asked questions

Which Adobe apps and versions does Freesound Audio Search support?

Freesound Audio Search supports After Effects 18.0 and later, Premiere Pro 15.0 and later, and Audition 13.0 and later. If you're running one of these versions or a newer release, the extension is compatible. For older versions that fall below these minimums, check the developer's page at vakago-tools.com to confirm whether an earlier build is available and to see the full list of supported releases.

Can I use audio from Freesound Audio Search in commercial projects?

Freesound Audio Search draws on a database where many files are suitable for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. The majority are either creative commons licensed or in the public domain. Because individual files carry their own terms, review the license attached to each track before using it, since licensing varies from file to file. For more detail on how the terms work, check the developer's page at vakago-tools.com.

Is Freesound Audio Search free?

Freesound Audio Search is listed here as free, and the extension itself is available at no cost. It searches a library of over 500,000 free audio files, spanning background audio, sound effects, and music. Individual tracks carry their own terms, with many suitable for commercial and non-commercial use and the majority under creative commons licenses or in the public domain. For current licensing details and any changes to how the extension is offered, visit the developer's page at vakago-tools.com.

How many audio files can I search with Freesound Audio Search?

Freesound Audio Search covers a database of over 500,000 free audio files, spanning background audio, sound effects, and music. The results fall into the music and sound categories the extension lists. Many of the files suit commercial and non-commercial use, with the majority under creative commons licenses or in the public domain. Visit the developer's page at vakago-tools.com for more about the library.

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