Names for explainer sound effects

Sound effects often have their own idiosyncratic naming system. These are some sound effect names worth exploring:

  • Glitch
  • Mechanical
  • Click
  • Leather
  • Pulse
  • Slide projector
  • Whoosh
  • Flyby
  • Riser
  • Suck back
  • Slow-motion
  • Hit
  • Drone
  • Reverse
  • Impact theatrical
  • Slide
  • User interface
  • Wind
  • Braam
  • Stutter
  • Heartbeat
  • Rumble swell

Also, here’s a playlist of some sound effects tutorials I’ve found useful:


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