This library presents an amazing value. It's an incredible deal not worth passing up.
Hybrid Library
Looking for the core of your sonic arsenal? Get go-to sounds for any project at an unmatched value with The Sound Designer’s Secret Weapon.
Innovative media creators turn to the Hybrid Library as their go-to sound effects solution. Produce professional quality work quickly and creatively.
The most thorough cross-sectional library I’ve used in 18 years of work in the film & TV industry.
Adrian Ferry Post Magazine Review
There is literally no way you will go without the sound effects you need with the Hybrid Library.
George Peters Sound & Picture Review
I’m astonished at how much faster I can complete projects that sound better than ever.
Nate Hoffman Supervising Sound Editor, Re-recording Mixer
I have so many more options at my fingertips. This library has certainly paid for itself many times over.
Michael O'Connor Sound Editor, Sound Designer & Mixer
The quality is outstanding. It’s the best starting point if you are building your own library.
Oliver Lucas Sound Designer
The Hybrid Library is the core of any professional's sonic palette. Best value around with zero compromise on quality.
World-Class Quality
The Hybrid Library features more than 65,000 sounds. That’s 400GB of creative fuel recorded by world-class professionals to bring any project to life.
Online or On Drive
Flexible Access: 24/7 Online Access means 65K sounds always at your fingertips - in the studio, on the go, and anywhere in between.
New Features
Over 1,500 new sound effects and freshly enhanced metadata added in June 2018 for more coverage and speed.
Work Faster
Quick, Accurate Search: Our sounds are embedded with rich optimized metadata and organized into 289 categories to streamline your workflow with lightning-fast pinpoint searches.
Stay Fresh with New Releases
Your library comes with $100 credit to use towards new Specialty Libraries (Cinematic Winds, Gators, etc.), Download Passes, or another General Library.
Search Software
Instant Workflow Integration: Drag-and-drop sounds to your DAW.
Features
- 65,386 Broadcast .wav Files (404GB)
- 1,500+ New Sounds: Natural ambiences, ready-to-use design elements and more added June 2018
- 100% Royalty-Free for use in any project
- Flexible Access: Hard drive, online, or on your server
- 289 Categories: From most-needed to specialty
- Enhanced Metadata: Descriptions freshly updated in June 2018 - optimized for faster search and better results
- View Sound List: Download XLSX
- Full Online Access: 24/7 from any computer
- $100 Store Credit: Stay fresh with new releases
- Search Software: Drag-and-drop to your DAW
Tech Specs
- Hard Drive: 1TB USB 3.0 hard drive - Mac/PC compatible (exFAT)
- File Format & Resolution: Native Broadcast .wav formats: 24/96, 24/48, 16/48, 16/44.1
- Search Software: 90-day trial of BaseHead 5.x Ultra. System Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.6 or higher | PC: Windows 7 or higher with .NET 3.5 and 4.5 installed.
- Store Credit Details: Use your $100 Credit towards new PSE Specialty Libraries, Download Passes (individual downloads), or another General Library. This credit does not expire.
- 3rd Party Software Compatibility: Soundminer, BaseHead, Netmix, Workspace (Pro Tools), Find Tool (Avid Media Composer), Media Bay (Nuendo), Adobe Premiere
- PSE Warranty: 3 Year-Data Replacement Policy - If the hard drive fails within 3 years, we will replace the drive free of charge.
Audio Demos by Category
Our sound effects come from world-class sound recordists. We capture authentic sounds and environments around the globe to elevate your creative projects. Here is a small sample of sounds in the library, organized by category.
Optimized Metadata for quicker searches and better results.
We include optimized embedded metadata in our Hybrid Library audio files to speed up your search and streamline your workflow. Our descriptions are compatible with Soundminer, BaseHead, Soundly, Avid Workspace Browser, NetMix, AudioFinder and many more!
DOWNLOAD THE METADATA SPREADSHEET HERE. (.xlsx)
Explore Our Hybrid Library Pricing Options
Find the best feature and pricing fit for your needs
? Am I a freelancer or company?
$1,995 Perpetual License
3,995 Regular Price
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Independent? See Freelancers.
Starting at
$995/ year
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This library presents an amazing value. It's an incredible deal not worth passing up.
Shaun Farley Designing Sound Review
The most thorough cross-sectional library I’ve used in 18 years of work in the film & TV industry.
Adrian Ferry Post Magazine Review
There is literally no way you will go without the sound effects you need with the Hybrid Library.
George Peters Sound & Picture Review
I’m astonished at how much faster I can complete projects that sound better than ever.
Nate Hoffman Supervising Sound Editor, Re-recording Mixer
I have so many more options at my fingertips. This library has certainly paid for itself many times over.
Michael O'Connor Sound Editor, Sound Designer & Mixer
The quality is outstanding. It’s the best starting point if you are building your own library.
Oliver Lucas Sound Designer
Our Biggest Sound Effects Library.
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