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What it is

Rogue Waves Libraries sells thematic sound-effects collections for game audio and post-production, with projects ranging from games and films to television, animation, trailers and apps. Sound-effects collections come as WAVE files at 24-bit/96 kHz; atmospheres use 24-bit/48 kHz. The libraries include detailed Universal Category System (UCS)-compliant metadata. A free option, Close Contact, contains 276 recordings of metal objects activated with different props. Anime Studio offers 1103 anime effects, including lasers, punches, explosions and mecha sounds. Prices listed are free for Close Contact, €4,999, paid once for Kawaii UI, and €9,999, paid once for Anime Studio. Purchased content carries a lifetime, non-transferable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license for media productions. Download links are emailed after payment. Downloaded libraries generally cannot be returned or refunded; exceptional refunds may be offered at the seller's discretion.

Spec sheet

Product
Rogue Waves provides thematic sound effects libraries for game audio and post-production sound.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Integrations
The FAQ says older macOS versions may need a third-party unarchiving app to open some larger libraries using .7zip.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Support
The FAQ directs questions to [email protected] and says the team will try to respond as soon as possible.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
License
Purchased content receives a lifetime, non-transferable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license for media productions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Founded
The company says it was founded in 2021 in Ireland by a small team of sound designers and sound recordists.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Audio formats
The FAQ says sound effects libraries are supplied as WAVE files at 24-bit/96 kHz, while atmospheres libraries are 24-bit/48 kHz.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Delivery
The EULA says download links are emailed after payment is received.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Free library
Close Contact is offered free and contains 276 recordings of metal objects activated with different props.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
License restriction
The EULA prohibits reselling or redistributing library content as standalone files or including it in another sound library without written consent.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Metadata
The FAQ says the libraries include detailed Universal Category System (UCS)-compliant metadata.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Product example
Anime Studio includes 1103 anime sound effects, including charge-ups, lasers, punches, explosions and mecha sounds.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Refunds
Downloaded libraries cannot be returned or refunded, though exceptional refunds may be offered at Rogue Waves' discretion.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Target projects
The site describes its libraries as suitable for games, films, TV, animation, trailers and apps.Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com

Plans and prices

Close Contact Free 276 WAVE files · 24-bit/48 kHz · UCS-compliant metadata Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Kawaii UI €4,999, paid once 714 WAVE files · 24-bit/96 kHz · UCS-compliant metadata · royalty-free license Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com
Anime Studio €9,999, paid once 1103 WAVE files · 24-bit/96 kHz · UCS-compliant metadata · royalty-free license Read 2 Oct 2026 · roguewaveslibrary.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Close Contact contains 276 recordings.
  • Sound effects are supplied at 24-bit/96 kHz.
  • Libraries include UCS-compliant metadata.
  • Purchased content has a lifetime royalty-free license.

Limits

  • Downloaded libraries generally cannot be refunded.
  • Resale or redistribution requires written consent.
  • Some large .7zip libraries may need another macOS unarchiver.

Who it suits

It suits sound editors and creators working on games, films, TV, animation, trailers or apps who need categorized effects libraries. Its free Close Contact library offers a way to start with metal-object recordings.

Verdict

Rogue Waves Libraries offers categorized effects collections, with format and metadata details specified. Check the listed license restrictions and refund terms before purchasing.

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