7 Creative Ways To Create Your Own Free Youtube Sound Effects

How to create your own free Youtube sound effects? First, think about what sounds you need and where you’re going to use them in the video. We can help you with this, so check out our list of 7 creative ways to create your own free Youtube sound effects!

1) Learn to Play an Instrument Or Not

If you want to create your own Youtube sound effects, you can learn to play an instrument. This will allow you to create any sound without relying on a computer. Some instruments that are easy to learn are the guitar, piano, and drums. Then again not knowing how to play can come in handy too! You can turn that awful whine from a trumpet for a truly horrifying sound. Upload the recording to audio software and with manipulation turn into dozens of tracks from funny sounds to scary. Really any sound you can make with an instrument can be used for great effects. There is no need to spend money buying professional equipment or expensive sounds. Use what you got and as anything goes. There are hundreds of free resources online where you can find all kinds of Youtube sound effects like voice manipulations, drum loops, chords and melodies (stock music). It doesn’t matter if you don’t know how to use them either. It's all about being creative. 

2) Use Websites, Apps, and Software

Audio manipulation software like Audacity and free aps like Video-Scratch and DubTurbo let you create a wide range of sound effects. You can also use your own voice to create funny sound effects or yes, the fart sounds your viewers have been waiting for. That is one sound that always brings laughter. For example, DubTurbo features an option that lets you turn your voice into something that sounds like Darth Vader, which may be just what you need for a Star Wars fan film. If you are looking for a more traditional sound effect, look no further than Video-Scratch. I also have inside knowledge that Pond5 has some great fart sounds. How do I know? I am SFX contributor and they are my best seller. Go figure.

3) Use Your Own Voice with Software

YouTube sound effects and sound effects for video editing can be created using your own voice. You can make all kinds of great sounds with your own voice. To go even further import your recordings into software. There are many YouTube tutorials and how-to videos that teach how to use software like Audacity to manipulate a sound, such as removing background noise or adding a different tone and effects in order to make it sound like something else entirely. For example, if you have some funny sound effects you recorded with your own vocals you could add an echo effect with Audacity and then save the new sound effect with an easy to find file name audio clip. You can then add these sound files to YouTube, Reels or Tik Tok to enhance your videos to give your viewers a more entertaining experience when watching a video on YouTube. Also be sure to check out online tutorials on voice manipulation and the amazing sounds you can create

4) Find Sounds Around You

A simple way to find sound effects is to just record the sounds around you using a good microphone or digital audio recorder. Get creative and really try to imagine what kind of sound would work best for your project, or try out some funny sound effects and find something that's going to make your viewers laugh. You can also create scary sounds for a perfect Halloween video that'll get everyone excited for October! But if it isn't for a holiday then don't forget about making a nice background noise like running water or leaves rustling in the wind. You'll be surprised by how much better your video will sound. Try making sounds with a balloon, wet noodles, bubble wrap, crunching celery, and anything you can find. If you get stuck and need a specific sound you can't create try a website like Freesound for Free Sound Effects For Videos or affordable low priced sounds from my very own sound library at Pond5. Funny YouTube Videos With Funny Sound Effect Clips have trendy for while. 

5) Buy Sounds Off the Internet

Sometimes there are sounds you simply can't create on your own or even find for free.  That is when one of the cheapest and easiest ways to find sound effects for video editing is to simply buy sounds off the internet from affordable websites. There are lots of sites which offer free sound downloads, but most of them do not come with any copyright agreement or license. It's better to invest in a package deal or subscription rather than going it alone if you need a lot of sounds. Though you'll have more control over what you download this way, purchasing an entire set of sound effects might be cost-prohibitive for someone just starting out. Free sites are very limited with good quality sound files and variety. Along those lines sometimes there are sounds that we need for a video and purchasing one becomes our best option.

6) Use Other People's Sounds on Youtube

If you want your videos to be more interesting and dynamic, using sound effects will make them come alive. Another great way to get sound effects for YouTube is from YouTube itself. There are plenty of channels that offer free sounds. You can listen to sample in the video and then click on the link they provide you. Most times these sound effects are royalty free allowing you to use them for any project. You can also find free sound effects for video by searching on websites dedicated to helping you find Youtube sound effects as well as for Tik Tik and Instagram Reels. YouTube has their own Youtube Audio Library which offers thousands of YouTube sound effects to download and add to your favorite videos as well. These free Youtube sound effects can be downloaded right into popular editing programs such as Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Davinci Resolve (my personal favorite) and Audacity.

7) Get Creative with Toys

Some of the most popular YouTube sound effects are made using toys. This includes squeezing a slinky to create a boing sound, or striking a drum to make thunder. All you need is a toy and some creativity! For example record a squeaky toy and then import it into audacity. Then play around with effects and settings to create all sorts of interesting sounds. Don't forget too that you can be a source of great sounds as well as any household item. Here's a list of great sounds that can be created with your own body and simple household items: 

-Popping your lips together and controlling it with your tongue to create a bubbling sound.

-Squeeze wet noodles for a mushy gross sound or walking in mud.

-Scrape something hard against metal surfaces for scratching sounds. 

-Fill a balloon with air and then slowly or quickly let the air out.

-Rub the balloon for other sounds.

The possibilities are truly endless. Just be as creative as you want to be when creating free sounds for videos.

In Conclusion

Be creative and playing around with sounds can be a fun experience. Adding these sounds to your videos will truly enhance them and give your audience a fantastic viewing experience. Free software like Audacity can turn any sounds into dozens of new sounds. Just make sure to never over do it with the sound effects for video. Going overboard will have the opposite effect. Too many sounds or a sound that doesn't fit with your Tik Tik or You Tube video may actually give you lots of negative feedback and less views. You don't want to annoy your audience. You want them to love the video and keep watching! Lastly, just have fun creating Free Youtube Sound Effects!

Mike M Burke
https://linktr.ee/mikemburke

Mike is a filmmaker and entrepreneur. He has been creating sound effects for over 20 years and has been a Pond5 contributor of stock video footage and sound effects since 2010.