Sound Ideas Sound Effects Library

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Sound Ideas Sound Effects Library, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, is a leading audio company specializing in royalty-free sound effects. Founded in 1978 by Brian Nimens, it has grown to become the world's largest publisher of professional sound effects libraries, serving various industries including broadcast, film, game development, and multimedia. The company offers over 1,000,000 sound effects, production elements, and music tracks across more than 200 collections. Notable products include the Series 1000 and Series 2000 sound effects libraries, as well as the Hollywood Edge collections. Sound Ideas also provides royalty-free music through the Mix Broadcast Music Library and delivers its products in multiple formats, including digital downloads and physical media. The company has established partnerships with major studios, making it the exclusive worldwide distributor for custom feature film studio libraries from renowned names like Disney, Universal Studios, and Warner Bros.