Rogue Waves Libraries
Rogue Waves Libraries offers thematic sound-effects collections for game audio and post-production sound.
What Rogue Waves Libraries is
Rogue Waves Libraries offers thematic sound-effects collections for game audio and post-production sound. The libraries are described as suitable for games, films, television, animation, trailers, and apps. Sound-effects collections are supplied as WAVE files at 24-bit/96 kHz, while atmospheres libraries use 24-bit/48 kHz; the files include Universal Category System-compliant metadata. Purchased content carries a lifetime, non-transferable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license for media productions. The license does not permit reselling or redistributing the material as standalone files or adding it to another sound library without written consent. Download links are emailed after payment. Downloaded libraries cannot be returned or refunded, though the seller may make an exception at its discretion. Close Contact is free and includes 276 recordings of metal objects activated with different props. Paid examples include Kawaii UI at 4999.00 EUR once and Anime Studio at 9999.00 EUR once; the latter includes 1103 anime sound effects. Older macOS versions may need a third-party unarchiving app to open some larger libraries using .7zip.
Good
- Free Close Contact library includes 276 recordings.
- WAVE files include UCS-compliant metadata.
- Purchased content has a lifetime media-production license.
- Listed libraries cover distinct sound-effect themes.
Watch out
- Downloaded libraries generally cannot be refunded.
- Standalone resale or redistribution is restricted.
- Some older macOS versions may need another unarchiving app.
Who it suits
These libraries suit audio creators working on games, films, television, animation, trailers, or apps. Close Contact offers a free collection, while the listed paid libraries provide larger themed sets with a royalty-free media-production license.
Verdict
Rogue Waves Libraries offers themed collections with detailed metadata and a stated license for media productions. Review the restrictions and refund terms before buying; Close Contact provides a free way to explore the collection format.
Plans and prices
From Rogue Waves Libraries's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Close Contact | Free | 276 WAVE files · 24-bit/48 kHz · UCS-compliant metadata |
| Kawaii UI | €4,999, paid once | 714 WAVE files · 24-bit/96 kHz · UCS-compliant metadata · royalty-free license |
| Anime Studio | €9,999, paid once | 1103 WAVE files · 24-bit/96 kHz · UCS-compliant metadata · royalty-free license |
The facts
Each one read from Rogue Waves Libraries's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 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.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Delivery
- The EULA says download links are emailed after payment is received.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The FAQ says older macOS versions may need a third-party unarchiving app to open some larger libraries using .7zip.checked 2 Oct 2026
- License
- Purchased content receives a lifetime, non-transferable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license for media productions.checked 2 Oct 2026
- License restriction
- The EULA prohibits reselling or redistributing library content as standalone files or including it in another sound library without written consent.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Metadata
- The FAQ says the libraries include detailed Universal Category System (UCS)-compliant metadata.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Rogue Waves provides thematic sound effects libraries for game audio and post-production sound.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Product example
- Anime Studio includes 1103 anime sound effects, including charge-ups, lasers, punches, explosions and mecha sounds.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- Downloaded libraries cannot be returned or refunded, though exceptional refunds may be offered at Rogue Waves' discretion.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ directs questions to [email protected] and says the team will try to respond as soon as possible.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Target projects
- The site describes its libraries as suitable for games, films, TV, animation, trailers and apps.checked 2 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- The company says it was founded in 2021 in Ireland by a small team of sound designers and sound recordists.checked 2 Oct 2026
Money
- Free library
- Close Contact is offered free and contains 276 recordings of metal objects activated with different props.checked 2 Oct 2026
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