Take a look back with Team PSE.
2025 was a year shaped by listening closely, listening collaboratively, and listening with intention. Across new releases, partnerships, in-person moments, and editorial work, our focus stayed on the people behind the sounds and the ways they’re used in the real world.
Find out what we’ve been up to this year as we reflect on the creative work that defined the year at Pro Sound Effects.
New Library Releases
This year’s releases spanned the full range of modern sound design – from production-ready tools built for everyday workflows to more exploratory and archival projects that invite deeper listening.
Developed in close collaboration with award-winning sound artists and recordists, each of our 13 new libraries reflects a shared focus on craft, intention, and real-world use.
Exclusive Vinyl Release
In 2025, we had the honor of bringing I Thought I Heard a Stranger to life. This limited-edition vinyl LP created in collaboration with Translation Loss Records reimagines the sounds of Ann Kroeber and Alan Splet’s Sound Mountain Collection as a journey through abstract, dreamlike sonic environments. It is also available as a high-resolution digital download.
Partner API
In 2025, we launched the PSE Partner API, giving developers and partners programmatic access to our library so they can build deeper integrations and workflows. This update can help teams embed high-quality sound more seamlessly into the tools and pipelines they already use. Interested in learning more? Check out this blog post or request access to the documentation by contacting our Partnerships team.
CORE 7 & New Subscription Options
In 2025, we expanded CORE 7, our flagship sound effects bundle, adding new depth and range while continuing to support real-world production workflows. With perpetual buyout licenses as well as flexible subscription options, CORE 7 makes it easy for individuals and teams to access a comprehensive, ever-growing library when they need it.
Check out Matt Yocum’s CORE 7 Walkthrough to see it in action.
New Sound Artists
In 2025, we were able to collaborate with 2 new sound artists whose distinct perspectives brought fresh texture and dimension to the library.
- Inside Dave Whitehead’s Sound Effects Library
- Capturing the Spirit of the Scottish Borders with Chris Watson
New Partnerships
This year’s partnerships were shaped by a shared commitment to protecting creative work and building tools that serve sound artists, as technology continues to evolve. We’re focused on the work of integration – adapting PSE to fit seamlessly into the workflows and technologies sound teams use every day.
- Why Sony AI & Audiokinetic Chose PSE to Train Intelligent Audio Tools
- Now Available: Access Your PSE Sounds Seamlessly in basehead
- How Audio Network Integrated Seamless SFX Access with PSE
- Protecting the Value of Sound with Musical AI
Celebrating the Achievements of Our Sound Artists and Clients
In 2025, members of the Pro Sound Effects community were recognized across the industry for their exceptional work. Highlights included Mark Mangini receiving an MPSE Career Achievement Award, honoring decades of influence and innovation, and Richard King being recognized with a BAFTA Award for his work on Dune: Part Two. We’re proud to collaborate with artists whose work continues to shape the sound of modern storytelling.
- BAFTA Awards
- Richard King - Best Sound
- Academy Awards
- Richard King - Best Sound
- MPSE
- Mark Mangini - Career Achievement Award
- Richard King - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Feature Effects / Foley
- Matt Yocum - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Broadcast Animation
- Dave Whitehead - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Effects / Foley
- David Forshee - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Long Form Effects / Foley
- Randy Torres - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Effects / Foley
- Joseph Fraioli - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Animation
- Randy Thom - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Animation
- Will Files - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Dialogue / ADR
- Robert Stambler - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Documentary
- Ryan Sullivan - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Animation, Feature Documentary
Events & Connections
2025 was defined by face-to-face conversations. Conferences, workshops, and informal gatherings – the sound community came together to share ideas, experiences, and time. We’re excited to keep building those connections in the year ahead.
- NAB Show
- GameSoundCon
- GDC and GANG Awards
- MIX for Sound in Film and TV
- DCASE
- AES European Convention - Warsaw
- AES AIMLA Conference - London
- AES Convention - Long Beach
- SANE Workshop - New York
- Mondo NYC
- Production Music Association Conference
Blogs, Tutorials, & More
This year, our video & blog content focused on the people, practices, and ideas behind the sounds, alongside the workflows that bring them to life. From the 30+ blog posts and 15+ videos we published in 2025, these resonated most:
- Industry Roundtable: Audio Trends for 2025
- Sound Design Walkthrough with Matt Yocum: Secret Level’s Warhammer 40,000 Episode
- Why Metadata Matters: Unlocking a Smarter Sound Design Workflow
- The Hidden Power of a Great Sound Library for Game Audio Teams
- Mixing Ambiences in Dolby Atmos
- How the PSE Library is Made
- Game Audio in 2025: Challenges, Changes, and Opportunities
- How to Build a Professional Sound Editorial Session (Step-by-Step)
- Advanced Audio Editing in DaVinci Resolve
Follow us on Youtube to stay updated on more tutorials, behind-the-sounds footage & more.
SoundQ Updates
This year, we introduced meaningful SoundQ updates aimed at reducing friction in everyday library management. One that we’re particularly proud of is our new Watched Folders feature. SoundQ can now automatically track changes to designated folders on a local hard drive or shared network resource, helping sound teams keep their collections up to date as projects and assets evolve. Try out the newest version and let us know what you think.
From the PSE Community
Across social media, our community continues to find new and unexpected ways to use PSE sounds. From immersive game redesigns to cinematic shorts, behind-the-scenes moments, and playful experiments, it’s been inspiring to watch these ideas take shape. A few highlights:
- @mysound.studio - Matching amplitude envelopes
- @samkbarker - Demon Slayer redesign
- @akashthakkaraudio - How to use sound effects libraries for game audio
- @sebastianvaskio - Lenovo ad sound design
- @arnaudio_ - The Witcher 4 sound redesign
- @provansound - Lilo & Stitch sound redesign
From the PSE Community
As a fully remote company, we cherish the moments we get to spend together in person connecting, nerding out, and sharing time. Our 2025 team meetups included field recording, wood splitting, eating way too much pasta, and a group listening session for I Thought I Heard a Stranger. To our sound artists, collaborators, partners, clients, and audio friends – thank you for being part of our community. Happy holidays from Team PSE!
