Transition sound effects in videos and podcasts help to guide the audience through changes in content or mood.
Why use transition sound effects?
In short, transition sounds create a seamless and engaging experience, marking transitions between segments, emphasizing key moments, and enhance storytelling, whether through visuals + audio in videos or only via the audio in podcasts.
The key benefit of using transitions is that it helps creators to make their content engaging and well structured and, ultimately, maintain the interest of their audiences.
Hi, I’m Mik, one of TunePocket sound designers. I went though our huge catalog of royalty free sounds and music and picked best 10 transition sound effects that will work great both videos and podcasts. Read my quick tips on using sound effects to achieve smooth transitions in your production or jump straight to the playlist.
5 types of transition sound effects
How to pick the best transition sound for your video or podcast?
Ultimately, it depends on your content.
A cooking vlog and a muscle car video may need different sounds to make your content interesting and unique.
Think, a short sizzling sound for the cooking show vs engine revving SFX for a racing video.
However, there are also staple transition sounds that should work well in all sorts of videos and podcasts.
Scroll straight to our list of hand-picked best transition sound effects.
.. or learn more about what are some of the most popular sounds that work great for transitions.
1. Swoosh or Whoosh
A fast, swooshing sound is probably one of the most common sound effects used to indicate a quick transition.
2. Radio static and glitch sounds
Glitch sound effect is another example of commonly used transition sounds.
3. Magical Chimes or Sparkles
For fantasy or children content, chimes, sparkles, or twinkling sounds are often used to indicate the transition.
4. Sci-Fi and Hi-Tech Sounds
For technology related content, futuristic hi-tech sounds are great to highlight the modern feel.
5. Paper Page Turn
The crisp sound of turning a book page is always good for educational or storytelling content, as well as presentations and audio books.
TIP: Choose sound effects that relate closely to your content to amplify the audience engagement!
Using transition sounds in videos / vlogs vs. podcasts
Choosing the best transition sounds for videos and podcasts may require slightly different approach.
Videos can leverage both visual and auditory cues for transitions, so you’ll have more options when it comes to choosing the proper sounds.
Podcasts rely solely on audio effects, so you’ll need to use more descriptive sound effects that are typically associated with transitions.
Best transition sound effects
Here, I’ve picked some of our best transition sounds that are typically associated with video and podcast transitions.
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Energetic short whoosh / swoosh sound effect with thick reverb for video editing, video transition, game, film, and commercial business use.
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Bright thought bubble / menu appear energetic pop up royalty free sound effect for video, interface design, game UI controls, video transition, technology presentation, and commercial business use.
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Energetic fast whoosh / swoosh sound effect with swift swipe / sweep action feel for video editing, video transition, game UI interface, sci-fi film, and commercial business use.
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Crackling electric noise sound effect for video editing, video transition, game, film, and commercial business use.
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Powerful whoosh / swoosh sound effect with bright short reverb for video editing, video transition, game, film, and commercial business use.
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Rising glitch noise sound effect for sound design, audio logo reveal, intro, outro, radio imaging, transition fx, and commercial business use.
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Powerful short swoosh and hit / impact rumble royalty free sound effect for video editing, transition, game, film trailer, and commercial business use. Download unlimited royalty free sound effects for video.
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Brilliant idea thought bubble poof / swoosh royalty free sound effect with magical fairy dust happy sprinkles whoosh for video, game UI, presentation slide transition, and commercial business use. Download unlimited royalty free sound effects.
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Energetic fast fireball whoosh / swoosh royalty free sound effect for vlog, video transition, game SFX, sci-fi film, and commercial business use. Download unlimited royalty free sound effects.
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Short glitch hit impact royalty free sound effect for hi-tech video intro, radio imaging DJ drop, futuristic sound design, video transition, modern audio logo reveal, and commercial business use.
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Fast short rewind noise sound effect for video editing, game, transition or cutscene, documentary, commercial business use.
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Energetic soccer / football match drum roll (snare roll) royalty free sound effect with powerful exciting feel for sport video, world cup vlog intro, podcast stinger or video transition, and commercial business use.
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Paper page turn sound effect for video editing, film, game, commercial business use.
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Short hi-tech video transition royalty free sound effect for video editing, cutscene, game, film, and commercial business use.
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Energetic hi-tech video transition / message pop-up alert royalty free sound effect for video sound design, title, lower third, vlog sfx, and commercial business use.
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Powerful implosion / whoosh royalty free sound effect for hi-tech video intro, radio imaging DJ drop, sci-fi film trailer sound design, glitch video transition, audio logo reveal, and commercial business use.
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Hi-tech glitch video transition sound effect with futuristic sci-fi feel for sound design, scene cut, title video fx, and commercial business use.
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Magical wind chimes with bright fairy dust sprinkle sparkle feel royalty free sound effect for video editing, game, fantasy film, children vlog, and commercial business use.
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Magic appearance / disappearance or transformation dreamy harp royalty free sound effect for video, game, children fairy tale film, vlog, or a magical transition in a video or podcast, and commercial business use. Download unlimited royalty free sound effects.
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Energetic fast bright whoosh / swoosh royalty free sound effect with magic sprinkle level up success feel for video editing, video transition, game, film, and commercial business use.
