The Backrooms [14 loopable background wave sounds] by Sascha Ende
This download is provided as a ZIP archive and includes 14 seamlessly loopable background atmospheres, each around 30 seconds long. The sounds capture the unsettling mood of empty corridors, flickering fluorescent lamps, buzzing electricity, distant drips of water and the constant hum of ventilation, all carefully designed to loop without interruption. I had been searching for this kind of audio for a long time and could not find anything that truly captured the atmosphere. Because of the growing popularity of the Backrooms and liminal spaces, I decided to create this collection myself. The result is a unique package that brings this eerie ambience to life, perfect for games, films or any project in need of unsettling background sound.
- License CC BY 4.0
- Released 31.08.2025
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The collection opens with a series of low-frequency drones and subterranean rumbles that are pure gold for establishing a scene. Imagine the opening shot of a psychological thriller—a slow pan across a desolate, abandoned facility or the sterile corridors of a top-secret laboratory. These sounds provide the immediate, visceral feeling that something is wrong. They’re not just background noise; they’re the audible manifestation of dread. The production quality is excellent; the low end is clean and powerful without being muddy, ensuring it will translate well on cinematic sound systems while still having impact on smaller speakers.
As we move through the various loops, the palette expands. We get the flicker and hum of faulty electronics and fluorescent lights—perfect for liminal, office-like spaces or dystopian sci-fi settings. There’s a fantastic, granular, almost scraping texture that would be incredible for layering under a tense dialogue scene, subtly ratcheting up the suspense without the audience even realizing why they’re holding their breath. It's the kind of sound design that elevates a project from good to great.
For video game developers, this is an absolute must-have. These loopable beds are ideal for ambient background audio in horror, survival, or exploration games. They create a persistent atmosphere of unease that can run indefinitely without becoming repetitive or intrusive. Think of exploring an abandoned spaceship in a game like *Alien: Isolation* or navigating a mysterious, empty world in an indie puzzle game. These sounds are the canvas upon which those experiences are built.
Similarly, for podcast producers in the true crime or paranormal genres, these textures are indispensable. They can sit low in the mix beneath narration, providing a constant, unsettling undercurrent that keeps the listener hooked. They’re clean enough to not interfere with dialogue, yet characterful enough to define the show's sonic identity. I can also see these being used effectively in minimalist, high-tech corporate advertising, where a subtle, futuristic hum can convey innovation and cutting-edge design. This collection demonstrates a keen understanding of what media creators need: high-quality, versatile, and emotionally resonant sonic building blocks. It’s a masterclass in less-is-more, proving that the right ambient texture can be more powerful than a full orchestra.