I heard a rumor that they take sfx from other sources like games and libraries and processes them to sell. I think I recognize the sounds more in this melee weapon sample. https://soundcloud.com/epicfights/swords-sample

Guys lmk if im just tweaking lol but they sound really familiar.

 

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That's not copyrighted. It would be like claiming a hammer blow or a drill sound as your own. A sample like the sword is used millions of times around the world, it's not special. You can't license or protect such everyday sounds.

 

I get what you're saying, but I think it's not that simple. Sure, everyday sounds like hammer blows or drills are common, but the way they’re recorded, processed, and packaged can make them unique. If Re-Sound Studios is taking specific samples from games or libraries, tweaking them, and selling them as their own, then that’s not the same as just using a generic sound. It’s about the context and the effort put into creating or modifying those sounds. If they’re not being transparent about where these sounds are coming from, it raises questions about their originality and ethics.

You're right though, I'm not entirely sure if that's really the case with Re-Sound Studios. I don't want to jump to conclusions or attack them without solid evidence. It's just that the sounds in their sample felt really familiar, and it made me wonder if they might be sourcing from other places. But I could be wrong—maybe it's just a coincidence or a common sound design technique. I’m not accusing them of anything; I’m just sharing my thoughts and looking for opinions. If anyone has more insight or knows how sound design works in this context, I’d love to hear it. Maybe there’s something I’m missing, and I’m open to learning more about how these processes work

 

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What are you going to do when you have "solid evidence"? Are you going to not buy them, twice?

This would be a bad way to drum up traffic, but you might be right anyway.

 

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Almost any sound designer can create such a simple sample and there are thousands of them. Since the sample is so short, you as the author will not be able to prove that it is yours. Self-created samples also repeat themselves, that is in the nature of things, because several people can have the same idea.

The sample, the sword, is not complex and long enough for the author to be able to take action against it. Either you make samples yourself, but no provider uses other people's samples and then tells you where they got them from, because that is already a criminal offense and a copyright infringement.

If you have any doubts, don't buy from them, but choose another local preset / effect provider. This website Re-Sound Studio is from 2025, a little dubious because it does not contain any imprint and the link to FAQ is empty. There is only a telephone number and an email address. The website lacks complete terms and conditions or a legal basis for how they can use and reuse the samples.

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Of course it is possible that they simply steal and copy samples, but without clear evidence, it is an insinuation. If you use samples that others have already created and which are not subject to copyright and you rework them, you will not be able to prove who they originally came from because they are digital data or WAV files.

 

Bruh that's rude, you're calling me a bot.

Nah my concern wasn’t purely about the simplicity of the sound but more about the possibility of samples being from other libraries or games without the proper credit or transparency.

You’re right tho that proving ownership of short or common samples is pretty much impossible, and I agree that a lot of sound designers could end up creating similar effects independently. But the lack of transparency on Re-Sound Studios’ website like the missing terms and conditions, an imprint or clear legal disclaimers does raise some red flags for me

I don’t want to make any unfounded accusations though, and I appreciate the reminder that without solid evidence, it’s unfair to assume wrongdoing.

That said, I’ve heard rumors that they might be using Hollywood Edge and Sound Ideas libraries, mixed with sounds from Battlefield 4 and some other games. If that’s true hypothetically, I was wondering how people feel about that? Is that something that’s looked down upon in the sound design community, or is that just a normal part of the process?

Also, looked at your channel. I really enjoyed your synths.

 

Thank you for visiting my website!

As you have noticed, Re_Sound is probably criminal and a matter for the public prosecutor's office. Large companies usually have their own lawyers who, if they become aware that their product is being used illegally, will issue a warning or sue the company in question.

A legal dispute is very expensive and you should only enter into it if you are sure of winning it. Simply order elsewhere and continue to share your experiences with other users.