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After Effects · One-key send
Sound effects for After Effects,
right where your playhead is.
Motion needs sound. Find whooshes, hits and UI sounds by describing them, then send the one you want into the open composition with a single key.
macOS 13+ · Apple silicon · Runs offline
From idea to After Effects timeline. In four steps.
Open Quick Search over After Effects
Press ⌥ Space while you animate. The panel appears on top without switching apps.
Describe the motion
Search “fast whoosh”, “soft UI click” or “glitch riser”. Browse with the arrow keys and hear each result instantly.
Shape it
Trim to the exact frame range you need, pitch it up or down, add a fade. The edit is saved as a new file.
Send it to the comp
Press ⌘ Return to place the sound in the open composition. Or drag it into the Project panel.
After Effects questions. Answered.
More answers on the main FAQ.
Where does the sound land in After Effects?
In the composition that is open when you send, as a layer you can move like any other. A composition must be open.
Do I need to install a script?
No. One-key send uses macOS Automation; macOS asks for permission the first time.
Can I find UI and interface sounds?
Yes. Tags and pools make it easy to keep interface sounds, whooshes and impacts separate, and similar-sound search finds alternatives to a sound you like.
Also works with
Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
CapCutPress ⌥ Space.
Find the sound.
SFX L'Builder is in private beta on the Mac, and a Windows version is in development. The first 50 editors get early access.
macOS 13+ · Apple silicon · Runs offline