Open a bulletin with a bang
A rising sting on the first frame makes a recap, a parody or a school broadcast feel like a real programme, in a video or a game menu.
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News
A punchy intro sting, a teletype clattering out a wire story and a three-pulse breaking alert. Describe the broadcast cue your bulletin needs and Morphic generates it clean.
- Describe the exact news cue your bulletin needs
- Yours alone, not a stock sting already in a hundred other videos
- Download clean audio and drop it straight into your edit
News sounds for games, animation, and video edits
Intro sting
A bold rising hit with a sharp finish, the opener for a bulletin, a recap or a mock broadcast.
Teletype clatter
Fast mechanical typing that ends on a bell, a wire story arriving in the newsroom.
Breaking alert
Three urgent pulses and a low swell, the signal that something has just happened.
Desk transition chime
A smooth two-note chime with a soft sweep, handing over between stories or segments.
On-air countdown
Three flat beeps and a higher one, the studio cue before the camera goes live.
Headline sweep
A metallic whoosh into a firm thud, a headline graphic landing on the screen.
Generate a news sound from a prompt
Pick a starting point, edit anything you like, then generate it in Morphic.
Ways to use a news sound effect
Keep a newsroom busy without music
Teletype clatter under a quiet cutaway fills the room with work, in a period drama, a documentary or a newsroom game level.
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Set the scene as a live broadcast
The on-air countdown tells the viewer the cameras are about to roll, for a studio set, a sketch or an animated satire.
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Hint at a story breaking elsewhere
A faint alert tone from an unseen TV suggests news the characters have not noticed, in a thriller, a horror scene or a drama.
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FAQs
What is a news sound effect?
It is any cue that makes a clip feel like a broadcast: an intro sting, a teletype, an alert tone, a desk chime or a countdown beep. This page keeps to those generic cues, not any particular channel.
Where can I get news sounds for a video?
Generate the cue you describe instead of searching for one that already sits in countless school and parody videos. Each sound here came from the prompt printed under it, so copy one and adjust the instruments.
How do I make a custom news sound effect?
Say what the cue does in the bulletin, then give two or three physical words such as brass, pulse or metallic. Something like "three rapid urgent electronic pulses then a low rising swell" is enough to start.
What is the difference between a sting and a transition chime?
A sting is loud and short, built to open or punch a story. A transition chime is calm and smooth, used to hand over from one item to the next. Choose the sting for impact and the chime for flow.
Can I use these news sounds commercially?
Yes, audio generated on paid plans can be used commercially. See our terms for full licensing details. The cues are generic, so they do not copy any broadcaster's signature theme.
Why does my news sting sound like music?
If a prompt asks for a theme or a melody, you get one. Ask for one hit with a sharp finish and name the sound type, such as "brass and synth hit", rather than a tune, and keep the duration short.