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Record Scratch Sound Effects

10 free record scratch sound effects for comic freeze-frames and abrupt stops · last 0.2–3.2 s · WAV & MP3 · CC0 · no signup

10 vinyl record scratch sound effects, each a scratch that stops the music: double, dramatic, harsh, short, muffled, quick and classic DJ scratches. Use one for a freeze-frame, an awkward moment, a joke that stops the room or a DJ transition.

Quick picks: Short Vinyl Record Scratch Stop 05 (0.2 s, reviewed, the shortest) · Harsh Vinyl Record Scratch Stop 10 (No Reverb) (3.2 s, the longest, reviewed) · Classic Dj Vinyl Record Scratch Stop 16 (0.4 s, reviewed)

Short Vinyl Record Scratch Stop 05balanced · 0.2 s

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Related sound effects

Common uses: comic freeze-frames, abrupt stops.

Which record scratch variation to use

For a freeze-frame, start with Short Vinyl Record Scratch Stop 05, at 0.2 s, or Classic Dj Vinyl Record Scratch Stop 16, at 0.4 s. Dramatic and Harsh scratches suit a bigger stop, and Double scratches a DJ-style transition.

Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.

Common questions about record scratch

Is there a record stop sound effect?

Yes. Every file is a vinyl record scratch stop.

Is there a record scratch for a comedy freeze-frame?

Yes. Short Vinyl Record Scratch Stop 05 suits a freeze-frame.

In code: GET https://sfxmint.com/api/v1/roles/record-scratch returns a default record scratch file with alternates, and the MCP tool get_role_sound does the same for coding assistants. No key needed.

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