About Dodo FX - Radio Imaging Sound Effects & Library
They are the creative minds - those who barely see the light of day.
At Dodo FX, we design radio imaging sound effects that help broadcasters shape their sound, sharpen their message, and stand out. From professionally curated sound effects packs to a flexible Sound Effects Library, everything we create is built for real-world radio production.
The Sound of a Bird Nobody Ever Heard
The last widely accepted sighting of a Dodo was in 1662.
There exists no real picture of the bird — and nobody has ever recorded the sound of the Dodo.
Until… now.
The idea for Dodo FX was born from that simple question: What would a Dodo sound like?
That mystery turned out to be the perfect metaphor for radio imaging. Creating sounds that don’t exist yet. Giving shape to imagination. Designing audio that lives somewhere between reality and exaggeration. What started as a playful concept quickly evolved into a serious obsession with radio imaging sound design.
Where It All Started
This video features the demo of our very first radio imaging sound effects pack ...
the moment where the Dodo first made its sound.
Those early packs laid the foundation for everything that followed:
our sound design philosophy, our workflow, and ultimately the creation of the Dodo FX Sound Effects Library.
From Curated Packs to a Flexible Sound Effects Library
For years, Dodo FX focused on radio imaging sound effects packs: carefully curated collections designed to deliver instant impact.
But the way radio producers work has changed.
Fast turnarounds, tight deadlines, and the need for very specific sounds led us to rethink how sound effects should be delivered.
Sometimes you don’t need a full pack, you need that one impact, that one riser, that one transition.
That’s how the Dodo FX Sound Effects Library was born.
Today, you can:
The First UCS-Compatible Radio Imaging Sound Effects Library
Dodo FX is proud to be the first radio imaging sound effects library in the world fully compatible with the Universal Category System (UCS).
The UCS is a widely adopted industry standard used to classify sound effects through:
While UCS is already common in film, game, and post-production workflows, it had never been applied to radio imaging sound effects, until now.
All Dodo FX Library sounds:
This means faster workflows, better organisation, and sounds that fit seamlessly into modern broadcast environments.
Learn more about the Universal Category System at https://universalcategorysystem.com/
Why UCS Matters
Designed for Radio - Ready for Broadcast and Beyond
Dodo FX is built first and foremost for radio imaging professionals.
However, thanks to our UCS-based classification and neutral, high-quality sound design, many of our effects are equally suitable for:
If you work with sound, chances are Dodo FX fits into your workflow.
Meet the Dodos
Behind every serious sound effect is a bit of madness. The Dodos are our playful way of introducing the creative forces behind Dodo FX - a tongue-in-cheek look at a team obsessed with sound.
Geert
Raphus Cucullatus
Mark
The Egg
Trusted by Radio Stations Worldwide
KCDA
NRJ
Veronica
The Edge
Beachrock
O-dia
Topradio
NPO radio 2
WQFN
Beachlatino
La grosse
NPO 3fm
Beachgrooves
Nostalgie
Jam fm
Sky radio
Rhone fm
Dodo FX radio imaging sound effects help you punctuate your message.
Get our radio imaging packages, and we’ll make sure your competition … is as dead as a Dodo.