gym wave forest sound effects Asbjoern Andersen

Posted by Asbjoern Andersen in A Sound Effect, New sound effects libraries


This week we have three new libraries on A Sound Effect which feature some of the diverse ways to capture sound. You can find workout foley and fitness center ambience in ‘Gym Weights’, long loop-permitting shoreside ambiences in ‘Wave Break, Vol. 1’ and deep forest impulse responses in ‘Forest Reverb – Outdoor Impulse Responses’. What amazing ways we can capture and implement the sounds around us!
Gym Weights
 
  • Gym weights sound effects library
    Gym weights sound effects library
    Sports Sound Effects Gym Weights Play Track 140 sounds included $15

    This Gym Weights library focuses on clinking weights in different shapes and sizes, mostly barbell and hand weights – recorded in an empty gym. As a bonus it contains hits on a punching bag, an ambience track from a large gym (with the sound of people & exercise activity), and some workout machine sounds.

    The library is recorded with film sound in mind, so the sounds are not compressed to death. These are also great ingredients for metal impact sound design.

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Get ready to get swoll. 'Gym Weights' by Borg Sound is a quick pack of 140 sounds with barbells, hand weights, punching bags, ambiences, machines and more. Recorded in an empty gym, this library not only has clean foley, but also the realistic reverb of a fitness center. So whether you are designing a scene, looking for an industrial edge to your music, or seeking something new to stretch and manipulate, give this library a listen.
 
Wave Break, Vol. 1
 
  • Wave Break sound effects library
    Wave Break sound effects library
    Environments & Ambiences Wave Break Vol.1 Play Track 50+ sounds included, 230 mins total $50

    Pristine water recordings:

    ‘Wave Break Vol.1’ is a compilation of 50 audio files that capture the natural sounds of water breaking on land. There are 42 main sound effects with 8 bonus water sounds totaling 230 minutes and most are 5 minutes in duration. ‘Wave Break’ features recordings from beaches, coves, reefs, sand dunes, rocky platforms and headlands – recorded in Sydney, Australia and Taveuni Island, Fiji.

    Check out ‘Wave Break Vol.2’ here!

    For easy reference, sound descriptions are identified in the track title. All files are metatagged.

    Please note that my sound libraries do not go on sale (this is so prices are fair all year round), and they are sold exclusively on asoundeffect. :-)

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'Wave Break, Vol. 1' features the marriage of water and land. With over 230 minutes of 96 kHz ambiences, this library by Alexander Gastrell will give your scene a smoothing littoral background. With tracks that last five minutes — allowing several loop points — and featuring several wave textures with beaches, coves, reefs, sand dunes, rocky platforms and headlands from the coasts of Sydney and Taveuni Island, Fiji, this library can completely flesh out your scenes, whether they be experienced linearly or interactively.
 
Forest Reverb - Outdoor Impulse Responses
 
  • Nature & Countryside Ambiences Forest Reverb – Outdoor Impulse Responses Play Track 134 sounds included, 6:41 mins total $25

    Get a collection of 134 impulse responses – recorded in the forest.

    What if, instead of going to the forest to record the sound, we can find a way to bring the characteristics of the forest to us? Say, for example, we have recorded a sound in the studio like the sound of chopping wood or foley footsteps, but we want them to sound like they are in the forest?

    There is a way to emulate this. To make our source sound like it is, in fact, in a forest. The answer is to use the impulse response of the forest and one of the convolution reverb plugins for your DAW.

    An impulse response of the forest (or “forest IR”), is the sum of reflections from trees, foliage and the ground by very short signal at high volume. For this sound library, I recorded different impulses in a stereo at different locations of the forest with perfect conditions. Also, the library includes alternate versions of these impulses for use in the processing of the sounds that are far away from the listener.

    Note: Requires a convolution reverb plugin
    – here are some free options:

    For using these impulse responses, you need a convolution reverb plugin (not included). The library can be used with the built-in convolution plugins in many DAWs like ProTools, FL Studio amd Sony Vegas, and there are other commercial options on the market, but costs can be high. For starters, you can use a free convolution reverb from the following

    LiquidSonics’ Reverberate LE (Win)
    SIR by Christian Knufinke (Win)

    A wide choice of IR’s will allow you to choose the most appropriate nuanced impulse response for your material. As you gain more experience with this forest IR, you will find that you can quickly adjust the ratio and volume level for wet and dry channels and effectively use other options of convolution reverb. This powerful forest reverb emulation will be incredibly effective for your sounds.

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These impulse responses help bring nature to your DAW. This library of 100 IRs by Phonophilist will place your sound effects deep into secluded forests with the help of your convolution reverb plugin. 'Forest Reverb - Outdoor Impulse Responses’ captures the reflections off trees, foliage and the ground and creates an algorithmic snapshot so your software can place a foresty 'tail' on your sound effects. With plenty of nuanced choices, this library is perfect for creating a realistic deep woods environment.
 
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    Nature & Countryside Ambiences African Desert Play Track 29+ sounds included, 227 mins total $195

    African Desert is a collection of immersive stereo soundscapes recorded in the remotest parts of the Namib desert. It covers a variety of locations, from sand dunes and canyons to desert pavement and rocky outcrops. Subjects include sand movement recorded with hydrophones, soft to medium wind blowing over the surface of the dunes, and insects, birds and reptiles creating a sparse ambience full of minute detail.

    The purpose of this collection is to portray the soundscape of the Namib desert in all its sparseness and beauty. Some of these recordings are not much more than very soft wind. A few of the included soundscapes feature sand being blown over the surface of dunes. There’s a variety of wildlife calls too, from insects like cicadas, crickets or flies to barking geckos and occasional birds. This is not a wildlife library though, as the focus is more on the lifeless beauty of this mostly barren landscape.

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  • Trucks, Buses & Van Sounds Cargo Trucks Play Track 10+ sounds included, 232 mins total $130

    Cargo Trucks is a collection of on-board multi-channel recordings of heavy goods vehicles, also known as cargo trucks or lorries. The first truck in the library is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz Actros semi end dump truck, a vehicle used to haul tarmac and other material from quarries in Europe. It is powered by a 12 liter V6 Diesel engine doing 480 HP and sounds as mean as you can imagine.

    1.1 update adds a 12-minute 6-channel recording of a 2004 MAN TGA truck, powered by a 410hp 12-liter Diesel engine

    Important! More trucks will be added to the collection as they are recorded. Get your copy now and you will receive all subsequent updates for free.

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  • Nature & Countryside Ambiences Eerie Forest Play Track 30+ sounds included, 154 mins total From: $140 From: $130

    Eerie Forest is a collection of subtle ambiences recorded at night in dense forests in the regions of Transylvania and Moldova, Romania over two trips in Spring and Autumn 2017. The library features soft wind, distant hum, vegetation rustles, dogs barking at various distances, church bells tolling, a variety of owl species and other birds like ravens and woodcocks. All these elements are not foreground, but rather washed-out, echoey and atmospheric.

    Eerie Forest is not suitable for foreground sound elements as the recordings are very soft and subtle. Make sure you check out the demos before you purchase.

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  • elements gear sound effects
    elements gear sound effects
    Featured Sound Creators Elements: Gears Play Track 212+ sounds included, 205 mins total $110

    Elements: Gears is a collection of small and large gear, ratchet, cogwheel and other mechanical sounds recorded and edited over more than 2 years by George Vlad. The library encompasses more than 4000 individual sounds covering actions such as single clicks, slow movement, fast movement, short turns etc. The objects recorded include ratchet tools, plastic toys, old sewing machines, wagon wheels and ethnic noise making instruments. Some of the larger objects have been recorded using MKH 8040, DPA 4060 and a JrF contact microphone with each perspective included on a separate track.

    Elements: Gears 1.1 Update adds more large gear sounds! Check out the accompanying spreadsheet.

    The sounds can be used for obvious purposes such as ratchet wrenches, cogwheels, drawbridges, steampunk mechanisms, machinery etc.. As is the case with other libraries in the Elements series, these sounds can also be used as building blocks for more complex sounds such as spaceships, vehicles, industrial machinery and others. Additionally, all files are recorded and mastered at 24/96 quality which makes them excellent sound design elements ripe for serious processing.

    Elements: Gears at a glance:

    • 212 .wav files; more than 4000 sounds in total
    • recorded and presented as 24 bit/96 kHz mono files
    • 3 hours and 55 minutes total length
    • 3.83 GB uncompressed size – 3.11 GB zip archive
    • recorded on Sound Devices 633 with Sennheiser MKH-8040, DPA 4060 and JrF microphones
    • comprehensive metadata compatible with Basehead and Soundminer

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  • elements ice sound effects
    elements ice sound effects
    Ice Sound Effects Elements: Ice Play Track 1500 sounds included, 86 mins total $110

    Elements: Ice is a collection of ice sounds recorded and edited over the 2015/2016 winter by George Vlad. The library is made up of more than 1500 individual ice sounds including cracks, creaks, hits, impacts, smashes, drags, stomps, splashes and water under ice ambience. The sounds have been recorded over more than 4 months in Romania and Scotland at temperatures ranging between -25C/-13F and 5C/41F.

    The library’s most obvious use is as Foley elements since it covers a wide variety of ice thicknesses and performances. As is the case with other libraries in the Elements series, these sounds can also be used for other purposes such as gore sweeteners, glass or wood cracks, bone breaks etc. Additionally, all files are recorded and mastered at 24/96 quality which makes them excellent sound design elements ripe for serious processing.

    Elements: Ice at a glance:

    • 89 .wav files ranging from 3 seconds to 8 minutes long; more than 1500 sounds in total
    • recorded and presented as 24 bit/96 kHz mono files
    • 1 hour and 26 minutes total length
    • 1.59 GB uncompressed size – 1.09 GB zip archive
    • recorded on Sound Devices 633 with Sennheiser MKH-8040 microphones and Sony PCM D100 with on-board mics and JrF hydrophones
    • comprehensive metadata compatible with Basehead and Soundminer

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  • Vehicle Sound Effects Junk Cars Play Track 7+ sounds included $110

    Junk Cars is a collection of on-board multi-channel recordings of old, barely-functioning European cars. The first car in the library is a 1995 Opel/Vauxhall/Holden Astra with a 1.6 liter Petrol engine, a broken exhaust and in a very sorry state. It wasn’t roadworthy when I found it, but with a little help from a car mechanic we managed to get it on the road.

    Important! More cars will be added to the collection as they are recorded. Get your copy now and you will receive all subsequent updates for free.

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  • Metal Atmosphere sound effects
    Metal Atmosphere sound effects
    Materials & Texture Sound Effects Metal Atmosphere Play Track 29 sounds included, 120 mins total $85

    Metal Atmosphere is a collection of contact microphone recordings of wire fences vibrating in the wind.

    The library consists of 29 recordings ranging from 1 minute to over 10 minutes in length. These have been recorded by taping JrF contact microphones to wire fences and other structures through which sound travels easily.

    Most of the sounds are made by the wind “playing” the wires as a huge stringed instrument, while a few others are recordings of submerged wooden fences. The tone is generally dark, even menacing, bringing desolate spaces to mind.

    The sounds can be used as backgrounds even if they technically aren’t proper ambiences, as there is a certain degree of similarity between the two channels which creates a fake stereo field. About half of the files also include wind gusts and wind-specific dynamics which renders them easily identifiable as wind sounds, only with extra metal elements added. Additionally there are countless impacts, risers and swells included which can easily be cut out and used as spot effects. All files are recorded and mastered at 24/96 quality which makes them excellent sound design elements ripe for serious processing.

    In total, more than 2 hours of metal atmospheres and resonances from unique sources – tagged with comprehensive metadata.

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  • Destruction & Impact Sounds Volcano Play Track 13+ sounds included, 116 mins total $155

    MAFX019 Volcano is a collection of unique sounds recorded in Ethiopia’s Afar region at Erta Ale volcano. Erta Ale is one of only a handful of volcanoes with lava lakes in the world, situated in the Danakil Depression, one of the hottest and most inhospitable places in the world. The name means Smoking Mountain in the local Afarigna language and Erta Ale does not disappoint in this regard, as you can see in the video. This place is also known as the Gateway to Hell, an appropriate moniker given the 47C/117F temperatures and lots of dead fauna we encountered.

    Volcano sound effects library - mesmerizing soundscapes from Erta Ale caldera in Ethiopia

    There were only a few lava pits when the library was recorded but plenty of continuous and violent toxic gas releases. Occasionally the ground would move creating low frequency rumbles and debris falling. I had to use a long boompole in order to suspend my trusty MKH8060 over the edge and I improvised a spaced omni array by taping the MikroUsi mics to a video tripod ballhead. The expedition wasn’t 100% risk-free but it was more than worth it for these beautiful sounds.

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  • Wild Animals Sound Effects Whale Song Play Track 17+ sounds included, 108 mins total $195

    Whale Song is a collection of underwater recordings of humpback whales singing and calling in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Madagascar. These soundscapes were recorded in pseudo-stereo with two hydrophones and also include the sounds of corals, fish, shrimp and water movement.

    Humpback whales migrate to this part of the Indian Ocean every year to mate and give birth. Their fascinating songs and calls can be heard underwater from tens of miles away, however reaching this part of the world can prove quite challenging as seen in the second part of the teaser.

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  • Nature & Countryside Ambiences Wild Rain Play Track 69+ sounds included, 523 mins total From: $150 From: $140

    Wild Rain is a collection of rain soundscapes recorded in 4 rainforests across 3 continents: the Amazon rainforest, the Borneo rainforest, the Congo basin rainforest and the Ethiopian cloud forest. The library features rain falling on vegetation and forest floor, from sparse drops to moderate and heavy rain. Several recordings of rolling thunder are also included. All recordings also include the sound of the forest and wildlife to varying degrees. Cicadas, frogs, birds and even an elephant can be heard in the background. Lastly, Wild Rain comes with extensive metadata and is UCS compliant.

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  • Environments & Ambiences Woodland Atmosphere Play Track 58+ sounds included, 309 mins total $110

    Woodland Atmosphere is a collection of clean and immersive natural ambiences recorded in forests around Europe by George Vlad. The library is updated with new content on a regular basis, all free for existing users.

    Get more than 5 hours of pristine nature recordings and birdsong with this SFX library:

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  • Hum, Buzz & Glitch Sound Effects Audio For Testing Play Track 137 sounds included $1

    Audio files for testing speakers and sound systems. These include Noises (Brown, White, Pink, Black/Silence), DTMF, Panning (50%, 100% Left, Right, Centre), Sines (20Hz-20KHz), Oscillator Sweeps (1-24000Hz)

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  • Monster Sound Effects
    Monster Sound Effects
    Creature Sound Effects Monsters Play Track 789 sounds included $59

    Ever wondered how to get the creatures, beasts and monsters in your project as badass and nasty as possible?

    This collection is filled with high-quality sound effects that let your clients tremble in their seats. The curated package comes with everything you need: Vocals like attacks, breaths, threats, alerts, idle sounds, die screams and foley sounds such as bodyfalls, steps and movement.

    With this set of handpicked sounds you have the world of cinematic creature sound design at your fingertips.

     

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