New Sound Effects: Lava, Weather, Strange Worlds, Ambiences And More!

Posted January 18, 2018 by Adriane Kuzminski in New sound effects libraries

This week on A Sound Effect, we have ambiences and weather effects from chilly Finland, rainy Oregon, bustling Melbourne, and places not of this world. You can hear urban rain in London, chirping meadows and windy forests in the Pacific Northwest, urban soundscapes from one of Australia’s favorite cities, and designed ambiences for extraterrestrial locations. You can also hear sounds of snow and ice impacts, clever drones created from glass and metal, smoldering lava, and lots of kitchen sounds. Happy listening!

Urban Rain

Weather Sound Effects Urban Rain Play Track 50 sounds included, 200 mins total $35

Urban Rain is a sound library that delivers 50 city rain sounds recorded in 96 kHz/24 bit, with Soundminer and BWAV embedded metadata. The library contains various types of rain at different intensities, from very light to downpour. Several thunder claps and rumbles are present as well. Locations are as follows: a terrace, a balcony, a backyard, several streets, a rooftop, a garage, inside a car, a loft (from inside), Chelsea FC Stadium and two patios (interior). All files have been recorded at night so human activity is minimum, although you will hear a tiny bit of traffic rumble in the background.

The library also includes 8 Ambisonics files (B-Format, both in FuMa and ambiX, along with a downmix in stereo) and other sounds related to water in the citylife, such as pipes, a drain and a gutter, which are loopable. By using the free SoundField SurroundZone 2 plugin you can convert the B-format files into your preferred format (stereo, 5.0, 5.1, 7.1).

Descriptive markers have been added to several files to highlight interesting events in an otherwise featureless waveform. These markers can be read in programs such as Izotope RX, Reaper, and Soundminer. The markers are also included as .txt files in separate folder.

The total length of the library is 200 minutes.

Gear used: Zoom F8, Sennheiser Ambeo, Sony D100.

UCS compliant metadata. Fields included CatID, Category, Subcategory, FX Name, Filename, Description, BWDescription, Library, RecType, RecMedium, Microphone, Designer, Manufacturer, Keywords.

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'Urban Rain' by GainWalkers is a collection of rain ambiences from various living areas. With 50 recordings ranging from less than a minute to over 18 minutes, you'll hear pouring rain, rushing water, and thunderclaps from a terrace, balcony, apartment room, stadium, alleyway, and more. Each ambience was recorded at night, so distractions are at a minimum, and they all come in Ambisonics and stereo formats! For over 200 minutes of rain for your sheltered areas, check this one out.

Essential Kitchen

Household Sound Effects Essential Kitchen Play Track 400+ sounds included $19

This sound effects library encompasses basics kitchen elements, objects and actions

Recorded in their original settings: the kitchen

What’s inside:

• Veggies chopping, slicing, manipulating
• various appliances such as microwave, oven, fridge, toaster
• pan and pots actions and frying sizzle
• various container manipulations, open and close
• water, juice, wine, utensils, dishes, cereals grains, paper, cardboard, plastic

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'Essential Kitchen' by Articulated Sounds features the various items and appliances that surround you while you're making a meal. Whether your character is chopping up veggies, preparing breakfast, or celebrating Stir-Friday, this library has the clean, closely-recorded sounds for your scene. All together you get over 400 sounds of meal preparation with sounds of pots, pans, bottles, microwaves, toasters, ovens, veggies, eggs, and more!

Lava from the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii

Environments & Ambiences Lava from the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Play Track 18 sounds included, 15 mins total $49

Need high-quality volcanic audio from a film featured by National Geographic? You can hear it pop and snap, and occasionally rocks forming, shearing, and breaking apart. Thankfully – I didn’t melt the recorder!

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There are few natural occurrences that are cooler than lava (petrified trees, natural pillars, and the Northern Lights are in the running), but did you know the sound of lava is just as cool? 'Lava from the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii' by Discover Oregon gets you 15 minutes of molten rock recordings from the world's most active volcano. You can hear it slowly burn like a campfire with low pops and snaps that sound almost frozen. Whether you're going for Nat Geo accuracy or you want ASMR-like crackling, give this demo a listen.

Glass & Metal Clouds

Drones & Mood Sound Effects Glass & Metal Clouds Play Track 262 sounds included $20

Glass and Metal Clouds are the result of experimenting with the tonal and noise elements of a glass or metal impact via granular processing. Various household objects were struck and recorded, ranging from metal shovels, desk legs and brass ornaments to glass and crystal objects – basically anything that would ring after it was struck.

The recordings were then sent through ‘Clouds’ and processed with gentle, chaotic modulation by a combination of sloth chaos modules and standard cyclic modulation resulting in drones that gently sweep between musical tonal sounds and the random noise produced by the strike and are ever evolving; some more than others.

Sometimes some surprising sounds came out of the drones and I let them run, some were kept quite constant with only a subtle amount of modulation so there is a lot of variation in the pack.
The sounds came from my need as a sound designer to embed strange mood, emotion and feeling of uncertainty into everyday ambience.

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'Glass & Metal Clouds' by MWFX is a collection of shining, gentle atmospheres that were created with cyclic modulation and granular processing. Using the tones and noises from glass and metal impacts, this library gives you breath-taking washes that can add fantasy, unease, and spiritual repetition to anywhere you see fit. With over 260 evolving drones that last from 2 to 7 minutes, you'll get not only interesting sounds but also a look at the exquisite taste and vision of the sound designer.

Snow & Ice

Materials & Texture Sound Effects Snow & Ice Play Track 1700+ sounds included, 90 mins total $30

Snow & Ice is an extensive collection of various ice and snow sounds recorded in quiet rural locations in Northern Finland between 2015-2017. The library contains 1700+ sounds / 2.9 GB worth of material recorded and mastered in 96KHz 24bit quality, so they are more than ready for pitch shifting and other heavy audio processing.

Among the biggest highlights of this library are the industry’s first glassy yet heavier sounding ice lantern breaks which will definitely be useful in adding unique twist to your material sound design. The library also comes with a huge variety of snow and ice debris sounds, snow block breaks and even footsteps on frozen snow and ice debris.

You get the sounds in two formats: 96 kHz, 24 bit and in 44.1 KHz, 16 bit, for more convenient ways of utilizing the sounds in games and other media.

FOOTSTEPS:

Frozen Snow Packed Run • Frozen Snow Packed Scuffs • Frozen Snow Packed Stomps • Frozen Snow Packed Walk • Frozen Snow Road Walk • Frozen Snow Run • Frozen Snow Walk • Frozen Wood Terrace Walk • Frozen Ice Shard Debris Scuffs • Frozen Ice Shard Debris Stomps • Frozen Ice Shard Debris Walk

ICE:

Ice Debris Fall • Ice Debris Rattle Continuous Loop • Ice Debris Rattle Heavy • Ice Debris Rattle Light • Ice Debris Smash To Ground Heavy • Ice Debris Smash To Ground Light • Ice Lantern Collision • Ice Lantern Large Break Smash • Ice Lantern Small Break Smash • Ice Shard Break Smash • Ice Shard Crack Snap • Ice Shard Small Group Rattle • Ice Shard Small Hit Collision Rattle • Ice Shard Small Rattle

SNOW / MISC:

Snow Block Large Collision • Snow Block Large Hit Collision • Snow Block Large Hit Rattle Scrape • Snow Block Large Smash Break • Snow Block Medium Hit Collision • Snow Block Medium Hit Rattle Scrape • Snow Block Medium Move Friction Loop Fast • Snow Block Medium Short Friction • Snow Block Small Collision • Snow Block Small Group Rattle • Snow Block Small Hit Collision • Snow Block Small Hit Rattle Scrape • Snow Block Small Large Fall On Snow • Snow Block Small Move Friction Loop Fast • Snow Block Small Move Friction Loop Slow • Snow Block Small Short Friction • Snow Block Small Smash Break • Snow Block Small Smash Ground • Snow Crack Snap • Snow Debris Rattle • Snow Ice Shard Small Crush • Snow Pressure Squeeze Crunch • Snowfall On Cardboard Light • Snowfall On Plastic Bag Light • Snowpusher Move • Wood Block Hit Snow • Wood Log Hit Snow • Metal Shovel Snow Debris Dig

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'Snow & Ice' by Pasi Pitkänen takes you to quiet Northern Finland for clean sounds of icy destruction. With over 1,700 sounds, this library has shattering ice, scraping blocks, packed snow, shard debris, snowfall, footsteps, and more! It even has the sounds of ice lanterns being broken and delicate snowfall, plus these high-quality sounds are begging to be pitch-bent for your avalanches and magical winter powers. If your project takes place on a frozen tundra, look no further.

Winds and Storms

Nature & Countryside Ambiences Winds and Storms Play Track 17 sounds included, 36 mins total $49

A larger focus on wind – with trees, brush, crickets, and other sounds often included. There are also plain wind sounds recorded on exceptionally quiet wilderness winter nights that can be layered over most every project for several minutes or longer. Additionally includes some branches breaking in high winds and rain patter.

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'Winds and Storms' by Discover Oregon is a collection of 17 recordings of rushing wind and gentle rain in the deserts and forests of Oregon. These sounds are low-key and highly useful with sounds of thunder, tree frogs, a monsoon, snapping branches, and more. You also get lots of rain falling on metal roofs and rocks, and roaring gusts through snowy and wet forests. If you need sounds of wet weather and winter nights, check this one out.

Planets

Environments & Ambiences Planets (EA) Play Track 20 sounds included, 100 mins total $25

This sound library delivers 20 unique ambiences suited for space, planets or anything else science fiction. Each sound is 5 minutes in length giving you plenty of range to choose from. Featuring many different kinds of ambiences, ranging from calm winds to busy rain forests this library will be a great addition to any extra terrestrial atmosphere edit.All sounds were recorded using the Sound Devices Mix Pre 6 and a stereo pair of Sennheiser MKH 8020s.

Visit edible-audio.com for behind the scenes photos, contact information, sound library updates and exclusive deals.

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Holst may have used our galaxy for inspiration, but Niels Gabriels decided to go extragalactic. With ambiences designed for twenty different planets, 'Planets' gets you heavy atmospheres, alien lifeforms, calm soundscapes, and more. Each ambience is 5 minutes long for a total of 100 minutes that will inspire the sci-fi celestial bodies in your project. Whether you need subtle, eerie drones or the rumblings of life, give this one a listen.

Melbourne CBD

City Life Sound Effects Melbourne CBD Play Track 37 sounds included, 185 mins total $35

Melbourne, Australia is home to some very unique sounds and ambiences which can be found within this library. Recorded during the day this library features all the major train stations, streets and locations as well as plenty of side streets, alleyways and general traffic. All sounds were recorded using the Sound Devices Mix Pre 6 and a stereo pair of Sennheiser MKH 8020s.

Visit edible-audio.com for behind the scenes photos, contact information, sound library updates and exclusive deals.

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'Melbourne CBD' by Niels Gabriels gets you the city sounds from Victoria's capital. With over 3 hours of recordings, you'll hear sounds from Central Station, Chinatown, Swanston Street, Side Street, and other streets and stations, with bustling pedestrians, city traffic, and urban birds. Each ambience is exactly 5 minutes and labeled with its location in its metadata. If you're looking for distinctly Australian city sounds, this should have you covered.

Oregon Forest Meadow Birds

Nature & Countryside Ambiences Oregon Forest Meadow Birds Play Track 24 sounds included, 69 mins total $49

Wind, birds, the occasional chattering squirrel and more. A focus on daytime, with some sections covering the entire progression of first light through late morning in ever louder bird sounds. A variety of thrushes, jays, woodpeckers, etc in isolated clips and long ambiances of minutes or more.

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'Oregon Forest Meadow Birds' by Discover Oregon has the beautiful, peaceful soundscapes from serene secret spots in Oregon. With over an hour of ambiences, you'll hear morning bird choruses, frozen winds, forest streams, and even a chattering squirrel. These sounds will quickly transport your audience to a pristine, idyllic meadow with no cares in the world. Whether you need specific bird calls or open forest ambiences, this one has them.

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Magic Sounds from Real Chemical Reactions

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Game Audio Packs - Game Sound Effects Libraries Spells Variations Vol 4 Play Track 255 sounds included $10.20

Spell Variations Vol. 4 marks the grand finale of our magical sound series, delivering a diverse and powerful collection of spell effects. Inside, you’ll find summonings, blood spells, petrifications, healing spells, dark incantations, and much more!

This volume includes 255 high-quality sound effects, organized into 27 distinct spell types, each with multiple variations (3 to 17) to ensure no spell sounds the same, even when reused across your project.

Each spell type is carefully named and sorted into individual folders, giving you intuitive navigation and maximum flexibility for magical scenes, game effects, or cinematic transitions.

Recorded, edited, and mastered in 192 kHz / 24-bit, these sounds deliver exceptional clarity and full adaptability for pitching, layering, or creative processing.

A must-have library for professional sound designers seeking drag-and-drop magical sounds for video games, trailers, animations, or any audiovisual production.

More about the pack
– Intuitive file naming
– All you’ll ever need regarding magical sounds [Use them again & again
Use the sound effects over and over, in any of your projects or productions, forever without any additional fees or royalties. Use the SFX in your game, in your trailer, in a Kickstarter campaign, wherever you need to, as much as you want to.
– Totally mono compatibility
– All sounds have several variations.
– Use your imagination and feel free to use any sound for a creature other than the one described, remember that the world of sound is totally subjective.
– For any questions or problems: khronstudio@gmail.com

Features
– 255 spell sounds
– Number of Audio Waves: 255
– Format: 192KHz / 24 bits
– Win/Mac: Yes
– Minutes of audio provided: 19:21

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Bring your fantasy world to life with our 105 Carefully Crafted Magic Spell Sound Effects pack. This versatile collection features a wide range of high-quality sounds designed to enhance magical moments in your game, film, or video project. From mystical incantations and powerful energy blasts to enchanting spellcasts and magical transformations, these effects are perfect for a variety of scenarios. Whether you’re creating epic battles, immersive fantasy environments, or magical interactions, these designed sound effects will add depth and excitement, making every spell cast feel impactful and immersive.

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Car Sound Effects Renault 4 1961 subcompact supermini car Play Track 189 sounds included, 46 mins total $65

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Inside this library, you’ll find over 200 high-quality sounds, ranging from subtle, crunchy clicks and soft taps to layered futuristic swipes, innovative button presses, toggle switches, and alert notifications. Each sound has been professionally recorded and mastered to ensure clarity, balance, and versatility across any platform or device.

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Animal Sound Effects Forests and Mountains Play Track 96+ sounds included, 220 mins total $110

Forest and Mountains features nature and wildlife sounds from California, Washington, and Oregon. Included are a number of bird recordings and forest ambiences, along with some insects, winds, rivers, and rain.

These were recorded over the past three years in various forests, foothills, and mountain environments. A lot of these took place in or near Southern California’s Angeles Forest and San Gabriel Mountains, an area that spans 1200 Square Miles and varies vastly in terrain.

Also included are some sounds from Northern California, along with recordings from the Pacific Northwest.

The recording techniques for this varied as sometimes I went with the recorders running unattended to capture night, dawn and early morning. Other times I’d record while being close by.

Working as a Sound Effects Editor I’ve curated this collection with Editors in mind. Background Ambiences and Spotted FX can really bring a location to life and give it so much story and character and that was a lot of the inspiration behind putting this all together.

The Locations

California (61 Files) – This is where a majority of the sounds from this library were recorded and specifically Southern California. Variety of areas and different environments, mostly around Angeles Forest, from Lower Elevation Foothills to more rugged mid-elevation Mountain Canyons and then much Higher Elevation and more remote terrain. Also included are a few recordings from the Eastern Sierras and Northern California.

Washington (19 Files) – Southern WA in Gifford Pinchot Forest and various Northwest Forest areas near Puget Sound.

Oregon (16 Files) – Lakeside Recordings in forest and marsh at Klamath Lake in SE Oregon.

The Birds

Prominent / Specific Birds (36) (Closer Mic Perspective and more detailed) (* denotes multiple versions)

Acorn Woodpecker, Barred Owl, Black-headed Grosbeak, California Towhee, *Canadian Geese, *Fox Sparrow, *Great Horned Owl, *House Wren, Northern Flicker, Oak Titmouse, Pacific Wren, Pileated Woodpecker, *Raven, Robin, *Song Sparrow, Spotted Towhee, Swainson’s Thrush

Other Birds Featured (17) (Mixed together from various perspectives, calm to busy depending on time of day, and then closer to more medium and distant sounds.)

Acorn Woodpecker, American Coot, California Quail, California Towhee, Cassin’s Finch, Fox Sparrow, Great Horned Owl, Hose Wren, Mallard, Mountain Chickadee, Northern Flicker, Nuttall’s Woodpecker, Oak Titmouse, Pied-billed Grebe, Common Poorwill, Raven, Red-tailed Hawk, Spotted Towhee, Steller’s Jay, Western Tanager, Western Wood-Pewee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Wilson’s Warbler, Wrentit, Yellow-throated Blackbird, Zone-tailed Hawk

General Forest (9) – A mix of some wildlife (Chipmunk, Deer, Bullfrogs), and more general lighter forest ambiences.
Insects (7) – Crickets from various perspectives and different forests along with some Grasshoppers.
Rain (4) Light to heavier in a canyon with dense vegetation, some with distant birds.
Rivers (5) Smaller detailed creeks to faster moving rivers.
Wind (11) A mix of calm to heavier with gusts, vegetation, and tree creaks.

Metadata
Detailed with descriptions and markers and photos to easily navigate and allow for options when searching. UCS was used to categorize and various bird species are identified. I’ve also labeled the metadata with what I consider Lower Elevation (up to 1500 feet), Middle Elevation (2000-5000 feet), and Higher Elevation (above 5000 feet). Included are the season of the year which was mostly Spring and Summer. Using Open-Tier in Soundminer you can use these to help get a bit more specific to particular environments.

The Gear

Sound Devices MixPre-3 & 6 | Zoom F3 & 6 | Sony PCM-D100

Mics

Sennheiser MKH 8020 | Sennheiser MKH 8040 |

Sennheiser MKH 30 | Clippy EM 272

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