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Embark on a futuristic journey with this eclectic collection of otherworldly sounds. From many announcements by the galactic space assistant, to the hum of alien engines, each sound evokes the mysteries of the cosmos. Delve into ambient scanners, robotic computing, and pulsing orbs, as you traverse the depths of space and encounter the unknown. Ideal for creators seeking to immerse their audience in the realms of science fiction.
Immerse yourself in the tactile world of paper foley with this collection of sounds that evoke the everyday moments of office and leisure. From the dignified rustle of briefcases and the crisp shuffle of money to the satisfying click of plastic latches unlocking, each sound adds depth to your auditory landscape. Experience the rhythmic flip of magazine pages and the soft rustle of books, accompanied by the gentle whisper of paper being handled. Delve into the symphony of paper foley as these sounds come together, enriching any project with the familiar ambiance of daily life.
MUSICAL UI is your ultimate collection of classic user interaction and notification sounds designed to delight and engage users. Elevate the user experience with charming sounds reminiscent of glockenspiels, kalimbas, and xylophones, adding a touch of musicality to every interaction. From clicks to alerts, “MUSICAL UI” offers a harmonious blend of functionality and creativity, ensuring your interface not only feels intuitive but also brings joy to users with its delightful sound palette.
Step into a realm where the mystical and the elemental converge, with this captivating collection of sounds. Experience the raw power of fire and water elements, the sharp sizzle of magic in the air, and the deep resonance of dark spells. Feel the rejuvenating essence of healing spells, the crackle of lightning, and the enchanting sounds of casting. From the crispness of ice to the lush whispers of plant magic, each sound is meticulously recorded, offering an immersive auditory experience for creators seeking to infuse their projects with the wonder and intrigue of magical realms.
Step into the heart of mechanical mastery with this comprehensive collection of sounds. From the unmistakable whirr of impact wrenches to the steady hum of hydraulic lifts, each recording immerses you in the bustling atmosphere of a well-equipped garage. Whether it’s the clang of metal on workbenches or the hiss of pneumatic pumps, these recordings capture every detail of the workshop experience, making it an invaluable resource for sound designers, filmmakers, and automotive enthusiasts alike.
Introducing “Explosive Symphony,” an electrifying library that puts the spotlight on the sheer power and intensity of explosions. From earth-shaking rock debris blasts to spine-tingling sci-fi detonations, this collection is a testament to the raw force of explosive events. Perfect for adding adrenaline-pumping impact to your projects, “Explosive Symphony” offers a dynamic range of explosion sounds that will leave your audience on the edge of their seats.
Step into the sanctuary of personal care with this collection of everyday bathroom sounds. From the soothing trickle of a sink drain to the comforting sound of a bathtub filling, each audio clip offers a glimpse into the rituals of self-care. Experience the refreshing spray of deodorant, the gentle swish of a makeup brush, and the satisfying click of a toilet seat. Whether it’s the hum of a washing machine, the invigorating rush of a shower, or the playful squeak of a bath duck, these sounds create an ambiance of comfort and cleanliness for any project.
DESIGNED HYPERREAL INSECT AMBIENCES
Halloween may be over, but the fear is just beginning. Emerging from the darkest corners of the season, 92 brand-new Shrieks, Screams, Groups, and Terrified Vocal Expressions have been crafted to haunt your senses and chill you to the core.
Check out the Hyundai Tucson Diesel Automatic 2019 Model. I took advantage of my old family car, which provided me the opportunity to capture some genuinely cool and authentic sounds. In order to get the best quality audio for the ‘non-moving’ shots, we chose a quiet car park at night, ensuring the environment was serene and devoid of any intrusive noise. For the driving shots, we devised a custom mic stand/rig tailored specifically to keep the microphone steady, guaranteeing the sound remained as sharp and crisp as possible. With our 28 years of extensive experience in post-production, you can absolutely count on us to meticulously transform your film’s audio from AAF to the final WAV format, ensuring it is imbued with remarkable detail and unparalleled quality.
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Zoom F3
Sennheiser MKH 416
Panormos is this awesome little village on the island of Crete. It’s got these quaint Greek alleys where you can really soak up the authentic vibe. I checked it out both during the day (super hot!) and at night (still crazy hot!). With nearly 30 years in audio post-production, I can make sure your film sounds genuinely amazing. I literally explored every nook and cranny of this beautiful spot to capture a wide range of sounds. At Luminol Audio, we take your project from AAF to final WAV, delivering super immersive audio experiences.
Explore the captivating sounds of Greece Thassos in July, meticulously captured during a SUPER hot holiday where cicadas abound! The ambient noises from the hotel balcony and the serene beach come to life. This auditory journey underscores our commitment to transforming your film’s sound from AAF to final WAV, ensuring every project resonates with authenticity and precision. Trust Luminol Audio to deliver unparalleled soundscapes that truly transport your audience.
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Zoom F3 with Audio Technica SP4025 Stereo mic
Zoom F3 with Sonorous SO.103 Stereo mics (for covert recordings)
Zoom H6 built in mics / Audio Technica SP4025 Stereo mic
Zoom H1n built in mics
Garden and nature in Autumn. Sparse bird songs, busy gardeners, dogs barking with pleasant echoes, roosters calling, jets and propeller planes passing by, as well as moments of dead silence, hunters’ gunshots, and eerie rustling in the depths of the night; the awakening of nature and residents during the early morning hours, and much more.
‘Suburban Wilderness IV’ is the fourth library in my series of long-term recordings in a German allotment environment. This area is a remote place surrounded by forest, featuring cottages, ponds, and abundant natural sounds. The library combines suburban, residential, and forest ambiences into a cohesive soundscape.
‘Suburban Wilderness IV’ contains 34 unique ambiences recorded in Germany during Autumn, specifically on October 31, 2024, from 1 p.m. until 1 p.m. the following day. From these 23 hours of recordings, I selected and edited the best moments, compiling them into a 6 GB sonic journey through time — from afternoon to evening, through the night, and into the morning and midday hours of a residential forest area.
To capture the dead silence of the night, I used an extremely low-noise matched pair of Rode NT1-A microphones along with the Tascam HD-P1 recorder.
The total duration of the library is approximately 3.5 hours. Most of the ambiences range from 5 to 10 minutes in length, though some are longer, and a few are shorter.
‘Suburban Wilderness IV’ was recorded in AB stereophony at 48 kHz, 24-bit resolution.
Experience the vibrant soundscape of the Brazilian Pantanal, one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands.
Racing Vehicles Pass-By Bundle compiles seven hours and twenty-six minutes of sports cars at a racetrack, including quiet practice sessions and main series events with minimal crowd conversations or unnecessary background noise, and a speaker narrating certain competitions. Recorded at three distinct locations, this bundle includes long takes at the finish line and on the tightest corner of this particular racetrack, capturing plenty of engines revving, drifting and cars driving off into the distance, ideal for media scenes set in these environments, or for creative sound design purposes, as these takes were recorded at only five meters from the vehicles themselves. Also included are recordings of engines revving in the pit lane before the competitions.
Sports cars series included on this bundle are the following:
Ambisonics – Racing Vehicles Pass-By contains:
Bonus Content: Racing Vehicles Pass-By Bundle includes an additional twenty-nine minutes of recordings from a GT Series event, along with a Superstock 600 + Sidecar folder featuring over forty-five minutes of these rare vehicles racing in official competitions.
This sound library is available in both Ambisonics FuMa (B Format) and Stereo (Binaural) formats.
A while back we stayed at an AirBNB near Joshua Tree National Park. The hosts set up a bird feeder right outside the porch which inevitably drew what seemed to be the entirety of the region’s wildlife to our doorstep, including a bobcat and some coyotes. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any sound from the bobcat, and only mediocre recordings from the coyotes, but the Gambel’s Quails stole the spotlight and gave us a lot of interesting and goofy sounding bird calls to listen to. The atmosphere the birds created was so interesting to us that we spent countless hours listening, taking photos and recording them.
UNLEASH THE POWER OF CLASSIC & MODERN ANIME SOUNDSCAPES
Step into the heart of anime with our meticulously crafted sound library, inspired by iconic anime from the 80s and 90s and designed for today’s creators. Whether you’re working on an over-the-top battle scene, a heartfelt character moment, or a slice-of-life montage, our collection brings you the perfect blend of retro authenticity and modern impact.
From nostalgic blings and swooshes to epic explosions and dynamic hits, we’ve captured the essence of anime’s unique style. You’ll find everything you need to exaggerate emotions, amplify scenes, and transform your game or video project into a true anime experience.
ELEVATE YOUR CHARACTERS’ EXPRESSIONS
Give your characters the voice they deserve through expressive sound effects that capture everything from the swiftest of movements to the most intense energy releases. Our library covers all essential categories: delicate bells and chimes, powerful swishes and whooshes, dynamic falls, impactful slams, dramatic explosions, and more—all with the precision and energy that anime is known for.
NOSTALGIC MEETS MODERN
While drawing inspiration from classic anime, our sound effects also cater to contemporary creators with a selection of crisp, modern sounds. You can seamlessly combine retro vibes with present-day quality to achieve an authentic anime aesthetic, all in high-resolution sound.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
• High-Energy Blings & Chimes, Swooshes & Whooshes, Dramatic Hits & Explosions, Retro Drops & Slams + much more to elevate every frame and interaction!
• 888 Audio Files (296 original sounds)
• WAV Format: 24 Bit, 96 kHz and 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz
• MP3 Format: 320 Kbps
• Unpacked Size: 0.86 GB
• Total Run Time: 54m 55s
• Ready to Use – Requires No Editing, Labelling or Splicing; Drag-and-Drop Ready
• Categorized, Organized and Individually Labeled Files for Maximum Use Efficiency
• 100% Royalty-Free: Use these sounds freely in all your projects.
• FREE Updates to higher versions, FOREVER!
SUPERCHARGE YOUR CREATIONS TODAY!
Don’t settle for ordinary sounds when you can bring the iconic energy and emotion of anime into your projects. Whether you’re crafting an epic RPG, an action-packed fighter, or a captivating narrative, this library has the sounds to make your audience feel the moment.
Introducing Vintage Combine, featuring high-quality stereo sounds of a fully operational 1970s-era John Deere 4400 combine harvester. For this library, I found a willing farmer in his late 70s harvesting a small corn crop at his family farm in northeast Ohio. His combine was set up with a four-row corn head. It looks like a set of hair clippers, only much bigger.Â
I made the recordings on a beautiful October afternoon, placing a Sony PCM D100 inside the combine’s cab to capture sounds like door slams, idling and harvesting. The farmer was a real trooper and refrained from making noise during the recording.Â
Several exterior sounds include a pass-by, idling and throttling at different RPMs. Plus, there is an exterior onboard recording of the machine harvesting the field, traveling slowly up and down rows of tall, dried-out field corn. I used a boom pole to suspend a pair of Line Audio CM3 microphones in ORTF over the moving harvester head. From this perspective, listening to corn stalks being chewed up and spit out into the combine’s grain tank makes for a fun recording. Seamless loops of certain sounds are included as well.
For your next farm feature, consider using Vintage Combine.
Bring intense combat to life with over 1500 high-quality sound effects crafted for melee, action, and close-combat scenes. From breakables and steel clashes to swooshes and magical impacts, this ultimate fight pack delivers powerful audio for video games, films, and action projects. Each sound is engineered to bring out the raw intensity of battle. Perfect for any high-stakes battle scenario!
AMBIENCES AT THE EDGE OF SILENCE
Discover the rugged and remote soundscapes of the Nordic highlands. Highlands of Norway transports you to vast mountain and tundra regions, capturing the wild essence of these mystical landscapes. Recorded in quad surround, this library offers a dynamic range of wind intensities, from gentle breezes to forceful gusts, alongside various ambiences and different kinds of water.
Norwegian highlands are defined by wide, open spaces where the wind can move freely and often sweeps through mosses, shrubs and rocks with powerful gusts. The areas are sparsely populated by animals; occasional bird calls can be heard as well as the buzzing of insects, especially in wetlands. On mountain plateaus, glacial meltwater makes its way through the landscape, creating soft trickles, hidden streams beneath rock formations and the powerful rush of mountain rivers. Gentle ripples of lakes complete a sound collection that captures both the tranquility and raw power of highland nature.
IMMERSIVE NATURE SOUNDS
Recorded with a double ORTF setup, Highlands of Norway is an exceptional tool for designing immersive soundscapes. Create captivating audio for nature scenes, whether it’s a fantasy landscape or an authentic documentary setting. The library delivers the realism needed to transport you to another world – perfect for storytelling and adding atmospheric layers to your projects.
WHAT’S INSIDE (FILES / MINUTES)
The Zombie Apocalypse has arrived, and the virus is spreading fast. This comprehensive sound library features 20,000 high quality zombie sounds, making it the most complete zombie sound collection ever released.
Expert Vocalizations
In today’s films and video games, zombies have four distinct vocal archetypes. The renowned creature voice talents from The Monster Factory have expertly performed all these vocalizations, covering every genre of zombie imaginable—from the fast-paced, ultra-rabid freshly infected to the slow, hauntingly wailing undead. Our team has been trusted by AAA video game companies for over 15 years, contributing creature vocalizations to games like Star Wars Outlaws, Dead by Daylight, Until Dawn, Hellblade 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, and many more. Their expertise in creating immersive audio nightmares is highly sought-after in the industry.
More Actions and Variations
Unlike typical sound libraries that limit diversity by offering only a few choices, Zombie Apocalypse delivers a wider range of actions and variations. With more options for nuanced performances, you can ensure that the sounds match every movement and action of your characters. The Zombie Apocalypse library covers a wide range of actions and intensity level, including:
• Breathing, Walking, Running
• Idle, Detection, Attacks
• Pain & Death sequences
• Biting, Chewing, Choking, and much more!
For the full list of actions, click here.
Voice Layering Options
For greater customization, we recorded each action with a consistent phonetic script, ensuring that different voice techniques can be perfectly layered together. You can mix 2, 3, or even 4 different voice techniques, giving you endless possibilities to create unique zombie sounds or even non-zombie creatures. Though designed primarily for zombies, this library’s layering capabilities make it versatile enough to design an array of creatures and monsters. It’s the most flexible collection of creature vocalizations available.
Distant Microphone Recording
While recording, we used a second Sanken CO-100K microphone positioned 3 meters away from the first, adding depth and nuance to the recordings. These distant microphone audio files will help you create richer ambiances, ensuring that not all zombies sound the same or come from the same distance.
Unparalleled Level of Audio Quality for Unparalleled Level of Terror
Recorded at Tone Studio in Montreal by James Duhamel, the Zombie Apocalypse library offers pristine audio fidelity with a 192 kHz/24-bit sample rate. This, combined with the talents of trusted voice actors and the increased variety of actions and variations, the layering option to keep your listeners immersed and on edge, makes Zombie Apocalypse the most complete and unique sound library on the market. If it is not the first zombie sound library you have bought, this one will definitely be your last.
Rich Metadata Embedded
Every file comes with UCS naming and detailed metadata, including file descriptions and keywords, ensuring that you can quickly find the right sounds for your project.
Sinematic Worldized: The Ultimate Worldized Sound Library
Immerse yourself in cinematic realism with Sinematic Worldized, a groundbreaking library created through a collaboration with sound designers across the globe. Using the art of Worldizing—playing back and re-recording sounds in real-world environments—this collection captures natural reverberations and textures that bring scenes to life.
What’s Inside:
• Over 800+ professionally recorded sounds
• Authentic textures from environments like tunnels, forests, churches, factories, and more.
• Ideal for film scoring, game design, multi-media and virtual reality.
• Crafted with cutting-edge gear including Neumann KMR 81i, Sennheiser MKE600, and custom contact microphones
This library was brought to life by talented sound designers from around the world, each adding unique perspectives and environments:
France – Benoit Riot Le Junter
USA – Diego Hodge, Jason Cushing, Andrew Pals
Poland – Wojciech Cholascinski
Philippines – Ramses Salen
Denmark – Michael Higgs, Ras Munch
Mexico – Shenandoe Ochoa
Canada – Vaughn Wagner
Taiwan – Hyphen Lu
China – Alex Abahmed, David Ge, Kaien Zhang
Italy – Andrea Damiano
Belgium – Tom Dils
Russia – Oleg Tyutyunnikov
Germany – Stefan Erschig
The Art of Worldizing
Worldizing involves playing pre-recorded sounds in real-world environments and re-recording them to capture the unique reverberations, echoes, and environmental nuances. These sounds were recorded in environments ranging from abandoned factories to serene outdoor locations, blending high-quality sound design with authentic ambiance.
Creative Techniques and Unique Gear
The contributors used innovative methods and top-tier equipment to craft these sounds. Highlights include:
• Massive Metal Resonance: Capturing industrial textures with contact microphones in underground spaces and enclosed garages.
• Experimental Setups: Using powerful car radios and remote microphone placements to create otherworldly effects.
• Field Recording Adventures: Sounds captured in challenging environments like abandoned factories, mountain ranges, and long corridors, ensuring every sound feels alive and immersive.
Why Choose Sinematic Worldized?
• Fresh Realism: Adding real reverb of natural spaces adds a new feal to these cinematic sounds.
• Versatility: Perfect for a wide range of applications, from cinematic projects to immersive VR experiences.
• Unparalleled Quality: Each sound is meticulously crafted and worldized to provide unmatched realism.
• Your Purchase Makes a Difference: We’re donating 50% of all sales to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to protect endangered species and habitats.
Immerse your projects in the tranquil beauty of nature with our Public Spaces – Storms Lakes Parks and Rural Nature Exteriors sound pack. This diverse collection captures the essence of serene environments, from the peaceful rustle of leaves in a forest to the lively interactions of a park bustling with activity. Each recording offers a unique auditory experience, transporting listeners to idyllic rural landscapes, soothing lakesides, and vibrant seaside locales. Plus you can add an engaging dimension to your soundtracks with dynamic weather sound effects, including, storms, lightning, rain and thunder.
Perfect for sound designers, game developers, and filmmakers, this sound library provides the rich, immersive audio backdrop needed to bring any natural setting to life. Add depth, realism and transform your story into a captivating auditory journey with Public Spaces – Storms Lakes Parks and Rural Nature Exteriors from Epic Stock Media.
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