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Nature sound effects and recordings, from forests, jungles, plains and fields
Step into the heart of Bulgaria’s Borovets Ski Resort with a sound library that transports you to a snowy paradise teeming with life and adventure. As you arrive in Borovets, the energy builds with the mechanical whir of chairlifts, the crunch of snow underfoot, and the lively buzz of skiers and snowboarders carving their way through powdery slopes.
Feel the pulse of the resort as visitors enjoy slopes, and the air fills with the harmonious blend of nature and lift machinery. The bustling heart of Borovets comes alive in this collection, from the lively village streets lined with rental shops and retail stores to the unique charm of a horse-drawn carriage jingling its way past. Each sound captures the essence of winter wonder, from the serene moments of skiers gliding down quiet pistes to the lively gates of the Sitnyakovo lift, where eager adventurers prepare for their next run.
The journey doesn’t end there. Drift into the softer, tranquil sounds of a snowy forest, or find yourself amidst the quiet elegance of a mountain chalet. This library is perfect for film, games, or any creative project, this sound library offers an immersive escape into the magic and energy of a ski resort.
Experience the vibrant soundscape of the Brazilian Pantanal, one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands.
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)
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.
‘Residential Forest 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.
‘Residential Forest 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.
‘Residential Forest IV’ was recorded in AB stereophony at 48 kHz, 24-bit resolution.
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
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.
“Morning Atmosphere Seaside Village Loops” is a unique collection of sounds recorded on a warm morning in a seaside village. In this atmospheric recording you will find seamless loops of crickets, rustling leaves on the trees, birds singing, dogs barking and the distant sounds of a train passing by, as well as planes flying high above the village.
Featuring 10 soothing tracks, Relaxing Piano music pack is designed to evoke a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. With low BPMs and a soft, calming ambience, it provides the perfect sonic backdrop for projects that need a touch of zen without overwhelming the scene.Â
Each track comes in both full and looped versions, allowing you to create a harmonious, undisturbed environment where calm and creativity flow effortlessly with Zen Soundscapes.
Thunder & Rain in the city: extracts from three thunderstorms in London, UK.
ROAR By Stags is sound effects library constructed with high quality recordings of deers roaring in the middle of the forest. Everything was captured at night, during the high time of rut. It’s time when the stags are most vocal, calling to attract the attention of hinds. During those 2 to 4 weeks they are less cautious and easier to record. Inside this package you’ll find 267 files with total length of 291 minutes, both stereo and mono recorded in few different places, covering a wide range of sounds from general ambients with distant and washed out calls, through middle range roars, up to very close ones. There are also few foley like recordings of deers walking or rubbing their antlers against the trees. This is a complete package for any nature documentary, horror-ish scenes or a great set of sounds for monster / creatures sound design.
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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking audio experience of California with our latest sound library, captured during our 2024 recording journey. This collection features high-quality field recordings from iconic locations across the Golden State, including bustling cityscapes, serene beaches, tranquil forests, and more. Every recording has been meticulously captured using our state-of-the-art Harpex SPCMIC, a third-order ambisonic microphone, ensuring unrivaled spatial accuracy and sound depth.
From the distant hum of the iconic Los Angeles traffic to the serene waves along the Pacific coastline, this library offers a rich and authentic sound palette ideal for filmmakers, sound designers, and immersive audio professionals. Whether you’re working on a cinematic project, virtual reality environment, or any audio production that demands lifelike spatial sound, this collection provides unparalleled ambisonic audio ready for your next project.
Top-notch third-order ambisonic library. It takes the immersive experience to an entirely new level, capturing sound with unparalleled precision and depth. Feel the shivers down your spine as you’re enveloped by every detail, accurately positioned.
But there’s more. In our relentless pursuit of perfection, we’re thrilled to offer 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos audio files along with 7.1.2 Atmos beds, 5.1, Stereo and First Order Ambisonic. The third-order resolution takes this format to heights previously unattainable. Picture yourself in the midst of the sound, where the line between reality and imagination blurs. It’s not just listening; it’s living the sound.
Key Features:
✨ Third-Order Ambisonic Technology: An immersive experience like never before. Sound that surrounds, captivates, and transports you.
✨ 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos: Unmatched sound precision and resolution. Step into the heart of the audio, where every nuance comes to life.
✨ Versatile Mixing Options: 16 channel Third Order Ambisonic, 9.1.6 and 7.1.2 ATMOS Bed, 5.1, First Order Ambisonic, and Stereo downmixes included in the collection. Customize your sound to perfection. Tailor the experience to your specific needs, whether you seek the enveloping embrace of high-order ambisonics or the classic simplicity of stereo.
As always, all the recordings include metadata in English and Spanish, and they are compatible with software of sound library management like Soundminer.
We have decoded all the Third Order Ambisonic recordings with Audio Brewers plugin into 9.1.6 Dolby ATMOS bed configuration, using the top channels to create totally outstanding ambiences tracks ready to use! Audio Brewers tools give use amazing control over high order AmbiX configurations with top notch CPU optimization! Ambisonics recordings are the way to go for VR and modern Film Sound Post Production workflows.
All our libraries are UCS compliant (universalcategorysystem.com). In this new category system all files contain extensive metadata like file description, Category & Subcategory. Metadata can be read and processed by the most common audio libraries management tools . Starting with Full support from Soundminer and more audio tools adopting this system, we are adopting metadata UCS system in our files!
ambiX First Order Ambisonic, Dolby ATMOS 9.1.6, 7.1.2, Â 5.1 and ST files have been mastered with Pro Tools 2024 Ultimate system, and are included in the purchase.
Storm Alert: Rain, Thunder, and Lightning Vol. 1: Brace yourself for a thunderous soundscape – high chance of rain, lightning, and roaring thunder heading your way. Whether you’re building tension in a film, creating a dynamic game atmosphere, or adding flair to a cartoon, this library delivers the drama across all mediums.
Designed with usability and versatility in mind, we’ve packed this collection with everything you need to create precise, realistic sound design or to flood entire scenes with immersive weather ambience and effects. Our team, featuring a top Foley artist, meticulously captured a huge variety of authentic sounds including isolated thunder claps – perfect for when you need thunder without the rain. No more digging through layers of noise to find that perfect rumble!
Crafted from high-quality field recordings, synthetic elements, and beautifully performed Foley, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning Vol. 1 is your ultimate tool for cinematic weather soundscapes. From subtle drizzle to earth-shaking thunder, it’s everything we’ve always wanted in a weather library. We’ll let you take it from here. Stay tuned for further updates!
All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 192kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.
We heard there was a storm coming to the UK so of course we wanted to record it, instead of going to a wide open space we wanted to record it in a typical UK back garden, mainly as we wanted to record a storm reacting with its surroundings. This Storm was moderate in nature, we managed to record gusts of wind and rain as well as the storm rattling fences, blowing bushes/trees and moving items, as well as general residential/suburban sounds.
Back Garden Storm will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a good ole British Storm, boosting your project to the next level. Back Garden Storm has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples
A collection of ambiences with a focus on variety.
A collection of general ambiences, recorded in a variety of formats. There are a good variety of recorded locations, from dorm rooms to gravel roads. Most of these sounds were either recorded in a medium sized US city or in the American South. There are also a variety of recorded formats. These include First Order Ambisonics (1OA), stereo ORTF (ORTF), and mono Ultrasonic (US).
The California Grassland Bundle includes two Libraries, California Grassland Abandoned and California Grassland Wildlife. The recordings from this library mostly took place in The Carrizo Plain, an open expanse of Grassland located West of the Mojave Desert in California’s Central Valley.
California Grassland Abandoned recordings feature dilapidated remnants of old ranches, water tanks, barns, metal sheds, farm machinery, and corrals. Many of these were far off the beaten path and a number of miles were logged along dirt and gravel roads. The focus was to record things that had a lot of character. Also included are calm, medium, and higher winds in metal sheds, small houses, barns, tall dry grass, and in some exterior locations out in the Plain.
California Grassland Wildlife features of over 30 different species of birds that can be found in Grassland, Plains, and High Desert Environments. Also included are a few recordings of Coyotes, Grasshoppers, Insects, along with some quieter ambiences.
At first glance, one wouldn’t think there’d be much wildlife out in such a vast remote area, but I discovered the Grassland has quite a bit going on. A lot of the old structures, along with the few areas with trees become the resting place and shelters for birds and animals. Over a span of two years I made a number of trips to this location trying to capture as much of the local wildlife as I could.
More info on both libraries can be found by clicking on the Individual links.
In this library you will find sounds of nature recorded during the afternoon near the city of Loulé, Algarve, Portugal.
After working these sounds in post-production, this library comes with 18 nature sounds.
Rolls of thunder, rainy weather in the city or outside the city – these are the sounds included in the collection “Thunderstorm Rain Vol.2”.
These sounds are well suited for creating a stormy, rainy atmosphere for movies, games and other audio-visual content.
All sounds are recorded in WAV format, 96 kHz, 24 bit.
The following sounds are included:
Product Details:
A Uniquely South African Bundle with a mixture of exterior and interior ambiences, crowds, protests, soccer games, bars, sirens and other authentic South African Sounds. It’s a great collection for anyone looking to add a South African flavour to their productions.
Low-price. High-quality. Essential.
An essential collection of 100 wind sounds, including realistic, synthesized and hybrid wind, gusts, tonal whirring and seamless background loops!
Each sound was created at 96kHz / 24-bit stereo and is fully compatible with the Universal Category System (UCS) – a public domain initiative establishing a standardized category list for the classification of sound effects.
Note: All of these sounds (and more!) are included in the 96 General Library (get 3,000+ SFX for FREE!)
Take your audio projects to the next level with our “Cutting Edge” lawnmower sound effects pack!
A collection of high-quality sound effects will transport your listeners to the great outdoors, where the sweet scent of freshly cut grass fills the air.
Sound effects of mowing the lawn from various distances in the French countryside which can be used effectively for a variety of projects.
Recorded and exported in 32 Bit 192Khz
This meticulously crafted sound effects library is an essential tool for professionals in film, game development, and audio production who seek authentic and high-quality water soundscapes.
Recorded using high-quality equipment such as Zoom H4N, H1, and H6, these sounds offer unparalleled clarity and realism. Whether you’re creating serene nature scenes or designing complex audio environments, ‘Natural Water Streams’ provides a versatile range of water sound effects.
Nolan Sound Library – ALL IN ONE Bundle.
Get 1500+ Files in one bundle: Nature Soundscapes, Radio Noises, Motocross, Foley Sounds, Spain Ambiences, Planes, Airports, New York Life, Mountains Winds, Forests and many more…
Also includes the NSL in ATMOS Format for big productions.
Spring ambiences and textures recorded in nature, rural areas and in urban environments like parks etc.
Spring Recordings full of life recorded in forests, meadows, river/stream area, with chirping birds, buzzing insects and other characteristic Spring sounds. Recordings of early Spring included (more silent ambiences). „Background“ ambiences included as well as more present, louder, soundscapes (of various habitats/places). Check the sound list for additional info.
 All recordings are traffic free except those recorded intentionally with traffic sounds in urban and rural environments.
Recorded in various microphone techniques like MS, NOS, SASS…and with following microphones: Sennheiser MKH 60/40/30, AKG C391b/Ck94; LOM Usi ; Rode NT1a etc. Recorder/mixer Sound Devices, Sony, Tascam (equipment list included in metadata chunk).
Dynamic range is always great, max peak level is well below -5dBFS. No compressors/limiters are used in editing nor recording.
Lawn Mower Ambience was recorded in an opportunist moment whilst recording another sample pack
We centred the Zoom H4N facing an average UK back garden on a spring ish day and recorded someone naturally mowing their lawn with an electric mower.
This sample pack has different perspectives from close to distant mowing, with different panning elements which were recorded naturally from up to down to left to right and a lawn Mower stopping.
This sample pack will be great for a lawn mower in the background of your project or wanting a natural sound palette of someone mowing a lawn. Lawn Mower Ambience has been edited to allow a drop in ready and Royalty Free sample pack. These Samples can be used in a variety of projects from Sound Designing for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples
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