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Environment recordings, ambiences and soundscapes – from all over the world, and beyond
This sound library was created after four fun and detailed recording sessions with four unique cars—three classics from the “Soviet-era” – Skoda 125L, Skoda 1203, and Skoda Favorit and a bonus BMW E38 720i. We captured a wide range of sounds, including interior and exterior props, pass-bys, reverses, approaches, and departures.
For the driving sessions, we placed microphones in key spots—at the exhaust, engine, and inside the car—to get different perspectives. This gives you plenty of flexibility, whether you’re working on sound design for movies, video games, or anything in between.
In total, the library includes 336 high-quality sounds, mostly recorded in 96kHz, 24-bit format. We made sure to capture various driving speeds with all the cars, so it can fit whatever scene you’re creating.
It was n’t easy finding a supermarket that does n’t play annoying background music but luckily I found 3 of them.
Wearing DPA 4065 in ear microphones, it looks hours of suspicious loitering and standing still whilst reading packet ingredients over and over.
Also staring endlessly at my phone and the supermarket shelves to capture the elusive sounds of the supermarket environment.
Cash registers, bag packing, package rustling, pallet trucks, fridges, freezers and indistinct chatter.
Recorder: Zoom F3
Microphones: DPA 4560’s
Microphone Configuration: In ear / discreet / binaural
Documentation Included: Copyright, EULA, Images, Metadata (exported in multiple formats)
This library features ambiences recorded in China’s Sichuan Mountains, captured primarily from dusk to dawn using drop rig recording equipment. While I aimed to exclude all human-made sounds in this collection, one of my favorite recordings has the sound of distant Buddhist prayer bells chiming as birds begin their morning chorus. A couple of files contain minimal human presence, but the vast majority are purely natural soundscapes. Finding locations free from human activity in China is difficult, making these recordings especially valuable.
The recordings are enriched with UCS naming conventions and detailed metadata, including identifications of many sub-tropical bird species identified using Chirpity and Merlin Bird ID. Some species you can expect to hear include Cuckoo Birds, Great Barbets, Koels, Nightjars, Thrushes, and Roosters.
Listeners can experience low-noise natural ambiences featuring dawn bird choruses, frogs and crickets at night, bat activity, water sources, and rainfall recordings.
*Note: All sounds in this library are included in the Soundscapes of Modern China (SSMC) collection.
Strange Game Ambient Loops 3 – This is the third volume in the Strange Game series, it brings you a power pack of production-ready background sound loops. Volume 3 is tuned for setting the scene in horror, suspense, tension, dark moody, thriller, lite fantasy and nature themed productions.
With a massive five hours of sound, Strange Game Ambient Loops 3 provides authentic and compelling background tones with 65 sound sets. Dark and moody, Environmental, Factory and Industrial, Nature, Sci-fi, Harmonically Tonal, Positive and more. With so much content, there’s no question you’ll be well equipped to create the perfect feel and soundscape to bring your audio productions to life. Perfect for 3D, 2D, mobile app games, motion graphics, film and any creative audio project.Â
FOREST ATMOS is an immersive sound library recorded in 7.0.2 cinematic format with our exclusive array: the Atmos Tree.
Experience the sounds of nature in this new immersive adventure with 8+ hours of recorded material distributed across 130 files.
Sound designers Mélia Roger and Grégoire Chauvot have explored the forests of France over the course of 3 years in order to record the diversity of their soundscapes : the dawn chorus during springtime, the trill of insects in the heat of the summer, the quietness of an autumn night or the subtle crackling of frozen trees in winter…
The library is perfectly suited for DOLBY Atmos mixes. It also contains extensive metadata and is UCS compliant.Â
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Get up close and personal with the sounds of a 4stroke 50cc moped in onboard perspective: 50cc moped sound effects library. With 42 stereo recordings captured at 96kHz/32bit, this collection provides a wide range of authentic moped sounds recorded directly from the rider’s point of view. The moped had a side luggage rack attached which rattles quite prominently in some recordings, whilst this adds some texture/character please note this – it’s ensured this can be heard clearly in the demo.
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Designed for sound editors, designers, game developers, and filmmakers, Onboard Perspective – 50cc Moped gives you a set of sounds to bring any moped POV and close perspective shots to life. Perfect for creating realistic urban environments, vehicle sequences, or light motor scenes.
Sounds Captured using a Clippy EM272Z1 stereo pair into a ZoomF3 recorder.
This Nigerian voices library offers a diverse array of walla tracks that can enrich your projects. The collection features individual male and female voices, as well as mixed groups, allowing you to customize ambiences according to your needs.
With distinct layers for each group size, you can easily manipulate the density of the soundscapes. Whether you’re recreating the lively ambience of a bustling street, the relaxed chatter of patrons in a restaurant, or the energetic cheers of a concert crowd. This versatility makes it an invaluable resource for filmmakers, game developers, and audio professionals looking to infuse their productions with authentic Nigerian sound elements. Enhance your ambient backgrounds and transport your audience into the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant culture with this meticulously curated library.
Immerse yourself in the authentic Soundscapes of Modern China—the result of a year-long journey. This collection captures the diverse sonic tapestry of urban, suburban, and rural areas in Beijing, Chongqing, Guangdong, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Liaoning, Sichuan, and beyond.
With 390 high-quality recordings (96kHz, 24-bit), this collection is perfect for anyone seeking to add authentic Chinese ambiences to their projects.
Some of what you can expect to hear:
Urban Soundscapes: Bustling markets and lively streets to the serene corners of city parks, experience the pulse of Chinese metropolises.
Natural Soundscapes: Mountain streams and diverse wildlife.
Transportation Soundscapes: High-speed trains, metros, trams, boats, and unique vehicles like the “San Beng Zi” (three-wheeled trucks) paint a vivid picture of China’s varied transportation landscape.
Cultural Soundscapes: Temple ambiences, traditional markets, and festival sounds bring China’s rich heritage to life.
Weather Soundscapes: Experience the pitter-patter of rain, the rumble of thunder, and the whisper of wind across different Chinese settings.
Crowd Soundscapes: Authentic Mandarin walla, crowd atmospheres, and the distinct sounds of daily life.
Whether you’re working on a project set in China or need versatile ambient sounds for any type of media, our library offers a wealth of options. Many of these sounds can seamlessly fit into non-China related content, providing a rich resource for various creative endeavors.
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37 Groningen sound effects recordings of street life, city skylines, traffic, activity, and church bells.
“Ambience Big City Seamless Loops” is a loop of city traffic sounds recorded at an intersection in the summer during the day and night.
Dive into a world of deep relaxation with our new sample pack “Sea Sounds Vol.2”.
This collection includes enchanting sounds of the sea that will help you calm down and relax after a busy day. Endless loops of sea waves will create an atmosphere of calm and peace, allowing you to completely relax and disconnect from the outside world.
“Sea Sounds Vol.2” is a perfect choice for those who like to meditate or just want to relax, enjoying the sounds of nature.
All sounds are recorded in WAV format, 96 kHz, 24 bit.
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Natural soundscapes in Ambisonic recorded in early Spring, Spring and early Summer. Forests, meadows, river, streams ambiences. Birds, crickets, insects sounds and backgrounds.
Recorded with Sennheiser Ambeo VR mic (Rycote blimp) and Sound Devices recorder (all ch. matched with noise generator). Metadata tagged with info. Mic position is upright.
RAW files: B-format, Ambix (4 ch.) and Binaural stereo (preview is in Binaural stereo).
Check the sound list for add. info.
“City Traffic Vol.1” is a collection of seamless loops of city traffic recordings made in spring and summer at different times of the day – day, evening and night. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a metropolis, enjoying the noise of passing cars and other characteristic sounds of city life. “City Traffic Vol.1” is an ideal choice for those who want to add realism to their projects or simply need an urban soundscape for meditation and relaxation.
All sounds are recorded in WAV format, 96 kHz, 24 bit.
The following sounds are included:
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Rolling thunder, rain in the city or in the countryside – these are the sounds that are included in the collection “Thunderstorm Rain Vol.1”.
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:
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This soundlibrary arises from recordings in the city with the LOM Géofon microphone on metals such as signs, road separators, among others.
After working these sounds in post production, this library comes with 10 incredible drone sounds that will bring your vÃdeo, trailer or movie to life.
This library offers a collection of recordings from Iceland during the winter season. The landscape is cold and blanketed in snow. You can hear the biting icy wind, the pervasive chill, and, occasionally, the calls of a few birds and a solitary raven. These recordings capture the serene, remote and stark beauty of Icelandic winter ambiances.
All recordings are clear and entirely devoid of external noise and human disruptions. This is why this library is particularly valuable for productions set in the past, such as medieval and ancient times as well as for historical and nature documentaries.
All these nature ambiences are recorded using two microphone setups: a Double MS Stereo setup and a spaced omnis setup, the latter also providing extended frequency response. This results in four variations for each recording: Stereo, Wide Stereo, Wide AB Stereo, and 5-channel 5.0 surround. The variances between these options range from subtle to more pronounced, offering flexibility for crosscutting within scenes.
Get more than 3 hours of unique, royalty-free and notably high quality recordings with this library. Recorded in 24 bit / 96 kHz. Accurately edited and mastered to sound as natural as possible. With an average duration ranging from 2 to 7 1/2 minutes per file, there’s ample time to integrate them seamlessly into longer scenes without the need for looping. For more detailed descriptions of the ambiences within this collection, please refer to the metadata provided in our file lists or listen to the preview montage.
This library is 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.
“Ambience: Countryside & Coast” is a sound library containing a varied collection of ambiences recorded in rural and coastal Wales.
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I’m excited to present my first car audio library, capturing the thrilling sounds of a 2019 Mustang GT. This collection is packed with authentic, high-quality audio elements perfect for your next project. All sounds recorded and delivered at 94kHz/ 24 bit wav.
This is a sound library containing the sounds of cue sports games such as pool or snooker. Includes a range of sounds such as ball interactions, potting, breaking, and more, with sounds from both a standard set of 2″ pool balls and a smaller set too.
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Discover the captivating world of Ice Cracking & Breaking, a meticulously crafted sound library designed for professionals in film, video games, and multimedia projects. Experience the pristine and immersive quality of ice sounds in various textures and scenarios.
This library offers a diverse range of ice sounds, from gentle cracking to the intense breaking of thick layers. Each sound is captured using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring the highest fidelity and usability in various post-production scenarios.
Perfect for sound designers and audio professionals, this library adds a layer of realism to your scenes involving ice environments. Whether it’s for a documentary set in the polar regions, a suspenseful moment in a video game, or special effects for an animation, these sounds will elevate your production’s audio experience.
Patrouille de France – Rafales – Mirages – Alphajets – Super Etendard – C135 – ATLAS – Beach King – Canadair – ATL2 squadrons HD recordings
This Nomad series collection features recordings made on two sailboats navigating the North Atlantic Ocean.  ​
Beneteau 15-meter monohull between Puerto Rico and Montreal, via New York, the Hudson River and Lake Champlain. ​
Fontaine Pajot Aura 15.5-meter catamaran from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Halifax, Nova Scotia, then up the St. Lawrence River to Montreal.
​Enjoy the many indoor and outdoor perspectives, with or without the diesel engine, in different wind and sea conditions, as well as winch handling, rigging noises, anchor drop…
In this collection you’ll find high quality audio recordings in ambisonic Ambix format with references pictures, detailed track sheet and GPS location on from both boat conveyance.
We used a Sounddevice MixPre6 field Recorder and Ambeo 1st order Ambisonic mics.
Embark on an auditory journey through the Netherlands with our collection of 359 recordings, encompassing 45GB and 17+ hours of audio. From the serene birdsong at dawn in Texel’s quaint towns to the ambience of a busy supermarket, each sound tells a story of Dutch life and nature.
Recorded with DPA 4006a, Sennheiser mkh 8040 and Sound Devices 744T.
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