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Environment recordings, ambiences and soundscapes – from all over the world, and beyond
Step into the shadows with Dark Dungeon Soundscapes Pt. 2, the soundscapes collection for game developers, filmmakers, and creators seeking spine-chilling atmosphere. This second edition brings you even deeper into the abyss with haunting ambient textures, eerie whispers, unsettling drips, distant screams, and the deep echoes of forgotten catacombs.
Designed for horror and cinematic projects, these soundscapes will set the perfect tone for dark fantasy, gothic horror, or deep dungeon-crawling adventures. Whether you’re unveiling an ancient crypt, leading players into a cursed temple, or orchestrating a demonic ritual, these immersive sounds will pull your audience into the darkness.
🔥 Features:
✅ Diverse environments, from eerie ruins to underground horrors
✅ Seamless looping for extended play sessions
Elevate your sci-fi and fantasy projects with our collection of 32 designed dark soundscapes. Crafted to create a sense of mystery, tension, and depth, these atmospheric sounds are perfect for enhancing otherworldly environments, futuristic worlds, and epic fantasy settings. Whether you’re working on games, films, or interactive media, these high-quality soundscapes will add a haunting, immersive edge to your scenes, transporting your audience into a darker, more captivating realm.
32 soundscapes that you can import directly into your project.
Immerse your audience in the beauty of the natural world with this sound pack featuring realistic nature recordings. Carefully captured in the highest resolution possible, each audio file preserves the full richness and detail of the environment, ensuring a truly authentic experience. Whether you’re working on a game, film, app, or any other project, these high-quality nature sounds will enhance the realism of your work and provide a deeper, more immersive user experience. Perfect for bringing outdoor scenes, landscapes, and natural settings to life.
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Engage your audience in a thrilling auditory experience with our Spaceship Pass-By Sound Effects. Perfect for futuristic, sci-fi, or space-themed projects, these high-quality sound effects capture the dynamic transition of a spaceship moving through space at high speeds.
Whether you’re designing a dramatic space battle scene, enhancing a sci-fi video game, or adding a realistic touch to a film or animation, these sound effects provide the perfect audio to accompany rapid spaceship movements, smooth transitions, or intense atmospheric changes. The collection includes a variety of passes, from sleek, quiet spacecraft to roaring, heavy-hitting vessels, each designed to create an immersive and otherworldly feeling.
Discover an exclusive collection of recordings captured in Parisian museums. These authentic sounds faithfully recreate the unique atmosphere of these places.
All files are embedded with extensive UCS compliant metadata.
This collection explores New Zealand through three unique sound libraries.
“Wilderness” transports you to the diverse ecosystems of both North and South Island, from alpine forests to wetlands and coastal shores, filled with bird calls and wildlife sounds.
“Geothermal” captures the intense volcanic activity in North Island, with geysers, bubbling mud, hot springs and steam vents.
“Subterranean” explores the underground world, with ambiences of caves, abandoned mines, and tunnels, revealing the rich echoes and shifting textures of these hidden spaces.
With almost 10 hours of recordings, this bundle offers a rich palette of sounds that will bring your project to life.
Cover photo by Harry Bradley.
Stereo and Surround
Recorded with double mid-side and AB microphone setups, this library is delivered in 5.0 (L/R/C/Ls/Rs) and Stereo.
92 Surround files + 280 Stereo files
Gear used
Zoom F3 • Zoom F6 • Usi Pro • MKH30 • MKH8040
Metadata
This sound library is UCS compliant and comes with fully embedded metadata compatible with Soundly, Soundminer and Basehead.
Volume 3 – AR of the Esoteric Series is a fully immersive SFX library dedicated to the natural element of air. From the gentle rustling of leaves in a soft breeze to the ferocious howls of raging storms, and even the sonic ruptures created by massive moving structures tearing air molecules apart, this collection captures the complete spectrum of moving air.
Every sample stems from meticulous field recordings in both urban and wilderness environments, then noise‑cleaned and enhanced to deliver crystal‑clear quality. Backed by years of research and expert sound design, Volume 3 offers an unparalleled aural journey through the limitless variations of wind SFX—perfect for film, video games, VR, trailers, and immersive installations.
These sound effects were recorded in the city of Guadalajara Mexico during a very rainy season. In this library there is Thunder, interior and exterior rain, Hailstorms, and more.
They are ideal for background use in your projects, for soothing wet atmospheres creation or for intense “the sky is falling” scenes.
City Rain has a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes and includes 38 files
All sounds have been carefully curated and edited, providing a ready-to-use and royalty-free sample pack.
They are UCS compliant, with embedded metadata for easy organization.
Old BMW from the 1980s.
Recorded with Sennheiser, DPA and Line Audio microphones.
These sound effects were recorded during the New Year’s celebration in Germany, capturing the explosive energy of fireworks in open spaces and residential areas. This library includes a variety of firework sounds, from distant bursts and crackling fountains to intense, thunderous detonations.
These sounds are ideal for background use in your projects, whether you’re designing immersive celebrations, recreating festive atmospheres, or adding dynamic energy to dramatic scenes.
These sound effects have been carefully curated and edited, providing a ready-to-use and royalty-free sample pack.
These samples can be used for various applications, from sound design and compositions for TV, film, and documentaries to video game development and music creation.
They are UCS compliant, with the UCS-compliant document included in the download file.
Each sample comes with embedded metadata for easy organization.
Format:
• Ambisonic Files (AMBIX format, First Order Ambisonics)
Welcome to SPORTS 02, the eagerly anticipated sequel that invites you to dive deeper into the exhilarating world of athletics. From the precision of archery to the fast-paced action of basketball and the strategic finesse of billiards, this collection offers a diverse range of sporting experiences. Lace up your inline skates or grab your skateboard for some adrenaline-fueled excitement, or hit the court for a thrilling game of tennis or table tennis. Whether you’re gliding across the ice in a game of ice hockey or battling it out in the water polo arena, SPORTS 2 has something for every sports enthusiast, delivering the excitement and intensity of athletic competition straight to your ears.
Step into the immersive world of natural serenity with this comprehensive collection of Nature Atmospheres. Immerse yourself in the gentle lapping of lakeshores, the rustling whispers of forest canopies, and the rhythmic crash of coastal waves. From the vast expanse of the African bush to the whispering melodies of winds and waters, this library captures the essence of Earth’s diverse landscapes, perfect for enhancing your audio projects with the tranquil beauty of nature.
360 tracks placed into 18 different categories and folders. Filled with every day sound effects and ambiences to import directly into your project.
Ambiences, transportation, water & liquids, food & kitchen, animals, machines, hits & impacts, burn & flames, misc fx, historical, steam train locomotive, electricity & glitch, footsteps, glass breaking & smash, tools, levers, toys, doors.
These sounds were recorded in the past 10 years and span from Tivoli theme park, kitchen and cooking sounds, animals, huge window glass smashes, gas canisters impacts, to helicopters, steam trains, trucks passing inside tunnels, motorcycles, multiple tracks of thunder, and juicy liquid suction sounds.
Common for all sounds are, that they have been hand picked and mastered for easy use.
All 360 tracks are 96/24, recorded with a various amount of microphones. UCS ready. Bundled version is 13.8GB.
Dive into a collection of ambiences recorded across Quebec, with a focus on the beautiful Gaspé Peninsula. Captured during the lively summer and autumn seasons, this library offers a mix of natural and urban sounds that bring the essence of the province to life.
From the haunting calls of a thousand gannets in their colony to the gentle sound of raindrops on dead leaves, you’ll find yourself immersed in the peaceful quiet of Canadian forests and the lively energy of Montréal and Quebec City streets. Hear the chattering of aggressive squirrels, the bustling atmosphere of city life, and the mesmerizing sound of a starling murmuration taking off.
This collection gives you a taste of both Canada’s wild landscapes and its lively urban environments, perfect for creating the right atmosphere in any project.
Recorded Locations
Montreal • Quebec City • Gaspésie National Park • Forillon National Park • Gaspé • Bonaventure Island • Chaudière Falls Park • Jean Larose Falls • Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area • Saint-Donast • Mont-Bélair Natural Park • Jacques-Cartier National Park • Bic National Park • Causapscal
Referenced Species
American Crow • American Red Squirrel • American Robin • Black-backed Woodpecker • Black-capped Chickadee • Blue Jay • Boreal Chickadee • Common Grackle • Common Raven • Dark-eyed Junco • Golden-crowned Kinglet • Northern Flicker • Northern Gannet • Red-breasted Nuthatch • Red-winged Blackbrid • Ring-billed Gull • Snow Goose • White-throated Sparrow • White-winged Crossbill • Yellow-rumped Warbler
Gear used
Zoom F3 • LOM Usi Pro
Metadata
This sound library is UCS compliant and comes with fully embedded metadatas compatible with Soundly, Soundminer and Basehead.
In the Nomad series we’ve captured a wide variety of locations and soundscapes in remote, hard-to-reach wilderness during a two month, 1,000-km thru hike trek across New Mexico state, Texas, Arizona and Utah following the Continental dive trail.
You’ll hear unique arid desert, deep canyon, wild river, mountain forest, desert silence, wild animals and a variety of New Mexico birds: raven, robin, turtle-dove, sparrow, hawk, coyote, prairie dog, etc….
In this collection you’ll find high quality audio recordings in ambisonic Ambix format with references pictures, detailed track sheet and a reaper session.
Bonus 1 : Outside impulse response audio files recorded with balloon explosion to complete the collection.
Bonus 2 : Audio files of city rumors and passing diesel trains encountered along the way.
Field recording locations : Monument Valley, Carlsbad cavern, Crazy Cook monument, Gila wilderness, Petrified forest national park, Bear Ears national monument and many other mythical wild places.
We used a Sound Device MixPre6 + ZOOM F6 Field Recorder and Reynolds 1st order Ambisonic mics.
Presenting the sounds of Joyland!
A unique collection of recordings featuring a selection of vintage rides dating from the 1950s.
A mixture of onboard and off-ride recordings captured during a specially-arranged recording session with no intrusive copyrighted music.
Listen to the nostalgic whine of electric motors, the clattering of ride cars as they rattle their way around the tracks, the distinct clicking of diff pins as the cars corner and the roar of the Jet Cars and family roller coaster- as well as the general atmosphere of this well-loved family amusement park.
This library of ambience sounds captures the atmosphere of Kislovodsk, an urban resort famous for its healing mineral waters in the heart of the Caucasus. Immerse yourself in the quiet atmospheres of the mountain park, the whispering of rivers, the hum of street life, the bubbling of mineral springs and the cozy sounds of small cafes. All these sounds were recorded with premium Nevaton MC59/C microphones to give you the real atmosphere of this enchanting place.
“Walk In The Winter Forest” is a small sound set of sounds and seamless loops of footsteps in the snow, recorded in a winter forest.
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.
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.
Streetscape is an extremely focused urban ambience library: It features nearly two hours of exterior stereo recordings of only a few city blocks, portraying a gritty and dense urban setting, perfect for any urban thriller, modern noir, or cyberpunk project.
Recorded four stories above street level in San Francisco, articulate details are balanced with natural diffusion and slapback in this dense urban corridor, allowing the recordings to sit in a mix with definition but without distraction. The recordings are between three and nine minutes long, have UCS-compliant filenames and metadata, and are provided with markers describing significant sound events. They have been carefully curated to not have any music from radios inside passing vehicles or local businesses, no wind, only adult voices, and only a handful of birds can be heard in a few of the recordings.
The ambiences range from quiet and sparse to vibrant and active, with shouts and murmurs between car pass-bys and other events, echoing off the buildings crowded together like uninterrupted canyon walls. The city comes to life through the clanks of truck lift gates, rattling manhole covers, skateboard wheels over sidewalks, and even open grates down to the subway below, emitting an infamous “howl” as the train cars pass underground. Conversations, arguments, vehicular beeps, garbage trucks, electric buses, motorcycles, hydraulic brake releases, jackhammers, police sirens, car alarms, and more provide textures and specific sounds useful for any story set in a big city.
Whether used as full beds or sliced up into specific sound events, Streetscape can help build a dynamic, lived-in city soundscape for your film, show, or game.
With 28 years of extensive know-how and expertise in audio post production, Luminol Audio is proud to provide you with top-notch, high-quality soundscapes that are designed to significantly boost the immersive experience of your film projects. In April 2024, I embarked on a memorable trip to the magnificent city of Rome, armed with my state-of-the-art recording gear, with the intention of capturing an array of ‘real life’ Italian vibes. These include authentic audio recordings from various backgrounds, bustling restaurants, charming streets, cozy rooms, and countless other soundscapes that truly embody the essence of Rome. Enjoy this unique collection and let your audience dive deep into the authentic feel of Rome, which has been meticulously recorded to ensure that your scenes truly come to life. From the initial AAF to the final polished WAV, you can count on Luminol Audio to deliver unparalleled attention to detail and unwavering passion every step of the way.
GEAR
Zoom F3 with Audio Technica SP4025 Stereo mic
Zoom F3 with Sonorous SO.103 Stereo mics (for covert recordings)
Zoom H1n built in mics
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking world of “Water Impacts,” a brand-new sound effects library meticulously captured with the legendary Sanken CMS 50 microphone in pristine Mid-Side stereo at 192kHz. Prepare to be captivated by the sheer sonic detail and unparalleled flexibility these recordings offer!
I embarked on an auditory adventure, armed with four ordinary containers – a cup, a jug, a bowl, and a metal pan. Each vessel was filled with water, then dramatically emptied at high velocity onto 10 diverse surfaces, creating a symphony of splashes, crashes, and trickles.
From the resounding impact on a massive glass door to the delicate pitter-patter on a bush, every sound is a masterpiece of sonic artistry.
Experience the sonic spectacle of throwing water at high speed against…
A colossal glass door
A sturdy metal BBQ
A lush green bush
A resilient plastic pet house cover
A gigantic garden waste bag
A solid wooden base
A towering 6-foot wooden fence
A gleaming metal pizza ladle
A deflated football
A comfortable garden chair
Don’t miss the audio demo!
Recorded in MID SIDE (so remember to decode) and at 192K for the absolute maximum audio manipulation.
GEAR
Edited in Pro Tools with MetaData embedded using SoundMiner V6
Recorded with Sanken CMS-50 and Sound Devices MixPre 6 MKii
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