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Environments & Ambiences

Environment recordings, ambiences and soundscapes – from all over the world, and beyond

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    Bird Sound Effects The New Zealand Collection Play Track 280 sounds included, 599 mins total $159

    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.

    Included Libraries

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    Wilderness – New Zealand

    408 Minutes- 218 Sounds • 26.8 Go • Stereo & Surround

    + Purchase separately

    Geothermal – New Zealand

    93 Minutes- 76 Sounds • 3.05 Go • Stereo

    + Purchase separately

    Subterranean – New Zealand

    98 Minutes- 79 Sounds • 9.1 Go • Stereo & Surround

    + Purchase separately

    ‍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.

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  • Cinematic & Trailer Sound Effects Esoteric Series Vol. 3 – Second Element – AR (Air) Play Track 167 sounds included, 116 mins total $70

    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.

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  • City Life Sound Effects City Rain Play Track 37 sounds included, 86 mins total $15

    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.

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  • Car Sound Effects BMW 320 1979 Play Track 90 sounds included $45

    Old BMW from the 1980s.

    Recorded with Sennheiser, DPA and Line Audio microphones.

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  • Ambisonic Sound Effects Fireworks 360 Play Track 36 sounds included, 101 mins total $20

    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)

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  • Sports Sound Effects Sports 2 Play Track 984 sounds included $79

    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.

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  • Environments & Ambiences Nature Atmospheres Play Track 562 sounds included $59

    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.

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  • Environments & Ambiences The Variety Sound Effects Archive Play Track 360+ sounds included $64

    360 tracks placed into 18 different categories and folders. Filled with every day sound effects and ambiences to import directly into your project.

    Folders

    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.

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  • Bird Sound Effects Quebec Play Track 115 sounds included, 266 mins total $89

    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.

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  • Ambisonic Sound Effects US SOUTHWEST Ambisonic Play Track 118 sounds included, 742 mins total $150

    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.

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  • City Life Sound Effects Quiet Streets 3d Play Track 100 sounds included, 580 mins total From: $135

    Quiet Streets 3D is the latest chapter in Articulated’s Quiet Streets series, offering a meticulously crafted collection of quiet urban ambiences. Designed with both creativity and precision in mind, this library captures the essence of urban stillness through the advanced Schoeps 3D ORTF recording technique, resulting in multi-dimensional soundscapes that reveal both horizontal and vertical spatial details.

    This library features 100 files delivered at 96kHz/24-bit. With a total size of 74.8 GB and over 9 hours and 40 minutes of carefully curated ambiences, Quiet Streets 3D is a comprehensive resource for creating immersive urban soundscapes.

    A Global Journey Through Quietude

     

    The recordings span cities across three continents, capturing the unique characteristics of urban environments in Paris, London, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Bangkok, Naples, Kuala Lumpur, Montreal, Regensburg, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Strasbourg, Singapore, and more. Each location offers its own subtle yet distinct textures, from the hushed buzz of a late-night street in Bangkok to the subdued murmurs of a Parisian alley at dawn.

    A Commitment to Quality

    Over two years, our team travelled to these cities to document quiet moments in urban life. Recordings were made at various times of day and across seasons, capturing the interplay of natural and environmental sounds. The ambiences feature layers of biophony (birdsong, rustling leaves), geophony (wind, distant rain), and faint traces of anthropophony (passing footsteps, distant traffic). Care was taken to minimize intrusive noises, ensuring that these recordings integrate seamlessly into projects that require clarity for dialogue or sound effects. Note: at times some distinctive authentic events were kept in order to give the choice for the editor to use them in their projects. These are tagged as marker on the spectrogram.

    A Versatile Tool for Storytelling

    The library’s 8-channel 3D ORTF format provides an intricate sense of space, making it ideal for surround sound configurations in film, video games, and immersive media. For those working in stereo, we’ve included a high-quality downmixed version of every file, offering flexibility without compromising quality.

    Recorded with the acclaimed Schoeps 3d ORTF system, it has a total of 8 discreet channels, 4 on the lower plane arranged in 2 pair of ORTF similar to a IRT-Cross, and doubled with a higher plane of 4 more microphones. The channel layout of the sound recorded and delivered is as this: L R Ls Rs hL hR hLs hRs (whereas h stand for high). Learn more about this configuration here: https://schoeps.de/en/products/surround-3d/ortf-3d/ortf-3d-outdoor-set.html

    Every file is embedded with UCS-compliant metadata, allowing for intuitive searching and streamlined integration into your workflow. The metadata includes detailed descriptors, location names, and environmental characteristics, making it easy to find the perfect ambience for any scene.

    A Timeless Collection for Any Project

    Whether you need the intimate quiet of a European alley or the expansive stillness of an Asian metropolis, Quiet Streets 3D provides a rich palette of urban soundscapes. This library is not just a collection of audio files—it’s a carefully curated journey through the subtleties of urban life, designed to enhance the emotional depth and spatial realism of your projects.

    With Quiet Streets 3D, you’re investing in a resource that will remain relevant across countless future projects.

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  • Universal Category System (UCS) Joyland: A Collection of Nostalgic Sounds of Vintage Rides Play Track 139+ sounds included $50

    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.

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  • City Life Sound Effects Caucasian City – Vol 2 Play Track 32 sounds included, 144 mins total $25

    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.

    • 48Khz / 24Bit quality
    • An excellent addition to your library for film, TV and multimedia – Caucasian Russian city in winter time
    • Stealth recording with Nevaton MC59/C in ORTF configuration gives the absolute naturalness and pristine sound quality.
    • Soundminer metadata for search engines
    • Universal Category System (UCS) compliant
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  • Footsteps Sound Effects Walk In The Winter Forest Play Track 36 sounds included, 11 mins total $5

    “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.

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  • Environments & Ambiences Public Spaces – Storms Lakes Parks and Rural Nature Exteriors Play Track 87 sounds included, 173 mins total $28

    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.

    • 87 lightly edited long form field recordings
    • All in 96k 24bit .wav
    • 5.9 GB of audio samples
    • 2 hours 53 minutes of sound
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  • Ambisonic Sound Effects Ambisonics – Racing Vehicles Pass-By Bundle Play Track 48 sounds included, 446 mins total From: $50

    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:

    • Caterham Series
    • Citröen C1 (modified Citröen C1 2008)
    • Classic GT Series (Ford Escort RS 1800, Porsche 911 RSR, Ford Escort MK1, Porsche 911 RS, Ford Escort 1600, Ford Escort RS 2000, Ford Anglia, Lotus Elan, BMW 2800 CS, Mazda RX2 Capella, Porsche 934, Honda S 2000, Renault Clio RS, Honda Civic Type R, Renault Clio 2 Cup, Lotus Elis, Mini Cooper S, Alfa Romeo 147 Cup, Honda Type R, Renault Clio 2)
    • GT Series (BMW M2 CS RACING, BMW 240i RC, Ferrari 488 GT3, Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO, Ferrari 458 Challenge, Ligier JSP3, McLaren 720S GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT4, Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup, Porsche 992 Cup, Porsche 981 Cayman GT4 CS)
    • Motorcycles
    • Superbikes
    • Superside Sidecar
    • Superstock 600

    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.

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  • City Life Sound Effects Greece The Island of Thassos Play Track 35 sounds included, 95 mins total $15

    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

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  • City Life Sound Effects Rome Italy Play Track 40 sounds included, 88 mins total $35

    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.

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    Zoom F3 with Audio Technica SP4025 Stereo mic
    Zoom F3 with Sonorous SO.103 Stereo mics (for covert recordings)
    Zoom H1n built in mics

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  • Environments & Ambiences Highland waters Play Track 12 sounds included, 103 mins total $25

     

     

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  • Nature & Countryside Ambiences City Thunder Volume 3 Play Track 96 sounds included $50

    Thunder & Rain in the city: extracts from three thunderstorms in London, UK.

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  • Animal Sound Effects ROAR By Stags Play Track 300+ sounds included, 297 mins total $30

    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.

    This library in numbers:

    • General ambients : 19 files – 247 minutes
    • Individual roars (close / medium / far distance): 244 files – 40 minutes
    • Movement sounds: 4 files – 4 minutes
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  • Bundles Horror Bundle Play Track 2022 sounds included, 183 mins total $119

    Unleash the terror with our ultimate Horror Bundle, a spine-chilling collection of music and sound effects designed to make your audience jump. Whether you need the haunting melodies of Hollow Tales, the blood-curdling crunches from Rip & Tear: Gore SFX, the creepy atmosphere of Layered Horror Ambiences, or the terrifying growls and groans of Zombie Voices, this bundle has it all. It’s like having a horror project’s sound crew in your pocket—minus the nightmares! Perfect for games, films, or any project that needs a bit of fright, this bundle has everything spooky in one place.

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  • Bird Sound Effects The Sounds of Malaysia Vol.1 Play Track 15 sounds included, 27.00 mins total $6.70

    The Sounds of Malaysia Vol.1 is a mini collection of recordings taken during my travels in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, 2024.

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  • Environments & Ambiences Rivers and Waterfalls Play Track 91 sounds included, 256 mins total $50

    This collection has over four hours of streams, rivers, and waterfalls, all recorded without birds or man-made noise. The 91 recordings offer a variety of perspectives, from close-up to distant, highlighting the natural gurgles and splashes. Everything was recorded in northern Norway, Belgium, and northern France.

    I created this collection primarily for myself, aware of the many Rivers and Streams libraries out there, but I couldn’t resist sharing it after enjoying the recording process so much. The sounds capture everything from the intense rush of water just above the roaring rapids to the gentle flow of rivers hundreds of meters away. In quiet natural environments, the sound of flowing water can be heard from very far and this really impacts the soundscape in a beautiful way. I also designed some waterfall samples, focusing on texture to avoid the typical pink noise. These additions sound powerful yet natural. There are also low-end recordings of a large waterfall, captured between rock formations, which deliver a deep roar with minimal high frequencies—perfect for enhancing water sounds.

    Many of the recordings were captured during a 30-day hiking trip through the northernmost parts of Norway. Crossing rivers without bridges was a significant part of the journey, and these sounds instantly take me back there, wet feet and all. I hope you’ll find them useful!

    Discover my other libraries
    Rain Ambiences
    Rain recorded in natural parks and urban environments.
    Wind Ambiences
    A cinematic and natural sounding wind library in surround.
    Interior Wind
    Wind recorded through creaks and cracks indoor in surround.
    Expressive Winds
    Unusual and distinct wind textures designed with great variety.
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