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Environment recordings, ambiences and soundscapes – from all over the world, and beyond
NORDIC ARCHIPELAGO BEACH consists of 17 sounds recorded on islands in the Gulf of Bothnia and is made up mostly of the sound of water on the rocky and pebble beaches which is quite different from what you would hear on the beach of an ocean.
The library was recorded using a Rode NT-SF1 and a Zoom F8n and is delivered as 48 kHz, 24-bit WAV and in both Ambisonic A-format and binaural stereo. The Ambisonic A-format files you can decode into mono, stereo or a variety of surround formats using plugins such as the free SoundField by RØDE plugin.
Get the expected everyday sounds and the unexpected sporty sounds of a go-to compact car. Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.
What’s inside
Fasten your seatbelt for 141 mechanical and electrical sounds of acceleration, deceleration, driving, drive-by, interior and exterior sounds; ignition, honk, engine, door, and trunk, and more Foley.
You will get long takes of drive-bys, car engine sounds, exhaust sounds and stereo interior recordings, from the exhaust, engine and the cabin perspective on both the rural roads and the highways.
Up your game with these 141 stereo recordings of engine starts and stops, rev-up, idle, gearshifts, accelerating and decelerating to constant and high, medium, low RPM, driving slowly and fast.
96kHz – 24bit format, 2.7 GB size, 79 minutes duration. Comes with intuitive naming and metadata. UCS compliant, 100% royalty-free and compatible with all DAWs, middleware and video editing software.
All sounds are organic and have room for further sound design; recorded in high detail so that you can layer and shape all channels individually in vehicle and other sound design.
Full specs: Volkwagen Polo TSI 1.4 2013 Comfortline, 6R, 85PS, 1104 kg, 1390 cm3 cylinder.
Gear: DPA 4060s, Sennheiser MKH8040s, Audix F5 Dynamics, Zoom F3s.
Keywords: Vehicle, car, compact car, everyday car, electrical, mechanical, ride, break, speed, VW, Volkwagen, Polo, tire, highway, drive by, gear, light, car hood, door, honk, trunk, sun visor, steering wheel, seat belt, lock, outdoor, engine, key, control panel, open, close, window, window wiper, air conditioner, idle, rev-up, handbrake, uphill, downhill, motor, button, remote, road, indoor, exhaust, acceleration, deceleration, cabin, Foley
What else you may need
You may also want to check out our Bavaria 36 Sailing Boat for access to 58 unique files of 32m 35s duration, including sailing, sail Foley, engine ignition starts and cut offs, water movements, different RPMs, interior and on-deck Foley and ambiences from different perspectives like front, rear, near the water, inside the hull.
Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 is another option with 54 pristine sounds with multi-channel tracks of exterior and onboard perspectives; ranging from engine starts and stops, rev-up, idle, gearshifts, accelerating and decelerating to constant and high, medium, low RPM, driving slowly and fast.
This library presents diverse means of rail transport in Italy. I recorded it in 2020, but some trains were decades old. In these you’ll find warm sounds of old electric motors, as well as creaking, rattling, squeaking and rumbling of their weathered bodies.
In some files you’ll hear some conversations of various intensity, as well as announcements in Italian and English, in foreground or background. Some of them are about covid restrictions, masks etc., but usually just station names.
In addition to 53 files with onboard sounds you get 11 files with ambiences from stations – indoor and outdoor, busy and desolate, with or without PA announcements.
The onboard sounds are made in 10 types of rail transport:
* vintage diesel railcar
Fiat ALn 668
(made in 1980s, designed in 1950s)
* vintage electric multiple unit
ALe 724
(made in 1980s)
* vintage electric multiple unit
Sepsa ET100
(made in 1960s)
Cumana/Circumflegrea
suburban lines in Naples
* modern electric multiple unit
TFA Alfa 3 ET500
Cumana/Circumflegrea suburban
lines in Naples
* vintage electric multiple unit
FE220
(1970s-1980s)
Circumvesuviana narrow gauge
suburban line in Naples
* modern double-decker suburban
train in Rome
TAF ALe 426
* trams in Rome (modern Fiat
Cityway, and Stanga 7000 from
1940s)
* funicular in Naples
(Funicolare Centrale)
* passenger cars in various
regional trains
* metro in Naples
The library is UCS compliant.
We’ve bundled together
Manchester Ambience
Train Station Ambience
UK Train Interior Ambience
To give you a good all rounder for your all your commuting project needs.
The Commute gives you the authentic soundscape of the daily commuter, from waiting at the train station, to getting on the train and the sound of the big city boosting your project to the next level.The Commute 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
We wanted to record the sound of a city, the hustle and bustle, the noise, the traffic so what better place than Manchester
We recorded multiple types of ambiences in different parts of Manchester through out the day, this includes:
Crowds of people shopping, commuting and passing by
Different Languages from the Crowds
Various transportations including cars, busses, Trucks, bikes and trams with their high pitched squeaks and horns
Police sirens in the distance and up close
Car Horns
Pedestrian crossing Beeps
Distant Protesting
and
Some quieter areas of Manchester where you can hear the traffic but less crowds for a different perspective of Manchester
Manchester Ambience will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK City boosting your project to the next level. Manchester 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
THE EVER-GROWING NATURE SOUND COLLECTION
Our Nature Bundle takes you into the beautiful world of natural sounds. With this collection, you are well equipped to add vivid soundscapes to your projects. The bundle will grow over time, as upcoming nature sound libraries are added immediately.
INCLUDED SOUND LIBRARIES
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
50 exterior ambiances from varios places and environments. All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with FEL Clippy XLR EM272, FEL Pluggy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and Shure VP88 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II and Zoom F3 recorders. The library is also available in UCS.
I also created a map with all recorded locations: www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1KJ80IzKE7r7dllCZclECwbk9N8rz3wTa
Introducing our ‘Classic Horror Sound FX’ pack, filled with 163 spine-chilling sound effects. Whether you’re a filmmaker, video editor, or a fan of scary stuff, this collection will give your projects that classic horror touch!
Featuring 163 different sounds, this pack captures the essence of classic horror movies, from eerie creaks to bone-chilling screams. It’s like having your very own spooky sound library, straight out of a scary movie.
These effects are perfect for setting the mood in creepy scenes or making hair-raising moments even scarier. Step into the world of classic horror with the ‘Classic Horror Sound FX’ pack and give your audience goosebumps with terrifyingly realistic sounds!
We came across some Local Construction/Repair work being done, to which we were able to capture the general sound of construction work being done
You can hear heavy machinery, engines powering up and powering down whilst remaining constant and Idle, as well as various bang and knocks from completing the construction. We also managed to record the sound of a truck reversing, Workers shouting and a Saw and Drill being used.
UK Construction Ambience will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a small Construction site boosting your project to the next level. UK Construction 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/Compositions for TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games. UCS Compliant and Metadata is attached to the samples
HQ recordings from the most isolated and unspoiled areas of the Himalayas. Documented in many different locations and diverse habitats that can be found within these vast mountains. The sound library is compiled for sound designers, filmmakers and bioacoustic researchers.
The unique “Seasons Of Earth – Bundle” features ambient sound recordings from all four seasons, meticulously captured using the unmatched Schoeps ORTF-3D surround microphone setup.
PERFECT IMMERSION
Immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of nature – from the delicate rustle of spring to the lively buzz of summer, the nostalgic crunch of autumn leaves, and the serene stillness of winter.
The Schoeps ORTF-3D ensures unparalleled audio fidelity, delivering an immersive experience that goes beyond standard recordings.
A CORNERSTONE OF NATURE AMBIENCE SOUNDS
The Seasons Of Earth Bundle offers a distinct and precise auditory journey through the changing landscapes of nature, making it an essential addition for audio enthusiasts and creatives seeking premium, true-to-life soundscapes. Elevate your projects with the unparalleled realism of this exceptional bundle.
The unique “Seasons Of Earth – Bundle” features ambient sound recordings from all four seasons, meticulously captured using the unmatched Schoeps ORTF-3D surround microphone setup.
PERFECT IMMERSION
Immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of nature – from the delicate rustle of spring to the lively buzz of summer, the nostalgic crunch of autumn leaves, and the serene stillness of winter.
The Schoeps ORTF-3D ensures unparalleled audio fidelity, delivering an immersive experience that goes beyond standard recordings.
A CORNERSTONE OF NATURE AMBIENCE SOUNDS
The Seasons Of Earth Bundle offers a distinct and precise auditory journey through the changing landscapes of nature, making it an essential addition for audio enthusiasts and creatives seeking premium, true-to-life soundscapes. Elevate your projects with the unparalleled realism of this exceptional bundle.
Amidst the gentle rustling leaves and the crisp, cool, air, autumn unveils its enchanting symphony.
From the chirping evening insects to the whispering of the wind through golden foliage, the season resonates with evocative soundscapes.
Now available in immersive 3D Surround.
These samples were recorded using the H4N Pro and the NTG4 from several of the finest bridges that the North West has to offer, capturing several different points of the M6 and M61 during the day and yes at stupid o’clock at night as well
The sample pack contains a massive range of Car’s, Van’s, Lorry’s and Motorbike bypass sounds, each vehicle with its own unique distinctive sound going at high pace on a UK Motorway.
We were able to capture cars crossing lanes, driving over cat eyes, carrying heavy loads and traffic that was both on coming and departing.
UK Motorway will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK Motorway boosting your project to the next level. UK Motorway 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
UK Train Bundle
We’ve bundled together Train Station Ambience and UK Train Interior Ambience to give you a good all rounder for your all your Train project needs
We recorded:
General Train station ambience
General Train Interior Ambience
Ticket Booth ambience
Train’s Arriving, Departing and Idle
Train Creaks
Train Movement
Passengers boarding and debarking and sounds of the commuter
Various beeps
Doors Noises
Train’s preparing to depart (Whistles/Door Alarms etc)
Crowds and Crowd movement with plenty of Northern Voices
Tannoy Calls (Calling such places as Manchester, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, as well as general warnings, pending trains and the usual cancellation ones)
The UK Train Bundle Sample Pack will give you enough audio to give your project the authentic sound of a UK train station and train interior boosting your project to the next level. UK Train Bundle 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
Suburban Amsterdam Vol. 1 is a collection of recordings captured in the beautiful Vondelpark and the surrounding Amsterdam South District.
Our Audio Craftsmen captured a variety of settings, at different times of day within the sprawling Vondelpark. Including sounds such as birds, pedestrian walla, rusting trees and more. You’ll also find the surrounding streets bustling with trams, bikes, pedestrians etc. Plus, Internal apartment ambiences.
All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 96kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.
Dive into the energy coming from a bustling city that is always in full swing with construction chaos.
Whether you’re working on projects that crave the immersive ambience of a construction site or need close-up sounds of heavy machinery to make your audience feel the impact, this is your go-to ambiences collection of high-quality recordings.
You will receive 95 clean, rich recordings and 177 minutes of construction site ambiences, whether it’s the powerful impact of excavators demolishing quickly, the scarce activity on sites where workers are slowly laying metal on the foundation, or trucks continuously carrying rubble back and forth.
Inside are a variety of activities, including the clatter and clank of metal, wood, debris, leveling, disk sawing, hammering, shoveling, welding, jackhammer, demolition hammer, digging, drilling, cutting, rumble, reciprocating saw, angle grinder, sand pressing, as well as truck activity, passing by, and more.
We’ve captured close, medium, and distant perspectives with rich reverb and roof top and off-stage POV, in both controlled and stealth recording techniques.
You will get intuitive, detailed naming, UCS compatibility and the usual Vadi Sound craft and attention to detail in 95 royalty-free pristine sounds. These loopable sounds have both practical usability and material for creative experiments in sound design.
Recorded in stereo 24bit-96kHz.WAV format on our sensitive DPA 4060 pair and Zoom F3.
Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.
What else you may need
Check out our City Perspectives and Ambiences pack for 56 high-resolution files and 3 hours of elevated and underground spots, freeways, intersections, bridges, viaducts, parking lots, parks, streets of all sizes, rooftops, window views and the city rumble and hum.
If you need calm nature ambiences, check out Nature Ambiences: Mount Ida National Park – an extensive collection of birdsong, wind, woodland, waterways, and animals in pure untouched nature in 36 high-resolution files and 2 hours duration.
Expand your sound effects library with the Ultimate Essential Bundle.
This bundle contains literally thousands of files at your disposal with the 12 included libraries. An amazing array of background atmospheres, crowds, water, foley, city skylines, subways, traffic, and much more.
By purchasing this bundle you will instantly save money (think of it as getting a bunch of stuff for free). This ambitious release will no doubt enhance all your sound effects editing options and choices. Whether you’re a Sound Editor in film/television, a YouTube content provider, Video Producer, or a Video Game Designer, there is literally something for everyone.
USA Ambiences Bundle Vol. 1 comprises ambiences from a variety of rural, urban and waterside locations across the United States to bring elevated levels of immersion to your Film, TV and Game projects set in America.
Our Audio Craftsmen captured recordings in a range of citys and settings throughout states including; Illinois, Florida, Washington, Tennessee and more. This 6.82GB collection includes three volumes:
West Coast America Vol. 1:
Ambiences and spot effects captured in the states of Washington and Oregon, featuring settings such as; Rainforests, Oceanss, Cities and more.
East Coast America Vol. 1:
Ambiences and spot effects captured in the states of Folrida and Connecticut, featuring settings such as; Forests, Street markets, Ferries and more.
Midwestern America Vol. 1:
Ambiences captured in the states of Illinois, Tennessee and Indiana, featuring settings such as; Farms, Suburbs, Trains and more.
This bundle is ideal for those looking to add realism and immersion to their creative projects.
All sounds are delivered in a high-quality 24Bit 96kHz format, allowing for further sonic manipulation. They have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for easy organization and use.
Get our amazing 3D Pacific Ambience Libraries 3D Pacific Tropical Island, 3D Pacific Waves, 3D Pacific Island Winds, 3D Volcano Eruptions in ONE Bundel with 171 unique sound Files. In times of global change it’s nearly impossible to hear places without human sounds. The majestic and old rainforests on the tropical south pacific islands creates an amazing soundscape. We recorded these soundscapes with a variety of organic sounds like exotic birds and animals, light and heavy tropical rain, wind blowing through trees, calm rivers, waterfalls and huge volcanic eruptions of the Yasur volcano on Tanna Island. We also covered day and night moods. Our microphone setup is the amazing immersive Schoeps ORTF3D System powered by the precise preamps of the Sonosax R4+ and AD8+. These systems allow us to record the incredible soundscapes of the south pacific rainforests in the most iconic way.
The Library include sounds like
AMBIENCE, TROPICAL, WATER, RAINFOREST, RAIN, EXOTIC, ANIMALS, BIRDS, INSECTS, WIND, VEGETATION, VOLCANO, RIVER, WATER, WAVES, SHORELINE, COAST, SURF, BEACH, OCEAN ROAR, GUST, BREEZE, VEGETATION, TONAL, PLAIN, VOLCANO, ERUPTIONS, EXPLOSIONS, CRISP, MUFFLED, CLOSE, DISTANT, WIND, PLAIN
Key Features 3D Pacific Tropical Island
Key Features 3D Pacific Island Waves:
Key Features 3D Pacific Island Winds:
Key Features 3D Volcano Eruptions:
Midwestern America Vol. 1 features recordings captured in a variety of locations around Chicago, Indianapolis and Nashville.
Journey through cities bustling with pedestrians and vehicles, take a ride on the icon Chicago CTA trainlines, and relax in the blissful surroundings of rural Indiana. This varied collection of ambiences will allow you to build immersive soundscapes that transport audiences to a range of American settings.
All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 96kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.
DESCRIPTION:
• In Maine: Quiet Nature, get a collection of ambiences with sparse flora and fauna from the north Maine woods. Hear playful croaks of a ravens soaring in light rain. Hear lonely moose tromping through spring fed lakes and angry chipmunks barking to defend their honor. Hear the hungry knocking of woodpeckers pecking to find their dinner and the majestic sparseness of autumn forests empty of all but a few species of wildlife.
• This library offers you an extensive collection of ambiences with the sparse flora and fauna of autumn in a temperate forest. I hope you enjoy the wildlife of Maine. Thanks for listening.
DESCRIPTION:
• In Maine: Wind get an expansive collection of deciduous and coniferous wind from forests at the northern end of the Appalachian trail. Hear the soothing wind of white pines peacefully swaying. Hear gentle whisps topping distant ridge tops and blustery 60 mph gusts whipping down mountain valleys. Hear the austere emptiness of forests after the autumn leaves have fallen and eerie creaks so emotional it sounds like the old trees are talking.
• This library offers a large collection of temperate forest wind. I hope you enjoy the sounds of weather in the north Maine woods. Thanks for listening.
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