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Environment recordings, ambiences and soundscapes – from all over the world, and beyond
Build the world of your story with award-winning quality sound curated from the private library of two Academy Award®-winning sound artists.
Establish the setting of any scene with the go-to recordings of The Odyssey Collection: Ambiences. Cover your needs for locations both everyday and exotic – from aircraft carriers to the Serengeti, nuclear power plants, brisk Canadian mountain air, Mexican bar walla, a Czechoslovakian office, record pressing factories, Malaysian forests, big cities, small towns and everywhere in-between.
Developed in exclusive collaboration with Academy Award®-winners Mark Mangini & Richard L. Anderson, Odyssey Ambiences delivers vibrant, diverse, high-quality recordings from around the globe – so you can focus on staying creative and delivering your best sound.
“Because Richard and I were so religious about fresh recordings, it was quite common for us to have a recorder with us everywhere we went. This allowed us to develop a rich, varied and international scope to our Ambience library without having to actually find money to fund every recording.”
– Mark Mangini (Blade Runner 2049, Mad Max: Fury Road)
Explore sounds from Odyssey Ambiences
Sound artists need a deep collection of ambiences to cover the location of any scene. Each recording in this library was captured with a dedication to gathering diverse, high-quality sounds from around the world – so you’re covered for every environment. Listen to a small sample from a variety of categories.
Optimized metadata for quicker searches and better results.
You need to actualize your creative vision in an instant. That’s why the PSE Editorial Team team has invested over 20,000 hours of library development work – eyes, ears, hands, imaginations – editing and cataloging each audio file in The Odyssey Collection. The result is a reliable wealth of professional sound effects to boost your projects – each with meticulous, rich descriptions optimized to our metadata standard for lightning-fast, pinpoint search results.
Spatial Cities is an immersive collection of audio ambiences for cinema, VR, videogames and any audiovisual or creative purposes.
The audios provided in this library are high quality recordings with Zoom H2n recorder in propietary Spatial Audio mode, horizontal-only ambisonic alike mic layout stored in an AmbiX format. W, X, Y channels of AmbiX provide immersive audio through the horizontal plane and they allow to decode the recording into Mono, Stereo, Binaural, Quad, 5.0, 5.1, 7.1 and more layouts with dedicated Ambisonic processors. Z channel is empty.
The library comes with 5.0 and Stereo version of the AmbiX original recordings.
Now UCS Compliant!
Various recordings made through several inner-city winters. This collection includes a diverse range of rain recordings, ranging from light to moderate & heavy rain. All recordings were done between 3am and 5am to minimise the intrusion of traffic noise as much as possible.
All sounds were recorded using the DPA 5100 and Sound Devices 788T.
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“Collected Ambiences“ – Series description:
Each library of the “Collected Ambiences“ series features 33 various Stereo Ambiences.
All recorded with Sound Devices 744T, Sonosax SX-R4+, Sennheiser MKH8040 ORTF, Sennheiser MKH8050 + MK30 MS, RODE NT1-A or Sony PCM-D100.
All files were cleaned, edited and most of the files loop seamlessly.
Collected Ambiences – Volume XIII
As volume X this volume also contains 50 various Stereo Ambiences.
City, Traffic, Car-Horn Chorus, Howling Wind, Roomtones, Train Control Room
The whole collection of Lesser Vibes sound libraries.
Included packs:
Artificial Life (sci-fi, user interface, designed)
Automatic Umbrellas (foley, cloth, mechanical)
Handheld Transceivers (radio, glitch, noise)
High Tech Interface Sounds (sci-fi, user interface, designed)
Urban Russia (environments, transport, crowds)
All libraries were created by Sergey Eybog, a sound designer and music composer from Russia.
Sci-fi World Guardian is a library geared towards multiplayer games, space, dystopias, utopias, fantasy, magical places, serene game moments, RPG, MMO, and sci-fi games all alike and showcases sounds like automated shipyard, electron flow, data mining, engines, mothership hums, conversions, moons of Venus, deserted area, bioengineering lab, desolate space, holy house, a variety of pulses, tech-based loops, winds, & more.
Each loop is game ready, seamlessly loopable and around 1 minute in length. Each main ambience includes 1-2 alt mix versions + you get a variety of layers to accent your scene and games ambience. Having both full ambiences, alt mixes and layers allows you to truly orchestrate your game’s background sound how you want it. If the full loop has too much going on, then try using the minimal version without the sound you don’t like or by stacking a layer loop to boost the dynamic of the atmosphere.
SSL16 USA CONTRASTS is a great collection of American Ambiences. Recorded in Summer 2015, I traveled to some of the most beautiful cities of the country to explore the American way of Life.
From San Francisco to New York, visiting:
Room tones from the quietness of a Las Vengas Hotel vs the Wild Nature of California & Crowd and traffic of the big cities…. This is the real contrast of USA! As always, recorded in full 5.1 Surround format.
Oslo central station is the largest station in the Norwegian railway station and the main railway station in Oslo. This collection contains recordings from three recording sessions. This ensures plenty of variation.
Electromagnetic Interference and Electronic Chaos Sound Library
Ever found yourself staring at a screen that reads, “Sorry, we are experiencing technical difficulties”? It always seems to happen at the worst possible moment. Have you ever wondered what those “technical difficulties” actually sound like? The answer is right here in the High-Freq Havoc – Electromagnetic Interference and Electronic Chaos Sound Library. When you hear these sounds, chances are something isn’t quite right.
High-Freq Havoc is a trouble-inspired collection of sounds and SFX designed to transmit tension and stress into your project, perfect for moments when “The system is down” or “Something bad is about to happen.” This sound library is packed with a variety of compelling audio elements, including buzzing currents, sharp tonal hums, modulated static, broken transmissions, and both digital and analog EMF noise sources. Whether you’re a sound designer, filmmaker, audio supervisor or indie hobbyist, High-Freq Havoc provides the perfect sounds to signal troubling times ahead.
Get your hands on the High-Freq Havoc – Electromagnetic Interference and Electronic Chaos Sound Library today and capture the attention of your audience with authentic, tension-filled audio.
South East Asian Kitchen Ambience captures the busy and lively atmosphere of a working kitchen in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This collection features authentic sounds of cooking activity—meat pounding, stove crackling, water dripping, blenders whirring, pumps, and the hum of a grater machine—layered with background chatter and the subtle presence of passing traffic.
Perfect for filmmakers, game developers, and sound designers, these recordings deliver a realistic sense of place, transporting listeners straight into the heart of a Southeast Asian kitchen full of movement, energy, and life.
Harbor and Ocean is a smaller micro library featuring a mix of Ocean and Harbor sounds. This features some recordings of Seagulls in a harbor, a large group of Cormorants and sea Pigeons hanging out on old dock pilings, and morning birds in a lake marina. There’s also a few various sounds of ocean waves on different beaches, water laps on rock jetty’s and a lake dock, a barge ship heading out of the harbor, and general industrial harbor ambience.
A comprehensive fridge hum library with 60 sounds / 2+ hours of hums, buzzes, beeps, industrial room tones, clicks, drips and more
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of natural power and tranquility with the “Rain and Thunderstorm” sound collection, consisting of 4 Vol-s.
This collection features a variety of looped sounds: light rain, night rain with loud thunderclaps, and other effects that will help you create the perfect atmosphere – from a quiet, secluded night, long scenes, or endless atmospheric effects without abrupt transitions, to a dramatic thunderstorm on the horizon.
The recording was made by a Zoom H3-VR recorder in the Ambisonics A format (96 kHz 24 Bit) and then converted to the AmbiX and Stereo formats (96 kHz 24 Bit), which are located in different folders of this sound pack.
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of natural power and tranquility with the “Rain and Thunderstorm” sound collection, consisting of 4 Vol-s.
This collection features a variety of looped sounds: light rain, night rain with loud thunderclaps, and other effects that will help you create the perfect atmosphere – from a quiet, secluded night, long scenes, or endless atmospheric effects without abrupt transitions, to a dramatic thunderstorm on the horizon.
The recording was made by a Zoom H3-VR recorder in the Ambisonics A format (96 kHz 24 Bit) and then converted to the AmbiX and Stereo formats (96 kHz 24 Bit), which are located in different folders of this sound pack.
Transport your audience directly to the heart of Italy.
This comprehensive sound effects library captures the full acoustic spectrum of Tuscan life, from the serene, sun-drenched countryside to the vibrant, historic streets of Florence and Pisa. Every recording is a meticulously preserved acoustic snapshot, perfect for filmmakers, game designers, and content creators looking to bring unparalleled Italian authenticity to their projects.
Give your project the genuine sound of La Bella Vita with Ambiences from Tuscany.
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of natural power and tranquility with the “Rain and Thunderstorm” sound collection, consisting of 4 Vol-s.
This collection features a variety of looped sounds: light rain, night rain with loud thunderclaps, and other effects that will help you create the perfect atmosphere – from a quiet, secluded night, long scenes, or endless atmospheric effects without abrupt transitions, to a dramatic thunderstorm on the horizon.
The recording was made by a Zoom H3-VR recorder in the Ambisonics A format (96 kHz 24 Bit) and then converted to the AmbiX and Stereo formats (96 kHz 24 Bit), which are located in different folders of this sound pack.
Need to add urgency? Our siren library has you covered. Featuring police wails, ambulance highs/lows, historic air raid sirens, and epic sci-fi alerts. Ideal for action sequences, documentaries, and creating instant tension. Make some noise!
Turn up the tension with Sirens Vol 3 – your ultimate toolbox for audio emergencies. This isn’t your average siren library. We’ve packed 100 authentic sounds with everything you need to create heart-pounding moments.
What’s inside?
The Classics: Get all the essential wails, yelps, and high-lows from real police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks.
Global & Vintage Vibes: Spice things up with distinct European signals and epic vintage WWII air raid sirens for that historical feel.
Next-Level Realism: It’s not just about the sound, it’s about the scene. Choose from close-up blasts, dynamic pass-bys (with that cool Doppler effect), and distant city ambiance blends.
The Unique Stuff: Go beyond the ordinary with glitchy malfunctioning sirens, old-school hand-cranked sounds, electronic whoops, and a killer selection of sci-fi and fantasy alarms for your game or film.
Perfect for building: cinematic car chases, gritty urban environments, intense disaster scenes, and any project that needs a serious shot of adrenaline.
Stop searching and start creating. Find your perfect siren sound right here.
Active Audience captures the energy and atmosphere of real audiences in real events. From the thunderous roar of a packed bullring to the intimate applause of a small room in a hotel, this collection offers authentic crowd reactions that instantly add life and realism to any production.
Authentic Spanish crowd atmospheres, captured in immersive formats.
Spanish Wallas delivers a collection of genuine Spanish-speaking crowd recordings captured in a wide variety of social environments—bars, restaurants, nursing homes, parks, terraces, and more. From subtle background murmurs to dense, animated group conversations, the library offers rich walla textures in Spanish, Catalan, and Menorcan.
Recorded with the Rode NT-SF1 and Zoom F8 in ambisonics, the library includes the original AmbiX format plus decoded versions in Stereo, 5.1, and 7.1.2 beds, fully compatible with Atmos workflows.
Ideal for film, TV, and immersive media projects requiring realistic Spanish-speaking crowd backgrounds.
This collection is UCS Compliant
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of natural power and tranquility with the “Rain and Thunderstorm” sound collection, consisting of 4 Vol-s.
This collection features a variety of looped sounds: light rain, night rain with loud thunderclaps, and other effects that will help you create the perfect atmosphere – from a quiet, secluded night, long scenes, or endless atmospheric effects without abrupt transitions, to a dramatic thunderstorm on the horizon.
The recording was made by a Zoom H3-VR recorder in the Ambisonics A format (96 kHz 24 Bit) and then converted to the AmbiX and Stereo formats (96 kHz 24 Bit), which are located in different folders of this sound pack.
MINI PUNCHES – 60 files of punch sound effects, from several sparring sessions. From quiet taps and hits to thudding and cracking impacts. Mini Punches comes in at over 15 seconds, of real skin on skin body and head shots. Bring the power of bare knuckle to your next project. Recorded at 192kHz and 32bit, using microphones capable of recording ultrasonic frequencies. Mini Punches filenames are in the Universal Category System format with additional Metadata baked-in.
Looking for a Massive amount of Punch sound effects? We offer ‘Massive’ sound effect libraries as companions for all of our ‘Mini’ sound effect libraries. All recordings are unique to each library with no overlap. Go Mini today, and upgrade to the corresponding Massive library later, when you need more of that particular sound effect.
Textured Rain features meticulously recorded rainfall on a wide variety of surfaces and objects. Each sound is delivered as a seamless loop, with three distinct intensities per surface for maximum flexibility.
Captured in a controlled environment using mainly a DIY rain machine, this collection was recorded in both stereo and mono, ranging from light drizzles to heavy downpours and offering consistent, adaptable textures without unwanted background noise.
The library includes performances on car interiors, metal and plastic props, umbrellas, vegetation, fabric, debris and more. Perfect for layering in film, games, or other audio projects, these rain loops are ideal for crafting atmospheres, enhancing ambiences, and adding realistic environmental detail.
Loops in mono and stereo
This sound pack have been recorded using multiple mono and stereo microphone configurations and exported as seamless loops for easy drag and drop in your project.
Props and textures recorded
Aluminium plate • Car interior • Fabric • Galvanized container • Galvanized tub • Glass plate • Green and dead leaves • Metal barrel • Metal roof • Metal sheets and plates • Metal scrap • Mud puddle • Newspapers • Plastic container • Plastic roof • Plastic sheet • Plastic tarps • Reed screen • Roof tiles • Shopping bags • Stainless steel sheet • Steel box • Tent • Trash bags • Trash can • Umbrellas • Water • Wheelie bin • Window skylight • Wood floor • Wood planks
… and more!
Gear used
MixPre-6 II • F6 • MKH8040 • MKH30 • C411 • MKH416 • LOM Usi Pro • Oktava MK012
Metadata
This sound library is UCS compliant and comes with fully embedded metadata compatible with Soundly, Soundminer and Basehead.
101 sound effects,Water magic,different speed,strength of the attack and hit.
48khz,24bit,stereo,using UCS metadata format.
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