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Sound effects libraries where the file names and metadata follow the Universal Category System (UCS), championed by renowned sound supervisor Tim Nielsen & more
All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 and microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.
Embark on a Sonic Journey Through one of Italy’s most beautiful and striking cities
Relive the magic of Florence with an immersive collection of field recordings captured during my May 2022 trip. These authentic soundscapes will transport you to the heart of this enchanting city:
The Timeless Duomo: Experience the awe-inspiring ambiance inside and outside this iconic cathedral.
Mercato Centrale: Hear the early morning hustle and bustle of this vibrant market, captured before the doors even opened.
Evening Traffic: Feel the pulse of the city as the evening traffic fills the streets with life.
Train Station: Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the train station, a gateway to adventure.
These evocative sounds will add a unique and authentic touch to your film, documentary, or creative project. As an experienced audio professional
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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
This bundle contains all 23 sound effects libraries released by Sound of Essen so far.
This is a goldmine of samples for your sounddesign needs, from obscure machines and vehicles to all kind of creatures. Here is the content:
Animals:
Eurasian Birds: Bird sound effects library • 250+ sounds • 250 files • 24 Bit / 48 – 192 kHz • 3.14 GB
Eurasian Mammals – Dormouse, boar and more: Mammals sound effects library • 250+ sounds • 105 files • 1,99 GB
Eurasian Insects: Insect sound effects • 500+ sounds • 296 files • 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 4,56 GB
More Eurasian Animals – Big Bugs To Wildcats: Animal sound effects • 1000+ sounds • 205 files • 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 2,8 GB
TerraZoo – Reptiles And More: 65+ sounds • 65 files • 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 746 MB
Wind:
Tonal Wind: Wind sound effects: 60 sounds • 60 files • 2.67 GB • Approx. 90 minutes total
Wind Of The War Shore: Wind sound effects: 62 sounds • 62 files • 24 Bit / 96 kHz • 6.96 GB • Approx. 240 minutes total
Machines & Industrial:
Industry – Factory Ambiences And Machines: Factory & robotics sound effects: 282+ sounds • 282 files • 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 17,2 GB
Art Machines – Fantasy Apparatus And Kinetic Engines: 201 sounds • 201 files • 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 14,3 GB • Approx. 300 minutes total
Transport & Vehicles:
Blimp Airship: Airship sound effects: 61+ sounds • 61 files • 24 Bit / 96 kHz • 1,28 GB
German Autobahn – Highway Ambiences: 57 sounds • 57 files • 24 Bit / 96 kHz • 8.6 GB • Approx. 234 minutes total
Harvester Claas Lexion 530: Farming sound effects: 46 sounds • 58 files • 24 bit / 96 kHz • 1.17 GB
Kramer KL11 Oldtimer Tractor (1955): Tractor sound effects: 100 sounds • 100 files • 24 bit / 96 kHz • 1.31 GB
Texture, Gadgets, Material, Movement and more:
Decompression – Air Release: Air sound effects: 1000+ sounds • 279 files • up to 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 4,42 GB
Rolling & Spinning: Rolling object sound effects: 219 sounds • 219 files • Up to 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 3.02 GB
Tonal Metal – Groans, Clangs And Shrings: Metal sound effects: 1000+ sounds • 449 files • 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 3,92 GB
Queetsh – 192kHz Squeaks And Scrapes: Squeak sound effects: 633 sounds • 633 files • 24 bit /192 & 96 kHz • 516 MB
Household:
Coffee – Beans, Grinders, Roaster And More: Coffee sound effects: 598+ sounds • 598 files • 3.98 GB
Keys And Locks – Domestic: Key sound effects: 517 sounds • 517 files • 24/192 & 24/96 • 300 MB
Elevators And Lifts – 192 KHz: Elevator sound effects: 509 sounds • 509 files • 24 Bit / 192 kHz & 24 Bit / 96 kHz • 5.49 GB
Nature & Weather:
Rivers & Brooks – Above And Underwater: River sound effects: 77 sounds • 78 files • up to 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 9 GB
Rain Designer – Int, Ext And Single Drops: Rain Designer: 143 sounds • 3000+ files • up to 192 kHz /24 Bit • 14,5 GB
Human:
Crowds & Applause: Small To Medium: Human sound effects: 85 sounds • 85 files • 24 Bit / 48 kHz & 24 Bit / 192 kHz • 6.24 GB
If you already own any Sound of Essen library, contact us at [email protected] for a discount.
Featuring 10 soothing tracks, Relaxing Piano music pack is designed to evoke a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. With low BPMs and a soft, calming ambience, it provides the perfect sonic backdrop for projects that need a touch of zen without overwhelming the scene.Â
Each track comes in both full and looped versions, allowing you to create a harmonious, undisturbed environment where calm and creativity flow effortlessly with Zen Soundscapes.
Thunder & Rain in the city: extracts from three thunderstorms in London, UK.
FiatPanda – 2023 – 1.0 Hybrid contains well edited and well recorded sounds for your projects! Recorded on a Sound Devices MixPre6II, a Sanken CO100K, a lom Geofon and a matched pair of lom BasicUchos. Recorded at 192/24.
Malaga Airport – Airbus Airplane A321 contains well edited and well recorded sounds for your projects! Recorded on a Sound Devices MixPre6II, a pair of SoundMan, a lom Geofon and a matched pair of lom BasicUchos. Recorded at 192/24.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking audio experience of California with our latest sound library, captured during our 2024 recording journey. This collection features high-quality field recordings from iconic locations across the Golden State, including bustling cityscapes, serene beaches, tranquil forests, and more. Every recording has been meticulously captured using our state-of-the-art Harpex SPCMIC, a third-order ambisonic microphone, ensuring unrivaled spatial accuracy and sound depth.
From the distant hum of the iconic Los Angeles traffic to the serene waves along the Pacific coastline, this library offers a rich and authentic sound palette ideal for filmmakers, sound designers, and immersive audio professionals. Whether you’re working on a cinematic project, virtual reality environment, or any audio production that demands lifelike spatial sound, this collection provides unparalleled ambisonic audio ready for your next project.
Top-notch third-order ambisonic library. It takes the immersive experience to an entirely new level, capturing sound with unparalleled precision and depth. Feel the shivers down your spine as you’re enveloped by every detail, accurately positioned.
But there’s more. In our relentless pursuit of perfection, we’re thrilled to offer 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos audio files along with 7.1.2 Atmos beds, 5.1, Stereo and First Order Ambisonic. The third-order resolution takes this format to heights previously unattainable. Picture yourself in the midst of the sound, where the line between reality and imagination blurs. It’s not just listening; it’s living the sound.
Key Features:
✨ Third-Order Ambisonic Technology: An immersive experience like never before. Sound that surrounds, captivates, and transports you.
✨ 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos: Unmatched sound precision and resolution. Step into the heart of the audio, where every nuance comes to life.
✨ Versatile Mixing Options: 16 channel Third Order Ambisonic, 9.1.6 and 7.1.2 ATMOS Bed, 5.1, First Order Ambisonic, and Stereo downmixes included in the collection. Customize your sound to perfection. Tailor the experience to your specific needs, whether you seek the enveloping embrace of high-order ambisonics or the classic simplicity of stereo.
As always, all the recordings include metadata in English and Spanish, and they are compatible with software of sound library management like Soundminer.
We have decoded all the Third Order Ambisonic recordings with Audio Brewers plugin into 9.1.6 Dolby ATMOS bed configuration, using the top channels to create totally outstanding ambiences tracks ready to use! Audio Brewers tools give use amazing control over high order AmbiX configurations with top notch CPU optimization! Ambisonics recordings are the way to go for VR and modern Film Sound Post Production workflows.
All our libraries are 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 . Starting with Full support from Soundminer and more audio tools adopting this system, we are adopting metadata UCS system in our files!
ambiX First Order Ambisonic, Dolby ATMOS 9.1.6, 7.1.2, Â 5.1 and ST files have been mastered with Pro Tools 2024 Ultimate system, and are included in the purchase.
Storm Alert: Rain, Thunder, and Lightning Vol. 1: Brace yourself for a thunderous soundscape – high chance of rain, lightning, and roaring thunder heading your way. Whether you’re building tension in a film, creating a dynamic game atmosphere, or adding flair to a cartoon, this library delivers the drama across all mediums.
Designed with usability and versatility in mind, we’ve packed this collection with everything you need to create precise, realistic sound design or to flood entire scenes with immersive weather ambience and effects. Our team, featuring a top Foley artist, meticulously captured a huge variety of authentic sounds including isolated thunder claps – perfect for when you need thunder without the rain. No more digging through layers of noise to find that perfect rumble!
Crafted from high-quality field recordings, synthetic elements, and beautifully performed Foley, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning Vol. 1 is your ultimate tool for cinematic weather soundscapes. From subtle drizzle to earth-shaking thunder, it’s everything we’ve always wanted in a weather library. We’ll let you take it from here. Stay tuned for further updates!
All sounds are delivered in 24Bit 192kHz format allowing further sonic manipulation and have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for ease of use.
Compilation of 10 different SUVs. Sounds are recorded with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, Line Audio Omni1, Shure KSM137, Shure VP88, Sonorous Objects SO.3 FEL Pluggy XLR EM272 and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II, Zoom F3 and Zoom H4n recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. The library is also available in UCS.
Models:
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2016 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle
Audi Q5 2008 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle
Lada Niva 1977 off-road compact SUV sport utility vehicle
Land Rover Freelander 2003 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle
Mazda CX-5 2012 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle
Nissan Qashqai 2006 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle
Renault Captur 2013 subcompact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle
Suzuki SX4 2006 subcompact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle
Tesla Model Y 2020 electric mid-size crossover SUV sport utility vehicle
Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle
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Plastic Wrap (cling film) is stretched taut around a wooden bench. Strong, buffeting bursts of wind create a variety of textured and glitching sounds.
Excellent source material for creating custom textures and sound morphing into creature sound design.
A collection of ambiences with a focus on variety.
A collection of general ambiences, recorded in a variety of formats. There are a good variety of recorded locations, from dorm rooms to gravel roads. Most of these sounds were either recorded in a medium sized US city or in the American South. There are also a variety of recorded formats. These include First Order Ambisonics (1OA), stereo ORTF (ORTF), and mono Ultrasonic (US).
All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with Shure KSM 137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272, Sonorous Objects SO.3 and JrF C-Series Pro+ microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II & Zoom F3 recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.
Welcome to the Koh Samui!
One of the most popular islands in Thailand and Southeast Asia. This island combines unspoiled tropical nature with a bustling tourist life. This is exactly what we have reflected in our Samui Atmosphere Library!
Daily regimes include morning, day, evening and night.
Unleash a god-like voice to your FPS game with the Shooter Game Announcer Voice! This premium collection of 398 high-quality voice files brings you all the common voice commands and announcements you’d here in first person shooter games. You’ll hear voice statements and commands like double kills, triple kills for kill streaks, countdown sequences, objective announcements, enemy related alerts, victory, defeat and more.
In this library you will find sounds of nature recorded during the afternoon near the city of Loulé, Algarve, Portugal.
After working these sounds in post-production, this library comes with 18 nature sounds.
Certain sounds evoke memories of our childhood homes. By listening to them again, whether by chance or intentionally, we can magically be transported back to that time and place. For me, one sound that is forever engrained into my memory is that of an old vacuum cleaner. Vacuum Cleaners is my attempt at rediscovering the unique sound of the machine I remember from when I was a kid. To my imaginative, adolescent ears, it sounded like a rocket ship, a blimp and a race car. I couldn’t get enough of it.
Included are 35 machines: stick, canister, upright, robot, handheld, hand pump, industrial and central vacuum cleaners, plus antique and modern sweepers, a steam mop, carpet cleaner and shampoo polisher. To my ears, each motor’s unique voice sounds like something way beyond a simple vacuum cleaner. Vintage uprights howl and roar like rocket ships, classic space-age canister vacuums whine like futuristic hovercraft. There’s a central vacuum that can suck the life out of you and an antique pump vacuum that gives off eerie breath-like sounds.
I recorded some machines while sweeping back and forth in front of my microphones. For others, I captured them in place, in line with my belief that these motors sound more like rocket engines than vacuum cleaners. I created loops when a file allowed for it. To record a wooden Adler-Royal sweeper at an antique store, I asked the owner if I could walk around the store and sweep the aisles. She said yes, so I slung a Domke bag over my shoulder and gaffer taped a pair of contact mics to the sweeper. The result sounds like a muffled boulder going down a hill.
Machines Recorded
• Adler Royal Zephyr wooden sweeper
• Bissell ProHeat upright carpet cleaner
• Craftsman 9-gallon Shop vac
• Dirt Devil Plus handheld vacuum
• Dust Care sweeper (the non-motorized kind you see in restaurants)
• Dyson DC 25 upright vacuum
• Dyson DC 41 upright vacuum
• Electrolux Diamond Jubilee 1521 canister Vacuum (1984)
• Electrolux Sanitaire upright vacuum
• Eureka Airspeed One Turbo upright vacuum
• Fairfax Fax-O-Matic canister vacuum (circa 1992)
• Filter Queen Model 200 canister vacuum (circa 1939)
• Hoover Constellation model 842 canister vacuum
• Hoover Constellation model 858 canister vacuum
• Hoover shampoo polisher
• hydro vacuum excavator pushing out 62000 cubic feet of air per minute (current)
• Jaeger Jr. hand pump vacuum (1913)
• Kenmore 10341 stick vacuum (current)
• Kenmore 31140 upright vacuum
• Kirby Dual Sanitronic 80 upright vacuum (1967-1970)
• Kirby Heritage II upright vacuum (1984-1989)
• Kirby Sentria upright vacuum (2006-2012)
• Miele C3 Cat and Dog canister vacuum (current)
• Miele Dynamic U1 Twist upright vacuum
• Miele Powerplus upright vacuum
• Miele Quickstep stick vacuum (current)
• Riccar handheld vacuum (current)
• robot vacuum (current)
• Royal 501 Prince handheld vacuum (circa 1980s)
• Sebo Airbelt D4 canister vacuum (current)
• Sebo Automatic X4 upright vacuum
• Shark Navigator upright vacuum
• Shark steam mop
• Simplicity multi-use stick vacuum (current)
• Vacuflo Acclaim 12 Electric Powerhead central vacuum (current)
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