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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
Gentle drizzle to thundering rain storm
Rain ambiences is a collection of detailed dripping, splattering and pouring rain. It has a little more than four and a half hours of rain recorded in ORTF or NOS in nature preserves, rural and urban areas.
I looked for the most wet sounding spots and spent hours relaxing to the sound of rain. It was really fantastic to record!
The sounds were mostly recorded at night and the ambiences have texture and detail with a range from rain aftermath to stormy downpour on many different surfaces. All files are thoroughly and carefully tagged with metadata and have UCS-compliant file naming.
420 files • 96 kHz/ 32 Bit • 3.05Go • 28:53 mins
Torturing Metal is a plus to have to create Metal movement, sword, armor and shield handling, Beast screaming, horror stinger and more impactful sounds. It can be used as a construction kit to build awesome sounds with Metallic texture, sci-fi creature, medieval battle, thrill sequences or to pick as-is sounds or add to your productions.
It contains several sounds such screeching metal, Rubbing, rattle, impact, twist, piercing and scratching manipulations.
Each sound has been meticulously edited individually, All files were recorded and are delivered in 32bit 96kHz Broadcast Wave files, all embedded with metadata information for easy import and ensure fast and easy workflow.
This soundlibrary arises from recordings with plugins and effects.
In these sounds you will find whooshes with electric and spark sounds.
After working these sounds in post production, this library comes with 20 incredible whoosh sounds that will bring your vÃdeo, trailer or movie to life.
Take to the skies with “Planes of LAX,” a sound library that thrusts you into the thunderous symphony of jet engines soaring down into and roaring up out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Tailored for professionals in film, games, and immersive formats, this collection will take your jetliner flybys to the next level.
Immerse your audience in a three-dimensional auditory experience with Ambix Ambisonic recordings and decoded 7.1.2 Atmos Bed, 5.1, and Stereo versions.
Decoded and referenced in Dolby Atmos at Cheviot Sound, ensuring top-quality playback.
Along with decoded stereo files, choose from separately recorded stereo and mono recordings, adding flexibility to meet the unique demands of your projects. Stereo recordings were expertly captured using a Tascam X8 in an XY configuration, while mono recordings were taken with a Rode NTG5.
Immerse yourself in the distinctive roars, whines, and rumbles of various planes, including but not limited to:
Airbus A320, A321, A350, A380
Boeing 737-7H4, 737-823, 737-824, 737-825, 767-332ER, 777-223, 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing C32A Airforce Two
Bombardier Challenger 605
Embraer 175LR, E175LR-04, E175LL, Phenom 300, Phenom 300-02
Mitsubishi CRJ-701ER
Decode to 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 6.1, 7.0, 7.1 and higher immersive formats, Change orientation, and Emulate microphone polar patterns using ambisonic decoder plugins:
 RODE SoundField – FREE
Harpex B Converter – PAID
Recording-
Jack Weiss
Roy Berardo
Editing-
Jack Weiss
Photos-
Jethro Tai
From the art filled halls of the Louvre and the hustle of Gare Du Nord to the side streets of ‘Le Marais’ and the balconies of Monmartre, experience the soundscape of a romantic parisian getaway.
Crowds, the metro, patisseries, sunrise from our balcony, street cleaners, party goers and 9-5’ers rushing through train stations.
‘A Trip to Paris’ was recorded during… wait for it… a trip to Paris, in the summer of 2023.
Is is an library of primarily ambiences with very little processing.
Special thanks to my partner Kathy for tolerating my continued efforts to ruin our romantic getaway with my recorder.
Real farts, ‘sharts’ on the bowl and poop plops
SwishSwoosh presents Rip & Tear: Gore Sound Effects PRO Pack. Experience the squish of torn flesh, bones cracking, and the stickiness of fresh blood—all meticulously recorded with premium equipment – Rode NTG4 and Sennheiser MKH8050 microphones. Crafted specifically for audio professionals, this pack comes with; construction pack, ready-to-use designed assets, and a bundle option.Â
NSL – New York City is a 81 Files Sound-Pack essentially composed of New York Backgrounds sounds. You will have access to many samples: Sirens, Streets, Subways, High Grounds, Highways, Docks and many more sounds…
Polaris UTV Vol. 1Â includes a variety of recordings of the popular UTV, Polaris Ranger.
Captured on a farm in rural Indiana, this collection features sounds such as engine on, off, idling and revving, approaches and pass-bys, plus more.
Use these sounds to enhance realism and immersivity in projects featuring UTV or ATV’s, farms or other outdoor locations.
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.
Waterphone Designed Bundle Vol. 1 presents an otherworldly assortment of sounds, meticulously recorded on a Waterphone with contact microphones and a guitar pedal board, and skilfully crafted by our Audio Craftsmen.
This bundle offers a variety of experimental sounds, from impacts and drones, to ambiences and risers, inspired by icon films such as The Matrix, Blade Runner and Alien and designed to enhance film, TV, and game productions with an experimental or abstract edge. The sounds are suitable for genres like sci-fi, thriller, horror, and fantasy, adding mystery, eeriness, and tension to projects.
The 4.52GB collection includes three volumes:
Waterphone Designed Vol. 1:
3 categories of Impacts; Metallic, Percussive & Tonal
Waterphone Designed Vol. 2:
Risers, Stingers and Swells.
Waterphone Designed Vol. 3:
Abstract ambiences & Atmospheric drones
This bundle is ideal for those looking to add an otherworldly and experimental sound dimension to their creative projects.
All sounds are delivered in a high-quality 24Bit 192kHz format, allowing for further sonic manipulation. They have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for easy organization and use.
Foley Plus 2 is a smattering of sounds from the Foley and sound effects vault of owner, David Fienup.
There is cloth, footsteps, smart phones, keyboards, microphone handling, food and drink, a wide variety of props, glassware, skin, appliances, leather, metal, plastic, bottles, cans, furniture, paper, sports, water, tools, and much more. Please check out the track list, as there are far too many to name!
This collection includes both ultra-clean, in-studio Foley and sound effects, as well as field recordings.
For many people, rain is high on their list favorite sounds to relax, study, or sleep to. For how soothing and common of a sound it is, it happens to be one of the most difficult to record – that is, if you want to still be able to use your gear afterwards.
In early spring of 2023, a little rain recording experiment on the fire escape leading to my somewhat sheltered backyard revealed that little to no city noise would actually make it onto the recording. Surprised by how clean these recordings came out, and by how wet of a summer we’ve been having this year, I proceeded to record in the backyard of my apartment almost every time it rained.
Over a period of 6 months, I recorded hundreds of gigabytes of rain and ultimately narrowed it down to the 3 hours contained in this library. If you are looking for rain recordings that are clean and work well for layering while still clearly anchoring your soundscape in suburban spaces, this is the library for you! Also included are two long thunderstorms that can be heard moving into the distance.
These recordings contain no distinct car sounds, people, or sirens, and have been minimally processed to make them flexible for use in films, games, and video productions.
As an added bonus, this library contains immersive, Ambisonic (AmbiX) recordings of rain captured from the inside of a tin shed. To convert these recordings to binaural or surround formats I recommend downloaded the free SoundField by RØDE plug-in.
Total number of Files: 19
Total Duration: 3hrs 2min 33sec
Metadata: UCS file naming, SoundMiner, Soundly, BWF
Recording Specs: 24 Bit / 96 kHz
Channel Formats: Stereo, AmbiX (Ambisonics B-Format)
File Format: WAV
Size: 7.3 GB
Gear used: LOM Uši Pro Mics, RØDE NT-SF1 Ambisonic Mic, Zoom F3, Zoom F6, Zoom H1n
Processing:Â Level adjustment, Crossfades, Low-Shelf Filtering where necessary.
Discover the Ambiences of Glasgow and Edinburgh (Scotland)!
Step into the heart of Scotland with this immersive sound library. From the bustling streets of Glasgow to the tranquil ambience of Edinburgh’s iconic landmarks, we’ve captured the essence of this beautiful country in vivid audio detail. Whether you’re a filmmaker, musician, or sound designer, these authentic recordings will transport your projects to the enchanting landscapes of Scotland.
Experience the Scottish accents, public announcements, and the unique atmosphere of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Transport yourself to the lively atmosphere of Queen Street train station in Glasgow. Feel the energy of Friday crowds and the buzz of the weekend. Stroll down the bustling Royal Mile, lined with performers, eateries, and shops during the Fringe Festival. Walk the cobblestone streets on a Saturday evening. Take a journey on the Glasgow Subway, from Buchanan Street to Bridge Street via St. Enoch.
Explore these and many more authentic Scottish sounds to add depth and realism to your creative projects. Elevate your audio productions with the captivating sounds of Scotland, available in this comprehensive sound library.
Reverb Chamber Bundle Vol. 2 presents an extraordinary assortment of sounds, meticulously recorded within a reverb chamber and skilfully crafted by our Audio Craftsmen.
This bundle offers a variety of sounds, from vocals to impacts and drones, designed to enhance film, TV, and game productions with an experimental or abstract edge. The sounds are suitable for genres like sci-fi, thriller, horror, and fantasy, adding mystery, eeriness, and tension to projects.
The 1.6GB collection includes three volumes:
Reverb Chamber Vocals Vol. 1:
Swells, Risers, and Pass-Bys designed from vocals recorded in a reverb chamber.
Reverb Chamber Impacts Vol. 2:
Radio Interference Stingers, Title Sounds, and Glitches designed from recordings captured in a reverb chamber.
Reverb Chamber Drones Vol. 3:
Low Frequency Rumbles, Whooshes, and Impacts designed from recordings captured in a reverb chamber.
This bundle is ideal for those looking to add an otherworldly and experimental sound dimension to their creative projects.
All sounds are delivered in a high-quality 24Bit 192kHz format, allowing for further sonic manipulation. They have been meticulously edited and tagged with extensive UCS compliant metadata for easy organization and use.
In this library you will find recordings of old analog television.
Sounds include different type of frequency noises.
These sounds are perfect for sound design in movies, games, documentaries, etc.
A collection of soundscapes and isolated sound elements from technology labs, with recordings from biotech, optics, molding, transforming, and other places of hi-tech development, perfect for industrial, sci-fi, or stealth setting, and more.
The perfect boring traffic you are looking for. All the recordings are long enough to fill an entire scene or play in the background without looping. Heavy traffic in the city center, busy intersections, highways, vehicles passing under a bridge, different incoming and outcoming directions, with different mic placements, with no human (or birds’!) interference, ready to use in your project.
Nowadays a lot of protests against global climate change all over the world are happening. With our amazing immersive Schoeps ORTF3D recording system, we recorded some protests during the UN climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow 2022. You can hear people cheering and screaming, helicopters flying around, rhythmic drums playing and crowds shouting political lines against climate change.
The Library include sounds like
PROTEST, CROWD, CLIMATE CHANGE, CHEERING, DRUMS, HELICOPTER
Key Features:
In Taiwan, immersing in traffic of scooters and cars is a daily occurrence. Waiting for the green light in the sea of scooters, and VROOOOOOM, all the scooters simultaneously rev their engines and accelerate forward as the light turns green. These are the sounds of the rush hour traffic in Taipei.
IN THE TRAFFIC is a sound library that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of the traffic in Taipei city.
It features the sounds of scooters, cars and buses passing by, the idle scooters sea at red lights, and the eager acceleration of scooters and motorcycles as they compete to speed forward when the light turns green. Additionally, the sounds of riding through tunnel and underpass can also be found in this sound library.
IN THE TRAFFIC adopts a slightly experimental approach, placing the microphones on the front sides, and riding a relatively quiet electric scooter with almost no engine sound in the traffic of Taipei.
Bird sounds and human voices have been carefully removed, providing you pure useful recordings for your creative works.
This library includes 58 stereo files recorded in AB at 96 kHz. Approx. 44 minutes total.
Additionally, this library was carefully tagged with rich Soundminer metadata, including marks in the recordings highlighting interesting sounds.
And of course, all the recordings were recorded, edited and mastered with care and love.
Realistic Fight Vol. 1 contains everything you need to intensify your gritty, realistic fight scenes.
Using a collection of props, surfaces and their own voices, Our Audio Craftsmen recorded textured impacts, punches, slaps, grabs, bodyfalls, vocal efforts, whooshes and bone breaks. They channelled a natural, intimate approach while performing, providing you impactful, pain-inducing sounds.
The included sounds can be layered and combined to create immersive combat sequences and moments of pain in Film, TV and Game projects.
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.
This library contains 33 city ambience from Taiwan, Taipei. Recorded in ambisonic format then convert into various formats. From city center traffic, department stores to quite park, street basketball cout and afteroon heavy rain. It can fit perfetfly into any film or game production set in urban asia city.
– LOOP READY –
All sounds are edited into a perfect loop for easy editing.
– INCLUDING BINURAL VERSION –
In addition to the Stereo files, the ambisonic edition also contains all files Binural format.
All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, Shure VP88 and Sonorous Objects SO.3 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.
Garden and nature in winter: sparse birdsong, busy gardeners, dogs barking with pleasant echoes, roosters crowing, jets and propeller planes passing overhead, as well as the dead silence and eerie rustling in the depths of the night; the awakening of nature and residents in the early morning hours, and much more.
‘Residential Forest III’ is the third library in my series of long-term recordings from a German allotment environment. This remote area, surrounded by forest, features cottages, ponds, and an abundance of natural sounds. The library captures a blend of suburban, residential, and forest ambiences.
‘Residential Forest III’ includes 36 unique ambiences recorded in Germany during spring, specifically in January 2023, from 1 p.m. to 11 a.m. the following day. From these 23 hours of recordings, I have carefully edited and curated the best moments, creating a 4 GB auditory journey through the afternoon, evening, night, morning, and midday hours in this residential forest setting.
To capture the profound silence of the night, I used a matched pair of Rode NT1-A microphones with exceptionally low noise, paired with a Tascam HD-P1 recorder.
The total duration of the library is approximately 3.5 hours, with most ambiences ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. Some are longer, while a few are shorter.
‘Residential Forest III’ was recorded in AB stereophony at 48 kHz, 24-bit.
The Foley Vault is home to an ever-growing collection of original Foley recordings.
Each library was captured by professional Foley Artists on our in-house Foley Stage using a Sennheiser MKH50 microphone.
These sounds were originally performed for a variety of feature and short film projects. They have now been compiled and released for you to edit and implement into your own film, game and television productions.
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