8 Great New Sound Libraries: Ambisonic Ambiences, Underwater Atmospheres, Crackling Cornfields, Pulsating VSTs, And More!

Posted January 4, 2024 by Adriane Kuzminski in New sound effects libraries

Happy New Year! To kick off 2024, we have sound libraries that will take you from the natural world to technological sounscapes.

You can hear Ambisonic nature in New Zealand, immersive ambiences from all seasons, rustling corn fields, rumbling locomotives and train horns, and the purring engine of an Alfa Romeo, cold aquatic depths, warm crackling pizza ovens, and a pulsating futuristic synth virtual instrument. Happy listening!

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NEW ZEALAND Ambisonic

'NEW ZEALAND Ambisonic' by Biquette Studio lets you hike through breathtaking soundscapes captured during a 6-month, 3,000km trek along the Te Ararora trail. Immerse yourself in exotic birdsong, crashing waves, windswept alpine meadows, tranquil pastures, and dramatic mountain vistas.

Ambisonic Sound Effects NEW ZEALAND Ambisonic Play Track 73 sounds included, 360 mins total $150

In the Nomade series we’ve captured a wide variety of locations and soundscapes in remote, hard-to-reach wilderness during a six-month, 3,000-km thru hike trek across New Zealand following the Te Ararora trail ,

You’ll hear unique exotic birds and be immersed in soundscapes between the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, in the heart of primeval jungle, in the lost alpine mountains of the Richmond Range and the many Scottish-like pastures.

In this collection you’ll find rare high quality audio recordings in ambisonic Ambix format with references pictures, detailed track sheet and GPS location on both North and South Island.

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NATURAL SOUNDSCAPES VOL 4 – AMBISONIC

'NATURAL SOUNDSCAPES VOL 4 – AMBISONIC' by IVO VICIC SOUND LIBRARIES has breathtaking soundscapes captured across seasons - from sun-drenched meadows and shimmering lakes in summer to the hushed whispers of autumn forests and the crisp chill of late autumn.

Ambisonic Sound Effects Natural Soundscapes Vol 4 – Ambisonic Play Track 52+ sounds included, 167 mins total $23

Natural soundscapes in Ambisonic recorded in Summer, late Summer, Autumn and late Autumn. Forests, meadows, lake, river, streams ambiences. Nocturnal recordings included. Immersive recordings.

Recorded with Sennheiser Ambeo VR mic (Rycote blimp) and Sound Devices recorder

(all ch. matched with noise generator). Metadata tagged with info. Mic position is upright.

RAW files: B-format, Ambix (4 ch.) and Binaural stereo (preview is in Binaural stereo).

Check the sound list for add. info.

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Trains (SB105)

'Trains (SB105)' by Sound Brigade immerses you in a treasure trove of authentic train sounds captured from Amtrak, passenger, and freight trains. Thunderous horns, Doppler-shifted whistles, rumbling passbys, and screeching brakes transport you right to the platform, while subtle station ambiences and rhythmic slack action add layers of realism.

Environments & Ambiences Trains (SB105) Play Track 94+ sounds included, 150 mins total $50

REAL TRAIN SOUNDS FOR ANY PROJECT
The SB105 TRAINS Sound Effects Library has a variety of train ambience, train horns, train passbys and more for building realistic train scenes and sound design manipulation.

YOUR SECRET FOR REALISTIC TRAINS
We recorded train horns, pass bys, brakes, ambience, slack action and more from Amtrak, Passenger and Freight trains. After days of recording, we carefully edited and chose sounds we would use in our own projects. The unique and differentiated horn and horn doppler sounds alone are worth the cost of this library. Every file has Soundminer compliant metadata embedded, and an organized file naming structure. The 94 sounds in this collection will help you elevate your project and bring realism to any train scene.

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Alfa Romeo 147 2004

'Alfa Romeo 147 2004 compact car' by Krampfstadt Studio shows the heart of this iconic compact car with sounds in pristine 32bit / 192 kHz quality. Hear the roar of the engine, the satisfying clunk of the doors, and the rhythmic tick-tock of the blinkers, all brought to life through high-end microphones and recording equipment. ️

Car Sound Effects Alfa Romeo 147 2004 compact car Play Track 248 sounds included, 32 mins total $60

All files are recorded 32bit, 192 kHz, with RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav and FEL Clippy XLR EM272 microphones, Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

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Sound of the Corn

'Sound of the Corn' by In Motion Audio captures the essence of swaying stalks with meticulously recorded ambiences, from general field atmospheres to individual stalk shakes and leaf rubs. Feel the wind brush through the rows with immersive run-bys, and go deeper with unique textures captured by specialized microphones.

Environments & Ambiences Sound of the Corn Play Track 63 sounds included, 47 mins total $20

We travelled to several local Corn Fields in the UK and recorded the sound of corn stalks moving in the wind.
We recorded:
General Corn Field Ambiences
Corn Stalk Shakes
Corn Leaf Rubs
Run-bys through the Corn Field
Corn Stalk movement via the Korg CM300 contact Microphone
Corn Stalk movement via the LOM Geofon

This sample pack is great for use in any corn related project. There are also design opportunities with the Korg CM300 and the LOM Geofon to give texture to the corn or to create rumbles underneath the ambience layers. Sound of the Corn 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

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Submerge

'Submerge' by In Motion Audio dives deep into a world of captivating underwater sounds, courtesy of a specialized stereo hydrophone. From gurgling drains to rushing rivers, it captures the movement, splashes, and impacts of various water sources with dual-track recordings that let you isolate details like underwater echoes and dripping cascades.

Environments & Ambiences Submerge Play Track 67 sounds included, 34 mins total $20

Submerge was created using a stereo hydrophone which recorded submerged and underwater sounds. We recorded various water sources from streams, rivers, waterfalls, showers and drains

We were able to record:

Drain water flow and movement with bubbles, gargling and draining sounds

Flow/Currents of Rivers and Streams moving

Impacts/Dunks and Splashes

and

Rock Movements under the water

Recording with a stereo hydrophone allowed us to captured unique and different sounds on both tracks, so for instance, left track was underwater but on the right track it had the sound of drips falling on to the Hydrophone from a water fall. Giving you options to split the audio for different tonalities, giving you more audio to work with for your said project.

Submerge 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 through to Composing for a variety of projects such as TV, Film, Documentaries and Video Games.

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Big Pizza Oven

'Big Pizza Oven' by Big Pizza Sniffers brings you the sounds of a traditional wood-fired oven in stunning detail. Hear the cast iron door creak open, the satisfying scrape of tools against stone, and the rhythmic whoosh of raked ashes. Lush, natural reverb captures the oven's ambiance, all beautifully recorded with a classic Schoeps MS setup.

Door Sound Effects Big Pizza Oven Play Track 6 sounds included $18.99
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Medieval bread oven recorded with gusto.
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Cinematic Cyberwave

'Cinematic Cyberwave' by Noizefield Instruments lets you create music for cyberpunk and synthwave genres. It has a large library of sounds, including synths, basses, drums, and effects. The interface is easy to use and lets you tweak sounds and create your own. Great for any musician who wants to add a futuristic edge to their music.

Cinematic/Trailer Instruments Cinematic Cyberwave Play Track 260 sounds included $79

CINEMATIC CYBERWAVE contains over 20 GB of state-of-the-art audio samples that meticulously capture the dark and futuristic sound of the cyberpunk and synthwave genres. With an impressive collection of over 260 patches, this instrument is a one-stop-shop for all your production needs. From dynamic synth leads to rumbling basses, hypnotic arpeggios, mind-bending effects, punchy drums, ethereal pads, and immersive soundscapes, you’ll find everything you need to create dark & gritty, as well as neon & futuristic soundscapes that will transport your audience to a mesmerizing, dystopian new world.

The modern user interface offers intuitive control with a 3-layer mixer, LFO-synchronized modulation of volume, pan, filter or any combination thereof, 2 sequencable “Motion FX Slots” and 4 versatile effect options with delay, reverb, chorus, flanger that add depth and dimension to your compositions. Furthermore, the advanced arpeggiator and editable filter, volume and pitch curves (all ADSR curves) empower you to create your own unique and dynamic sounds that will set your music apart.

The carefully curated sound library included in this instrument is tailored to capture the authentic cyberpunk aesthetic. It features a vast range of samples sourced from analog synths and guitars, real drums, and electronic drum kits, alongside glitch effects, whooshes, impacts, explosions, and deeply sampled digital and analog hardware synthesizers. The attention to detail ensures that whether you’re producing cyberwave or any other genre that calls for a futuristic edge, the Cinematic Cyberwave Kontakt Instrument equips you with the tools to elevate your music to the next level.

Embrace this opportunity to elevate your production game and unleash your creativity with the Cinematic Cyberwave Kontakt Instrument from Noizefield Instruments and CB Sounddesign. Immerse your audience in a neon-lit, gritty, and futuristic world, where your music sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out on this powerful instrument that will inspire you to create captivating cyberpunk soundscapes like never before. Get your hands on the Cinematic Cyberwave Kontakt Instrument today and redefine the boundaries of your musical journey.

** Note that CINEMATIC CYBERWAVE requires the full version 5.8.1 or above of Native Instruments KONTAKT

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Fire Sound Effects Campfire, Fireplace and Stove Play Track 54 sounds included $14.90

54 sounds on fire! Another indispensable toolkit of fire, wood burning, flames and different fire ambiences that were recorded indoors and outdoors. Find the true sound of it with Vadi Sound Library.

About Campfire, Fireplace and Stove

From loopable fire, wood burning, fireplace and flames, bonfire, stove and campfire, this 96 kHz – 24bit collection has both organic Foley and sound design usability in stereo and mono format.

You will get lots of organic firewood crackles, sizzles, hisses, whooshes and campfire ambiences of the forest, sometimes with owls hooting, dogs barking and the crickets. Fire bursts and igniting with spray and flamethrower, matches, magneto lighters, closing and opening of metal lids are included too.

These 54 immersive sounds are windy, wild, fast or calm and peaceful and were recorded at different seasons, at night and day, indoors and outdoors and all fire burning sounds are loopable. You will get intuitive, detailed naming, UCS compatibility and the usual Vadi Sound craft and attention to detail.

Keywords:

Fire, fireplace, stove, campfire, bonfire, flame, burn, burst, crackle, sizzle, hiss, gas, ignite, forest, night, day, indoor, outdoor, match, lighter, whoosh, air, brush, debris.

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Bundles Illumination Designed Bundle Vol. 1 Play Track 67 sounds included $62

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Illumination Designed Vol. 1:

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Illumination Designed Vol. 2:

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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.

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Car Sound Effects 2000s Cars 3 Play Track 2376 sounds included, 287 mins total $200

Compilation of 10 different 2000s cars. 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 and Zoom F3 and Zoom H4n recorders. Library contains wav files of driving, interior and exterior foley, mechanical and electrical sounds. It is also available in UCS.

Models:

1. Fiat Bravo 2007 compact car

2. Ford C-Max 2003 MPV minivan multi purpose vehicle

3. Honda Civic Type S 2006 sport compact car

4. Land Rover Freelander 2003 compact crossover SUV sport utility vehicle

5. Mini Cooper 2006 subcompact supermini car

6. Opel Vectra C 2005 large family car

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8. Skoda Fabia 2007 subcompact supermini car

9. Volkswagen Polo 2009 subcompact supermini car

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