Publisher: Boom Library
Format: WAV
Quality: Surround 96 kHz 24-bit
- 36.19 GB
Description: Sound effects of storms, rainstorms, thunder and thunderSounds of nature’s fury
Storms are nature’s most spectacular sights, but capturing their power is no easy task. Thunderstorm Chaser is the result of six years of chasing storms, thousands of miles traveled and several deaths in pursuit of the most authentic storm sound effects ever recorded. From deep, distant rumbles rolling across the plains to earth-shaking thunderclaps, this library delivers unrivaled realism and spatial depth.A story of passion and risk
Recording thunderstorms isn’t just difficult – it’s dangerous. Matt Mikkelsen spent six years tracking thunderstorms, consulting with meteorologists, and setting up state-of-the-art recording equipment in extreme conditions. During one session, he was nearly struck by lightning, a chilling reminder of the immense power he was capturing.
“There were years when I came back empty-handed. Storms are unpredictable. Sometimes they die down, sometimes they change direction. And sometimes they get too close.”
— Matt MikkelsenRecorded to the highest specifications
Thunderstorm Chaser delivers true 3D surround sound, making it a must-have for sound designers working in film, video games, television, theater, virtual reality, and immersive media. If surround sound is not your thing, a Stereo version is also available.
Pure, raw, and uncompromising
Many sound libraries offer artificially enhanced or layered thunder. Thunderstorm Chaser is 100% natural sound, recorded during the most powerful storms across the United States. These recordings capture thunderstorms in their purest form, with no post-production embellishments – just the raw, highly dynamic power of nature.
Professional Recordings for Professional Workflows
Thunderstorm Chaser offers a wide range of immersive soundscapes with over 36GB of high-resolution Surround recordings and over 9GB of Stereo recordings. Each file is carefully tagged with precise, well-structured metadata, ensuring easy searching and seamless integration into professional workflows.
The Most Flexible Thunder Sound Library
From Stereo to Surround, Dolby Atmos and Ambisonics, Thunderstorm Chaser is the most versatile thunder library available. Featuring a Schoeps ORTF-3D microphone setup, these recordings immerse audiences in the storms and thunderstorms, making them ideal for film, VR and high-end video game sound design.
Full immersion in the storm
While thunder is the main star, this collection also conveys the whole atmosphere of storms:
• Distant rumbles and eerie silence before a thunderstorm
• Explosive claps of lightning
• Torrential rain, hail and howling wind complete the impression of a storm
• Natural, unfiltered dynamics, allowing you to perfectly create layers of sound designCompatible software
This library of sounds comes as WAV files, which means you can import and work with them in any software that can handle this file type.Built-in metadata
To give you the fastest and easiest workflow, all files contain extensive metadata, such as file description and keywords, allowing you to quickly find the sounds you need. The metadata can be read and processed using audio management tools. Some DAWs have a built-in search tool that can also read the embedded metadata.
