BOOM Library Swamps is a free sound effects library for After Effects and Premiere Pro, offering 3D surround and stereo WAV recordings of Florida wetlands captured with an ORTF 3D system at 24‑bit/96 kHz.
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About BOOM Library Swamps
BOOM Library Swamps provides field recordings from two Florida expeditions over three years, featuring frogs, alligators, insects, birds and water textures. Captured with BOOM’s ORTF 3D configuration using SCHOEPS microphones and Sound Devices recorders, the material is unprocessed to preserve natural tonal identity. The library includes close‑up mud and squelch textures, wide ambiances for dawn, night and storms, and long‑form recordings. Files are delivered as WAV at 24‑bit, 96 kHz for both Windows and macOS, available in a 3D surround layout (144 files, 46.8 GB) and a stereo set (72 files, 11.7 GB), each with PDF and XLS metadata.
Features
- ORTF 3D field recordings captured with SCHOEPS microphones and Sound Devices recorders
- Wildlife recorded in natural behaviour, including frogs at several distances, feeding egrets and ibises, and close and distant alligator territorial bellows
- Close-up mud movement and squelch textures alongside wide ambiences covering dawn, night and passing storm conditions
- Unprocessed recordings with no heavy processing or noise reduction, preserving natural tonal identity
- WAV files at 24-bit, 96 kHz for Windows and Mac, in 3D Surround and Stereo versions
- 3D Surround layout optimized for Atmos and VR, with PDF and XLS metadata
Best for
Sound designers and editors needing realistic, immersive swamp and wetland ambience for audio or video projects, especially those working with multi‑channel formats.
Frequently asked questions
What file format and specs does BOOM Library Swamps use?
BOOM Library Swamps ships as WAV files at 24‑bit, 96 kHz for both Windows and macOS. The 3D surround set contains 144 files (46.8 GB) and expands to 216 files (58.5 GB) when the stereo version is added; the stereo‑only set has 72 files (11.7 GB). PDF and XLS files accompany each set for metadata.
Which software can open BOOM Library Swamps?
The WAV files can be imported into any application that supports that format. Common hosts include Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects, Vegas Pro, Media Composer, Soundminer and Basehead.
Is BOOM Library Swamps optimized for Atmos and VR?
Yes. The recordings were made with an ORTF 3D configuration and a channel layout (L, R, Ls, Rs, Lh, Rh, LSh, RSh) designed for stable localisation and phase integrity, making them suitable for Atmos and VR workflows.
Is BOOM Library Swamps free?
The catalog lists BOOM Library Swamps as free, but users should review the developer’s licensing terms to confirm current usage conditions before downloading.
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