BOOM Library THUNDERSTORM CHASER STEREO Edition Sound Effects Library, Download

The Sound of Nature's Fury - Thunder Sound Effects Library
Thunderstorms are nature's most electrifying spectacle, but capturing their raw power is no easy task. THUNDERSTORM CHASER is the result of six years of storm chasing, thousands of miles travelled, and some near-death experiences in pursuit of the most authentic thunder sound effects ever recorded. From deep, distant rumbles rolling over the plains to ground-shaking cracks of lightning, this library delivers unparalleled realism and spatial depth.

The Ultimate Thunder SFX Library - Real, Raw, and Uncompromised
Many sound libraries offer artificially enhanced or layered thunder sounds. THUNDERSTORM CHASER is 100% natural, recorded in the wildest storms across the United States. These recordings capture thunderstorms in its purest form, without post-production embellishments-just the raw, highly dynamic power of nature.

Professional Recordings For Professional Workflows
THUNDERSTORM CHASER offers an extensive range of immersive soundscapes with with over 36GB of high-resolution recordings in the Surround and over 9GB in the Stereo version. Every file is meticulously labeled with precise, well-structured metadata, ensuring effortless searchability and seamless integration into professional workflows.

The Most Flexible Thunder Sound Library Ever
From stereo to surround, Dolby Atmos, and Ambisonics, THUNDERSTORM CHASER is the most versatile thunder sfx library available. Thanks to the Schoeps ORTF-3D microphone setup, these recordings immerse audiences in the storm, making them perfect for cinematic productions, VR experiences, and high-end game sound design.

Beyond Thunder - The Full Storm Experience
While thunder is the star, this collection also captures the full storm environment:
• Distant rumbles and eerie-silences before the storm
• Explosive lightning cracks
• The pounding rain, hail, and howling winds that complete the storm experience
• Unfiltered natural dynamics, allowing for perfect layering in sound design

Included sounds - keywords
Booming, Clapping, Clashing, Close, Cracking, Distant, Drips, Drops, Foliage, Forest, Hail, Heavy, Light, Metallic, Moderate, Peeling, Rain, Reverberant, Rolling, Storm, Sweeping, Taps, Thunder, Weather, Wind

Designed for Immersive and Spatial Soundscapes
Captured using the Schoeps ORTF-3D microphone array, THUNDERSTORM CHASER delivers unmatched spatial depth and envelopment. Whether you're working in 5.1 surround, Dolby Atmos, or VR, this library lets you place thunder exactly where you need it in the mix.

Incredible Detail and Depth
With eight supercardioid microphones, every storm is captured in full three-dimensional realism. From subtle distant thunder rumbles to earth-shaking impacts, you get a precise and natural representation of thunder.

What we recorded
This is more than a sound effects library-it's the result of an obsession with capturing the perfect storm. Six years of tracking storms across Colorado and beyond, using the best field recording techniques available, has produced an unmatched collection of thunder and storm sounds.

We sat down with Matt who told us the story of capturing this incredible library of thunder sound effects.

What's so special about this library?
• The most authentic thunder recordings ever made - no artificial layering, just real storms
• Perfect for professional sound designers - used in Hollywood films, AAA games, and top-tier documentaries
• Extreme flexibility - works in stereo, surround, and immersive formats like Dolby Atmos
• Includes full storm environments - not just thunder, but rain, hail, and wind
• Recorded with premium Schoeps microphones - capturing every sonic detail with absolute precision

Compatible Software
BOOM Library sound FX come as WAV files, meaning you can import and work with them in any software that can handle this file type. Here are the most common audio and video editing software tools that work perfectly with our sound FX

Audio Software
• Logic Pro
• Cubase
• Nuendo
• Ableton Live
• Pro Tools
• Reaper

Video Editing Software
• Premiere Pro
• Final Cut Pro X
• After Effects
• Vegas Pro
• Media Composer

Rich Metadata Embedded
To provide you with the fastest and easiest workflow possible, all files contain extensive metadata like file description & keywords to quickly find the sounds you're looking for. Metadata can be read and processed by audio management tools. Some digital audio workstations feature an included search tool that can also read embedded metadata. Here are the most common audio management tools:

• Soundminer
• Basehead
• Soundly

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Universal Category System