Boom Library Thunderstorm Chaser [WAV]

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.

RECORDED FOR THE HIGHEST DEMANDS

THUNDERSTORM CHASER offers true 3D Surround sound, making it a must-have for sound designers working in film, TV, games, theatre, VR, and immersive media. If you don’t need surround, a stereo version is also available (included in the surround version by default).

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 designWHAT WE RECORDED

[spoiler]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.

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.

ENTER A NEW ERA OF SURROUND SOUND FX LIBRARIES

[spoiler]SUITABLE FOR ANY SURROUND APPLICATION, EVEN AND ESPECIALLY IMMERSIVE AUDIO LIKE AURO 3D, DOLBY ATMOS, 360° VIDEOS AND VR

THUNDERSTORM CHASER is the next product of our famous new sound effect series 3D SURROUND. It continues a new era of surround sound FX libraries with unprecedented precision, spatial impression and clarity. 3D Surround delivers better results where conventional surround techniques reach their limits. This occurs especially, although not exclusively, in VR, where events must sound 100% convincing depending on the rotation and tilt of the user’s head. With our new 3D SURROUND series, you are ideally equipped for not only VR, but any other application that requires high-definition and crystal-clear surround sound.

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT 3D SURROUND?

3D Surround has two enormous advantages over conventional surround sound. On the one hand, individual sound sources can be located much better and more clearly with 3D Surround. On the other hand, 3D Surround also reflects height differences much better. This results in a more extensive and much clearer sound image in a quality that cannot be achieved with conventional surround sound.

HIGH-PRECISION SOUND LOCATION

Conventional surround sound often provides a somewhat diffuse image of the sound source, making it hard to precisely pinpoint the direction where the sound is coming from and where it is moving to. 3D Surround draws a crystal-clear picture of the source recording for a complete sound experience.

THE 3RD DIMENSION – SUITED FOR VR & DOLBY ATMOS

3D Surround adds a height layer as a third dimension compared to regular surround. The sound not only reaches the listener’s ear from the side, but also from above. This results in a much better localization of the sound source and a much more immersive listening experience which makes it the perfect surround type for VR applications and Dolby Atmos.

RECORDED WITH THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Our 3D Surround libraries are recorded with the highly-acclaimed Schoeps ORTF-3D setup, a cuboid 8ch level/time difference ambience setup. The main benefit is an additional height layer compared to regular surround recording setups. It consists of 8 supercardioid microphones.

The height layer offers a much wider range of spatial sound effects and a more realistic three-dimensional reproduction. Therefore, it provides a clearer representation of spatial depth, a more natural surround impression, improved envelopment, and an authentic feel.

INCLUDING STEREO VERSION

Alongside the ORTF-3D files, the 3D SURROUND edition conveniently includes all files in stereo, saving you time on unnecessary conversions. Instead, you can immediately utilize these fantastic new sounds for any of your projects that don’t necessarily require surround sound.

SAME QUALITY, SAME CONTENT

Are you interested in the THUNDERSTORM CHASER recordings, but don’t need the surround version? We provide identical recordings of the same caliber in our stereo version, but at a more affordable price.

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. This means 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.

UCS COMPATIBLE METADATA EMBEDDED

To provide you with the fastest and easiest workflow possible, all files contain extensive metadata like file description & keywords. 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.

ACCORDING TO THE NEW UCS STANDARD