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Ultimate Rockslide Combo HD Pro
This massive rock and dirt combo SFX library from The Recordist contains 1250 24bit/96kHz rock and dirt sound effects from both Rockslide collections at a special price.
Spectacular Special

Thunderstorm HD Combo
A massive collection of thunder and lightning sound effects from Thunderstorm HD and Thunderstorm 2 HD. Save $25.00 when purchased together. For a limited time only.
Latest HD Pro Releases

Ultimate Ice 2 HD Pro SFX
Introducing Ultimate Ice 2 HD Pro Sound Effects Library, the long awaited sequel to Ultimate Ice HD Pro. Recorded over a three month period on the pristine ponds and lakes in North Idaho. This collection was also captured with crystal clear detail at 24-Bit 96kHz with the extended frequency range Sennheiser MKH-8040ST microphone. From the tiniest … [Read More...]

Ultimate Rockslide 2 HD Pro SFX
Presenting Ultimate Rockslide 2 HD Pro Sound Effects Library. This collection from The Recordist contains 750 24bit/96kHz rock and dirt sound effects on 115 Broadcast WAV files with detailed Metadata embedded. This sequel to Ultimate Rockslide contains brand new rock based sound effects and multi-microphone files with tons of dirt and sand … [Read More...]

Ultimate Snow 2 HD Pro SFX
Ultimate Snow 2 is a reissue of Snowfall HD and Snowballs HD Ultra together in one collection with a few new sounds included. Recorded over the 2010-2011 winter season here in beautiful North Idaho, this 24-bit 96kHz collection contains 94 multi-take Broadcast WAV files totaling 425 individual snow sounds. There are a wide variety of snow falling … [Read More...]

North Country Trains HD Pro SFX
Presenting North Country Trains HD Professional Sound Effects Library. 117 High Definition diesel train beasts from the wilds of North Idaho. Recorded at 24Bit 96kHz at various locations in the pristine panhandle of Idaho. Included in this collection are pass bys with and without horns, cranky rail car movements, under bridge perspectives, slack … [Read More...]

Thunderstorm 2 HD Pro SFX
At long last, it's here! Presenting the sequel to Thunderstorm HD: Thunderstorm 2 HD Sound Effects Library. Over two years and dozens of storms in the making, this 24-Bit 96kHz collection of thunder and lightning is just what you need to make any storm soundscape complete. Included among the 55 Broadcast WAV files are extremely close lightning … [Read More...]

M60 Machine Gun HD Pro SFX
Presenting The M60 Machine Gun HD Professional Sound Effects Library, a multi-channel collection of 129 Broadcast WAV tracks recorded at 24-Bit 192kHz and 24-Bit 96kHz. The M60 is a belt-fed machine gun that fires the 7.62 mm NATO cartridge (.308 winchester) commonly used in larger rifles. The M60 used for this collection is a M60E3: An updated, … [Read More...]

Ultimate Foliage HD Pro SFX
Ultimate Foliage from The Recordist is a one of a kind collection of High Definition foliage sound effects recorded and mastered at 24-Bit 96k. Included in the 196 tracks are over 750 unique leaf, bush, grass and tree branch sounds ranging from the soft subtle rustling of leaves to hard hitting tree limbs. A sound effects collection like no … [Read More...]
Legacy Sound Effects Libraries

Broken World Glass SFX Library
The Recordist's Broken World Sound Effects Library is a series of amazingly dynamic professional sound effects recorded at 16-Bit 48kHz through 24-Bit 96kHz and mastered at 24-Bit 48kHz. The sounds in this collection were hand-picked from over 18 years of The Recordist’s massive archive of digital sound recordings. Many hours were spent re-mastering the original source files to bring them up to … [Read More...]

Special Edition SFX Library
The Recordist Special Edition Sound Effects Library is an expansive collection of professional sound effects and compelling audio design custom made to help heighten any production. The sounds in this amazing collection were hand-picked from The Recordist’s massive archive and categories such as Sci-Fi, doors, crashes, impacts, airplanes, weather, water and much more. This “Special … [Read More...]
Latest Sound Effects Recording Videos
Saw Mill Recording – November 28, 2011
Back in November 2011 I had to opportunity to record a LOUD saw mill with a huge vintage three foot saw blade and lots of other mechanical devices for milling logs. What?
North Country Trains HD Videos
Sights and sounds from the recording of North Country Trains HD Professional Sound Effects Library from The Recordist. Part 1: Week 6 of recording freight trains all over the panhandle of Idaho.
North Idaho Train Recording
Sights and sounds from recording North Idaho freight trains during the month of November 2011.
