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Welcome to The Recordist

"The place for incredible sound effects." This is also the home of Creative Sound Design, a state-of-the-art sound design facility for the video game industry. We offer the Ultimate SFX series of professional HD sound effects libraries and our SoundBox HD sound effect collections.

Each SoundBox HD contains an incredible collection of unique and difficult to record sound effects in multiple formats up to 24-Bit 192kHz with Soundminer and Pro Tools Metadata embedded.

Latest News

Quarterly Newsletter 2012 Q1

Introducing The Recordist Newsletter. Every three months I will update you on the many projects and upcoming sound effects library products as well as other stupid crazy stories from the ranch here in North Idaho. Read on.... 2011 Recap: Thanks to you and your support, 2011 was an amazing year for me and TheRecordist.com. I released over 25 new HD sound collections, experienced things I never

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Latest Video

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.

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New HD Pro Release

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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 debris sounds recorded close … [Read More...]

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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 sounds recorded in some … [Read More...]

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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 take up metal impacts, … [Read More...]

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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 strikes, booming rumbles, … [Read More...]

M60 Machine Gun HD SFX Library

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, lightweight version adopted … [Read More...]

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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 other. Not just leaves were … [Read More...]

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Beech 58P Airplane HD Pro

Presenting the Beechcraft Baron 58P propeller plane sound effects collection. The Beechcraft Baron is a light, twin-engined piston aircraft originally developed by Beech Aircraft Corporation and currently manufactured by the Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. The Baron is a variant of the Beechcraft Bonanza, and was first introduced in 1961. Since its inception, the Baron has … [Read More...]

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Fireworks Show HD Pro

Fireworks Show HD Ultra Sound Effects Library is a multi channel recording of a complete fireworks presentation. Recorded at 24-Bit 192K with a close up and stereo set of microphones in full windshields and windjammers to 2 Sound Devices SD-702 recorders sync locked together. They were placed approximately 6 meters away from the finale launch tubes. The Sennheiser MKH-8040 … [Read More...]

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Mangled Metal HD Pro SFX

Mangled Metal is a unique and hard hitting collection of High Definition sound effects recorded at 96k and 192k. Included are 715 metal rips, tears, dents, scrapes, folds, slides, rubs, impacts, crashes, drops and much more. The source for this library came from a ton of metal objects found around my ranch. Being a pack-rat runs in the family so I instinctively saved … [Read More...]

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Ultimate Chain HD Pro SFX

Introducing Ultimate Chain Sound Effects Library. 670 unique sounds presented on 160 24-Bit 96kHz Broadcast WAV files. Included in this collection are a wide variety of performances with large heavy chains, medium chains, small chains, load binders, dumpster chains and much more. The chains were pulled through hooks, dragged on many types of surfaces and objects, hit, … [Read More...]

Ultimate Glass SFX Library

Ultimate Glass HD Pro SFX

Presenting Ultimate Glass Sound Effects Library. 736 glass sound effects recorded at 24-Bit 96kHz. Sounds included but not limited to: Windows, Mirrors, Bottles, Vases, Jars, Dishes, Wine Glasses, Drinking Glasses, Light Bulbs, Ornaments and Computer Screens. Not only is there the usual smashing and breaking of glass, there are many sounds made by glass that are perfect … [Read More...]

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Ultimate Wood HD Pro SFX

Presenting the Ultimate Wood Sound Effects Library. This massive collection of 500 24-Bit 96kHz Broadcast wav wood based sound effects includes: gigantic trees falling, tree bark cracks, sheets of plywood ripped apart, heavy beams dropped, logs rolling down hills, wood panel cracks and tiny branch snaps just to name a few. This library was started in the summer of 2007 … [Read More...]

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Ultimate Splash HD Pro SFX

Water splashes North Idaho style! We have our share of it way up here in North Idaho. One of the largest fresh-water aquifers in the country is right underneath my feet. This super soaked collection contains 344 water splash sound effects from many exhausting recording sessions over the last 3 years. Recorded and mastered at 24-Bit 96k this unique library will make any … [Read More...]

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Ultimate Fire HD Pro SFX

At long last, here it is, after four long years and zero trips to the emergency room, what every serious sound designer needs: A professionally recorded fire sound effects library. I present: Ultimate Fire. This scorching hot royalty free collection contains 583 fire sound effects recorded at 24-Bit 96kHz and 192kHz. I started this sound library out of the need for a … [Read More...]

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Ultimate Mud HD Pro SFX

This incredible royalty free collection contains 464 slimy mud sound effects recorded at 24-Bit 96kHz. Mud was dropped, squished, splashed, moved and poured to create a generous assortment of sounds that will compliment any horror movie soundtrack or video game. Actions include: mud dumped from a tractor bucket, plopped and poured from a 5 gallon pail, squeezed and hit … [Read More...]

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Ultimate Snow HD Pro SFX

The Ultimate Snow Sound Effects Library contains 300 of my best snow sounds recorded at 24-Bit 96kHz over four years during some of the most frigid and snow-packed North Idaho winters I have ever seen. North Idaho gets its share of snow. Living here in the winter is fairly tough when we get huge quantities of snow but it also creates an wonderful opportunity to record … [Read More...]

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Ultimate Rockslide HD Pro SFX

Ultimate Rockslide from The Recordist contains 500 rockslides, boulders, shale, gravel and dirt debris sounds. Recorded at 24-Bit 96kHz over 3 years in North Idaho quarries, gravel pits and my back yard foley pit. This SoundBox HD Pro collection includes: massive rocks falling down cliffs, huge boulders dropped from a excavator, medium sized impacts and large scraping … [Read More...]

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Ultimate Ice HD Pro SFX

The Ultimate Ice Sound Effects Library contains a whopping 715 cracks, impacts, scrapes, rubs, tension and icicle debris sounds. Recorded at 24-Bit 96kHz and over 4 freaking cold North Idaho winters in the making this new professional sound library will give you the chills. Ice has lots of character depending on how cold the environment is. It can sound brittle, … [Read More...]

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Ultimate Concrete HD Pro SFX

The Ultimate Concrete Sound Effects Library from The Recordist contains an incredible 662 concrete blocks, bricks, ceramics, chimney tubes, cement footers, sidewalk slabs and debris sounds. Various concrete objects were hit, dropped, scraped, smashed and generally mangled by my tractor and a sledgehammer. Meticulously recorded with multiple recorders and microphones, … [Read More...]

Thunderstorm HD

Thunderstorm HD SFX Library

The Recordist Thunderstorm HD Sound Effects Library is a comprehensive collection of professional grade High Definition thunder sound effects and dynamic audio design recorded and mastered at 24-bit 96kHz. The sounds in this astonishing collection were hand-picked from over 6 years of The Recordist’s expansive archive of thunder recordings. This set contains 90 … [Read More...]

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About Me and Company

Creative Sound Design aka: The Recordist is an audio production company founded by Frank Bry in 1986 with digital sound sample offerings for Digital Sampling Keyboards. With the success of these libraries, the company expanded by offering high end digital instrument sample CD-ROMs for the Emu Emulator IIIx, Emulator IV, synthesizer programming for Waldorf Electronics and Emu Systems, and custom sound design for video, film, radio and television. He then expanded into custom sound effects design and recording for leading sound effects CD library developers.

As demand increased for high quality sound design for multimedia and video games he formed a division that specialized in sound for new media. While working for a internet start up company in the mid 1990s, Frank worked on some high profile multimedia projects and video games including a Clint Eastwood CD-ROM, Sting CD-ROM (All This Time) and Castle Infinity. After striking out on his own he worked as the lead sound designer for Total Annihilation, Dungeon Siege and Supreme Commander as well as contributing to the Metroid Prime series, Neverwinter Nights, Unreal Championship and many others.

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Spectacular Specials

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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 Ultimate Rockslide collections at a special price. New for 2012!

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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.

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SBHD-WIND05: North Idaho Wind HD Bundle

The North Idaho Wind HD Bundle includes all 4 SoundBox HD Wind collections together at a reduced price.

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SBHD-FLYBND01: Flying Insects HD Bundle

A special bundle of 321 flying insect sound effects. Bugs Gone Wild in 24-Bit 96kHz Hi-Definition. 100% live bugs. Save $20.00!

New HD Releases

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 Ultimate Rockslide collections at a special price. New for 2012!

Ultimate Rockslide 2 HD Pro SFX

Presenting Ultimate Rockslide 2 HD Pro. This solid collection contains 750 24bit/96kHz Rock and dirt sound effects on 115 BWAV tracks. This sequel to Ultimate Rockslide contains brand new rock sound effects with multi microphone sessions plus tons of dirt and sand based sounds recorded close up and with a medium distant perspective.

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.

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.

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Field Recording Posts

January 2012 Snowstorms

Recording Snow Sounds January 2012 The third week of January 2012 proved to be a goldmine for snow sound effects here on the ranch. The typical North Idaho winter finally arrived bringing with it lots of snow, wind and freezing temperatures. The week started with a bunch of snow falling along with some very cold [...]

North Idaho Iceman Vol-1

This is the first in a series of blog posts documenting my experiences recording ice for the forthcoming ULTIMATE ICE 2 HD SFX Library. Recorded during the week ending on January 13, 2011.

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?

Train Tension Symphony

Sounds of 3 trains attempting to pass through on the same set of tracks at the same time and there was some maintenance going on as well.

Train Railroad Track Tickle

Here is a sound from December 12, 2011. I was not expecting this sound from a train pass by along the lake in a very secluded area.

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.

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  • I can hear BIG avalanche control booms again, still trying to get up the mountain to record them. This is a tough session to get. about 2 days ago
  • Some of these ULTIMATE ICE 2 sounds don't even sound like ice. They sound like the Alien movie egg shell opening up. Creepy. Goopy. Slimey. about 2 days ago
  • Snowstorm blog post with some tips and free SFX: http://t.co/XRzThZAm #fieldrecording about 3 days ago
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Avalanche Control with Snowfall HD SoundBox

Gun Recording May 30 2010

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