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Boom Library Thunderstorm Chaser 3D Surround / Stereo WAV screenshot
3D Surround Edition WAV | 24-bit / 96 kHz - 29,85 GB
Stereo Edition WAV | 24-bit / 96 kHz - 7,46 GB

THE SOUND OF NATURE'S FURY
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 design



Boom Library Thunderstorm Chaser 3D Surround / Stereo WAV screenshot
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.


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.

Boom Library Thunderstorm Chaser 3D Surround / Stereo WAV screenshot
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.

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comments

  Member 15.11.2020 3
+15
Like Gabor atoms encapsulated in an infinite IR tail, your post transforms my Sunday into an immersive simulation of the sky’s impulse response, each thunderclap unfolding as an atmospheric transfer function, modulated by cloud topology and diffracted through psychoacoustic space. Huge thanks for all your posts!
  Member 24.01.2014 128
+33
did you drop those wavs in a convolver and turned them into IRs? sounds really interesting
No right and no wrong and no in-betweens
  Member 15.11.2020 3
+15
Didn’t generate proper IRs, I just summoned thunder WAVs into a quantum convolver during a shamanic FFT ritual. The spectrum split open like a phase vortex, and each transient became an entity, diffracted through a psychoacoustic singularity. This isn’t audio anymore, it’s a stochastic model of celestial wrath, waveform-encoded. Nothing linear. Everything spectrally possessed!
  Member 7.04.2020 203
+25
What an amazing gift today , 100% creative sound design now!! thanks again
  Resident 25.10.2014 15 506
+226
Man, how much fun is this! I don't use things like this in music or sound design BUT I just LOVE listening to it.
  Member 8.05.2022 66
+19
That audio demo; "Boom Library" at 1:00. Anyone else hear it?
  Member 26.03.2014 40
+7
Maravilloso
  Member 24.01.2016 218
+32
Wow! Talula, please take a break!

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