SWAMPS - 3D Surround by Boom sound effects library artwork for swamp and wetland audio

SWAMPS - 3D Surround: ORTF 3D Swamp Sound Effects Library by Boom

SWAMPS - 3D Surround is a sound effects library from Boom that captures Florida wetland ambiences, wildlife and textures recorded in ORTF 3D for surround, Atmos and VR work.

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01Overview

SWAMPS - 3D Surround is built around the acoustic complexity of wetlands, where land and water constantly overlap. The recordings document frog sounds, alligator behavior, insect beds, reed movement and natural squelch textures. Field recordings were captured over two expeditions to Florida with SCHOEPS microphones. The library is delivered as WAV files, so it can be imported into most audio software. It is part of Boom's 3D Surround sound effects series.

Best for

Surround sound design
Dolby Atmos beds
VR environments
Swamp atmospheres
Wildlife sound design
Film and game ambiences

Developer: Boom
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Field recordings of frogs, alligators, insects and reeds
Recorded in Florida wetlands across two expeditions
ORTF 3D microphone configuration with SCHOEPS microphones
Unprocessed recordings with no heavy noise reduction
Close-up mud and squelch textures
Wide ambiences for dawn, night and storm conditions
Embedded file metadata for search in audio management tools
Delivered as WAV files

03In depth

Field recordings captured in ORTF 3D

Boom recorded the library with an ORTF 3D microphone configuration, aiming for stable localization and phase integrity in immersive formats. The developer says the recordists spent long stretches documenting natural wildlife behavior rather than staged activity.

The material covers cypress groves, open wetlands, soft mud zones and areas with dense wildlife. Frog calls appear at several distances, wading birds are captured feeding, and alligator bellows are recorded both close and far. Boom notes that the recordings were kept free of heavy processing or noise reduction, which leaves a neutral starting point for EQ, dynamics and spatial work.

Textures and environmental beds for surround mixes

The library includes close-up mud movement and squelch textures alongside wide ambiences covering dawn, night and passing storm conditions. Each file is designed to work as a self-contained environmental bed, so layers can be combined without obvious repetition.

Boom says the natural elevation and width cues from vegetation, insects and water translate well into Atmos and VR workflows. Its 3D Surround series is positioned for immersive audio such as Auro 3D, Dolby Atmos, 360 video and VR.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Boom
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What format are the SWAMPS sound effects delivered in?

The library is delivered as WAV files, which can be imported and used in any software that supports that file type.

How much disk space does SWAMPS - 3D Surround need?

The library requires 40 GB of free disk space.

Is SWAMPS suitable for Dolby Atmos and VR projects?

Boom positions the library for immersive work, including Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D, 360 video and VR, because its ORTF 3D recordings carry natural elevation and width cues.

Does the library include metadata?

Yes. All files contain embedded metadata such as descriptions and keywords, which audio management tools and some digital audio workstations can read for searching.