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SWAMPS - Stereo: Swamp Sound Effects Library by Boom

SWAMPS - Stereo is a swamp sound effects library from Boom, containing field recordings of frogs, alligators, insect beds, reeds and squelch textures from Florida wetlands. It is delivered as WAV files.

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01Overview

SWAMPS - Stereo collects field recordings made across cypress groves, open wetlands and soft mud zones in Florida. The library covers frog calls at several distances, alligator movement and territorial bellows, extended insect beds, reed movement, canopy wind and natural squelch textures. The recordings were made with SCHOEPS microphones in stereo, giving a tighter, focused image for placement in a mix or sound design session.

Best for

  • Swamp atmosphere design
  • Wildlife foley
  • Film and game environments
  • Nature beds for layering
  • Creature and squelch textures
Developer
Boom
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Field recordings of frogs, alligators, insects and reeds
  • Natural wildlife behavior captured in Florida wetlands
  • Close and distant alligator bellows and movement
  • Extended insect beds and canopy wind ambiences
  • Natural squelch and mud texture sound effects
  • Stereo recordings made with SCHOEPS microphones
  • Unprocessed audio with no noise reduction applied
  • Embedded metadata for searching in audio management tools
03In depth

Natural wetland recordings for sound design

The recordings capture wildlife behaving naturally rather than staged activity. Frogs appear at several distances, wading birds are captured feeding, and alligator calls include both close and distant bellows. Matt Mikkelsen, the field recordist, says many alligator recordings used in media come from controlled environments, while these reflect behavior in the field.

The material is delivered without heavy processing or noise reduction. Its natural tonal character is preserved, which gives you a clean starting point for EQ, dynamics and spatial work.

Stereo sound effects from detailed textures to full beds

The library includes close-up mud movement and squelch textures alongside wide ambiences covering dawn, night and passing storm conditions. Long-form recordings let layers combine without obvious looping or repeated patterns, so each file can work as a self-contained environmental bed.

The stereo versions keep the clarity and articulation of the original recordings and behave predictably when panned or layered, with no drift or phase instability noted by the developer.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperBoom
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What format are the SWAMPS - Stereo files?

The sound effects come as WAV files, which can be imported into any software that supports that format.

How much disk space does SWAMPS - Stereo need?

The library requires 9.5 GB of free disk space.

Is SWAMPS - Stereo available in surround formats?

Yes. Boom also offers the library in 3D Surround, while this version is the stereo edition.

Do the files include metadata?

Yes. Every file contains a description and keywords, which can be read by audio management tools and by some digital audio workstations with a built-in search tool.

07Developer

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