Product Description
The Tomos APN-4 is an iconic piece of Yugoslavian engineering, widely regarded for its ruggedness and simple, air-cooled performance. This library captures the raw, analog soul of a vintage two-stroke moped. Its sonic signature is defined by the metallic “ring-ding-ding” of its 49cc engine, the distinct mechanical clatter of its cooling fins and the characteristic high-pitched rasp of its slender exhaust. It is a perfect choice for nostalgic European city scenes, rural village ambiences or sound design projects requiring authentic, small-displacement internal combustion engine (ICE) textures.
Whether you are scoring a period-correct 1970s street sequence or seeking “chugging” engine transients to layer into retro-futuristic machinery, the Tomos APN-4 provides a comprehensive and high-fidelity archival of vintage micro-motor performance.
Dual-perspective recording: Features synchronized engine and exhaust perspectives. This allows sound editors to blend the oily, mechanical rattle of the cylinder head with the sharp, rhythmic pops of the exhaust for a fully customizable moped soundscape.
Stereo spatial accuracy: Recorded using a multi-mic layout including the Shure VP88 stereo condenser microphone to deliver authentic spatial movement and wide stereo imaging during dynamic pass-bys and pulling-away maneuvers.
Pristine high-resolution capture: Recorded at 192 kHz / 32-bit using the professional Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder to preserve every sharp mechanical pop and metallic rattle, ensuring the files remain crisp even under heavy pitch-shifting or processing.
Comprehensive vintage foley: A massive collection of 66 files documenting the moped’s physical life — including multi-velocity engine revving, tactile fuel tank cap operations, the metallic clank of the kickstand and footrests, headlight switch clicks, and the buzzing resonance of the integrated storage compartment.
Technical specifications
Audio quality: 32-bit / 192 kHz (Lossless resolution for professional-grade manipulation)
Workflow: Fully UCS compliant (Universal Category System)
Microphones: RØDE NTG1, Shure VP88Recorders: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
Content: 66 WAV files (Dual-perspective driving, engine revving, startup/idle sequences and a detailed suite of 1970s mechanical foley).