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How to trim audio quickly and cleanly in Premiere Pro and Resolve

This guide gives you a tidy, keyboard-driven workflow for Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve that keeps edits natural and export-ready, plus short checks you can run in two minutes to avoid rework.
May 28, 2026

How to choose game audio software for fast sound design

This guide highlights common pitfalls, a better selection approach, a practical workflow, real-world examples, final QA checks, and where Krotos fits in.
May 27, 2026

Post production sound design: a practical guide for editors

This outline maps what to prepare, step-by-step examples, fixes for common snags and how to hand off final stems cleanly.
May 26, 2026

How to use an AI soundscape generator to create ambience

AI-generated ambiences can be brilliant time-savers, but a few predictable mistakes make them feel synthetic and hard to mix.
May 24, 2026

How to speed up sound design with Krotos Sound Design Pro

Expect practical tips for creating whooshes, footsteps and car ambience, plus export and handoff checks so editors can drop assets straight into timelines
May 23, 2026

How to speed up sound design in DaVinci Resolve

This guide shows a repeatable Fairlight workflow that keeps picture-locked editors moving and helps sound designers work faster & cleaner.
May 22, 2026

Audio mixing and mastering: how to get fast, deliverable results

This guide gives a compact, stage based workflow you can apply immediately, plus practical checks and examples for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and game audio pipelines. Follow the stages, use a couple of go to references and you will deliver professional, consistent results fast.
May 21, 2026

Sound to picture: practical guide for creators

A tight, practical guide to taking sound to picture fast, a repeatable workflow, the prep you need, three worked examples you can copy, quick fixes for common problems, and clean delivery tips to hand off to editors or engines.
May 21, 2026

How to do sound design in Premiere: fast, practical steps

This guide starts by showing what typically goes wrong, then gives a fast, practical Premiere centred workflow to get pro sounding results without the guesswork.
May 21, 2026

How to create audio for games: fast workflows and exports

A practical, creator-first roadmap for producing game-ready audio quickly, from a tight workflow overview to real, exportable examples and hand-off checks. Designed for editors, sound designers and game builders who need reliable, implementable results fast.
May 20, 2026

How to create retro video game sound effects

If you edit in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve and need usable blips, pickups and hits that sit immediately in the timeline, these tips will keep you fast and consistent without losing the retro charm
May 19, 2026

The Stop Waiting Sale: Up to 50% Off Krotos Studio, Pro and Max Yearly

If you've been waiting for the right moment to subscribe to Krotos Studio, this is it.The Stop Waiting Sale is on.
May 12, 2026

New in Krotos Studio: Games, Toys & Equipment Pack

Games, Toys & Equipment Pack for Krotos Studio includes 35 performance-ready presets covering everything from board games and toy movement to full-blown cartoon chaos.
March 20, 2026

Best Tools for Sound Design

The best software for sound design depends on three things: what you’re making, how you work, and how much time you’re willing to invest learning it.
March 19, 2026

Krotos Studio: Technology & Communications Pack

Design realistic technology sound effects in seconds. The new Krotos Studio pack includes 31 presets for phones, radios, computers and lab atmospheres.
March 13, 2026

Ultimate Guide to Foley Sound Effects: From Studio Basics to Fast, Usable Packs for Editors

Ultimate Guide to Foley Sound Effects: From Studio Basics to Fast, Usable Packs for Editors
March 12, 2026

Film Sound Effects: A Practical, Creator-First Guide to Designing, Sourcing and Mixing SFX Fast

Film Sound Effects: A Practical, Creator-First Guide to Designing, Sourcing and Mixing SFX Fast
March 11, 2026

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Tal Avital on Creativity, Sound Design, and Her Journey in Audio

Tal Avital is a music producer and sound designer whose work spans commercial campaigns, original scoring, and record production. With credits including major brand campaigns and Super Bowl ads for Base44 and Artlist, her sound has helped shape some of the most widely seen advertising in the world.
March 8, 2026

Create sound effects for games with faster workflows

Quick workflows to craft usable sound effects for games — foley, whooshes and ambience you can export to Unreal, Unity or middleware like FMOD
March 3, 2026

Krotos Studio Basics: The Interface & Performing Sounds

If you’ve just installed Krotos Studio and you’re staring at the interface thinking, “Right then,” this walkthrough was made for you.
February 18, 2026

What is Diegetic Sound? Explanation and Examples

Learn what people mean when they use the term, with video examples to help you understand what diegetic and non-diegetic sounds are, what differentiates them, and how they can be used for unique cinematic effects
February 9, 2026

What Does ‘Royalty Free’ Mean for Sound Effects and Sound Design?

Learn about copyrights, licenses, royalties and other legal points in the context of sound effects and sound design for film and games
February 3, 2026

Working with Sound Effects and Audio Clips in Final Cut Pro

Work better with sound files and audio in general in Apple’s NLE software, and come out with better audio for your video, film or YouTube channel
January 21, 2026

What's the YouTube Sound Effects Library and How Does it Work?

Discover how to get sound effects and music from this free resource for creators, and see when the YouTube Audio Library is best to use and best to avoid
January 16, 2026

The Power of Silence: Times When Less was More in Sound Design

We’re all about getting the sound design right, but when does that mean taking away more sounds from a scene than you leave in? When is less more?
January 7, 2026

Performable Human Sound Design, Now in Krotos Studio

We’re excited to introduce the Human Soundboard, the latest content release now available in Krotos Studio.
December 23, 2025

The Best Sound Effects to Download for Video Editors and Foley Artists

Don’t settle for sub-standard sounds. Browsing for SFX can sometimes feel like sorting the wheat from the chaff. We’ll tell you how to choose more quickly and easily, for the benefit of your end result
December 19, 2025

Where Sound Lives: Why the John Lewis Ad Proves Sound Is Memory

The new John Lewis Christmas advert has already started making people cry into their tea. And no, it’s not just the storyline.
December 17, 2025

The Smartest Way to Work with Sound Effects and Foley in 2026

Sound design has been changing. Learn about the new ways Foley and sound effects are done in 2026 and stay ahead of the industry with this advice
December 15, 2025

What's the Best Sound Effects App for PC & Mac?

Discover the ideal software programs for working with sound: organizers, creators and browsers made for audio post, Foley and sound design apps for PC and Mac creators
December 12, 2025

Stranger Things sound effects - a few clicks away

Stranger things sound effects made with Krotos Studio, from Lorenzo Mastrocinque
December 9, 2025

YouTube Audio Library is dead

Youtube Audio library is holding you back.
December 8, 2025

How to Choose Sound Effects to Download

Too many SFX, too little time? Learn how to whittle down your options and what to look out for when selecting your perfect sound
December 8, 2025

Animal sound effects

When you need animal sound effects that feel real, cinematic, and totally under your control, Animals & Monsters for Krotos Studio is the fastest way to get there.
December 7, 2025

The Best Places to Download Free Sound Effects on the Web

Discover the best sites for sounds with this list of the best locations online to access quality SFX without needing to pay for them
November 25, 2025

Win Your Order Back

Buy during our Black Friday event for your chance to have your entire order refunded
November 24, 2025

Developing new music production software for content creators using Artificial Intelligence.

This project was implemented within the framework of the "Development of Digital Products and Services" program of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0
November 17, 2025

How to Download Free Sound Effects and use Them in Your Projects

Looking for free SFX? Learn what to look and how to make your selections for when choosing what files and sounds to pick for your projects
November 17, 2025

Black Friday - What's New?

Explore our biggest sale of the year and see what's new for 2025
November 13, 2025

Instant Render - Did you know?

Instant Render is guaranteed to save you hours of time. See how in this video
November 7, 2025

Cinematic Sound Effects Design with Jason Yadlovski

Dragging Stock SFX is Dead: The Future of Sound Design is Here
November 7, 2025

How to Balance Music and Sound Effects

See how to get the right balance between background music and SFX for your videos
November 5, 2025

Discover the Best Royalty-Free Sound Effects Libraries For 2025

We list the sound effects libraries that don’t require royalty payments for commercial use
October 31, 2025

Desiging Superman Sound Effects from Scratch

We redesign Superman sound effects from scratch, using only Krotos Studio.
October 30, 2025

Working with Audio in Final Cut Pro – Every Feature Explained

Learn all the audio editing features of Apple’s big-hitting NLE software with this guide
October 29, 2025

Emmy-Winning Sound Designer on Music and Post with Krotos Studio

Ryan Hobler on Blending Music and Post production, with Krotos Studio
October 24, 2025

THREE new content packs have landed in Krotos Studio

25 sound effects across three collections; beeps, rock & ceramics, and vehicle passbys.
October 17, 2025

Sound Design in DaVinci Resolve with Jason Yadlovski

Resolve Certified Trainer Jason Yadlovski on how he approaches sound design with Resolve
October 17, 2025

Production Expert Explore Video to Sound

Paul Maunder from Production Expert explores Video to Sound
October 17, 2025

Krotos Video to Sound: A Scene In Action

See how this short warrior scene is transformed using Krotos Video to Sound
September 24, 2025

Best Sound Design Software for Filmmakers on a Budget

You no longer need a Hollywood-sized budget to achieve Hollywood-level sound
September 17, 2025

Krotos Video to Sound: A quick overview

Transform a silent video into a fully designed soundscape in with non-generative AI.
September 11, 2025

Introducing Video to Sound: make space for the work only you can do

Krotos Video to Sound. Upload a video and get high-quality, real audio synced perfectly to every scene
September 3, 2025

Cinematic Tension Free Sound Effects Library

Cinematic Tension is Free Library from Krotos, containing risers, impacts & more. Download it here!
July 30, 2025

Krotos Studio Pro 2.5 Update

Krotos Studio Pro 2.5.0 is a huge advancement to an already intuitive and efficient tool.
July 30, 2025

Kings of Jo'burg - Interview with Bruce Mclaren-Lyall

Dive into the Netflix series with Post-Production studio owner Bruce McLaren-Lyall.
July 24, 2025

New to Krotos Studio Pro

We built Krotos Studio Pro for professionals who don’t have time to waste but refuse to compromise on quality.
July 23, 2025

Ben Jacquier - Sound Designs Using Krotos Max

See Ben Jacquier's sound design process with Krotos Studio Max.
July 22, 2025

Tips for the Modern Content Creator

When your video lands in someone's feed, it needs to hook them immediately. Here's how
July 16, 2025

Premiere Gal Checks out Krotos Studio

Premiere Gal takes a video from start to finish with Krotos Studio
July 15, 2025

Design Cinematic Sound Effects for Trailers

Molly and Matt Recreate the 28 Years Later trailer using Krotos Studio Pro
July 11, 2025

Dune Part 2 Sound ReDesign

Check out Brandon Hendricks over at nobelvisualz using Krotos Studio in this Dune Part 2 Resound design
July 8, 2025

Call of Duty Black Ops 6: Cinematic Sound Effects with Krotos Studio

This high octane clip sounds enormous, with sound designer Oguzhan Akgul relying heavily on Krotos Studio Pro for the sound effects.
July 3, 2025

Mario Sound Effects Using Krotos Studio

Mario Sound Effects re-designed in Krotos Studio by Sound Designer Marek Klemczak - Check out the finished result
June 11, 2025

The Krotos Story

Let's take you back to where it all began...
June 11, 2025

From Student Project To Hollywood

Taking a Student Project to Hollywood - By Orfeas Boteas, Founder & CEO
June 11, 2025

Creating Sound Effects for an Immersive Audio Drama

Working in a non-visual medium presents an interesting challenge: How do you make an entire world come alive, when there's nothing to see?
May 23, 2025

Elevating Blue Bloods Post Production with Isaac Derfel

As the sole Re-recording Mixer for the hit CBS show Blue Bloods, Emmy-winner Isaac Derfel has found a way to make his sound design workflow more efficient.
May 19, 2025

The Four Seasons Netflix - Interview with Sound Effects Editor

Behind the sound of The Four Seasons Miniseries: Interview with Sound Effects Editor James David Redding III
May 13, 2025

May the 4th 2025 at Krotos

Star Wars day means we get to release some amazing sci-fi themed presets
May 4, 2025

Introducing Everyday Vehicles - Car Sound Effects

7 essential, day to day cars, meticulously recorded for Krotos Studio. Now you can create incredibly realistic car sound effects at speed
May 1, 2025

These Sound Designers Are About to Work Faster Than Ever Before

First come, first served. All the sound design power you could ask for in one package, for a very limited time
April 24, 2025

Water Foley: Behind the Scenes of this Stunning Library

We go behind the scenes of our Water Foley sound effects pack with Sound Designer John Valasis, who recorded these sounds at his Athens Studio
April 16, 2025

Perform water Foley Sound Effects in real time with Krotos Studio

With the Water Foley pack in Krotos Studio, you can perform dynamic, gestural water sound effects with ease
April 15, 2025

Watch how Pros design with Krotos Studio Pro in Pro Tools

Watch this webinar where we talk you through building a full scene using Pro Tools and Krotos Studio Pro.
April 3, 2025

Introducing A Free Footsteps Sound Effects Interactive Tool

Footstep Creator. Get a taste of Krotos Studio directly in your browser. Professional-quality footstep sound effects. Simply visit click & start performing!
April 1, 2025

Effortless Sound Design in Pro Tools

Discover how Krotos Studio Pro enhances post-production workflows with powerful features. Watch our video for expert insights and tips on sound design.
March 18, 2025

Is AI replacing sound designers and composers?

Orfeas Boteas, CEO of Krotos, shares his perspective on AI’s role in sound design, music and impact on creativity.
March 14, 2025

Krotos Studio or Artlist: Which One Fits Your Workflow?

Stuck on whether to try Artlist or Krotos Studio? Let this guide help you with your decision. we explore both sound effects tools in depth.
March 1, 2025

Krotos Studio Music Webinar - Watch now

Watch the Exclusive Krotos Studio Music Webinar from Tuesday 11th February. Go in depth with this incredible new feature with the team
February 28, 2025

Krotos Studio 2.2.2 February 2025 Update

We're excited to announce the release of Krotos Studio 2.2.2! This update focuses on several quality-of-life improvements. 🎛️🔊
February 25, 2025

Introducing Royalty-Free Music in Krotos Studio

Finding the perfect royalty free music can be a frustrating, task. So, we set out to make the process of adding music to your video edits much easier.
February 25, 2025

Using Krotos Studio as a Foley Sound Library

Building a Foley sound library requires sourcing thousands of sound effects and layering them. But what if there was an easier way?
February 24, 2025

Behind the Sound of The Witcher 4 Trailer

interview with Wojciech Chołaściński, the Sound Designer who brought the Witcher IV's epic reveal railer to life
February 7, 2025

Krotos Studio Monthly Update

We update this post every month with news and updates that come to Krotos Studio. Features, bug fixes and the latest presets are all covered
February 1, 2025

How to use Send to Host in DaVinci Resolve Studio

See how you can use Send to Host in DaVinci Resolve Studio, for precise and accurate spotting to picture with Krotos Studio.
January 30, 2025

Introducing Send to Host: Simplifying sound design in DaVinci Resolve

Transform your sound design workflow in DaVinci Resolve with Send to Host. Sync sound effects accurately and efficiently in just three steps
January 27, 2025

Creating your first Ambience Preset

Learn to build your first ambience preset using Krotos Studio Pro. Enhance your sound design with customisable layers & dynamic soundscapes.
January 14, 2025

Ben Jacquier, Image to Sound & the Ambience Generator

Ben Jacquier gets to grips with the latest innovative technology inside Krotos Studio - Image to Sound.
January 14, 2025

15 Glitch Transitions Sound Effects Presets

This brand-new preset pack offers 15 cutting-edge, performable presets that make crafting unique glitch effects easier and more intuitive than ever
December 19, 2024

Image to Sound Effects: Now available in Krotos Studio

Explore the powerful features of Ambience Generator Version 2, including image-to-sound functionality and an expanded sound library for rich soundscapes.
December 18, 2024

Winner revealed: see the best of our Just Add Sound challenge

Our Just add sound challenge has come to a conclusion, and we’re excited to share the results with you!
December 12, 2024

Making Cinematic Impact Sound Effect Presets

Master the Art of Cinematic Impact Sound Effects with Krotos Studio Pro in this guide, and make an impact on your own projects
December 10, 2024

Krotos Studio 2.1.3 November 2024 Update: Isla

We're excited to announce the release of Krotos Studio 2.1.2, bringing significant improvements to content management and control capabilities.
December 9, 2024

How to create Cinematic Sound Design: Full in-depth Tutorial

Dive in to this in-depth tutorial on how to craft Cinematic sound design, from filmmaker Alex Zarfati.
December 9, 2024

16 Christmas Sound Effects Presets

Whether you’re creating unboxing videos, cozy TikToks, or cinematic winter scenes, our Xmas Season Pack has you covered
December 9, 2024