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Magic sound effects: fireballs, fizzles and one very Evil Pulse

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Magic sound effects: fireballs, fizzles and one very Evil Pulse

Krotos Studio's Magic category gives you fire, ice and arcane spell sounds you perform from an XY pad. Here's what's in the cauldron and how to cast it.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 10, 2026

Creatures and Animal Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

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Creatures and Animal Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

Bears, Dragons and One Very Angry Cat: New Creatures in Krotos Studio

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 9, 2026

5 ways pro editors are using the Krotos Premiere Pro plugin

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5 ways pro editors are using the Krotos Premiere Pro plugin

Five real workflow use cases for the Krotos Video to Sound Premiere Pro plugin. Demonstrated by Mike in under five minutes.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 26, 2026

A Letter to the Sound Community

A Letter to the Sound Community

JJ Lyon

June 24, 2026

Getting Started Using the Krotos Studio Panel in Premiere

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Getting Started Using the Krotos Studio Panel in Premiere

How to install and use the Krotos Studio Video to Sound panel inside Adobe Premiere. Select a region, choose your elements, and sound effects are selected and synced to your timeline automatically.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 15, 2026

How to use an AI soundscape generator to create ambience

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

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

How-to guide

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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

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Getting Started Using the Krotos Studio Panel in Premiere

How-to guide

Getting Started Using the Krotos Studio Panel in Premiere

How to install and use the Krotos Studio Video to Sound panel inside Adobe Premiere. Select a region, choose your elements, and sound effects are selected and synced to your timeline automatically.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 15, 2026

How to use an AI soundscape generator to create ambience

How-to guide

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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

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

How-to guide

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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

How to do automated dialogue replacement (ADR) in Premiere Pro

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How to do automated dialogue replacement (ADR) in Premiere Pro

This guide explains what ADR is in plain terms, why it matters to editors and filmmakers.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

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

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

Post production sound design: a practical guide for editors

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

Sound to picture: practical guide for creators

How-to guide

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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

Foley recording techniques: how to capture fast, usable SFX

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Foley recording techniques: how to capture fast, usable SFX

Below is a practical, no-nonsense guide to making Foley sessions predictable, editable and fast to deliver, plus where Krotos tools can speed up the parts you never have time for.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

Film sound design: a how-to guide for editors and filmmakers

How-to guide

Film sound design: a how-to guide for editors and filmmakers

Film sound design is the craft of choosing, creating and arranging the sounds a viewer hears so the picture reads as real and emotionally engaging.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

How to pan spatial audio for realistic depth and faster mixes

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How to pan spatial audio for realistic depth and faster mixes

This guide gives a fast, practical panning workflow you can use in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or your DAW to restore realistic depth quickly, then shows where smart SFX tooling can accelerate auditioning and iteration.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

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Magic sound effects: fireballs, fizzles and one very Evil Pulse

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Magic sound effects: fireballs, fizzles and one very Evil Pulse

Krotos Studio's Magic category gives you fire, ice and arcane spell sounds you perform from an XY pad. Here's what's in the cauldron and how to cast it.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 10, 2026

Creatures and Animal Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

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Creatures and Animal Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

Bears, Dragons and One Very Angry Cat: New Creatures in Krotos Studio

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 9, 2026

New in Krotos Studio: Infographics & Motion Graphics Pack

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New in Krotos Studio: Infographics & Motion Graphics Pack

The new Infographics & Motion Graphics Pack brings performable sound effects for UI, data animations, transitions and motion design work.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

April 10, 2026

New in Krotos Studio: Games, Toys & Equipment Pack

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 20, 2026

Krotos Studio: Technology & Communications Pack

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 13, 2026

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

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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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 12, 2026

Performable Human Sound Design, Now in Krotos Studio

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 23, 2025

Instant Render - Did you know?

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Instant Render - Did you know?

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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

November 7, 2025

Free Library of Environmental Sound Effects – Download WAV Sound Pack

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Free Library of Environmental Sound Effects – Download WAV Sound Pack

Put yourself and your listeners in a new space with this pack of ambiences both indoor and outdoor made for video editors and

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 31, 2025

THREE new content packs have landed in Krotos Studio

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THREE new content packs have landed in Krotos Studio

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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 17, 2025

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

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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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

September 3, 2025

Krotos Studio Pro 2.5 Update

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Krotos Studio Pro 2.5 Update

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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 30, 2025

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Discover How Ben Burtt Created Iconic Star Wars Sounds

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Discover How Ben Burtt Created Iconic Star Wars Sounds

We explore what the sounds of the Force mean, offering some techniques and ideas to explore when making similar sound effects for yourself

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

May 1, 2024

Lightsaber Deep Dive: A Closer Look at the Iconic Sci-Fi Sound Effect

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Lightsaber Deep Dive: A Closer Look at the Iconic Sci-Fi Sound Effect

Explore the unique sounds of lightsabers in Star Wars, crafted by sound designer Ben Burtt. Learn how iconic effects convey character and emotion.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

April 15, 2024

Star Wars Blaster Sound Effects: A Symphony of Sci-Fi Warfare

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Star Wars Blaster Sound Effects: A Symphony of Sci-Fi Warfare

Synonymous with the Star Wars universe, the Blaster is the classic laser gun we often associate with this franchise.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

April 14, 2024

Join the Fun: JJ Lyon's Sound Design for 'Helen'

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Join the Fun: JJ Lyon's Sound Design for 'Helen'

Krotos Content Creator and sound designer JJ Lyon made the sounds for this cute robot animation, entitled 'Helen'.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

April 12, 2024

The Soundscape of Fallout 4: An Immersive Wasteland Experience

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The Soundscape of Fallout 4: An Immersive Wasteland Experience

We took a dive into the sound effects of Fallout 4, in celebration of the TV show and next-gen version of Fallout 4

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

April 12, 2024

BTS Sora’s Silent Videos Brought to Life With Sound by Krotos Studio

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BTS Sora’s Silent Videos Brought to Life With Sound by Krotos Studio

Inspired by Sora’s incredible text to video tool, we embarked on an project to breathe some life into the visually stunning Sora videos.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 6, 2024

Sound Effects in Seconds - Space Scene Sound Design with Krotos Studio

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Sound Effects in Seconds - Space Scene Sound Design with Krotos Studio

Part four of our Sound FX in Seconds Series. See how we put together a space scene using only Krotos Studio.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 19, 2022

Sound Effects in Seconds - City Scene Sound Design with Krotos Studio

Case study / interview

Sound Effects in Seconds - City Scene Sound Design with Krotos Studio

Part three of four in our Sound FX in Seconds Series. See how we put together a city scene using only Krotos Studio.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

February 19, 2022

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How to create Whoosh Presets: Krotos Studio Pro 101 Series

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How to create Whoosh Presets: Krotos Studio Pro 101 Series

Check out the three techniques that our sound designers use to create dynamic and impactful whoosh sound effects

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 25, 2024

Get a free Retro Gaming sound effect preset

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Get a free Retro Gaming sound effect preset

Join the Krotos community and showcase your sound design skills! Create a preset, share it on r/krotos, and get featured in our Sunday Preset Export.

JJ Lyon

October 13, 2024

Get a free Cinematic Taiko Drum sound effect preset

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Get a free Cinematic Taiko Drum sound effect preset

Join our community by sharing your preset and get featured! Discover how Matthew Collings crafted a stunning taiko sound effect using Krotos Studio

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 6, 2024

AI Ambience Generator Quick Overview

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AI Ambience Generator Quick Overview

In this video, we walk you through the process of generating ambience presets inside Krotos Studio with the AI Ambience Generator.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 3, 2024

How to Use the AI Ambience Generator in Krotos Studio

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How to Use the AI Ambience Generator in Krotos Studio

Effortlessly generate high-quality ambient sound effects in seconds using Krotos Studio's AI Ambience Generator. Transform your ideas into unique soundscapes!

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

September 25, 2024

Perform Window & Door Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

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Perform Window & Door Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

We've added a range of unique doors and window sound effects for you to perform with to create high quality sound effects.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 1, 2024

How to use the ambience generator in Pro Tools

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How to use the ambience generator in Pro Tools

The Ambience Generator in Krotos Studio lets you describe a scene and generate a detailed soundscape in seconds — here's how to use it in Pro Tools.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

May 24, 2024

Explore Krotos Studio's May 4th Presets

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Explore Krotos Studio's May 4th Presets

For our May 4th presets, we pulled our sound designers away from their microphones and DAWs and asked them to demonstrate their creations.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

May 21, 2024

How to use Quick FX in Krotos Studio

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How to use Quick FX in Krotos Studio

Immerse your audience into your project by providing a sense of depth and space to your sound effects, using quick FX

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

February 8, 2024

How to Use the AI-Powered Sound Effect Presets

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How to Use the AI-Powered Sound Effect Presets

The AI-powered presets are powerful additions to Krotos Studio. See how to make the most of them in this guide.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

November 3, 2023

Using Krotos Studio in DaVinci Resolve

Tutorial

Using Krotos Studio in DaVinci Resolve

As of Krotos Studio 1.8, the platform is now fully supported in DaVinci Resolve 18.6 onwards as an instrument plugin.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

November 1, 2023

Krotos Studio Easy Walkthrough

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Krotos Studio Easy Walkthrough

Exploring Krotos Studio for the first time? Check out this easy walkthrough and get started making your own sound effects, faster.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 29, 2023

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