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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

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

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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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

February 3, 2026

Working with Sound Effects in Premiere Pro

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Working with Sound Effects in Premiere Pro

Discover how you can confidently work with audio in Adobe’s professional video editing software, and elevate your project’s sound

James Russell
JJ Lyon

February 2, 2026

Working with Sound Effects in Davinci Resolve

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Working with Sound Effects in Davinci Resolve

Learn how to command audio clips and functions in the Blackmagic NLE software, and come out with better, more polished audio channels and tracks

James Russell
JJ Lyon

February 2, 2026

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

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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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

January 16, 2026

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

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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?

James Russell
JJ Lyon

January 7, 2026

Working with Sound Effects and Audio Clips in Final Cut Pro

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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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

January 5, 2026

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

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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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

December 19, 2025

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

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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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

December 15, 2025

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

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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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

December 12, 2025

YouTube Audio Library is dead

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YouTube Audio Library is dead

Youtube Audio library is holding you back.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 8, 2025

How to Choose Sound Effects to Download

How-to guide

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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

December 8, 2025

Animal sound effects

How-to guide

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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 7, 2025

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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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How to speed up sound design with Krotos Sound Design Pro

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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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

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

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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.

Sammi Leaver
JJ Lyon

March 8, 2026

Inside the Sound: Formula on Crafting an Armani Campaign with Krotos Studio

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Inside the Sound: Formula on Crafting an Armani Campaign with Krotos Studio

A behind-the-scenes look at how creative production company Formula approached sound design for an Armani campaign using Krotos Studio.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

February 24, 2026

How Professionals Work with Sound Effects

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How Professionals Work with Sound Effects

Sound design plays a vital role in how we experience film, television, games, and immersive media.

James Russell
JJ Lyon

February 16, 2026

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

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 17, 2025

Stranger Things sound effects - a few clicks away

Case study / interview

Stranger Things sound effects - a few clicks away

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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 9, 2025

Cinematic Sound Effects Design with Jason Yadlovski

Case study / interview

Cinematic Sound Effects Design with Jason Yadlovski

Dragging Stock SFX is Dead: The Future of Sound Design is Here

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

November 7, 2025

Designing Superman Sound Effects from Scratch

Case study / interview

Designing Superman Sound Effects from Scratch

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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 30, 2025

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

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

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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 24, 2025

Sound Design in DaVinci Resolve with Jason Yadlovski

Case study / interview

Sound Design in DaVinci Resolve with Jason Yadlovski

Resolve Certified Trainer Jason Yadlovski on how he approaches sound design with Resolve

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 17, 2025

Production Expert Explore Video to Sound

Case study / interview

Production Expert Explore Video to Sound

Paul Maunder from Production Expert explores Video to Sound

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 17, 2025

Krotos Video to Sound: A Scene In Action

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Krotos Video to Sound: A Scene In Action

See how this short warrior scene is transformed using Krotos Video to Sound

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

September 24, 2025

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Getting Started with Krotos Studio

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Getting Started with Krotos Studio

Ready to see what you can do with Krotos Studio? Get started with ease by following this walkthrough!

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

May 31, 2023

Sound Effects in Seconds - Fire Sound Effects with Krotos Studio

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Sound Effects in Seconds - Fire Sound Effects with Krotos Studio

In part two of our Krotos Studio content series, we demonstrate how you can use Krotos Studio's whoosh engine to add fire and whoosh Sound FX to a scene.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 19, 2022

Sound Effects in Seconds – Forest Sound Effects with Krotos Studio

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Sound Effects in Seconds – Forest Sound Effects with Krotos Studio

In this four part series, we use Krotos Studio to add sound FX to a forest scene. Check out how its done in this video

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 19, 2022

Sound Effects in Seconds - Krotos Studio Content Series

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Sound Effects in Seconds - Krotos Studio Content Series

Our 'Sound FX in Seconds' series demonstrates the power of Krotos Studio in a series of quick fire videos

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 16, 2022

Creating City Ambiences in Seconds

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Creating City Ambiences in Seconds

Add city sound effects to your projects using Krotos Studio. See how in this video, where we create a bustling traffic scene.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 26, 2022

Creating Starship Ambience Sound Effects in Seconds

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Creating Starship Ambience Sound Effects in Seconds

Add sci fi sound effects to your projects using Krotos Studio. See how in this quick sound design video using Space ambience sound effects.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 26, 2022

Creating Forest Ambience Sound Effects in Seconds

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Creating Forest Ambience Sound Effects in Seconds

Add nature sound effects to your projects using Krotos Studio. See how in this video.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 26, 2022

Creating Suburb Ambience Sound Effects in Seconds

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Creating Suburb Ambience Sound Effects in Seconds

See how you can create ambience sound effects for a suburb scene in a matter of seconds wiuth Krotos Studio.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 26, 2022

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