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

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

How to choose game audio software for fast sound design

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

How to speed up sound design in DaVinci Resolve

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

How to create audio for games: fast workflows and exports

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

How to create retro video game sound effects

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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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 3, 2026

Best Tools for Sound Design

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 19, 2026

How to record and mix usable footsteps sound effects

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How to record and mix usable footsteps sound effects

Learn how to record, layer and mix realistic footsteps sound effects for film, TV and games quickly using foley, libraries and light processing.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 11, 2026

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

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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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 11, 2026

What is Sound Design? A Practical Guide for Creators Who Need Great Audio

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What is Sound Design? A Practical Guide for Creators Who Need Great Audio

What is Sound Design? A Practical Guide for Creators Who Need Great Audio

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 7, 2026

From Placeholder to Playable: Real-Time Sound Design Workflows That Supercharge Indie Game Development

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From Placeholder to Playable: Real-Time Sound Design Workflows That Supercharge Indie Game Development

This guide walks through a practical, indie-friendly workflow using Krotos Studio (plus optional Krotos tools) so the audio can move from placeholder to playable fast without sacrificing quality.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 5, 2026

Create sound effects for games with faster workflows

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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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 3, 2026

What is Diegetic Sound? Explanation and Examples

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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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

February 9, 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

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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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5 ways pro editors are using the Krotos Premiere Pro plugin

Tutorial

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

Krotos Studio Basics: The Interface & Performing Sounds

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

February 18, 2026

Krotos Video to Sound: A quick overview

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Krotos Video to Sound: A quick overview

Transform a silent video into a fully designed soundscape in with non-generative AI.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

September 11, 2025

Using Krotos Studio for Creature FX

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Using Krotos Studio for Creature FX

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 15, 2025

Perform water Foley Sound Effects in real time with Krotos Studio

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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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

April 15, 2025

How to use Send to Host in DaVinci Resolve Studio

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

January 30, 2025

Creating your first Ambience Preset

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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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

January 14, 2025

Making Cinematic Impact Sound Effect Presets

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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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 10, 2024

How to add your own sound effects into Krotos Studio Pro

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How to add your own sound effects into Krotos Studio Pro

One of the core benefits of the Pro version is expanding your presets with your own sound effects collection. We talk you through how in this video

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

November 21, 2024

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