Elevating Blue Bloods with Krotos

May 19, 2025
JJ Lyon

Emmy Winning Sound Designer talks elevating creativity for Blue Bloods with Krotos Studio & Weaponiser

“The built-in sound patches in Krotos Studio enable me to adjust elements like pitch and impact, giving me complete control over the final sound,” he says. “This flexibility is invaluable when working on complex projects with tight deadlines.”

Emmy-winner Isaac Derfel makes his sound design workflow on CBS's Blue Bloods more efficient using Krotos Studio.

In conversation with Mix Online, Isaac speaks on the control and creativity that Krotos Studio and Weaponiser provides in his work on the hit CBS show.

“Sometimes, when I need something fresh besides my typical sound libraries, I turn to Krotos Studio and check out their latest libraries. This helps spark new ideas.”

Isaac has been the sole re-recording mixer for CBS's Blue Bloods for over eight seasons. Known for his innovative approach to sound design, he integrates Krotos into his workflow to enhancing the show's sound.

How an Emmy winner streamlines sound design

To manage a demanding timeline, Isaac uses Weaponiser and Krotos Studio to efficiently layer and manipulate sound effects.

Weaponiser allows him to import and randomise sounds, creating complex, layered effects quicky, such as triggering sounds like door openings and phone rings live while watching the scene.

This tool streamlines repetitive tasks, enabling him to handle recurring elements efficiently.

Furthermore, Krotos Studio provides the flexibility to experiment with different sound combinations and effects. The built-in sound patches enable adjustments to elements like pitch and impact, offering complete control over the final sound.

Why Krotos drives creativity and efficiency

Isaac credits Krotos with enhancing his creative process, allowing him to reinvent sounds that keep his work fresh and engaging.

He notes that Krotos isn't just about efficiency; it's about inspiring creativity to make familiar scenes feel new and exciting.

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Try Krotos Studio and Weaponiser in your own workflow

See for yourself how Krotos Studio and Weaponiser can enhance your workflow, just like they do for Isaac and many more professional sound effects creators, designers and video editors.

F.A.Q

How can I quickly create variations on a sound effect?

You can with Krotos Studio and Weaponiser. Their performance-driven interface means you can load up a patch from the library and create endless variations on the sound effect. This cannot be achieved as quickly with cutting sound effects through manual editing.

Foley vs. SFX libraries: What’s the difference?

  • Foley: Custom-performed, synced to specific actions (high realism).
  • SFX libraries: Pre-recorded, convenient, and fast but less specific.

Krotos is a unique third option, combining the performability of Foley with the convenience and speed of libraries

How do I create multiple variations of the same sound effect?

Traditionally, you would record or edit several takes of the same sound using slight changes: pitch, timing, reverb, or start point. With Krotos Studio, You can select a patch and it will provide variations with every click

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