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How to pan spatial audio for realistic depth and faster mixes

How-to guide

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

May 31, 2026

Foley recording techniques: how to capture fast, usable SFX

How-to guide

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

May 30, 2026

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

How-to guide

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

May 28, 2026

How to choose game audio software for fast sound design

How-to guide

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

May 27, 2026

Post production sound design: a practical guide for editors

How-to guide

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

May 26, 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

May 25, 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

May 24, 2026

How to speed up sound design with Krotos Sound Design Pro

Case study / interview

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

May 23, 2026

How to speed up sound design in DaVinci Resolve

How-to guide

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

May 22, 2026

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

How-to guide

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

May 21, 2026

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

How-to guide

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

May 21, 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

May 21, 2026

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How to pan spatial audio for realistic depth and faster mixes

How-to guide

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

May 31, 2026

Foley recording techniques: how to capture fast, usable SFX

How-to guide

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

May 30, 2026

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

How-to guide

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

May 28, 2026

How to choose game audio software for fast sound design

How-to guide

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

May 27, 2026

Post production sound design: a practical guide for editors

How-to guide

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

May 26, 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

May 25, 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

May 24, 2026

How to speed up sound design in DaVinci Resolve

How-to guide

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

May 22, 2026

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

How-to guide

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

May 21, 2026

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

How-to guide

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

May 21, 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

May 21, 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

May 21, 2026

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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

Product update

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

Product update

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

March 12, 2026

Performable Human Sound Design, Now in Krotos Studio

Product update

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?

Product update

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

THREE new content packs have landed in Krotos Studio

Product update

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

Product update

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

Product update

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

New to Krotos Studio Pro

Product update

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.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 23, 2025

Introducing Everyday Vehicles - Car Sound Effects

Product update

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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

May 1, 2025

Introducing A Free Footsteps Sound Effects Interactive Tool

Product update

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!

George Dean
JJ Lyon

April 1, 2025

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

Case study / interview

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

Case study / interview

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

Case study / interview

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

Case study / interview

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

Iconic Battle and Fight Scenes Ranked

Case study / interview

Iconic Battle and Fight Scenes Ranked

Join us as we dig into the most iconic and best sounding fight scenes in Recent Cinema

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

Glitch Sound Effects in action

Case study / interview

Glitch Sound Effects in action

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

John Wick Fight Scene Sound Effects Redesign

Case study / interview

John Wick Fight Scene Sound Effects Redesign

Watch this awesome scene from John Wick, with the sound effects replaced using Krotos Studio!

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

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Perform Window & Door Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Getting Started with Krotos Studio

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

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