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

Case study / interview

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

December 17, 2025

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

How-to guide

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?

How-to guide

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

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

YouTube Audio Library is dead

How-to guide

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

December 7, 2025

Upgrade to Pro or Max this Black Friday

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Upgrade to Pro or Max this Black Friday

There's never been a better time to level up your sound design workflow with Krotos Studio

Matthew Collings
JJ Lyon

December 4, 2025

The Best Places to Download Free Sound Effects on the Web

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The Best Places to Download Free Sound Effects on the Web

Discover the best sites for sounds with this list of the best locations online to access quality SFX without needing to pay for them

James Russell
JJ Lyon

November 25, 2025

Win Your Order Back

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Win Your Order Back

Buy during our Black Friday event for your chance to have your entire order refunded

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

November 24, 2025

Developing new music production software for content creators using Artificial Intelligence.

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Developing new music production software for content creators using Artificial Intelligence.

This project was implemented within the framework of the "Development of Digital Products and Services" program of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0

JJ Lyon

November 17, 2025

How to Download Free Sound Effects and use Them in Your Projects

How-to guide

How to Download Free Sound Effects and use Them in Your Projects

Looking for free SFX? Learn what to look and how to make your selections for when choosing what files and sounds to pick for your projects

James Russell
JJ Lyon

November 17, 2025

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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

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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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

Tutorial

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

Perform water Foley Sound Effects in real time with Krotos Studio

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

How to create Whoosh Presets: Krotos Studio Pro 101 Series

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

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