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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

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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

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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

May 28, 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

May 27, 2026

Post production sound design: a practical guide for editors

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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

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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

May 24, 2026

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

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

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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

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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

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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 improve your DaVinci Resolve sound effects workflow

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How to improve your DaVinci Resolve sound effects workflow

Video Creator, Editor and Filmmaker Sebastian Friedrich reveals why Krotos Studio will change sound design for his content, forever.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

April 16, 2024

Exploring the Sound Design In Ten of the Best Sci-Fi Films of all Time

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Exploring the Sound Design In Ten of the Best Sci-Fi Films of all Time

Discover how sound design shaped iconic Sci-Fi films like Star Wars, Blade Runner, and Alien, enhancing their immersive experiences and storytelling.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

April 15, 2024

Exploring Krotos Studio’s Cartoon Sound Effects

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Exploring Krotos Studio’s Cartoon Sound Effects

We added a cartoon sound effects category to Krotos Studio, full of all kinds of boing, whistle and crash SFX.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 28, 2024

The 10 Best Places to Find Great Sound Effect Libraries

How-to guide

The 10 Best Places to Find Great Sound Effect Libraries

Discover the best online resources for high-quality, royalty-free sound effects. Save time with our curated list of 10 reliable SFX sites.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 26, 2024

Why you Need to Improve the Sound in Your Videos Today

How-to guide

Why you Need to Improve the Sound in Your Videos Today

Discover how improving audio quality can elevate your video content. Learn tips to enhance clarity, immersion, and engagement in your projects.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

March 25, 2024

How to Do Anything with Audio in DaVinci Resolve

How-to guide

How to Do Anything with Audio in DaVinci Resolve

‍It’s not just a pro-level video editing suite! Resolve also shines in the audio department, and here we’re going to be exploring its audio capabilities

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

February 27, 2024

How to Create Cinematic Sound Effects: Krotos Studio Pro 101

How-to guide

How to Create Cinematic Sound Effects: Krotos Studio Pro 101

In this guide, we’ll explore how to craft a powerful Cinematic Impact preset using Krotos Studio Pro.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

January 5, 2024

Enhancing Nature Videos With Ambience Sound Effects from Krotos Studio

How-to guide

Enhancing Nature Videos With Ambience Sound Effects from Krotos Studio

Discover how ambient sound effects transform nature videos into immersive experiences. Sign up for Krotos Studio to access unique royalty-free sounds.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

January 5, 2024

How to use Krotos Studio inside Pro Tools AudioSuite

How-to guide

How to use Krotos Studio inside Pro Tools AudioSuite

We've taken full advantage of AudioSuite in Pro Tools, making it incredibly fast to render ambiences with Krotos Studio.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

January 4, 2024

How to add Ambience sound effects to a horror video

How-to guide

How to add Ambience sound effects to a horror video

Discover how ambience sound effects elevate tension in scary films. Krotos Studio makes it easy to create immersive and chilling soundscapes.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 12, 2023

How to add Footsteps to a video in DaVinci Resolve.

How-to guide

How to add Footsteps to a video in DaVinci Resolve.

Discover how Krotos Studio transforms the creation of footstep sound effects in your sound design and video editing projects.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 8, 2023

Enhance Realism in Your Sound Design for Greater Impact

How-to guide

Enhance Realism in Your Sound Design for Greater Impact

We share some advice on how to increase the realism of your scene sound design, as well as illustrate why it’s so important.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

December 7, 2023

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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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

Simplify sound design using Image to Sound in Krotos Studio

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Simplify sound design using Image to Sound in Krotos Studio

Using the Ambience Generator for Text to Sound

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

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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

May 23, 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

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

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

Case study / interview

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

Case study / interview

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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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

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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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