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Join the excitement of the Airwiggles April Audio Challenge! Explore sound design clips and participate for a chance to win a Krotos Studio subscription.

JJ Lyon

April 16, 2024

How-to guide

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

JJ Lyon

April 15, 2024

Case study / interview

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

April 15, 2024

Case study / interview

Synonymous with the Star Wars universe, the Blaster is the classic laser gun we often associate with this franchise.

JJ Lyon

April 14, 2024

Case study / interview

Krotos Content Creator and sound designer JJ Lyon made the sounds for this cute robot animation, entitled 'Helen'.

JJ Lyon

April 12, 2024

Case study / interview

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

April 12, 2024

News

Participate in Krotos Studio's daily challenges for a chance to win 12 months of access! Check out Week 1's impressive entries and submit yours now!

JJ Lyon

April 7, 2024

How-to guide

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

JJ Lyon

March 28, 2024

How-to guide

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

March 26, 2024

How-to guide

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

JJ Lyon

March 25, 2024

Case study / interview

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

March 6, 2024

Product update

twenty-four new sound effect presets to Krotos Studio plus alongside three additional categories: Room Tones, Drones and Cartoon sounds.

JJ Lyon

February 27, 2024

How-to guide

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

May 20, 2026

How-to guide

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

May 19, 2026

How-to guide

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

March 19, 2026

How-to guide

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

JJ Lyon

March 11, 2026

How-to guide

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

JJ Lyon

March 7, 2026

How-to guide

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

March 5, 2026

How-to guide

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

March 3, 2026

How-to guide

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

JJ Lyon

February 9, 2026

How-to guide

Learn about copyrights, licenses, royalties and other legal points in the context of sound effects and sound design for film and games

JJ Lyon

February 3, 2026

How-to guide

Work better with sound files and audio in general in Apple’s NLE software, and come out with better audio for your video, film or YouTube channel

JJ Lyon

January 21, 2026

How-to guide

Discover how to get sound effects and music from this free resource for creators, and see when the YouTube Audio Library is best to use and best to avoid

JJ Lyon

January 16, 2026

How-to guide

We’re all about getting the sound design right, but when does that mean taking away more sounds from a scene than you leave in? When is less more?

JJ Lyon

January 7, 2026

Product update

The new Infographics & Motion Graphics Pack brings performable sound effects for UI, data animations, transitions and motion design work.

JJ Lyon

April 10, 2026

Product update

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

March 20, 2026

Product update

Design realistic technology sound effects in seconds. The new Krotos Studio pack includes 31 presets for phones, radios, computers and lab atmospheres.

JJ Lyon

March 13, 2026

Product update

Ultimate Guide to Foley Sound Effects: From Studio Basics to Fast, Usable Packs for Editors

JJ Lyon

March 12, 2026

Product update

We’re excited to introduce the Human Soundboard, the latest content release now available in Krotos Studio.

JJ Lyon

December 23, 2025

Product update

Instant Render is guaranteed to save you hours of time. See how in this video

JJ Lyon

November 7, 2025

Product update

25 sound effects across three collections; beeps, rock & ceramics, and vehicle passbys.

JJ Lyon

October 17, 2025

Product update

Krotos Video to Sound. Upload a video and get high-quality, real audio synced perfectly to every scene

JJ Lyon

September 3, 2025

Product update

Krotos Studio Pro 2.5.0 is a huge advancement to an already intuitive and efficient tool.

JJ Lyon

July 30, 2025

Product update

We built Krotos Studio Pro for professionals who don’t have time to waste but refuse to compromise on quality.

JJ Lyon

July 23, 2025

Product update

7 essential, day to day cars, meticulously recorded for Krotos Studio. Now you can create incredibly realistic car sound effects at speed

JJ Lyon

May 1, 2025

Product update

Footstep Creator. Get a taste of Krotos Studio directly in your browser. Professional-quality footstep sound effects. Simply visit click & start performing!

JJ Lyon

April 1, 2025

Case study / interview

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

May 23, 2026

Case study / interview

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.

JJ Lyon

March 8, 2026

Case study / interview

A behind-the-scenes look at how creative production company Formula approached sound design for an Armani campaign using Krotos Studio.

JJ Lyon

February 24, 2026

Case study / interview

Sound design plays a vital role in how we experience film, television, games, and immersive media.

JJ Lyon

February 16, 2026

Case study / interview

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

Case study / interview

Stranger things sound effects made with Krotos Studio, from Lorenzo Mastrocinque

JJ Lyon

December 9, 2025

Case study / interview

Dragging Stock SFX is Dead: The Future of Sound Design is Here

JJ Lyon

November 7, 2025

Case study / interview

We redesign Superman sound effects from scratch, using only Krotos Studio.

JJ Lyon

October 30, 2025

Case study / interview

Ryan Hobler on Blending Music and Post production, with Krotos Studio

JJ Lyon

October 24, 2025

Case study / interview

Resolve Certified Trainer Jason Yadlovski on how he approaches sound design with Resolve

JJ Lyon

October 17, 2025

Case study / interview

Paul Maunder from Production Expert explores Video to Sound

JJ Lyon

October 17, 2025

Case study / interview

See how this short warrior scene is transformed using Krotos Video to Sound

JJ Lyon

September 24, 2025

Tutorial

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

February 18, 2026

Tutorial

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

JJ Lyon

September 11, 2025

Tutorial

With the Water Foley pack in Krotos Studio, you can perform dynamic, gestural water sound effects with ease

JJ Lyon

April 15, 2025

Tutorial

See how you can use Send to Host in DaVinci Resolve Studio, for precise and accurate spotting to picture with Krotos Studio.

JJ Lyon

January 30, 2025

Tutorial

Learn to build your first ambience preset using Krotos Studio Pro. Enhance your sound design with customisable layers & dynamic soundscapes.

JJ Lyon

January 14, 2025

Tutorial

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

December 10, 2024

Tutorial

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

November 21, 2024

Tutorial

Check out the three techniques that our sound designers use to create dynamic and impactful whoosh sound effects

JJ Lyon

October 25, 2024

Tutorial

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

Tutorial

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

October 6, 2024

Tutorial

In this video, we walk you through the process of generating ambience presets inside Krotos Studio with the AI Ambience Generator.

JJ Lyon

October 3, 2024

Tutorial

Effortlessly generate high-quality ambient sound effects in seconds using Krotos Studio's AI Ambience Generator. Transform your ideas into unique soundscapes!

JJ Lyon

September 25, 2024