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Magic sound effects: fireballs, fizzles and one very Evil Pulse

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Magic sound effects: fireballs, fizzles and one very Evil Pulse

Krotos Studio's Magic category gives you fire, ice and arcane spell sounds you perform from an XY pad. Here's what's in the cauldron and how to cast it.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 10, 2026

Creatures and Animal Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

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Creatures and Animal Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

Bears, Dragons and One Very Angry Cat: New Creatures in Krotos Studio

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 9, 2026

5 ways pro editors are using the Krotos Premiere Pro plugin

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5 ways pro editors are using the Krotos Premiere Pro plugin

Five real workflow use cases for the Krotos Video to Sound Premiere Pro plugin. Demonstrated by Mike in under five minutes.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 26, 2026

A Letter to the Sound Community

A Letter to the Sound Community

JJ Lyon

June 24, 2026

Getting Started Using the Krotos Studio Panel in Premiere

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Getting Started Using the Krotos Studio Panel in Premiere

How to install and use the Krotos Studio Video to Sound panel inside Adobe Premiere. Select a region, choose your elements, and sound effects are selected and synced to your timeline automatically.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 15, 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

June 3, 2026

How to do sound design in Premiere: fast, practical steps

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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

June 3, 2026

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What Does ‘Royalty Free’ Mean for Sound Effects and Sound Design?

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What Does ‘Royalty Free’ Mean for Sound Effects and Sound Design?

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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

February 3, 2026

Working with Sound Effects in Premiere Pro

How-to guide

Working with Sound Effects in Premiere Pro

Discover how you can confidently work with audio in Adobe’s professional video editing software, and elevate your project’s sound

James Russell
JJ Lyon

February 2, 2026

Working with Sound Effects in Davinci Resolve

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Working with Sound Effects in Davinci Resolve

Learn how to command audio clips and functions in the Blackmagic NLE software, and come out with better, more polished audio channels and tracks

James Russell
JJ Lyon

February 2, 2026

What's the YouTube Sound Effects Library and How Does it Work?

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What's the YouTube Sound Effects Library and How Does it Work?

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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

January 16, 2026

The Power of Silence: Times When Less was More in Sound Design

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The Power of Silence: Times When Less was More in Sound Design

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?

James Russell
JJ Lyon

January 7, 2026

Working with Sound Effects and Audio Clips in Final Cut Pro

How-to guide

Working with Sound Effects and Audio Clips in Final Cut Pro

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

James Russell
JJ Lyon

January 5, 2026

The Best Sound Effects to Download for Video Editors and Foley Artists

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The Best Sound Effects to Download for Video Editors and Foley Artists

Don’t settle for sub-standard sounds. Browsing for SFX can sometimes feel like sorting the wheat from the chaff. We’ll tell you how to choose more quickly and easily, for the benefit of your end result

James Russell
JJ Lyon

December 19, 2025

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

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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?

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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

YouTube Audio Library is dead

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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
JJ Lyon

December 7, 2025

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Magic sound effects: fireballs, fizzles and one very Evil Pulse

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Magic sound effects: fireballs, fizzles and one very Evil Pulse

Krotos Studio's Magic category gives you fire, ice and arcane spell sounds you perform from an XY pad. Here's what's in the cauldron and how to cast it.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 10, 2026

Creatures and Animal Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

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Creatures and Animal Sound Effects in Krotos Studio

Bears, Dragons and One Very Angry Cat: New Creatures in Krotos Studio

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 9, 2026

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

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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

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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
JJ Lyon

March 12, 2026

Performable Human Sound Design, Now in Krotos Studio

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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?

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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

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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

October 31, 2025

THREE new content packs have landed in Krotos Studio

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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

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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

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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

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Discover How Ben Burtt Created Iconic Star Wars Sounds

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Discover How Ben Burtt Created Iconic Star Wars Sounds

We explore what the sounds of the Force mean, offering some techniques and ideas to explore when making similar sound effects for yourself

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

May 1, 2024

Lightsaber Deep Dive: A Closer Look at the Iconic Sci-Fi Sound Effect

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Lightsaber Deep Dive: A Closer Look at the Iconic Sci-Fi Sound Effect

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
JJ Lyon

April 15, 2024

Star Wars Blaster Sound Effects: A Symphony of Sci-Fi Warfare

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Star Wars Blaster Sound Effects: A Symphony of Sci-Fi Warfare

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

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

April 14, 2024

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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5 ways pro editors are using the Krotos Premiere Pro plugin

Tutorial

5 ways pro editors are using the Krotos Premiere Pro plugin

Five real workflow use cases for the Krotos Video to Sound Premiere Pro plugin. Demonstrated by Mike in under five minutes.

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

June 26, 2026

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

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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

Using Krotos Studio for Creature FX

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Using Krotos Studio for Creature FX

JJ Lyon
JJ Lyon

July 15, 2025

Perform water Foley Sound Effects in real time with Krotos Studio

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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