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There are cosmic stories hidden in every signal… listen closely. 🪐✨
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Dive deeper into the physics and artistry of sound with our full Synthesizing with Moog educational series. All episodes + corresponding worksheets are available at...
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New Naive Melody 12.12.25
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This Friday
A new Naive Melody emerges into the world.
This time, shrouded in mesmerizing visuals
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What’s New from Krotos this Black Friday
We’ve been busy since last Black Friday.
Krotos Studio is most powerful than ever, with countless updates and upgrades (including Stem Drag and Drop, Instant Render, Drivable Vehicles and over 200 new presets).
To celebrate the launch of the sale, we’re excited to announce new additions to our catalogue that you can claim at our best-ever prices.
Krotos Everything Bundle 6
NEW! 70% off during Black Friday
The Krotos Everything Bundle 6 combines the full suite of Krotos sound design software and libraries — now updated with two major new additions:
Krotos Foundations Library – over 29GB of essential, everyday sound effects across hundreds of categories.
Cinematic Shock Library – Featuring 28 new Weaponiser presets plus a standalone WAV asset pack, it gives sound designers everything they need to design hard-hitting, tension-filled cinematic moments.
With Everything Bundle 6, users get the...
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From classic monsters to modern nightmares – how the human voice became the ultimate horror instrument with Dehumaniser 2.
The Sound of Fear
Close your eyes. The lights flicker. A low growl cuts through the silence… familiar, but not quite human. Before the creature even appears, your heartbeat quickens.
Sound is often the first storyteller in horror. Long before we see what’s coming, we hear it. And that’s exactly why sound design is one of the most powerful tools in cinematic fear.
As Halloween approaches, we’re looking at why scary sounds work on us, how horror audio has evolved over the decades, and how Dehumaniser 2 gives today’s creators the same terrifying power once reserved for big studios.
Why Sound Scares Us More Than Sight
Our brains are wired to respond to certain sounds; sudden volume shifts, distorted human tones, sub-bass vibrations. These frequencies trigger primal instincts...
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Version 2025.10 – Now Available
We’re pleased to announce a major maintenance update across all Nomad Factory plug-ins that have been fully upgraded to meet the latest macOS, Windows, and DAW standards.
This release brings sharper meters, rock-solid stability, instant authorization sync—and full support for macOS “Tahoe.”
It’s a smoother, smarter version designed to keep your sessions running fast, reliable, and creative.
Updated Plug-in Suites:
80s Spaces — v2.5.1
Analog Mastering Tools — v2.1.1
AMT Multi...
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We’re pleased to announce the release of Plug & Mix V.I.P. Series v4.1.0, a maintenance update delivering sharper meters, rock-solid stability, instant authorization sync—and full support for macOS “Tahoe”.
What’s New
Version 4.1.0 is built for speed and confidence. Enjoy more accurate metering, a cleaner UI, and real-time authorization across all plug-in instances.
On macOS, the uninstaller has been rebuilt from the ground up, and the installer can now remove legacy versions in one go.
The user manual now features a Dark Mode...
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We’re excited to introduce Stomp Board v2.7.1, a key maintenance update delivering improved stability, visual precision, and faster authorization handling.
This release ensures rock-solid performance for guitarists and producers across all supported hosts, with smoother visuals and a more responsive workflow.
What’s New
Official support for macOS “Tahoe”
Real-time authorization sync between plug-in instances
More precise and smoother metering
Rewritten Mac uninstaller for faster, safer removal
New Diagnostics panel (About ?...
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We’re pleased to announce the release of Sonic Sweet v4.7.1, a significant maintenance update focused on performance, reliability, and ease of use.
This update delivers faster operation, improved visual feedback, and seamless authorization handling across all plug-in instances.
What’s New
Official support for macOS “Tahoe”
Real-time authorization sync between plug-in instances
More precise and smoother metering
Rewritten Mac uninstaller for faster, safer removal
New Diagnostics panel (About ? Information) to check permissions ...
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As the world gets ready for Stranger Things season five, we explore the sound design of the iconic Netflix series
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things will be released on Netflix in three parts: two volumes on November 26 and December 25, 2025, and the finale on December 31, 2025.
With build up to the the show being one of the most anticipated Netflix releases of the year, what better time to look back at it’s retro-nostalgic, yet modern and cinematic, sound design.
Drawing from our interviews with Angelo Palazzo, who worked on Stranger Things 3, we unpack the magic behind these iconic sound effects, and offer some exclusive tips for you to know when making your own iconic sci fi sound effects.
What makes Stranger Things sound design so distinctive?
From the start, Stranger Things has stood out not just for its visual homage to the 1980s, but for a soundscape that blends retro sonic textures with horror/fantasy tension. As seasons progressed, the show pushed...
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How to create Star Wars-Inspired Creature Sounds
Sound Designer Lorenzo Mastrocinque demonstrates how to quickly and easily craft creature and monster voices with Dehumaniser 2. With some silly vocalisations and a couple of presets, The creatures in the clip sounds as good as a Hollywood Sci fi movie!
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Dehumaniser 2
Dehumaniser 2 is a powerful vocal processing tool perfect for a range of vocal effects, from monsters to robots and...
€391.51 Original price was: €391.51.€78.30Current price is: €78.30.You save €313.21...
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Banned Sound Effects – Free Sound Effects Pack
This free pack contains a collection of dark impacts, distorted whooshes, and gory stabs that are not for the faint of heart, and frankly, should be outlawed. Grab it before they take it down.
You’ve been warned.
30 free, royalty-free controversial SFX
UCS named, full metadata included
48khz, 24 bit WAV files
Twisted and contorted by the Krotos sound design team
Mix-ready — drop straight into your timeline (if you’re brave enough)
Compatible with any DAW or video editor.
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