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Ever wondered what iconic movie scenes might sound like without their famous soundtracks? Enter Mario Wienerroither, the brilliant creator of “musicless music videos.” Known for his quirky reimaginings of popular music videos and scenes, Mario’s latest challenge was to take on an iconic scene from Pulp Fiction — and he did it using Krotos tools. The result? A hilarious and masterfully crafted take that you need to hear to believe.

Why Krotos?

Krotos tools aren’t just for serious cinematic sound design—they’re also perfect for creative challenges like Mario’s. Their intuitive interface and powerful features enable sound designers to push boundaries and create something truly unique, whether it’s a blockbuster film or a lighthearted parody.

Inspired by Mario’s work? Discover how Krotos tools can unlock your creative potential. With solutions for everything from creature sounds to complex Foley, Krotos is your partner in professional sound design—and beyond.

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Dehumaniser 2: Exploring the Plugin

Dehumaniser 2 has 10 modules that you can combine in endless new ways. Check out the various modules, effects and features of Dehumaniser 2 below, to get a glimpse of what each module brings to your sound designs!

Ring Modulator

The ring modulator combines your audio signal with a synthesised waveform oscillator. Changing the depth lets you control the amount the effect is applied, and rate set the speed or frequency of the modulation

You can select the waveform that you wish to shape your sound with using the waveform wheel, and you can even blend two waveforms together, for more varied and complex sounds.

Ring modulation is a great sound effect for subtle warbling, robotic textures, and metallic sounds and is an all-around fun module to explore.

Flanger/Chorus

Flanger and chorus are time-based effects that modulate the sound using delays.

There are lots of sounds to explore by altering the depth of the sound, the rate, and the delay time, the waveform of the modulation and the number of voices, from simple sounds to more lush wide sounds.

Explore the Flanger /Chorus module and use it to enhance many of the other modules in Dehumaniser 2.

Pitch Shifting

This module transposes the pitch of the input upwards or downwards. You can jump in octaves by using the ‘octaves’ dial, and make smaller, more precise changes by using the ‘semitones’ and ‘cents’ controls.

Pitch shifting is the essential ingredient for low, boomy giants, ogres and monsters. sound effects, or high-pitched imps, elves, and other small fantasy creatures.

Noise Generator

The delay pitch shift is a delay-based effect, which loops sound back on itself. You can control the speed at which the loops start, and how long they take to fade with the feedback parameter with the delay controls. The pitch controls then let you alter the pitch of the looped version of your sound in cents, semitones and octaves.

Use delay pitch shifting for short metallic sounds, or long ethereal sound effects, on everything from vocals, to sound effects and more.

Delay Pitch Shift

The delay pitch shift is a delay-based effect, which loops sound back on itself. You can control the speed at which the loops start, and how long they take to fade with the feedback parameter with the delay controls. The pitch controls then let you alter the pitch of the looped version of your sound in cents, semitones and octaves.

Use delay pitch shifting for short metallic sounds, or long ethereal sound effects, on everything from vocals, to sound effects and more.

Scrubbing Convolution

Scrubbing convolution is a convolution effect that uses samples. It maps the volume of your signal onto the selected sample and “scrubs” through it granularly. Use the graph nodes to alter how much amplitude affects how the sample is scrubbed through. Use the mix dial to control how much of the sample comes through.

Scrubbing convolution is a great module for mapping roars, groans and animal noises onto your vocal input for truly monstrous voices.

Granular

The Granular module splits the incoming signal into fragments of sound known as grains. You can experiment with pitch, and use the variation knob to pitch each grain randomly, or can change the size of these grains for interesting textures.

Grain voice controls the density of the sounds, for stuttery or digital characteristics, and you can control and randomise the length of each grain.

The granular module has various parameters that can alter the texture of the incoming sound to completely change its characteristics.

Spectral Shifting

The spectral shifting module lets you affect the pitch of frequencies set at a certain amplitude. It gives the ability to affect the pitch for frequencies that have a chosen level. The result gives bizarre effects creating interesting spectral “anomalies” that create some interesting sound effects.

Use spectral shifting for new and unusual vocal sounds unlike anything else.

Sample Trigger

The sample trigger module lets you trigger a one-shot sample with your audio input.

Samples can be triggered to play forwards or reversed, and you can adjust the pitch of the sample, through time-stretched pitch shifting or through Varispeed. The sample can be triggered through various methods, including volume, envelope follow, pitch tracking and more.

Use the sample trigger to layer additional textures to your sound designs in real-time.

Vocoder

The vocoder maps the signal and the pitch of the incoming audio onto an oscillator. Dehumaniser 2 can track this pitch automatically using the pitch tracking mode, or you can manually control the pitch using manual mode. Finally, you can also map the signal onto white noise, which is great for adding high frequencies and reverb-like effects. which features, a range of interesting waveforms.

The vocoder module is a great tool for a range of interesting sound effects for you to explore, for robots, aliens, and beyond.

How to connect Dehumaniser 2 modules together

To connect a module, drag from the right side of the input node to the left side of the effect node. Then, drag the right side of the effect node to the left side of the output node.

This is how we connect module nodes in Dehumaniser!

Exploring Dehumaniser 2’s module parameters

To see the parameters of a module, click it, and it will become highlighted. The parameters appear in the bottom panel, which you can manipulate to control the sound.

You can also click the drop-down ‘drawers’ on each module for more immediate access to three of the most reached-for parameters.

This lets you change the parameters of one module without changing the bottom from another module for more flexible sculpting.

All modules have a volume slider, bypass, mute and solo button on the module itself. You can control the mix of your sound effects by deselecting all modules. This will bring up a mixer view which lets you control levels and routing much like a traditional mixer.

Input and Output Modules

When you load a fresh patch, you will see two module nodes in place – track input and output. To add a module, simply click on it, or drag it into the window.

Track Input Module

Your microphone, instrument, or synthesised signal sound comes into Dehumaniser 2 through this module.

It has one output by default, and you can add or remove up to 8 outputs using the plus and minus buttons.

There is also a volume slider for each input added, giving you full control over your signals.

Output Module

The output module has a wet and dry parameter to control how much of Dehumaniser 2 will be added to your signal. Fully Dry will bypass the plugin and fully wet will fully apply the sound effects.

There is also a Stereo spread dial for you to control the stereo width of the output. Keep it at zero for mono signals, and increase the depth for wider sounding results.

Finally, the latency monitor will show you how much latency is applied to your signal. Pitch and real-time effects can introduce delay times to your sounds whilst your computer processes the effects, so this monitor will show you how much latency is applied to the signal.

Every module has an EQ Limiter and Gate, giving you total control over the volume and frequency of content at every stage.

Routing Dehumaniser 2’s modules

Dehumaniser 2 provides 8 outputs from the input signal and 5 outputs per module for deeply configurable routing.

In Series

You can connect modules together in series by dragging the output of the module, to the input of another. To disconnect, simply click the output you wish to disconnect.

In Parallel

If you wish to run sounds in parallel, simply click the plus icon on any module. This will add an additional output to that module, meaning you can connect other modules in different ways without affecting one of the previous signal flows. Finally, control all these sound effects using the mixer view in the bottom panel

The opportunities to route Dehumaniser 2 are nearly endless, allowing you to control and shape an enormous range of interesting sound effects, all within a single plugin!

Experimenting with Dehumaniser 2

Now you’ve seen each of the modules, but we have barely scratched the surface of how Dehumaniser 2 can be used in your sound designs.

Think what you could achieve by connecting these modules in interesting ways, or by using one, two, or all of them! Dehumaniser 2 provides some of the most essential building blocks to start building your sound designs from, for everything from simple telephone voices, announcements, monster voices, strange aliens, futuristic robots, angry beasts, tiny creatures and beyond.

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An exclusive look into the mind of a real sound designer working in the industry: James David Redding III

James takes on the challenge of designing sound effects for an entire sci-fi scene using nothing but Krotos Sound Design plugins and libraries.

Sound Designer/ Sound Effects Editor James David Redding III has worked on many projects (City on a Hill, Queen’s Gambit, Mr & Mrs Smith) , with Krotos plugins very much a part of his everyday workflow. He uses all of our plugins for one design use case or another.

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Krotos Everything Bundle 5 is a complete toolkit for any sound you can imagine. We’ve upgraded Everything Bundle 4 to Everything Bundle 5, adding Krotos Studio Pro and the Krotos Fundamentals library.

What’s New 1 Year of Krotos Studio Pro

For the first time, Krotos Studio is included in a bundle. Krotos Studio is our flagship sound effects platform in which you can create incredible sound effects in half the time.

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Ben Jacquier Tron Sound Effects Re Design using Krotos Everything Bundle 5

If there’s anything that is true in life, it is that Sound Designer Ben Jacquier is a joy to watch. So if you’re a creator looking to get inspired in the midst of the Black Friday madness, Click below and see how fun and exciting sound effect design is when you use Krotos plugins and libraries.

If you are a Sound Design enthusiast, Ben Jacquier fan, or someone curious about the creative process behind crafting sound effects, then seeing Ben in action is a must-watch. Known for his charismatic personality and impressive sound design skills, Watch his process as he designs sound effects for a scene from the sci-fi classic Tron.

Armed with an arsenal of Krotos plugins from Everything Bundle 5, Ben demonstrates how to bring a visually captivating scene to life with high-quality sound effects.

Creating Sci-Fi Sound Effects using Krotos Plugins

Tron is as an iconic franchise, loved and revered worldwide. Whether you are a fan of the retrofuturism of the 1982 original, or you came to this franchise with the 2010 follow up Tron: Legacy, you, like Ben, may have wondered how you could replicate the styling of this futuristic, sci-fi epic.

Traditionally, this may involve venturing outdoors to record sounds then bringing them into the studio to process them. But if you are in need of a total suite of sound effects, libraries and plugins, then the Krotos Bundles will help cover these bases.

Krotos plugins like Weaponiser, Reformer Pro, and Igniter have all the sci-fi sounds you could ever need. The creative freedom and efficiency that Krotos plugins offer means you can save hours of time normally spent recording and processing sounds. These plugins enable you to experiment and design directly within the software, saving time without compromising on quality.

Using Weaponiser for Tron Sound Effects

The video’s first deep dive is into Weaponiser, our flagship layering and variations plugin. Weaponiser is known for its ability to layer and manipulate sounds with precision, making it ideal for crafting complex soundscapes. Ben walks viewers through his thought process, focusing on keywords like mechanical, sci-fi, and digital to guide his sound choices.

Ben explores Weaponisers extensive library, exploring sounds and demonstrating the plugin’s layering engine and breaking it down into components like onset, body, thump, and tail.

Weaponiser allows you to tweak each layer individually and create highly customised sound effects, even when you begin with a preset.

Ben layers the sci-fi sound effects, recording each element and playing them back to see how they fit together. From just a few layers, the results sound complex and dynamic.

Creating Sci Fi Vehicle Sound Effects with Igniter

Igniter, a vehicle and engine sound effect plugin is used for Trons iconic vehicles. Ben explores the presets to add his own spin on the sleek, high-speed elements of the Tron vehicles. Igniter’s powerful sound engines allow you to create dynamic effects that sync perfectly with the on-screen visuals. Whether it’s the hum of a futuristic engine or the subtle whir of a spinning wheel, Igniter proves to be an invaluable tool for adding depth and realism to the scene.

Creating Unique Textured sound effects with Reformer Pro

Reformer Pro, is renowned for its ability to transform existing audio into entirely new textures. Ben experiments by layering multiple sounds together in Reformer Pro, and the results are detailed and powerful. By simply dragging and dropping audio files into Reformer Pro, you can create dynamic, evolving sounds that add an organic quality to your sound effects. Its real-time responsiveness allows you to stay in the creative flow, helping you to fly through redesigns with efficiency.

Adding Atmosphere with Krotos Studio

To tie everything together, Ben uses Krotos Studio to craft a quick ambient atmosphere. He creates a sci-fi-inspired backdrop that complements the action-packed scene. This step underscores the importance of ambience in sound design—it’s the glue that holds all the individual elements together.

Finishing Touches: Mixing and Refining

With all the key components in place, Ben finalises the Tron Re Design, mixing down and adding subtle details.

Like all of Ben’s videos, you get as combination of humour and awesome sound designs, all while highlighting Krotos Everything Bundle 5 in the process.

Ben Jacquier’s video showcases the power and versatility of Krotos sound effect plugins. From crafting futuristic engine sounds to building immersive ambient atmospheres, you can use Krotos plugins and libraries to elevate any project.

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