Krotos develops audio software plugins and sound effects libraries for professional sound designers and content creators. Their tools enable efficient creation of complex sound designs, including character voices, Foley, and cinematic effects, directly within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). The company offers plugins like Dehumaniser 2 and Reformer Pro, alongside integrated sound libraries to streamline audio post-production workflows.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Creating high-quality sound effects for film, TV, and games is often a time-consuming process, requiring extensive manual editing and layering of audio assets. This can lead to production bottlenecks and limit the creative exploration of sound designers.
Solution
Krotos provides a suite of intuitive sound design plugins and extensive sound effects libraries designed to accelerate audio asset creation. Their tools enable rapid generation of diverse sound elements, from creature vocalizations and Foley to cinematic impacts and ambient textures. By streamlining complex sound design workflows, Krotos empowers audio professionals to achieve polished results efficiently, allowing more time for creative refinement.
Target Audience
The primary users are audio professionals, including sound designers, Foley artists, re-recording mixers, and game audio developers working in film, television, and video game production.
Features
- **Krotos Studio:** An AI-powered platform for real-time sound design and synchronization with visual media.
- **Reformer Pro:** A plugin that transforms audio libraries into performable sound instruments, enabling real-time Foley and texture creation.
- **Weaponiser:** A multi-sample engine designed for rapid creation of dynamic audio assets, including weapons, whooshes, and footsteps.
- **Dehumaniser 2:** A vocal processing plugin for creating complex creature, monster, and robotic vocalizations with a modular, node-based workflow.
- **Igniter:** A plugin for quickly generating vehicle sounds, from engines to futuristic spacecraft.
- **Extensive SFX Libraries:** A curated collection of sound effects categorized for easy integration with Krotos plugins or standalone use, covering areas like Foley, impacts, combat, and ambiences.
- **Bundles and Upgrades:** Packaged offerings that combine multiple plugins and libraries at a reduced cost, with upgrade paths for existing users.