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.