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Tems and Native Instruments join forces to empower women in music across Africa
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Massive X Player 101: How to use pro synth sounds in your productions for free
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The 100 best free Kontakt instruments in 2025
Explore the ultimate list of the best free Kontakt instruments and libraries. Discover new sounds and add them to your…
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7 drum patterns every producer should know
In this guide to basic drum patterns we’ll show you how to make the seven types of drum beats every…
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10 most popular chord progressions of all time
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Understanding genre through instruments: a producer’s guide
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Ruth Royall breaks down her vocal-first mastering workflow with Ozone
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Infinite Samples on redesigning analog samples to shape cinematic sonic worlds
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Transient shaping tricks from Boris Way’s latest release on Ultra
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The ethics behind Boreta’s AI collab with Imogen Heap
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5 ways compression can give you a rich, harmonically-driven sound
Discover compression techniques to add a harmonic-rich sound to your tracks using tools from the NI 360 Essentials subscription.
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How to get a cohesive sound with mixing and mastering
Discover tips for using EQ, compression, reverb, and delay in mixing and mastering to create a mix that sounds consistent,…
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How to keep your music sounding fresh with modulation
Discover how to keep your music engaging and present with powerful modulation techniques.
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5 ways to (finally) finish your track
Do you struggle finishing tracks? Discover five practical strategies to streamline your music production workflow using the NI 360 subscription.
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5 creative reverb techniques to try in your productions
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5 ways to use Noire for immersive soundscapes
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Exploring Native Instruments 360
Explore Native Instruments’ 360 subscription plan. Find out what’s on offer in these flexible, commitment-free subscription packages.
