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Welcome to Summer of Sound: save big on instruments, sounds, and hardware
Summer of Sound is here with some of the best deals of the year on Native Instruments sounds, instruments, and…
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The 100 best free Kontakt instruments in 2025
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Introducing the NKS Hardware Partner Program: Hands-on control of over 2,000 instruments with your favorite production tools
Unlock new creative possibilities with the new NKS Hardware Partner Program that includes partnerships with Akai Professional, Novation, Nektar, Korg,…
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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
Learning popular chord progressions is a great way to recognize hit songs. Let's explore some of the most common chord…
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How Lipless uses AI mastering tools without losing the emotional impact
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How Anvaya uses Kontakt to bring South Asian instruments into club music
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5 common mistakes new artists make – and how to avoid them
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