Dean Salant
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The best gifts for music producers in 2025
Discover the best gifts for music producers in 2025 including software instruments and effects, mixing and mastering plugins, MIDI controllers,…
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From blank page to banger: your guide to Kontakt’s newest tools
Discover the new Kontakt Factory Tools in Kontakt 8 and learn how they can enhance your music production workflow in…
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Understanding genre through instruments: a producer’s guide
Curious about experimenting with different genres in music production? Compose new sounds with the creative tools found in the NI…
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Advanced modulation and automation tricks in Kontakt
Go beyond sampled instruments and master Kontakt's powerful sound design capabilities with these advanced tips on modulation and automation.
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Massive X Player 101: How to use pro synth sounds in your productions for free
Discover the free Native Instruments Massive X Player synth. Get instant access to pro-level free synth sounds and easily produce…
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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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What is phonk music? A beginner’s guide and how to produce it
Learn what phonk music is, what defines its gritty sound, and follow this step-by-step guide on how to make phonk…
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5 creative reverb techniques to try in your productions
Discover creative reverb techniques to transform your music production. Learn about mixing with reverb, and explore Native Instruments reverbs using…
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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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Making lo-fi hip hop beats: the essential guide for beginners
Learn how to make lo-fi hip hop beats with warm textures, mellow grooves, and nostalgic vibes in this step-by-step production…
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Organic house music: exploring the genre and how to make it
Learn what organic house music is, how it differs from other house genres, and how to make organic house music…
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Iconic samples in music and where they came from
Learn about 10 iconic samples in music, their origins, and how they were used in famous tracks. Explore the best…