Native Instruments
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Listen to a densely layered, martial Sketches submission from Zola Jesus
The queen of goth-pop layers REAKTOR-powered synth swells over ACTION STRIKES’ pummeling taiko drums…
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Quiet, please: How we silenced a city block to sample a priceless violin
The team behind STRADIVARI VIOLIN explain the lengths they went to capture the unique sound of this 300-year-old instrument.
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Here’s how to make your virtual guitars sound like a real session player
Session player and producer Craig Anderton picks out some top tips for humanizing guitar libraries.
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Grammy-winning producer Peter Wade explains why talent isn’t everything
An industry veteran reveals the three skills that actually matter – and why you only need to master two of them.
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Improving diversity and inclusion at Native Instruments
Our initial steps towards ongoing change in our workplace.
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No MASCHINE hardware? Here’s how to use its sounds, kits, and Expansions in any DAW
Sanjay C shows you the easiest way to slot MASCHINE sounds into your existing workflow.
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Nathan Lanier on the sounds and strategies behind his Home Before Dark score
The composer of Apple TV+’s latest thriller mixes the traditional with the digital – including a free REAKTOR effect.
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DJ Krust’s favorite free REAKTOR Ensembles for drum and bass
The UK breakbeat originator shares 5 free picks from the REAKTOR User Library.
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Hear object blue sketch out cinematic sounds for our quick-creativity challenge
Hear the London producer/sound artist spin intricate textures from MASSIVE, ABSYNTH, and REAKTOR.
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MASSIVE X Patch and Play: Nömak
Grab an ever-evolving pop pad from the Parisian Charli XCX producer – plus win Native gear.
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Watch 9th Wonder break down Kendrick Lamar’s “Duckworth” using MASCHINE
The hip hop super producer shows NPR how he crafted the beat that closes out the triple-platinum DAMN.
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Watch Im A Music Mogul remix Grimes with MASCHINE
Find out how one of our favorite YouTubers approaches the challenge, then try it yourself and win.