Ambient
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Spice up your synth collection for free: Violet selects 5 hidden REAKTOR gems
The Portuguese producer demonstrates some of the lesser-known ensembles that help power her eclectic sonic signature.
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rRoxymore selects 5 free REAKTOR ensembles for organic techno sound design
The Berlin-based producer and DJ shows us some of the synths and sequencers that help humanize her sound.
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5 free (and unusual) vintage synthesizers for KONTAKT
Synths sounds getting stale? Stand out from the crowd with these pitch-perfect recreations of some overlooked treasures.
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Sinistarr selects his 5 favorite REAKTOR synths
The Detroit native talks us through the Factory Library classics underpinning his eclectic productions.
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Hear ambient experimentalist Christina Vantzou sketch out a space-age string quartet
The Brussels-based producer layers SYMPHONY SERIES strings with synthetic zaps, and mournful vocals courtesy of MYSTERIA.
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Download these free REAKTOR picks from rising electronic producer Azu Tiwaline
Discover the free synths and sound generators behind her unique blend of musical genres and traditions.
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Sonic sculpting with ambient maestro Rafael Anton Irisarri
The New York composer dissects the processes, inspirations, and custom-built KONTAKT instruments behind his dark, textural soundscapes.
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5 free ways to distort, delay, and generally degrade your sounds with REAKTOR
Get your lo-fi fix on an even lower budget with this month's User Library picks.
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This haunting sketch from Kara-Lis Coverdale is based on a custom pipe-organ KONTAKT patch
Mangled samples twist around homespun organ drones in the Montreal-based composer's spiraling ambient piece.
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Watch 13 artists explore the sounds of KOMPLETE 13
We asked some of our favorite artists and creators to dive into our flagship production suite and play through the…
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5 free trailer-scoring tools for KONTAKT
We round up some camera-ready and cost-free libraries that nail this distinct flavor of cinematic music.
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5 free REAKTOR classics you didn’t know you were missing
We unearth some of the best synths, drum machines, and effects from the User Library's 20-year history.