Cinematic
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Taming the monster: behind the soundtrack of K-Pop Demon Hunters
Discover how GRAMMY-nominated engineer Curtis Douglas and producer Lindgren used iZotope Ozone, RX, and Kontakt to craft the high-impact, polished…
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Inside Oli Julian’s rhythmic approach to Netflix’s The Twits
Oli Julian breaks down how Abbey Road Vintage Drummer helped him score Netflix’s The Twits with rhythm, humor, and personality.
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The best music production software from Native Instruments
Discover the best music production software for creating, mixing, and mastering your music, including free tools and pro plugins from…
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Inside Pythius’s workflow for fusing metal and drum and bass
Pythius explains how Pharlight and Damage shaped his newest EP, merging cinematic tension with the high-energy precision of drum and…
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How Tom Schraeder brings humanity to horror with Thrill
Composer Tom Schraeder explains how Native Instruments’ Thrill helped him shape the haunting, human tension behind Vicious.
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Introducing Absynth 6: The iconic hybrid synth returns with unprecedented depth and expression
Explore the rebirth of Absynth with a new interface, hybrid synthesis tools, expressive control, and a deeper library of surreal…
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Kontakt and custom sound design in James Everingham’s Chief of War score
James Everingham details how Kontakt and custom libraries shaped the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, blending orchestral and Hawai’ian…
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How to bring rhythmic storytelling to your scores with Odes
Make evocative soundtracks with the new Odes Kontakt instrument. Create cinematic rhythms, tempo-synced loops, film scoring textures, and more.
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Pop production: how to compose modern string arrangements in 5 easy steps
Master string arrangements for pop and electronic music using this guide, and find out how LCO Producer Strings can elevate…
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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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Infinite Samples on redesigning analog samples to shape cinematic sonic worlds
Infinite Samples reveal the workflow and ideology behind creating cinematic instruments of dystopian sound design that shaped the Dune: Part…
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Cornel Wilczek’s hybrid approach to sound design in scoring
Cornel Wilczek shares how Guitar Rig reshaped his scoring process with hybrid effects, unconventional sound design, and practical tips for…