Cinematic
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Strezov Sampling: The Art Of The Choir
Composer, orchestrator, and sample library pioneer George Strezov reveals his favouritetechniques for making your sampled choirs really sing.
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Henry Jackman breaks down his experimental score for Apple TV+’s Cherry
Advice, insights, and anecdotes from a BAFTA-winning composer who started out singing for the Queen and Ronald Reagan.
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Gareth Coker talks sample libraries, Ori, and the custom sounds behind his upcoming Halo Infinite score
Find out how the British composer stays inspired – and sane – while navigating the world of AAA videogame scoring.
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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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Chris Dudley of Underoath soundtracks swamps and the apocalypse with KONTAKT
The electronics mastermind of Florida's beloved metalcore outfit on crafting custom synths, film scoring, and the production of the…
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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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Emmy-winning composer Lolita Ritmanis on scoring superheroes, her favorite KONTAKT libraries, and her dream project
Get to know the Latvian-American composer behind Blizzard of Souls and Batman Beyond.
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Mangle and mutate everyday sounds into something special with these 5 free KONTAKT instruments
Uncover the secrets to sample manipulation with these sound design–friendly freebies.
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Turn your passion into a profession: Video game scoring and sound design
Four insiders offer pro tips on getting started (and succeeding) in this competitive industry.
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How do you score chess? Carlos Rafael Rivera on scoring The Queen’s Gambit with NI pianos
The Queen's Gambit composer Carlos Rafael Rivera explains how NOIRE and ALICIA'S KEYS became the sound of the Netflix hit.
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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.