Features
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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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MSXII: Meet the sound designers behind LOFI GLOW, SOUL SESSIONS, and more
Founder Mike Simpson tells us why authenticity is key to mastering the art of sound curation.
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How Ethiopian Records is shaping the sound of a genre with NI tools
Ethiopiyawi Electronic originator Endeguena Mulu on using TRAKTOR in the studio, sampling traditional instruments, and developing Ethiopia's next generation of…
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Turn your passion into a profession: Mixing and mastering
Five successful engineers weigh in on the art, science, and business of finishing other people’s records.
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The sound of now: Exploring the sonic trends of this year’s GRAMMYs
We take a closer look at the defining sounds of the past year – and how you can recreate them…
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“Be bold, back yourself, and find a community…” Jane Arnison on Pathwaves
Meet the Berlin multi-hyphenate whose mentorship program is elevating women and non-binary producers and engineers.
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Mr. Mitch dissects the tools and techniques behind new album, Lazy
We pay a virtual visit to the grime innovator's London studio to hear how he's finding balance in pared-back electronics.
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Community wrap-up: New videos from Blezz Beats, two different Blakes, and more
Explore new Expansions, pick up some bass tips, and get inspired with our creator community this February.
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Baauer’s world gets looped, warped and stretched on Planet’s Mad
The Grammy-nominated NYC producer on the making of his sophomore album, his sample addiction, and mashing organic and digital to…
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How to set up your own livestream
With many music-makers and DJs still stuck at home, here's our quick-start guide to reconnecting with your audience online.
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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.