Hip Hop
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4 free KONTAKT libraries to lend your trap beats a unique, moody vibe
808s and trap hats are a given – but how about textural drones, evolving pads, and baritone ukuleles?…
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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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Philo Tsoungui talks drumming, musical direction, and producing with MASCHINE
The classical musician-turned-hip-hop-drummer explains her conceptual approach to production and performance.
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Real Talk: Lo-fi hip hop producer Lophiile offers up 7 tips for keeping things wavy
We recap all the best production advice from Lophiile's live interview on our Instagram.
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Peaches on the process and inspiration behind her Community Drive sound pack contributions
Feminist pop provocateur Peaches talks about her contribution to our COMMUNITY DRIVE charity sound pack.
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Create vintage hip hop vibes with Waves and MASCHINE
Product expert Tim Cant shows you how to add some old-school flavor to your beats.
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Watch: DJ Khalil on his new Artist Expansion
The Grammy-winning producer explains how Los Angeles inspires his signature sound.
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Patch and play with Phonix Beats and MASSIVE X
Download an exclusive patch from the J. Cole producer.
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The Stereotypes, hit by hit
Get to know the super-producers behind our latest Expansion with a quick run-down of their biggest tracks.
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Nicki Minaj producer Blank talks creativity, Bob Ross, and giving something back
We catch up with the Toronto native and learn why, as her own career hits new heights, she’s already focused…
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Georgia Anne Muldrow: Instrument of the ancestors
Watch the queen of psychedelic neo-soul channel celestial art with MASCHINE.
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Watch: Crafting Killer Hooks with Rogét Chahayed
The producer explains how KONTAKT inspired his hook for Travis Scott's SICKO MODE.