Interviews
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SHIMA on using Kontakt to reimagine Japanese tradition in modern electronic music
Tokyo-born producer SHIMA breaks down how Kontakt helped shape Welcome to SHIMAJIMA, which blends Japanese heritage with modern production.
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Dela Utca on blending live guitar with sampled layers with Kontakt
Dela Utca explains how Kontakt powers his hybrid songwriting on “In The City,” blending acoustic guitar and piano with modern…
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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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10 Phantom Rooms on RSI 2: how rare Berlin synths shape the future of NKS
Tobias from 10 Phantom Rooms discusses the making of RSI 2, an NKS exclusive performance-focused instrument made from rare sampled…
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Jonas Blue on rediscovering house and reshaping his sound with Transient Master
Jonas Blue breaks down “Edge of Desire,” explaining how Transient Master shaped its energy and why he’s returning to his…
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Corren Cavini on building narrative through sound in his debut album
Corren Cavini discusses emotional storytelling and sound design in A Place To Call Home, exploring how Kontakt and Raum shaped…
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How Guy Mantzur and Chicola build depth in modern melodic techno
Guy Mantzur and Chicola share how Raum and Replika XT shaped the atmosphere and depth of their new EP Neon…
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Migrant on channeling emotion with his Kontrol S-Series keyboard
Migrant shares how the Kontrol S-Series MK3 and Kontakt help him translate emotion into sound while creating his new single,…
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How Huminal uses Raum to balance melody and depth
Huminal breaks down how Raum shaped the depth and clarity of Mirage, explaining how space and sound design drive his…
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Wingtip details using Kontakt and The Grandeur on Luckyman
Wingtip breaks down how The Grandeur and Kontakt shaped Luckyman, balancing live instruments with digital production for a full, layered…
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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…