Kontakt
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Marco Polo on crafting the ultimate boom bap drum instrument
Legendary producer Marco Polo discusses the creation of his new Play Series instrument, translating three decades of hip hop into…
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Afro house production 101
Learn how to make Afro house with groovy drums, evolving basslines, and Afro house production tips using Massive X and…
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The best lo-fi plugins for making beats
Discover the best lo-fi plugins for making beats, from free emulation tools to pro sounds. Explore top lo-fi effects, synths,…
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The best sound design plugins from Native Instruments
Discover the best sound design plugins for music, film, and games, including top synths, effects, and creative tools from Native…
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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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How to flip samples like the top 1% of producers
In this blog, you’ll learn sample flipping techniques for your music production workflow, all with tools in the Native Instruments…
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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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5 ways to get club-ready guitar hooks into your house track (no guitar skills required)
Learn five electronic music production tips on how to add professional guitar hooks to a house track with Session Guitarist:…
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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.