Production
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5 ways to use MIDI generators in music production
MIDI generators aren’t just for quick melodies – learn how to use them for textures, glitches, and ear candy that…
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Why layering is the secret to making VST strings sound human
Learn how to transform mechanical VST strings into lifelike, emotional layers using layering, automation, and ADSR tweaks. Perfect your string…
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Going beyond reverb and delay for making better ambient atmospheres
Learn essential production techniques for creating pro-level space and texture and make better ambient atmospheres in your next track.
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How to program your first sounds with Massive X
Get started making your first sound with Massive X. Discover this simple guide to creating a patch and understand how…
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Mastering club-ready dance music with Ozone: Nihil Young’s advice on in-the-box mastering for a massive sound
Learn mastering tips from Nihil Young to craft warm, punchy, and bright tracks using Ozone 11. Achieve pro-level sound for…
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Enhance your drum beats with Neutron 5 Transient Shaper
Give your beats a tighter, more impactful sound with Neutron 5 Transient Shaper. Use multiband transient processing to help your…
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12 of the best piano plugins and VSTs from Native Instruments
The best piano plugins for every genre. From classical grands to hybrid keys, learn about the best piano VSTs in…
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How to make a soulful score with Fables
Create complex, cinematic scores with Fables. This guide shows you how to customize presets and layer sounds to create a…
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Essential audio effects and how to use them
Need audio effects explained? Discover this comprehensive guide to the essential audio effects and learn how to use them effectively…
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How to make a Leap kit with Kontakt
Unleash your creativity in real time with Kontakt 8’s Leap feature. This guide will walk you through importing your own…
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What is Kontakt?
Learn everything you need to know about Native Instruments’ virtual instrument platform and sampler, Kontakt.
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Why upgrade to Maschine 3? Here’s what’s new
What’s new in Maschine 3? Learn all about what’s been improved and added to the latest generation of beat making…