Production
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Make your passion a profession: Build your own instruments
We speak to four musicians who have successfully turned their hands to building and sharing the tools of their craft.
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5 free Kontakt guitars: raucous rock riffs to smooth, funky licks
We round up five of our favorite six-string simulations from around the web in these free Kontakt guitar libraries.
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Henry Jackman breaks down his experimental score for Apple TV+’s Cherry
Advice, insights, and anecdotes from a BAFTA-winning composer who started out singing for the Queen and Ronald Reagan.
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Download a free MASSIVE X patch from hard dance maestro Kilbourne
Make punchy kicks, rave alarms, and wild distortion with this preset from NYC's hardcore torchbearer.
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Gareth Coker talks sample libraries, Ori, and the custom sounds behind his upcoming Halo Infinite score
Find out how the British composer stays inspired – and sane – while navigating the world of AAA videogame scoring.
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TOKiMONSTA on collaboration, trailblazing, and her recent Twitch event, Every Woman
The LA beat-scene legend tells us how she made it to the top and how she's helping other women do…
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Chris Dudley of Underoath soundtracks swamps and the apocalypse with KONTAKT
The electronics mastermind of Florida's beloved metalcore outfit on crafting custom synths, film scoring, and the production of the…
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Alan Silvestri breaks down the hybrid workflow behind his blockbuster scores
The composer of Back To The Future, Forrest Gump, and The Avengers explains on how he enlists the help of…
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RAZOR at 10: Get to know ten essential tracks made with the additive classic
We trace a full decade of RAZOR's sonic signature – from the experimental underground to the top of the charts.
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Hear an exclusive NI-powered sketch from bass music pioneer Krust
The Bristol legend crafts a tightly wound two-minute exploration of KOMPLETE's synths, sampled instruments, and effects.
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RAZOR at 10: Creator Errorsmith reflects on a decade of dissonance
Discover the experimental origins of this powerhouse additive synth and pick up some pro tips on getting the most out…
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Clips, scenes, and life: hip-hop pioneer Fat Jon on how he uses MASCHINE
Exploring conceptual ideas and workflow tricks with the veteran beatmaker behind Rapture Kontrolle and Samurai Champloo.