Production
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Foreign Air talk new album Such That I May Glow, and how Play Series instruments shaped its sound
Foreign Air discuss their third album, Such That I May Glow, their creative process, and how 40's Very Own Keys…
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How Kice uses Guitar Rig to merge Arabic heritage with house
Kice uses Guitar Rig to merge Arabic instrumentation with house music on Al-Ain, shaping a sound that’s both authentic and…
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7 drum patterns every producer should know
In this guide to basic drum patterns we’ll show you how to make the seven types of drum beats every…
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How Kontakt libraries shaped the emotional tone of Blonde Maze’s new album
Blonde Maze breaks down how Kontakt libraries shaped the emotional tone and production choices on her new album, Second Sight.
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How Kontakt and Raum keep Kokiri focused in his garden studio
Kokiri shares how his garden studio, trusted tools like Raum and Kontakt, and a simple setup have all helped sharpen…
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Beyond four-on-the-floor: mixing with the Pattern Player in Traktor Pro 4
In this blog, you’ll learn how to use the Pattern Player in Traktor Pro 4, including DJ mix tips for…
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From blank page to banger: your guide to Kontakt’s newest tools
Discover the new Kontakt Factory Tools in Kontakt 8 and learn how they can enhance your music production workflow in…
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7 of our favorite tracks and presets made with Native Instruments | September 2025
From emotional piano performances and inventive preset design to driving techno sets, see how producers are shaping music with NI…
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The role of compression in Dam Swindle’s emotional tone and groove
Dam Swindle breaks down how they use compression creatively, sharing their workflow tips, mixing mindset, and other advice for producers.
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Understanding genre through instruments: a producer’s guide
Curious about experimenting with different genres in music production? Compose new sounds with the creative tools found in the NI…
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The studio habits behind A.D.H.S.’ Drumcode success
Berlin techno artist A.D.H.S. breaks down his workflow, gear, and how he builds emotional, club-ready tracks faster using the Kontrol…
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Ruth Royall breaks down her vocal-first mastering workflow with Ozone
Ruth Royall explains how Ozone helped her master vocals, balance low end, and stay independent while shaping her single "Forevermore."…