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MSXII: Meet the sound designers behind LOFI GLOW, SOUL SESSIONS, and more
Founder Mike Simpson tells us why authenticity is key to mastering the art of sound curation.
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How Ethiopian Records is shaping the sound of a genre with NI tools
Ethiopiyawi Electronic originator Endeguena Mulu on using TRAKTOR in the studio, sampling traditional instruments, and developing Ethiopia's next generation of…
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Mr. Mitch dissects the tools and techniques behind new album, Lazy
We pay a virtual visit to the grime innovator's London studio to hear how he's finding balance in pared-back electronics.
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Hear an exclusive sketch from footwork pioneer RP Boo
The Chicago legend cranks out a stream-of-consciousness exploration of unlikely KONTAKT pairings.
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Toot your own horn with these free saxophone libraries for KONTAKT
Grab five different takes on this versatile woodwind: From smooth jazz to snarling sound-design…
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Community wrap-up: Uplifting sample flips from Datsunn, DYVN, DDS, & more
With 2020 safely behind us, it's time to revisit some uplifting moments from the past weeks.
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Ilan Eshkeri dissects his scores for Ghost of Tsushima and A Perfect Planet
Get to know the composer, then find out how he uses custom-made KONTAKT instruments to soundtrack samurai and Saharan ants…
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Sonic sculpting with ambient maestro Rafael Anton Irisarri
The New York composer dissects the processes, inspirations, and custom-built KONTAKT instruments behind his dark, textural soundscapes.
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Watch hip hop producer Major Seven make a beat from scratch with MASCHINE+
The producer behind cinematic hits for Future, Rick Ross, and DJ Khaled gets to grips with our standalone groovebox's synthesis…
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This haunting sketch from Kara-Lis Coverdale is based on a custom pipe-organ KONTAKT patch
Mangled samples twist around homespun organ drones in the Montreal-based composer's spiraling ambient piece.
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On Fiebre, tropical futurists Dengue Dengue Dengue layer animal-hoof shakers with POLYPLEX, RAUM, and REPLIKA
We spoke to the Peruvian duo about combining traditional sounds with modern methods for their latest EP.
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Watch 13 artists explore the sounds of KOMPLETE 13
We asked some of our favorite artists and creators to dive into our flagship production suite and play through the…