Scoring
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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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Inside Oli Julian’s rhythmic approach to Netflix’s The Twits
Oli Julian breaks down how Abbey Road Vintage Drummer helped him score Netflix’s The Twits with rhythm, humor, and personality.
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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.
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Kontakt and custom sound design in James Everingham’s Chief of War score
James Everingham details how Kontakt and custom libraries shaped the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, blending orchestral and Hawai’ian…
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What is Kontakt? The definitive guide to Native Instruments’ industry-standard sampler
Discover Kontakt, the industry-leading sampler and virtual instrument host. Learn about Player vs. full, free libraries, workflows, and how to…
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How to bring rhythmic storytelling to your scores with Odes
Make evocative soundtracks with the new Odes Kontakt instrument. Create cinematic rhythms, tempo-synced loops, film scoring textures, and more.
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Pop production: how to compose modern string arrangements in 5 easy steps
Master string arrangements for pop and electronic music using this guide, and find out how LCO Producer Strings can elevate…
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Cornel Wilczek’s hybrid approach to sound design in scoring
Cornel Wilczek shares how Guitar Rig reshaped his scoring process with hybrid effects, unconventional sound design, and practical tips for…
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Scratch Massive on sound selection, patience, and cinematic intent
Scratch Massive explains how sticking with a few trusted Kontakt libraries helps them stay focused, expressive, and fast in both…
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The best five free Kontakt libraries for sci-fi sound design
Explore five free Kontakt libraries for horror/sci-fi scoring and production that are perfect for dark textures, ambient tension, and dystopian…
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5 ways to use Noire for immersive soundscapes
Create deep, dreamy soundscapes with just a few notes. Learn sound design techniques for scoring and ambient music using Noire,…
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Inside the Kontakt workflow behind Arnaud Roy’s ENDLESS Legend 2 score
Composer Arnaud Roy explains how he used Kontakt, custom sampling, and spatial mixing to build the adaptive score for ENDLESS…