Scoring
5 free KONTAKT instruments for cinematic scoring
From orchestral instruments to atmospheric percussion, here’s everything you need for your next soundtrack.
Watch: Exploring the sound of Orchestral Tools
Some of Hollywood's favorite scoring instruments are currently up to 63% off in our online shop. Here, Reuben Cornell runs through the sounds on offer and shares his top tips for using them in your own scores.
Watch: How to score with vocals
Watch and learn how you can use the full potential of vocals and choirs to bring your scores to life.
Top 10 music production podcasts
Attention producers and music geeks. Here are the ten must-listen-to podcasts focussing on music production and music-tech.
Watch: How to compose music for swing
Learn how to use Swing! and Swing More! from ProjectSAM to create vibrant, vintage soundtracks.
Score to win
Submit your tracks via the Metapop competition page to be in with a chance of winning some heavyweight Native prizes to inspire your future scores.
Eight soundtrack libraries to compose dramatic scores
Need a library to soundtrack your videos, games, stills or any other visuals? Look no further than the following stunning, varied and inspirational titles designed for the ultimate in soundtrack action.
10 most downloaded ensembles from the REAKTOR User Library in 2018
A 2018 roundup of the ten most successful ensembles from the REAKTOR User Library.
How to use loops and samples for film scoring
Product specialist Matt Lara gives a hands-on workshop on how to score a short film using samples from Sounds.com.
A born star: DJ White Shadow on working with Lady Gaga, studio tools, & more
An integral part of Lady Gaga's team, with songwriting credits on the new film 'A Star is Born', Paul Blair a.k.a. DJ White Shadow talks about his work, and studio tools.
Thomas Ragsdale on atmospheric, commercial music
Having scored countless advertisements, the UK producer breaks down his studio tools, workflow and tricks.