7 quick tips for ambient, atmospheric music

Got the basics down? Here's how to make ambient music that offers a little something extra.

Tips and tricks April 9, 2022
Telefon Tel Aviv: Sound design, sine waves, and why ‘wrong’ is often right

We sit down with Josh Eustis to dissect the sounds and techniques behind Dreams Are Not Enough…

Interviews February 10, 2020
Using TRAKTOR in the studio: How the DJ tool is used to make beats

Discovering the creative powers of TRAKTOR for music production with Huerco S., Konx-om-Pax, and exael.

Traktor July 18, 2019
Getting beneath the surface with Alex Banks

Find out how the Mesh and Monkeytown producer creates his ethereal, atmospheric productions.

Interviews July 12, 2019
Secrets of electronic interfaces: Modularity

PUSH TURN MOVE and PATCH & TWEAK author Kim Bjørn explores methods for interfacing with music through hardware and software.

Features February 21, 2019
Thomas Ragsdale on atmospheric, commercial music

Having scored countless advertisements, the UK producer breaks down his studio tools, workflow and tricks.

Komplete November 21, 2018
Richard Devine: A history of making music

Electronic music pioneer discusses his love for REAKTOR BLOCKS, THRILL, and more.

Komplete April 4, 2018
Robert Dudzic: How to be the best at sound design

Acclaimed sound designer Robert Dudzic divulges his secrets on recording, effects, and how to break into the industry.

Interviews July 17, 2017

Scoring

Nathan Lanier on the sounds and strategies behind his Home Before Dark score

The composer of Apple TV+’s latest thriller mixes the traditional with the digital – including a free REAKTOR effect.

Interviews May 29, 2020
5 free orchestral scoring libraries for KONTAKT

Give your tracks a cinematic lift without spending a cent in these free orchestral KONTAKT instruments.

Free stuff May 25, 2020
Get to know the sound of Sonokinetic

Settle in for an extended exploration of the boutique instruments from our latest NKS offer.

NKS April 28, 2020
Uncovering the untamed sounds of Animals And Synthesizers

Discover how Instagram sensation Tomer Baruch brings his creations to life with Native tools.

Sound design March 13, 2020
5 ways to make MIDI strings sound better

Don’t know your spiccato from your staccato? Reuben Cornell’s here to stop you getting strung out with strings.

Tips and tricks March 3, 2020
Exploring the sound of Heavyocity

Reuben Cornell creates two cinematic sketches with some of the Heavyocity instruments from our store.

Scoring January 28, 2020
5 free KONTAKT instruments for cinematic scoring

From orchestral instruments to atmospheric percussion, here’s everything you need for your next soundtrack.

Production December 16, 2019
Sketching with Soundiron

Product specialist Reuben Cornell sketches out ideas using some of Soundiron's NKS-ready instruments…

NKS December 10, 2019
5 quick tips for epic movie-trailer impacts

Learn how to mix and mutate your own creative impact sounds with product specialist Reuben Cornell.

Tips and tricks December 9, 2019
Musical polymath Cheche Alara on finding crossover success

The Grammy-winning composer, producer, music director, conductor, and keyboardist charts his journey from Buenos Aires to the heart of Hollywood.

Interviews November 13, 2019
Watch: Exploring the sound of Orchestral Tools

Product specialist Reuben Cornell runs you through some of his favorite Orchestral Tools presets and shares his top tips for…

NKS September 23, 2019
Straylight: interview with creator Frank Elting

Find out how the cinematic granular synth came together, thanks to developer Frank Elting.

Interviews July 31, 2019

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