Sound design
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Inside the spectral world of Oscillarys: a deep dive with Ocean Swift Synthesis
From Eurorack loops to vintage vocals: Ocean Swift shares how they built Oscillarys for motion and why they’ve moved fully…
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DNKLE turns emotion into energy with Pharlight
DNKLE details how Pharlight helped him turn raw intensity into controlled soundscaping on his latest single, “Pressure,” from GITA Recordings.
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Behind the bounce of Millennium Hip Hop: a conversation with Snipe Young
Get production tips from GRAMMY-winner Snipe Young. Discover how to capture the legendary Virginia Beach sound with the new Millennium…
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The best sound design plugins from Native Instruments
Discover the best sound design plugins for music, film, and games, including top synths, effects, and creative tools from Native…
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Noha on groove, texture, and using Guitar Rig to shape emotion
Italian producer Noha explains how Guitar Rig, modulation, and subtle distortion shape his minimal yet emotional sound in “The Place.”…
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The best music production software from Native Instruments
Discover the best music production software for creating, mixing, and mastering your music, including free tools and pro plugins from…
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Inside Pythius’s workflow for fusing metal and drum and bass
Pythius explains how Pharlight and Damage shaped his newest EP, merging cinematic tension with the high-energy precision of drum and…
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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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10 Phantom Rooms on RSI 2: how rare Berlin synths shape the future of NKS
Tobias from 10 Phantom Rooms discusses the making of RSI 2, an NKS exclusive performance-focused instrument made from rare sampled…
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Corren Cavini on building narrative through sound in his debut album
Corren Cavini discusses emotional storytelling and sound design in A Place To Call Home, exploring how Kontakt and Raum shaped…
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How to design evolving soundscapes: a sound designer’s workflow with Absynth 6
Learn Absynth 6 sound design and create evolving soundscapes with this article. Includes an MSEG tutorial, MPE synth workflow, and…
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How Guy Mantzur and Chicola build depth in modern melodic techno
Guy Mantzur and Chicola share how Raum and Replika XT shaped the atmosphere and depth of their new EP Neon…