Sound design
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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…
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How Cloverdale uses Ozone to balance UKG swing and bass house on “Nobody”
Cloverdale explains how Ozone shaped "Nobody" with Return of the Jaded, balancing UKG and bass house while keeping cohesion across…
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The role of community Reaktor patches in shaping Audiojack’s release on Dirtybird
Audiojack explains how Reaktor tools and community patches shaped their new track "Rumours,” released on Dirtybird’s 20th anniversary series.
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Kiki Botonaki’s favorite starting points when opening Massive
Kiki Botonaki breaks down how she shapes her signature Afro house tone inside Massive and how it drives her newest…