Synthesis
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Weird by design: HAAi on the limitless potential of Absynth 6
Discover how the Australian artist HAAi uses the new engine in Absynth 6 to create layered atmospheres and immersive soundscapes…
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$0 to pro studio: your first 5 music production tools that replace $3,000 of gear
In this blog, you’ll learn how to replace hardware gear with VST plugins and get a cheap pro home studio…
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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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Absynth 6 Preset Explorer: where AI meets musical intuition
Discover how Absynth 6 Preset Explorer uses AI to organize sound by timbre, revealing creative relationships and putting human authorship…
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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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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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Introducing Absynth 6: The iconic hybrid synth returns with unprecedented depth and expression
Explore the rebirth of Absynth with a new interface, hybrid synthesis tools, expressive control, and a deeper library of surreal…
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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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Dopamine hit: 5 synth tips for your next track
Learn how Dopamine by Big Wave Audio helps producers turn blank sessions into finished ideas fast with built-in MIDI tools,…
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7 of our favorite tracks and presets made with Native Instruments | September 2025
From emotional piano performances and inventive preset design to driving techno sets, see how producers are shaping music with NI…
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Aaron Suiss on using Monark for full-bodied low end
Aaron Suiss shares how he uses Monark to craft powerful, clean bass lines and the low end approach behind his…