Tips and tricks
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How LUM translates field recordings into club-ready patterns with Maschine
LUM explains how Maschine helps him turn field recordings into raw, rhythmic patterns without losing their texture, tone, or cultural…
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Why Alignment turns to Kontakt and Noire to inject emotion into high-impact club tracks
Alignment explains how he uses Noire and Kontakt to bring emotion into high-impact techno, shaping melody without losing energy on…
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Fejká explains how Kontakt helped capture the mood of the Canary Islands
Fejká breaks down how he uses Kontakt to build signature sounds, shape atmosphere, and speed up his workflow across his…
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How corto.alto uses Komplete to blend jazz musicianship with beat-making precision
corto.alto breaks down how he uses Komplete to blend live jazz musicianship with fast, instinct-driven beat-making on his new single…
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How to get a cohesive sound with mixing and mastering
Discover tips for using EQ, compression, reverb, and delay in mixing and mastering to create a mix that sounds consistent,…
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How to add definition to your tracks with effects
Learn how to improve track definition using simple techniques and audio effects available in the NI 360 Essentials subscription.
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How to make music: the beginner’s guide
Learning how to make music is easier than you think. This beginner's guide covers everything from understanding music theory and…
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Why Monark plays a central role in Broken Hill’s Detroit-influenced club tracks
Broken Hill breaks down how he used Monark to shape the bass line on "Brain Delay" – sharing tips on…
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How the Kontrol S88 keyboard helps Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith translate emotion into structure
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith shares how the Kontrol S88 keyboard and Kontakt shaped the writing of GUSH, focusing on harmony, emotion,…
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How Sainte Vie uses Battery to shape rhythm across cultural sounds
Sainte Vie breaks down how he uses Battery to trim, tune, and shape rhythm across genres - keeping his drum…
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What is phonk music? A beginner’s guide and how to produce it
Learn what phonk music is, what defines its gritty sound, and follow this step-by-step guide on how to make phonk…
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Why Ainonow uses FM8 for percussion, noise, and everything that isn’t a lead
Ainonow shares how he uses FM8 for percussion and noise design on his latest release, with tips on transient control,…