Tips and tricks
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BLANCAh on mixing long-form melodic techno on Traktor
BLANCAh shares how she uses Traktor to build patient, harmoniously rich sets and balance long-form transitions, remix decks, and her…
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From the club to the studio: Avision’s Battery workflow
Avision shares how he uses Battery for drum layering, pitch edits, and groove shaping to build club-ready tracks with movement…
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What is intelligent dance music? How to make IDM with futuristic, emotional soundscapes
Curious about IDM music? Discover the sounds of intelligent dance music and get practical tips on how to produce IDM,…
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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,…