Tips and tricks
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Maschine as a creative anchor in Bedouin’s production workflow
Bedouin share how Maschine anchors their creative flow, from studio to stage, and the role it plays in shaping Heavy…
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How to bring rhythmic storytelling to your scores with Odes
Make evocative soundtracks with the new Odes Kontakt instrument. Create cinematic rhythms, tempo-synced loops, film scoring textures, and more.
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Foreign Air talk new album Such That I May Glow, and how Play Series instruments shaped its sound
Foreign Air discuss their third album, Such That I May Glow, their creative process, and how 40's Very Own Keys…
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How Kice uses Guitar Rig to merge Arabic heritage with house
Kice uses Guitar Rig to merge Arabic instrumentation with house music on Al-Ain, shaping a sound that’s both authentic and…
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7 drum patterns every producer should know
In this guide to basic drum patterns we’ll show you how to make the seven types of drum beats every…
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How Kontakt libraries shaped the emotional tone of Blonde Maze’s new album
Blonde Maze breaks down how Kontakt libraries shaped the emotional tone and production choices on her new album, Second Sight.
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How Kontakt and Raum keep Kokiri focused in his garden studio
Kokiri shares how his garden studio, trusted tools like Raum and Kontakt, and a simple setup have all helped sharpen…
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Beyond four-on-the-floor: mixing with the Pattern Player in Traktor Pro 4
In this blog, you’ll learn how to use the Pattern Player in Traktor Pro 4, including DJ mix tips for…
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From blank page to banger: your guide to Kontakt’s newest tools
Discover the new Kontakt Factory Tools in Kontakt 8 and learn how they can enhance your music production workflow in…
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The role of compression in Dam Swindle’s emotional tone and groove
Dam Swindle breaks down how they use compression creatively, sharing their workflow tips, mixing mindset, and other advice for producers.
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Understanding genre through instruments: a producer’s guide
Curious about experimenting with different genres in music production? Compose new sounds with the creative tools found in the NI…
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The studio habits behind A.D.H.S.’ Drumcode success
Berlin techno artist A.D.H.S. breaks down his workflow, gear, and how he builds emotional, club-ready tracks faster using the Kontrol…