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  • 7 quick tips for ambient, atmospheric music

    Got the basics down? Here's how to make ambient music that offers a little something extra.

    Tips and tricks April 9, 2022
  • Telefon Tel Aviv: Sound design, sine waves, and why ‘wrong’ is often right

    We sit down with Josh Eustis to dissect the sounds and techniques behind Dreams Are Not Enough…

    Interviews February 10, 2020
  • Using TRAKTOR in the studio: How the DJ tool is used to make beats

    Discovering the creative powers of TRAKTOR for music production with Huerco S., Konx-om-Pax, and exael.

    Traktor July 18, 2019
  • Eomac and Kyoka are Lena Andersson

    Learn about the collaborative project between Irish producer Eomac and the Japanese artist Kyoka.

    Interviews June 20, 2019
  • Secrets of electronic interfaces: Modularity

    PUSH TURN MOVE and PATCH & TWEAK author Kim Bjørn explores methods for interfacing with music through hardware and software.

    Features February 21, 2019
  • Thomas Ragsdale on atmospheric, commercial music

    Having scored countless advertisements, the UK producer breaks down his studio tools, workflow and tricks.

    Komplete November 21, 2018
  • Richard Devine: A history of making music

    Electronic music pioneer discusses his love for REAKTOR BLOCKS, THRILL, and more.

    Komplete April 4, 2018
  • Robert Dudzic: How to be the best at sound design

    Acclaimed sound designer Robert Dudzic divulges his secrets on recording, effects, and how to break into the industry.

    Interviews July 17, 2017

  • Hardt Antoine

    Hardt Antoine explains his fast, tactile studio process with Maschine

    Hardt Antoine breaks down how Maschine helped capture the rhythm, energy, and creative flow behind his Kompakt release “Let Me…

    Interviews April 17, 2026
  • Brian McNelis

    From Napoleon Dynamite to Cyberpunk 2077: How NI shaped Brian McNelis’s story

    Brian McNelis discusses how Native Instruments tools shaped his workflow across decades of film, game, and soundtrack production.

    Interviews April 16, 2026
  • Darin Epsilon

    How Darin Epsilon’s workflow with Massive X and Monark keeps Perspectives Digital moving forward

    Darin Epsilon reflects on 15 years of Perspectives Digital, exploring how his production evolved with tools like Massive X and…

    Interviews April 15, 2026
  • The 110 best free Kontakt instruments in 2026

    Explore the ultimate list of the best free Kontakt instruments and libraries. Discover new sounds and add them to your…

    Free stuff April 10, 2026
  • Ryan Lott featured

    Ryan Lott on the living sound of LCO Producer Strings

    Son Lux’s Ryan Lott shares how he uses LCO Producer Strings to find the living gradients in his music and…

    Production April 9, 2026
  • Native Instruments community roundup 2026

    2026 NI community roundup: from the studio to the stage

    See how the community is using Maschine, Traktor, and Kontrol keyboards to find their flow in 2026. Get inspired by…

    Production March 30, 2026
  • An update from Nick Williams, CEO of Native Instruments

    I want to share a direct update on the restructuring process underway here at Native Instruments. Business continues as usual…

    Company March 19, 2026
  • women's history month producer spotlight featured

    NI producer spotlight: Women’s History Month 2026

    Discover more than 30 women and nonbinary producers – including WondaGurl, Arca, and Tems – who are defining the modern…

    Production March 16, 2026
  • Andre Samuel Daylight

    Learn how Andre Samuel and Daylight kept Mon Rovîa’s Bloodline sounding natural and clean

    Learn how production duo Daylight and Andre Samuel used iZotope RX and Native Instruments tools to capture the organic soul…

    Interviews March 13, 2026
  • vocal plugins

    5 of the best vocal plugins for modern music production

    Unlock the power of the human voice. Explore five distinct vocal plugins designed to bring emotion and character to every…

    Production March 10, 2026
  • Will Bates

    Speed, melody, and instinct: Will Bates on composing for streaming with Kontakt

    Will Bates explains how Noire and Kontakt helped him score 'The Better Sister' with speed, emotion, and precision for Prime…

    Interviews March 5, 2026
  • best drum synths for electronic music

    Best drum synths for electronic music

    Discover the best drum synth VST plugins for electronic music. From professional sound design in Massive X to creative layering…

    Production March 4, 2026
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