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The best five free Kontakt libraries for sci-fi sound design
Explore five free Kontakt libraries for horror/sci-fi scoring and production that are perfect for dark textures, ambient tension, and dystopian…
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Why UNER built CONTICINIUM using Reaktor as an emotional mirror
UNER breaks down how Reaktor helped shape the emotional DNA of his album CONTICINIUM – blending modular chaos, live automation,…
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The Kontakt libraries Rezident used to bring guitars and bass into his mix
Rezident breaks down how Kontakt helped shape Feeling Fades, his debut album on Anjunadeep, by focusing on a tight toolkit…
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Why SYML records like a minimalist and thinks like a producer
SYML breaks down the process behind ‘Nobody Lives Here,’ a self-produced album shaped by restraint, intention, and years of quiet…
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Modestep’s advice for building big synths that don’t bury the mix
Modestep break down how Massive shaped the sound of their new single 'Shutting Down' and why it’s still central to…
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How David Castellani uses Guitar Rig to push distortion and clarity in techno
Learn how techno producer David Castellani sculpts his signature sound using Guitar Rig. Discover his techniques for pushing distortion, enhancing…
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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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5 ways compression can give you a rich, harmonically-driven sound
Discover compression techniques to add a harmonic-rich sound to your tracks using tools from the NI 360 Essentials subscription.
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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…