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  • The 110 best free Kontakt instruments in 2026

    Explore the 110 best free Kontakt instruments and libraries, curated by our team. Find top free Kontakt Player synths, pianos,…

    Free stuff April 10, 2026
  • 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
  • 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

  • Lipless-featured

    How Lipless uses AI mastering tools without losing the emotional impact

    Lipless breaks down how he used AI mastering tools without losing the emotional energy behind “State Of Mind,” his new…

    Interviews June 17, 2025
  • Anvaya featured

    How Anvaya uses Kontakt to bring South Asian instruments into club music

    Anvaya breaks down how they use Kontakt, resampling, and cultural instrumentation to build club tracks fast without over-processing or losing…

    Interviews June 16, 2025
  • new artist mistakes

    5 common mistakes new artists make – and how to avoid them

    New to music production? Learn five common mistakes artists make and how to avoid them with practical tips.

    360 June 13, 2025
  • How to keep your music sounding fresh with modulation

    How to keep your music sounding fresh with modulation

    Discover how to keep your music engaging and present with powerful modulation techniques.

    360 June 11, 2025
  • flight school

    Why Flight School trusts Kontakt over hardware when deadlines matter

    Flight School shares how they use Kontakt over hardware to stay creative, meet deadlines, and blend pop vocals with drum…

    Interviews June 10, 2025
  • creative ways to use reverb

    5 creative reverb techniques to try in your productions

    Discover creative reverb techniques to transform your music production. Learn about mixing with reverb, and explore Native Instruments reverbs using…

    Effects June 10, 2025
  • 5 ways to use Noire-feature

    5 ways to use Noire for immersive soundscapes

    Create deep, dreamy soundscapes with just a few notes. Learn sound design techniques for scoring and ambient music using Noire,…

    Production June 9, 2025
  • RayRay featured

    How RayRay gets unheard-of results with VocalSynth 2

    Discover how RayRay transforms vocals with VocalSynth 2, crafting unique, studio-quality sounds that stand out in the music production world.

    Interviews June 6, 2025
  • Arnaud Roy

    Inside the Kontakt workflow behind Arnaud Roy’s ENDLESS Legend 2 score

    Composer Arnaud Roy explains how he used Kontakt, custom sampling, and spatial mixing to build the adaptive score for ENDLESS…

    Interviews June 5, 2025
  • playbox

    How to layer rhythmic and melodic patterns with Playbox

    Discover how Playbox empowers beat makers and music producers to build deep, layered rhythmic and melodic patterns for professional sound.

    Production June 5, 2025
  • studio-ready featured

    5 quick tricks to get your tracks sounding studio-ready

    Discover five tips to instantly improve your music production and achieve a studio-quality mix.

    360 June 3, 2025
  • 5 ways to finally finish your track

    5 ways to (finally) finish your track

    Do you struggle finishing tracks? Discover five practical strategies to streamline your music production workflow using the NI 360 subscription.

    Production June 2, 2025
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