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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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See you at ADE 2025: explore the future of DJing and electronic music with Native Instruments
Join Native Instruments at ADE to explore the intersection of technology and underground DJ culture. See the new Traktor MX2,…
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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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Designing for the modern DJ: an interview with the Traktor MX2 team
Lead Product Manager Michael Koczynski and Senior Manager, Product Design Rami Naayem share how Native Instruments designed the new 2-channel…
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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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Getting started with the Traktor MX2: a step-by-step guide
This beginner's guide walks you through setup, connections, essential gear, and playing your first tracks with the Traktor MX2 DJ…
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Introducing Traktor MX2: the creative controller for every DJ
Break new ground with the Traktor MX2, a creative 2-channel DJ controller that grows with you. Get pro-level tools like…
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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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7 quick tips for ambient, atmospheric music
Got the basics down? Here's how to make ambient music that offers a little something extra.
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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…
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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.
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Eomac and Kyoka are Lena Andersson
Learn about the collaborative project between Irish producer Eomac and the Japanese artist Kyoka.
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Secrets of electronic interfaces: Modularity
PUSH TURN MOVE and PATCH & TWEAK author Kim Bjørn explores methods for interfacing with music through hardware and software.
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Thomas Ragsdale on atmospheric, commercial music
Having scored countless advertisements, the UK producer breaks down his studio tools, workflow and tricks.
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Richard Devine: A history of making music
Electronic music pioneer discusses his love for REAKTOR BLOCKS, THRILL, and more.
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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.