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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

  • Mux Mool feature

    Mux Mool on Maschine, Opal Drums, and the future of live electronic performance

    Mux Mool explains how Maschine drives the sound and performance of Opal Drums, bridging studio precision and live energy with…

    Tips and tricks December 29, 2025
  • how to flip samples featured

    How to flip samples like the top 1% of producers

    In this blog, you’ll learn sample flipping techniques for your music production workflow, all with tools in the Native Instruments…

    Production December 22, 2025
  • music production software featured

    The best music production software from Native Instruments

    Discover the best music production software for creating, mixing, and mastering your music, including free tools and pro plugins from…

    Production December 19, 2025
  • absynth preset explorer

    Absynth 6 Preset Explorer: where AI meets musical intuition

    Discover how Absynth 6 Preset Explorer uses AI to organize sound by timbre, revealing creative relationships and putting human authorship…

    Absynth December 19, 2025
  • 5 ways to get club-ready guitar hooks into your house track

    5 ways to get club-ready guitar hooks into your house track (no guitar skills required)

    Learn five electronic music production tips on how to add professional guitar hooks to a house track with Session Guitarist:…

    Production December 18, 2025
  • SHIMA feature

    SHIMA on using Kontakt to reimagine Japanese tradition in modern electronic music

    Tokyo-born producer SHIMA breaks down how Kontakt helped shape Welcome to SHIMAJIMA, which blends Japanese heritage with modern production.

    Interviews December 17, 2025
  • Dela Utca feature

    Dela Utca on blending live guitar with sampled layers with Kontakt

    Dela Utca explains how Kontakt powers his hybrid songwriting on “In The City,” blending acoustic guitar and piano with modern…

    Interviews December 17, 2025
  • Pythius feature

    Inside Pythius’s workflow for fusing metal and drum and bass

    Pythius explains how Pharlight and Damage shaped his newest EP, merging cinematic tension with the high-energy precision of drum and…

    Native Instruments December 16, 2025
  • Tom Schraeder feature

    How Tom Schraeder brings humanity to horror with Thrill

    Composer Tom Schraeder explains how Native Instruments’ Thrill helped him shape the haunting, human tension behind Vicious.

    Interviews December 15, 2025
  • Tobias Menguser 10 Phantom Rooms featured

    10 Phantom Rooms on RSI 2: how rare Berlin synths shape the future of NKS

    Tobias from 10 Phantom Rooms discusses the making of RSI 2, an NKS exclusive performance-focused instrument made from rare sampled…

    NKS December 11, 2025
  • Jonas Blue feature

    Jonas Blue on rediscovering house and reshaping his sound with Transient Master

    Jonas Blue breaks down “Edge of Desire,” explaining how Transient Master shaped its energy and why he’s returning to his…

    Interviews December 11, 2025
  • corren cavini featured

    Corren Cavini on building narrative through sound in his debut album

    Corren Cavini discusses emotional storytelling and sound design in A Place To Call Home, exploring how Kontakt and Raum shaped…

    Interviews December 10, 2025
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