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Behind the bounce of Millennium Hip Hop: a conversation with Snipe Young
Get production tips from GRAMMY-winner Snipe Young. Discover how to capture the legendary Virginia Beach sound with the new Millennium…
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Marco Polo on crafting the ultimate boom bap drum instrument
Legendary producer Marco Polo discusses the creation of his new Play Series instrument, translating three decades of hip hop into…
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How to write moving, emotional melodies in 5 steps
Learn to write moving melodies in 5 steps. From motifs to sound design with NI 360 Essentials, master evocative songwriting…
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Afro house production 101
Learn how to make Afro house with groovy drums, evolving basslines, and Afro house production tips using Massive X and…
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The best lo-fi plugins for making beats
Discover the best lo-fi plugins for making beats, from free emulation tools to pro sounds. Explore top lo-fi effects, synths,…
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Statement from Nick Williams, CEO of Native Instruments
Native Instruments provides an update on its recent restructuring process.
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How Massive helped Johnny Gorillas shape two creative worlds
Johnny Gorillas shares how mastering Native Instruments Massive shaped his solo work and his work with mono sky, creating consistency…
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The best sound design plugins from Native Instruments
Discover the best sound design plugins for music, film, and games, including top synths, effects, and creative tools from Native…
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Taming the monster: behind the soundtrack of K-Pop Demon Hunters
Discover how GRAMMY-nominated engineer Curtis Douglas and producer Lindgren used iZotope Ozone, RX, and Kontakt to craft the high-impact, polished…
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The best DJ effects: a complete list for beginners and pros
Discover the best DJ effects for every mix, from essential filters and delays to creative tools like the Beatmasher. Learn…
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Weird by design: HAAi on the limitless potential of Absynth 6
Discover how the Australian artist HAAi uses the new engine in Absynth 6 to create layered atmospheres and immersive soundscapes…
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$0 to pro studio: your first 5 music production tools that replace $3,000 of gear
In this blog, you’ll learn how to replace hardware gear with VST plugins and get a cheap pro home studio…
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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,…
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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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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.