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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

  • SZA collaborator DOT builds a soulful electronic beat with KOMPLETE NOW

    The SZA and Teri GenderBender producer builds a soulful electronic beat from scratch with KOMPLETE NOW.

    Sketches July 1, 2022
  • Traktor turns 20: USA

    We continue our series of scene profiles with Grandmaster Flash, Josh Wink, Uffie, and Danny Tenaglia.

    DJing June 24, 2022
  • How Deathloop composer Tom Salta channels the 60s with KONTAKT

    "I’ve learned to simply have faith that when the music I create comes from an authentic place, it’s going to…

    Features June 10, 2022
  • Kendrick Lamar producer DJ Dahi builds a bold Afrobeat inspired track with KOMPLETE NOW.

    The Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, and Vampire Weekend producer shows us how he uses KOMPLETE NOW to build a bold…

    Sketches June 10, 2022
  • Making Mixing Easier: Meet iZotope’s Neutron 4

    Introducing the latest mixing software innovation from iZotope, Neutron 4. Spend more time producing music, and less time fixing mix…

    Production June 7, 2022
  • 5 free cinematic KONTAKT piano libraries

    These keyboards aren’t so black and white...

    Free stuff June 7, 2022
  • Five free dynamics tools from the REAKTOR User Library

    Create movement and texture with deep and daring dynamics…

    Free stuff June 3, 2022
  • 5 free 80s-inspired synth libraries for KONTAKT

    We go back to the future in search of the 5 best free 80s instruments.

    Free stuff May 31, 2022
  • 5 free REAKTOR vocal effects to help you stand out from the crowd

    Change up your vocal chain with these unique takes on studio staples like reverb, delay, and tape saturation.

    Free stuff May 30, 2022
  • TRAKTOR turns 20: East Africa

    The next in our celebration of local scenes – featuring TRAKTOR DJs Makossiri, Alai K, DJ Andy, and Nsasi.

    DJing May 26, 2022
  • Making beats with T-Minus, producer for J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar

    Watch the Toronto hitmaker build a beat with 40s VERY OWN KEYS and KOMPLETE NOW, and get deep into his…

    Sketches May 24, 2022
  • Music is therapy for Kyiv producer Koloah

    On new album Serenity the Ukrainian artist finds a new direction – and puts MASCHINE through its paces.

    Features May 18, 2022
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