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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

  • Community Drive: WIZE

    Experimental drill producer WIZE digs into his MASSIVE X presets for Community Drive 2021…

    Interviews September 22, 2021
  • Tiffany “Delilah” Miranda on creating Girls Make Beats and Community Drive 2021

    Download over 150 free samples and presets in our Community Drive charity pack, and learn more about how Girls Make…

    Features September 10, 2021
  • Watch CLOUDS make futuristic techno with MASSIVE X and MOLEKULAR

    Learn how to use KOMPLETE 13 instruments and effects to generate new ideas, shape transients, and make a breakbeat techno…

    Sketches September 8, 2021
  • Deafheaven guitarist Kerry McCoy shreds on his custom GUITAR RIG 6 presets

    Watch Kerry play through and explain his signature GR6 sounds, and read about his musical influences and stylistic inspirations.

    Features August 26, 2021
  • Brush up on your knowledge of the Chinese instruments from our East Asia collection

    Dive into the fascinating origins and rich legacies of some of China's finest traditional instruments.

    Features August 25, 2021
  • Composer Walter Mair makes extraordinary sounds with modular and MASCHINE

    Designing unique and unsettling music for Till Death, Crash Bandicoot, and Call of Duty using modular synths, unusual instruments,…

    Features August 16, 2021
  • ABSOLUTE. talks activism, DJing, and how he kickstarted his creative flow in lockdown

    Learn more about the London DJ/producer, and check out his recent set for TRAKTOR x Beatport LINK.

    DJing August 5, 2021
  • Lycoriscoris explains the surprising inspiration behind his ornate electronic productions

    Get hands on with sounds from his latest album Chiyu to win vinyl and NI prizes over on metapop.

    Features August 5, 2021
  • Dana Ruh Feature

    Watch Dana Ruh build a lush minimal house track inside MASCHINE+

    The Berlin powerhouse shows you how to sculpt sound and use tools like variation and delay to unblock creativity.

    Sketches August 2, 2021
  • Making ACTION STRINGS 2: How Sonuscore improved on the original with their blockbuster sequel

    Co-founder and composer Tilman Sillescu breaks down the meticulous process of reinventing the ultimate cinematic strings library.

    Features July 30, 2021
  • The GLAZE Story: From secret vocal production tool to the latest Play Series offering

    How the brainchild of Curtis “Sauce” Wilson and Rochad Holiday laid the foundations for our latest vocal instrument.

    Features July 29, 2021
  • Watch four pro pianists put PIANO COLORS through its paces in our 24-hour challenge

    Plus take a deeper dive into the inner workings of this unique piano library.

    Features July 29, 2021
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