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5 free Kontakt guitars: raucous rock riffs to smooth, funky licks
We round up five of our favorite six-string simulations from around the web in these free Kontakt guitar libraries.
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Henry Jackman breaks down his experimental score for Apple TV+’s Cherry
Advice, insights, and anecdotes from a BAFTA-winning composer who started out singing for the Queen and Ronald Reagan.
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Download a free MASSIVE X patch from hard dance maestro Kilbourne
Make punchy kicks, rave alarms, and wild distortion with this preset from NYC's hardcore torchbearer.
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Spice up your synth collection for free: Violet selects 5 hidden REAKTOR gems
The Portuguese producer demonstrates some of the lesser-known ensembles that help power her eclectic sonic signature.
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Gareth Coker talks sample libraries, Ori, and the custom sounds behind his upcoming Halo Infinite score
Find out how the British composer stays inspired – and sane – while navigating the world of AAA videogame scoring.
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TOKiMONSTA on collaboration, trailblazing, and her recent Twitch event, Every Woman
The LA beat-scene legend tells us how she made it to the top and how she's helping other women do…
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rRoxymore selects 5 free REAKTOR ensembles for organic techno sound design
The Berlin-based producer and DJ shows us some of the synths and sequencers that help humanize her sound.
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Download a wild MASSIVE X patch from rising footwork star Jana Rush
The Chicago native's sci-fi soundscape comes mapped with all the macro controls you need to put your own spin on…
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5 free (and unusual) vintage synthesizers for KONTAKT
Synths sounds getting stale? Stand out from the crowd with these pitch-perfect recreations of some overlooked treasures.
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Chris Dudley of Underoath soundtracks swamps and the apocalypse with KONTAKT
The electronics mastermind of Florida's beloved metalcore outfit on crafting custom synths, film scoring, and the production of the…
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Alan Silvestri breaks down the hybrid workflow behind his blockbuster scores
The composer of Back To The Future, Forrest Gump, and The Avengers explains on how he enlists the help of…
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RAZOR at 10: Get to know ten essential tracks made with the additive classic
We trace a full decade of RAZOR's sonic signature – from the experimental underground to the top of the charts.
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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.