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Hear an exclusive NI-powered sketch from bass music pioneer Krust
The Bristol legend crafts a tightly wound two-minute exploration of KOMPLETE's synths, sampled instruments, and effects.
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Sinistarr selects his 5 favorite REAKTOR synths
The Detroit native talks us through the Factory Library classics underpinning his eclectic productions.
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RAZOR at 10: Creator Errorsmith reflects on a decade of dissonance
Discover the experimental origins of this powerhouse additive synth and pick up some pro tips on getting the most out…
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Clips, scenes, and life: hip-hop pioneer Fat Jon on how he uses MASCHINE
Exploring conceptual ideas and workflow tricks with the veteran beatmaker behind Rapture Kontrolle and Samurai Champloo.
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Community wrap-up: Inspiring new videos from some of our favorite female producers
Wrapping up Women’s History Month with Jeia, Kito, Gnarly, and more.
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Emmy-winning composer Lolita Ritmanis on scoring superheroes, her favorite KONTAKT libraries, and her dream project
Get to know the Latvian-American composer behind Blizzard of Souls and Batman Beyond.
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MSXII: Meet the sound designers behind LOFI GLOW, SOUL SESSIONS, and more
Founder Mike Simpson tells us why authenticity is key to mastering the art of sound curation.
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Mangle and mutate everyday sounds into something special with these 5 free KONTAKT instruments
Uncover the secrets to sample manipulation with these sound design–friendly freebies.
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How Ethiopian Records is shaping the sound of a genre with NI tools
Ethiopiyawi Electronic originator Endeguena Mulu on using TRAKTOR in the studio, sampling traditional instruments, and developing Ethiopia's next generation of…
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Turn your passion into a profession: Mixing and mastering
Five successful engineers weigh in on the art, science, and business of finishing other people’s records.
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The sound of now: Exploring the sonic trends of this year’s GRAMMYs
We take a closer look at the defining sounds of the past year – and how you can recreate them…
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We’re joining forces with iZotope; here’s what that means
Read a joint message from NI CEO Constantin Köhncke and iZotope CEO Mark Ethier.
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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.