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Nathan Lanier on the sounds and strategies behind his Home Before Dark score
The composer of Apple TV+’s latest thriller mixes the traditional with the digital – including a free REAKTOR effect.
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DJ Krust’s favorite free REAKTOR Ensembles for drum and bass
The UK breakbeat originator shares 5 free picks from the REAKTOR User Library.
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Hear object blue sketch out cinematic sounds for our quick-creativity challenge
Hear the London producer/sound artist spin intricate textures from MASSIVE, ABSYNTH, and REAKTOR.
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5 free orchestral scoring libraries for KONTAKT
Give your tracks a cinematic lift without spending a cent in these free orchestral KONTAKT instruments.
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MASSIVE X Patch and Play: Nömak
Grab an ever-evolving pop pad from the Parisian Charli XCX producer – plus win Native gear.
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Watch 9th Wonder break down Kendrick Lamar’s “Duckworth” using MASCHINE
The hip hop super producer shows NPR how he crafted the beat that closes out the triple-platinum DAMN.
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Watch Im A Music Mogul remix Grimes with MASCHINE
Find out how one of our favorite YouTubers approaches the challenge, then try it yourself and win.
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Patch and play with ENA and MASSIVE X
Hitmaker by day, sonic sculptor by night; download a free patch from one of Tokyo's most innovative.
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UK hitmaker Cadenza takes the Sketches challenge
Listen to the rising London producer craft atmospheric trap with THRILL, MASSIVE X, and an eclectic set of Expansions.
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Sketches is back – who do YOU want to hear?
A new cast of boundary-pushing artists lines up for our quick-fire creative challenge.
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7 artists who nailed it on Against the Clock – using Native gear
Of all the episodes to feature our hardware and instruments, these are the most inspiring.
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5 free vocal libraries for Kontakt
No singer, no problem. Discover these free vocal libraries and virtual vocalists for Kontakt that are on key and completely…
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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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Eomac and Kyoka are Lena Andersson
Learn about the collaborative project between Irish producer Eomac and the Japanese artist Kyoka.
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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.