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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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Go all in with Komplete 26: here’s what’s new
Dive into Komplete 26. Discover the iconic Absynth, LCO Producer Strings, and Circular, and master your tracks with iZotope and…
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An announcement from Nick Williams, CEO of Native Instruments
To our friends, artists, partners, collaborators, and community: After three months of hard work, and three months of extraordinary loyalty…
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Introducing Absynth 6: The iconic hybrid synth returns with unprecedented depth and expression
Explore the rebirth of Absynth with a new interface, hybrid synthesis tools, expressive control, and a deeper library of surreal…
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5 free Kontakt Player libraries to spark your creativity
Looking for some fresh inspiration for your music production? Check out these free Kontakt Player libraries that can help ignite…
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The ethics behind Boreta’s AI collab with Imogen Heap
Boreta explains how Guitar Rig and Reaktor helped shape his new AI collab with Imogen Heap. Discover how modular thinking…
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Kontakt vs. Komplete vs. Komplete Kontrol: a beginner’s guide to Native Instruments
Learn the key differences between Kontakt, Komplete, and Komplete Kontrol, and how each product can enrich your music production workflow.
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How to get a pro-level sound without a pro budget
Get that professional sound with a budget-friendly music production subscription. Make an emotional pop track with Native Instruments 360 and…
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How to use the new Komplete Start to create a song for free
Learn how to make music for free with Komplete Start. This guide teaches you how to make a track with…
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Why Fernando Lagreca’s workflow balances presets and play
Fernando Lagreca breaks down how Komplete 15, Massive X, and his hardware synth shaped the upcoming 'Cosmic Tide' EP with…
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5 ways to break out of the beat making rut
Stuck with creative block? Explore beat making workflow tips for your NI 360 subscription to get you writing new ideas…
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Why Marion Di Napoli starts every track with feel, not theory
Marion Di Napoli shares how she uses Maschine Mikro to spark emotion, stay spontaneous, and shape her techno tracks with…
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Dez Wright from Dezert Audio on Freq-2 and the art of producing
Dive into an interview with GRAMMY-winning producer Dez Wright. Discover how he transitioned from type beats to multi-platinum success and…
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Cornel Wilczek’s hybrid approach to sound design in scoring
Cornel Wilczek shares how Guitar Rig reshaped his scoring process with hybrid effects, unconventional sound design, and practical tips for…
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What is amapiano music? Its history and how to make it
Learn how to make amapiano music with this walkthrough for producers, including guides to making amapiano beats, chords, and bass…
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Avalon Kane explains how Playbox unlocked the sound of Dissension
Avalon Kane used Playbox to shape the sonic chaos of Dissension – here’s how the tool became a co-composer.
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Unleash the unexpected with Erosia: a new cinematic sound design instrument
Enhance your music with Erosia, an instrument that combines granular synthesis, experimental sound design, and a bespoke library of textured…
The latest from NI 360
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5 ways compression can give you a rich, harmonically-driven sound
Discover compression techniques to add a harmonic-rich sound to your tracks using tools from the NI 360 Essentials subscription.
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How to get a cohesive sound with mixing and mastering
Discover tips for using EQ, compression, reverb, and delay in mixing and mastering to create a mix that sounds consistent,…
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How to keep your music sounding fresh with modulation
Discover how to keep your music engaging and present with powerful modulation techniques.
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5 ways to (finally) finish your track
Do you struggle finishing tracks? Discover five practical strategies to streamline your music production workflow using the NI 360 subscription.
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5 creative reverb techniques to try in your productions
Discover creative reverb techniques to transform your music production. Learn about mixing with reverb, and explore Native Instruments reverbs using…
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5 ways to use Noire for immersive soundscapes
Create deep, dreamy soundscapes with just a few notes. Learn sound design techniques for scoring and ambient music using Noire,…
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How to layer rhythmic and melodic patterns with Playbox
Discover how Playbox empowers beat makers and music producers to build deep, layered rhythmic and melodic patterns for professional sound.
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Exploring Native Instruments 360
Explore Native Instruments’ 360 subscription plan. Find out what’s on offer in these flexible, commitment-free subscription packages.
