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Where will your sound lead you? Explore the Native Instruments Summer Sale
Save 30% on instruments, effects, and sounds in our Summer Sale. Find the tools to keep your tracks moving 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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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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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…
Recent articles
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Tems and Native Instruments join forces to empower women in music across Africa
Discover how GRAMMY-winner Tems and Native Instruments are partnering with the Leading Vibe Initiative to empower emerging women in music…
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Why Monark plays a central role in Broken Hill’s Detroit-influenced club tracks
Broken Hill breaks down how he used Monark to shape the bass line on "Brain Delay" – sharing tips on…
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How the Kontrol S88 keyboard helps Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith translate emotion into structure
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith shares how the Kontrol S88 keyboard and Kontakt shaped the writing of GUSH, focusing on harmony, emotion,…
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How Sainte Vie uses Battery to shape rhythm across cultural sounds
Sainte Vie breaks down how he uses Battery to trim, tune, and shape rhythm across genres - keeping his drum…
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What is phonk music? A beginner’s guide and how to produce it
Learn what phonk music is, what defines its gritty sound, and follow this step-by-step guide on how to make phonk…
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Why Ainonow uses FM8 for percussion, noise, and everything that isn’t a lead
Ainonow shares how he uses FM8 for percussion and noise design on his latest release, with tips on transient control,…
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Will Clarke on turning Maschine+ into a live performance powerhouse
Will Clarke breaks down how Maschine+ powers his live show, bringing flexibility and feel to performances of his 'Midnight Mass'…
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Building tracks with generative ideas: how iorie uses Reaktor
iorie breaks down how he uses Reaktor to create generative ideas, process them into finished tracks, and keep his workflow…
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How Notre Dame uses Battery to shape drum-driven emotion in his tracks
Notre Dame breaks down how he used Battery to shape the emotional groove of "Do For Your Love" and shares…
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Free cinematic sound libraries for Kontakt
Write pro-sounding movie scores for free. Explore the 15 best free libraries for cinematic sound, from orchestras to epic synths…
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How Lipless uses AI mastering tools without losing the emotional impact
Lipless breaks down how he used AI mastering tools without losing the emotional energy behind “State Of Mind,” his new…
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How Anvaya uses Kontakt to bring South Asian instruments into club music
Anvaya breaks down how they use Kontakt, resampling, and cultural instrumentation to build club tracks fast without over-processing or losing…
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.
