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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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Audio routing: how to use buses, auxes, sends, and returns when producing music
Master DAW signal routing and learn creative tips for using mix buses and aux channels in this detailed guide, with…
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50 song ideas to inspire your next masterpiece
Struggling to write your next song? Discover 50 songwriting ideas that will inspire you to put pen to paper and…
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Laidback Luke on why FM synthesis keeps shaping dance music
Laidback Luke breaks down FM synthesis, its resurgence in modern genres, and how to use FM8 to create powerful basses,…
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Why it works: Dissecting the production moves that brought Keinemusik’s “All I Got” to the top of the charts
Explore how Keinemusik’s “All I Got” blends groove and Afrohouse essentials in music production, using Komplete and Kontakt to recreate…
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10 of the weirdest instruments of all time
Creative musicians have invented some truly weird instruments. Let's take a look at the 10 weirdest instruments and listen to…
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DJing the WNBA, scoring E! documentaries, and designing fashion show soundscapes: A conversation Vicky Casis
Learn how DJ and producer Vicky Casis crafts soundscapes for major events, documentaries, and more with Maschine.
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How the Young Urban Arts Foundation empowers artists with music and community in London
Discover how our recent partnership with YUAF and Crack Magazine bridges the gap for young London artists, offering community, mentorship,…
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From synths to sequencers: Meet the pioneers of electronic music
Learn about the pioneers of electronic music that were essential in developing its modern sound, including Daphne Oram, Raymond Scott,…
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Score vs. soundtrack: understanding the difference
What distinguishes the best film scores from the best film soundtracks? Learn important film music terminology in this article along…
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Breathe life into your samples: The Towerz method for authentic sound in dance music
Unlock the secrets of creating organic acoustic sounds in digital productions with producer Towerz. Learn how to make sampler-based instruments…
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5 music production tips from techno legend Kevin Saunderson
Explore five essential music production tips from Kevin Saunderson, a pioneer of Detroit techno. Explore his approach to sound design,…
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Why contrast matters in sound design: longstoryshort’s approach with Kontakt
Learn how layering contrasting sounds in music production can create impactful tracks. Explore longstoryshort’s techniques with Kontakt for basslines, melodies,…
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.
