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The 110 best free Kontakt instruments in 2025
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Massive X Player 101: How to use pro synth sounds in your productions for free
Discover the free Native Instruments Massive X Player synth. Get instant access to pro-level free synth sounds and easily produce…
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7 drum patterns every producer should know
In this guide to basic drum patterns we’ll show you how to make the seven types of drum beats every…
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10 most popular chord progressions of all time
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The role of compression in Dam Swindle’s emotional tone and groove
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Understanding genre through instruments: a producer’s guide
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Ruth Royall breaks down her vocal-first mastering workflow with Ozone
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Infinite Samples on redesigning analog samples to shape cinematic sonic worlds
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The ethics behind Boreta’s AI collab with Imogen Heap
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Kontakt vs. Komplete vs. Komplete Kontrol: a beginner’s guide to Native Instruments
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How to get a pro-level sound without a pro budget
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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
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How to keep your music sounding fresh with modulation
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5 ways to (finally) finish your track
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5 creative reverb techniques to try in your productions
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5 ways to use Noire for immersive soundscapes
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Exploring Native Instruments 360
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