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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…
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Download a free MASSIVE X patch from hard dance maestro Kilbourne
Make punchy kicks, rave alarms, and wild distortion with this preset from NYC's hardcore torchbearer.
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Spice up your synth collection for free: Violet selects 5 hidden REAKTOR gems
The Portuguese producer demonstrates some of the lesser-known ensembles that help power her eclectic sonic signature.
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Gareth Coker talks sample libraries, Ori, and the custom sounds behind his upcoming Halo Infinite score
Find out how the British composer stays inspired – and sane – while navigating the world of AAA videogame scoring.
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TOKiMONSTA on collaboration, trailblazing, and her recent Twitch event, Every Woman
The LA beat-scene legend tells us how she made it to the top and how she's helping other women do…
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rRoxymore selects 5 free REAKTOR ensembles for organic techno sound design
The Berlin-based producer and DJ shows us some of the synths and sequencers that help humanize her sound.
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Download a wild MASSIVE X patch from rising footwork star Jana Rush
The Chicago native's sci-fi soundscape comes mapped with all the macro controls you need to put your own spin on…
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5 free (and unusual) vintage synthesizers for KONTAKT
Synths sounds getting stale? Stand out from the crowd with these pitch-perfect recreations of some overlooked treasures.
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Chris Dudley of Underoath soundtracks swamps and the apocalypse with KONTAKT
The electronics mastermind of Florida's beloved metalcore outfit on crafting custom synths, film scoring, and the production of the…
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Alan Silvestri breaks down the hybrid workflow behind his blockbuster scores
The composer of Back To The Future, Forrest Gump, and The Avengers explains on how he enlists the help of…
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RAZOR at 10: Get to know ten essential tracks made with the additive classic
We trace a full decade of RAZOR's sonic signature – from the experimental underground to the top of the charts.
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Hear an exclusive NI-powered sketch from bass music pioneer Krust
The Bristol legend crafts a tightly wound two-minute exploration of KOMPLETE's synths, sampled instruments, and effects.
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Sinistarr selects his 5 favorite REAKTOR synths
The Detroit native talks us through the Factory Library classics underpinning his eclectic productions.
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.
