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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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5 free REAKTOR classics you didn’t know you were missing
We unearth some of the best synths, drum machines, and effects from the User Library's 20-year history.
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Songwriting basics
Not sure where to start when it comes to writing a song? Check out this handy guide.
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Music composing – an introduction
Ever wondered what it takes to be a composer? Check out our primer.
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How to create music – an introduction
Our back-to-basics guide will help you take your first steps in the world of music making.
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How to make a beat
Check out our beginner's guide to creating the backbone of any track.
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Check out the best videos from our community this September
This month, we’ve got Expansion deep-dives, the inside line on DAMAGE 2, and more.
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Jungle revivalist Sully sketches out haunting atmospherics – at 168 BPM
The UK producer backs metallic sound design and hazy pads with chopped breaks from DECODED FORMS.
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Real talk: Kito shares 5 top tips for adding dynamics to your tracks
The Aussie-born producer gives us her 5 top tips for adding dynamics to vocal-driven tracks.
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How Mitsuto Suzuki helped reimagine one of the best-loved video game soundtracks of all time
To recreate a classic '90s soundtrack for modern gamers, the FINAL FANTASY VII composers turned to a thoroughly modern set…
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Headspace’s Scott Sorenson on designing sounds for the soul
We find out how MASSIVE X and STRAYLIGHT help shape the soothing sounds of the world’s most popular mindfulness app.
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AceMo answers the Sketches challenge with a dreamy slice of ambient techno
Hear the Brooklyn-based producer coax warm drones and analog-sounding drums from REAKTOR, BATTERY, and KONTAKT.
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Real Talk: Lo-fi hip hop producer Lophiile offers up 7 tips for keeping things wavy
We recap all the best production advice from Lophiile's live interview on our Instagram.
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.
