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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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Hear object blue sketch out cinematic sounds for our quick-creativity challenge
Hear the London producer/sound artist spin intricate textures from MASSIVE, ABSYNTH, and REAKTOR.
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5 free orchestral scoring libraries for KONTAKT
Give your tracks a cinematic lift without spending a cent in these free orchestral KONTAKT instruments.
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MASSIVE X Patch and Play: Nömak
Grab an ever-evolving pop pad from the Parisian Charli XCX producer – plus win Native gear.
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Watch 9th Wonder break down Kendrick Lamar’s “Duckworth” using MASCHINE
The hip hop super producer shows NPR how he crafted the beat that closes out the triple-platinum DAMN.
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Watch Im A Music Mogul remix Grimes with MASCHINE
Find out how one of our favorite YouTubers approaches the challenge, then try it yourself and win.
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Patch and play with ENA and MASSIVE X
Hitmaker by day, sonic sculptor by night; download a free patch from one of Tokyo's most innovative.
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UK hitmaker Cadenza takes the Sketches challenge
Listen to the rising London producer craft atmospheric trap with THRILL, MASSIVE X, and an eclectic set of Expansions.
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Sketches is back – who do YOU want to hear?
A new cast of boundary-pushing artists lines up for our quick-fire creative challenge.
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7 artists who nailed it on Against the Clock – using Native gear
Of all the episodes to feature our hardware and instruments, these are the most inspiring.
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5 free vocal libraries for Kontakt
No singer, no problem. Discover these free vocal libraries and virtual vocalists for Kontakt that are on key and completely…
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Get to know the sound of Sonokinetic
Settle in for an extended exploration of the boutique instruments from our latest NKS offer.
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Go behind the scenes of DJ Khalil’s Artist Expansion
Find out how our sound designers helped capture the LA legend's signature sound.
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.
