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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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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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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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5 free Kontakt Player libraries to spark your creativity
Looking for some fresh inspiration for your music production? Check out these free Kontakt Player libraries that can help ignite…
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How Cloverdale uses Ozone to balance UKG swing and bass house on “Nobody”
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Tems, Saszy, Purple Halo, and Gbots on Nigeria’s music hub
Three Lagos producers share how chaos, creativity, and Tems' Leading Vibe Initiative empower women redefining Nigerian music.
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The role of community Reaktor patches in shaping Audiojack’s release on Dirtybird
Audiojack explains how Reaktor tools and community patches shaped their new track "Rumours,” released on Dirtybird’s 20th anniversary series.
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A beginner’s guide to Traktor Play
Start DJing fast with Traktor Play. Learn to mix, stream, and create using affordable beginner DJ software with no gear…
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How author Nana Ayebi-Kwakye is opening the studio door to the next generation of girls
Author Nana Ayebi-Kwakye on her debut book Delasi On A Mission, inspiring young girls to explore music production and break…
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Marcela Rada on democratizing music production for immersive audio
Marcela Rada shares how immersive audio is changing music production, opening new creative spaces, and why community is driving the…
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Why upgrade to Maschine 3.4? Here’s what’s new
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Kiki Botonaki’s favorite starting points when opening Massive
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The emotional philosophy behind Factor Eight’s vocal-only production
Factor Eight breaks down his vocal-only production style, emotional mixing process, and the personal story behind “Waiting For The End.”…
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twocolors break down the Reaktor-made micro-movements in their latest single
twocolors explain how they shaped tension and emotional flow with Reaktor in their new single “Head Above Water” with Safri…
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What is Kontakt? The definitive guide to Native Instruments’ industry-standard sampler
Discover Kontakt, the industry-leading sampler and virtual instrument host. Learn about Player vs. full, free libraries, workflows, and how to…
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Dopamine hit: 5 synth tips for your next track
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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.
