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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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8ULENTINA on making modern Middle Eastern sounds
Club Chai co-founder, 8ULENTINA shares a brand new track using DISCOVERY SERIES: MIDDLE EAST, and shares production techniques used.
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The 9 essential ingredients of a Diplo track
Find out what it takes to make a smash Diplo record.
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Best vintage synth sample packs on Sounds.com
Native Instruments compiled the coolest retro-futuristic sound packs available on sounds.com…
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Dylan Wissing on getting the most out of your drums
Native Instruments spoke to Wissing about his work on Yeezus, the importance of simplicity in pop composition, and the creative…
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Behind the scenes at Atlanta’s legendary recording hub Patchwerk Studios
Watch as take a look inside the legendary music studio.
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How we made the KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series
Our very own Matthias Büse, Timothy Adnitt, and Adil Ghanty tell the story behind Native's most accessible keyboard to date.
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Watch: Omar Hakim talks drumming for David Bowie, Daft Punk, and more
Legendary drummer Omar Hakim takes us through his history as one of the most sought-after percussionists of our time.
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Matthew Fudge: Building instruments with KONTAKT
Heavily involved in KONTAKT 6, KSP developer and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Fudge talks about his role in creating modern, digital instruments.
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How to make a MASCHINE Mapping for TRAKTOR – part 2 of 2
In the second part of the series, learn how to use MASCHINE to control TRAKTOR with this expert mapping tutorial.
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Dustin O’Halloran: A different dynamic
Award-winning composer and pianist talks about how KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 and KONTAKT influence his creative process.
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Developing the future: Output
CEO and composer Gregg Lehrman talks product design, platforms, and how the company found its voice in KONTAKT.
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Exploring workflow and sampling with ELLLL
Ellll, producer and founder of Gash Collective, speaks workflow, sampling and her use of BATTERY.
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.
