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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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TRAKTOR SIGNATURES: Joran van Pol
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5 handy sampling tricks and techniques
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Watch: How to make an 808 bassline
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Scintii on finding her sound
Originally from Taipei, international experimental artist Scintii talks to Native Instruments about her unique approach to sound.
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Hank Shocklee’s Temple of Boom
Legendary Public Enemy producer Hank Shocklee shares studio tips, and sample pack insights, with his latest release on Sounds.com.
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Deadbeat on a return to hope, sound in real space
Golf clubs on street corners, drum loops recorded in toilets, and more. Find out to what lengths Canadian dub-techno producer…
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TRAKTOR SIGNATURES: BLOND:ISH
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5 dynamic ways to use compressors
Learn about compression essentials with these introductory tutorials.
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How to mix disco drums with The Emperor Machine
Get the groove and mix tight with expert studio tips.
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Konx-Om-Pax on AV sets, using TRAKTOR in the studio, and more
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Steve Levine on creating the Alternative 80s sounds
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TRAKTOR SIGNATURES: Joris Voorn
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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
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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
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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.
