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’)}(); Products Community Support Products Community Support Categories All articles Production DJing Features Interviews Tips and tricks Free stuff Products Komplete Kontakt Maschine Massive X NKS Reaktor Traktor Topics Beat making Effects Sampling Scoring Sound design Synthesis Video games Genres Ambient Cinematic Experimental Hip Hop House and techno Pop Rock Editions English Deutsch 日本語 Français Español 简体中文 7 quick tips for ambient, atmospheric music Got the basics down? Here’s how to make ambient music that offers a little something extra. Tips and tricks April 9, 2022 Telefon Tel Aviv: Sound design, sine waves, and why ‘wrong’ is often right We sit down with Josh Eustis to dissect the sounds and techniques behind Dreams Are Not Enough… Interviews February 10, 2020 Using TRAKTOR in the studio: How the DJ tool is used to make beats Discovering the creative powers of TRAKTOR for music production with Huerco S., Konx-om-Pax, and exael. Traktor July 18, 2019 Eomac and Kyoka are Lena Andersson Learn about the collaborative project between Irish producer Eomac and the Japanese artist Kyoka. Interviews June 20, 2019 Secrets of electronic interfaces: Modularity PUSH TURN MOVE and PATCH & TWEAK author Kim Bjørn explores methods for interfacing with music through hardware and software. Features February 21, 2019 Thomas Ragsdale on atmospheric, commercial music Having scored countless advertisements, the UK producer breaks down his studio tools, workflow and tricks. Komplete November 21, 2018 Richard Devine: A history of making music Electronic music pioneer discusses his love for REAKTOR BLOCKS, THRILL, and more. Komplete April 4, 2018 Robert Dudzic: How to be the best at sound design Acclaimed sound designer Robert Dudzic divulges his secrets on recording, effects, and how to break into the industry. Interviews July 17, 2017 5 tips for working with hip hop vocal samples Explore five essential tips for working with hip hop vocal samples using Glaze 2, an instrument that includes instant harmonies… Sampling May 2, 2024 5 free piano libraries for Kontakt that will strike a chord in your music Explore free piano libraries for Kontakt that can give your music a vibrant, professional sound. From classical to contemporary, these… Kontakt March 27, 2024 Top five amp sim EQ tricks to sculpt your tone Get great guitar tone with these handy tricks. Learn amp sim EQ techniques for enhancing definition, boosting width, and more… Guitar Rig May 3, 2024 Embracing 2024 – a look forward with Native Instruments, iZotope, and Plugin Alliance Learn about the projects happening at Native Instruments in 2024 and our commitment to developing new and innovative products to… Company March 19, 2024 What is beatmatching? Understanding the science of syncing beats Become a better DJ by learning what beatmatching is, how to prepare your tracks and equipment to beatmatch, and how… DJing April 22, 2024 The latest videos from Native Instruments Avatar: The Way of Water composer Simon Franglen scores with Kontrol S-Series MK3 keyboard 10 things you didn’t know about Maschine Exploring the all-new Komplete Start free plugin bundle What’s new in Traktor X1 MK3 Guitar Rig 7 Pro walkthrough How to Use Everything in KONTAKT 7 Learn to mix and master with iZotope How to mix music: the ultimate guide Learn to mix and master with hit video series "Are You Listening?" What is mastering, and why is it important? Recent articles 5 must-know bass riffs: how to recreate their sound Explore famous bass riffs, learn how to make bass riffs that work, and get great bass tone with Guitar Rig… Guitar Rig May 7, 2024 Kick drum EQ essentials: how to create punch and presence The definitive kick drum EQ cheat sheet, with everything you need to know about kick drum EQ, from basic methods… Beat making May 1, 2024 How to compose music: a beginner’s guide Discover the basics of composition, including harmony, chords, developing musical ideas, and arrangement. Songwriting April 29, 2024 5 tips to get the most from your drum sequencer plugins Explore key features of drum sequencer plugins like pattern generation, randomization, and MIDI mapping to enhance your music production skills. Beat making April 23, 2024 How to make future house music with cutting-edge production techniques What is future house and how do you make it? Learn how to make future house music from inspiration to… Production April 19, 2024 Understanding time signatures in music Unlock creativity with time signatures in music. Learn what time signatures are, common examples of popular time signatures, and how… Songwriting April 18, 2024 What is swing in music production? Learn how to add groove, realism, and complexity to your beats with this comprehensive tutorial on swing and humanization techniques… Production April 17, 2024 Synth pads: how to create atmospheric textures in your music Learn everything you need to know about synth pads, with a step-by-step guide to creating this crucial electronic sound to… Production April 12, 2024 1 2 3 4 5 … 75 1 2 … 75 Home Products Community Support Careers © 2024 Native Instruments GmbH Legal Information Privacy Policy...