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Behind the synth: A. G. Cook on stacked sawtooths and the creation of Super*Saw
Explore the extremes of stacked sawtooth waves with Super*Saw, a new synthesizer co-created with A. G. Cook. Learn how to shape your sound in real time.
Inside the evolution of orchestral sampling: an interview with ProjectSAM
Discover how ProjectSAM’s Lineage Series uses NKS and smart features to change orchestral sampling. Plus, save on instruments in our Big Partner Sale.
How New Constellations turn emotion into sound with Massive X
Go inside the studio with New Constellations. Learn how they use Native Instruments gear, happy accidents, and lifelong friendship to craft “Secret Safe.”
Citizen Kain on building emotion and space with Replika
Citizen Kain explains how Replika helped shape the rhythm, tension, and emotion behind his debut Eversun Records single “Moments.”
The organic precision behind Calcou’s Anjuna release featuring Reaktor
Calcou shares how Reaktor, Monark, and Super 8 shaped the creative balance and live energy behind their new duo EP, Now, What?.
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14 NKS instruments that will change the way you create music
Discover 14 NKS instruments to freshen up your workflow. From lo-fi tape synths to cinematic strings, shop the Native Instruments Big Partner Sale now.
Parallelle on crafting living basslines with Reaktor and TRK-01
Parallelle share how Reaktor and TRK-01 shape the bass and warmth in 11th Avenue, balancing analog depth with modern control.
How Mr. Bill builds sonic worlds in Massive X
Mr. Bill explains how Massive X and instinctive sound design shaped the storytelling process behind his new downtempo album, Mr. Melanzana.
How Father Funk builds low-end energy with Kontakt instruments
Father Funk breaks down how bass instruments in Kontakt power the low-end muscle and live feel behind his new record, Funk The System.
Nick Hook and Sascha Bühren on the art of the professional workflow
Discover how industry veterans Nick Hook and Sascha Bühren master the art of organized chaos using Komplete 26.
St. Mary on translating emotion into production with Kontakt and Guitar Rig
St. Mary breaks down the production of her debut EP Amen, using Kontakt and Guitar Rig to balance chaos, emotion, and renewal through sound design.
Malibu Babie and Shy Boogs on high impact production
Discover how hitmakers Malibu Babie and Shy Boogs use Komplete 26 to push production boundaries. Learn their secrets for high-impact tracks and get inspired.
Beyond the grid: building sonic worlds with Ex.sses, Hezen, and Ikävä Pii
Discover how Ex.sses, Hezen, and Ikävä Pii use Komplete 26 to turn the DAW into a canvas. Learn their secrets for building sonic worlds and staying weird in music.
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 Brainworx.
Balancing analog character and modern clarity in The Midnight’s Syndicate
Tim McEwan of The Midnight breaks down how Plugin Alliance tools helped shape the cinematic power and warmth of Syndicate.
Building dialogue in electronic music with Kontakt, Monark, and David Mayer
David Mayer explains how Kontakt and Monark shaped the expressive tone, structure, and cultural energy of his new SONARA Records single “News Flash.”
Find your sonic flavor: the best of Native Instruments Expansions
Discover the best Native Instruments Expansions for your music. Get pro, royalty-free sounds for any DAW—no expensive hardware or full Kontakt required.
Hardt Antoine explains his fast, tactile studio process with Maschine
Hardt Antoine breaks down how Maschine helped capture the rhythm, energy, and creative flow behind his Kompakt release “Let Me Go.”
From Napoleon Dynamite to Cyberpunk 2077: How NI shaped Brian McNelis’s story
Brian McNelis discusses how Native Instruments tools shaped his workflow across decades of film, game, and soundtrack production.
How Darin Epsilon’s workflow with Massive X and Monark keeps Perspectives Digital moving forward
Darin Epsilon reflects on 15 years of Perspectives Digital, exploring how his production evolved with tools like Massive X and Monark while shaping one of Melodic Techno’s most respected labels.
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, vocals, and orchestral VSTs.
Ryan Lott on the living sound of LCO Producer Strings
Son Lux’s Ryan Lott shares how he uses LCO Producer Strings to find the living gradients in his music and why he starts every track by resisting the grid.
2026 NI community roundup: from the studio to the stage
See how the community is using Maschine, Traktor, and Kontrol keyboards to find their flow in 2026. Get inspired by these creators and find the tools you need for your...
NI producer spotlight: Women’s History Month 2026
Discover more than 30 women and nonbinary producers – including WondaGurl, Arca, and Tems – who are defining the modern sound of music production.
