Film scoring
5 of the best vocal plugins for modern music production
Unlock the power of the human voice. Explore five distinct vocal plugins designed to bring emotion and character to every track, from ambient scores to chart-topping pop.
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 start today.
Pop production: how to compose modern string arrangements in 5 easy steps
Master string arrangements for pop and electronic music using this guide, and find out how LCO Producer Strings can elevate your pop productions.
The best five free Kontakt libraries for sci-fi sound design
Explore five free Kontakt libraries for horror/sci-fi scoring and production that are perfect for dark textures, ambient tension, and dystopian sound design.
Free cinematic sound libraries for Kontakt
Write pro-sounding movie scores for free. Explore the 15 best free libraries for cinematic sound, from orchestras to epic synths and more.
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, an innovative piano plugin.
Score vs. soundtrack: understanding the difference
What distinguishes the best film scores from the best film soundtracks? Learn important film music terminology in this article along with practical examples.
How to make 5 scary sound effects for scoring horror films
Create horror sound effects like a Hollywood pro. Jump-scare into this guide to making spooky sounds for film scores, from ghostly voices to shocking impacts and beyond.
10 of the best film composers ever
Dive into cinema history with some of the best movie composers of all time, as we explore their personal histories, musical techniques, and more
Creating sci-fi sounds with Conflux
Learn how to create bold sci-fi sound effects with Conflux, the hybrid instrument for Kontakt 8. Make powerful laser sound effects and other sci-fi sounds.
5 free piano libraries for Kontakt that will strike a chord in your music
Discover 5 incredible free piano libraries for Kontakt. Upgrade your studio with pro cinematic, felt, and grand pianos that work in the free Kontakt Player.
Film scoring 101: how to start composing for movies
Explore the world of film scoring. Learn to compose for movies and video games, build a professional portfolio, and start your orchestration journey today.
12 of the best orchestral VSTs to use in your music
Discover top orchestral VSTs that can empower you to create breathtakingly realistic and captivating orchestral music, with free and paid options that give you the tools you need to get...
7 techniques for getting realistic sounding horns in your music
Learn how to add richness, expression, and emotion to your music with these invaluable production tricks for getting realistic sounding horns in your music.
Granular synthesis: a beginner’s guide
Granular synthesis is a form of synthesis based on a process called granulation and has numerous uses in modern audio processing. Learn more about what differentiates this type of synthesis...
Video game sound design 101
New to video game sound design? Learn about video game sound design, the skills it requires, and how to design sounds for video games yourself.
5 free cinematic KONTAKT piano libraries
These keyboards aren’t so black and white…
5 free Kontakt guitars: raucous rock riffs to smooth, funky licks
We round up five of our favorite six-string simulations from around the web in these free Kontakt guitar libraries.
5 mysterious (and free) KONTAKT libraries for horror scoring
No cheap tricks here – just five powerful tools for creating chilling atmospheres.
5 free cinematic texture libraries for KONTAKT
Gratis goodies for sumptuous soundscapes
5 free orchestral scoring libraries for KONTAKT
Give your tracks a cinematic lift without spending a cent in these free orchestral KONTAKT instruments.
The 10 most downloaded free REAKTOR ensembles of 2018
A 2018 roundup of the ten most successful ensembles from the REAKTOR User Library.
