Interviews
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?.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Learn how Andre Samuel and Daylight kept Mon Rovîa’s Bloodline sounding natural and clean
Learn how production duo Daylight and Andre Samuel used iZotope RX and Native Instruments tools to capture the organic soul of Mon Rovîa’s Bloodline while maintaining an organic approach to...
Speed, melody, and instinct: Will Bates on composing for streaming with Kontakt
Will Bates explains how Noire and Kontakt helped him score ‘The Better Sister’ with speed, emotion, and precision for Prime Video.
Richie Hawtin: deconstructing the dancefloor with Traktor
Go behind the scenes with Richie Hawtin to see how he uses Traktor, analog mixing, and live sequencing to create his legendary performances.
How Nova Wolf finds humanity in loudness with Ozone
Nova Wolf explains how iZotope Ozone helped him master Nomad Tapes: Africa with warmth, emotion, and cohesion, balancing intensity with soul.
How DJ T-1000 keeps Detroit hands-on with Maschine
DJ T-1000 explains how Maschine fuels his Detroit-driven workflow, bringing focus, rhythm, and hardware energy to his new EP Ghosthack.
Inside the spectral world of Oscillarys: a deep dive with Ocean Swift Synthesis
From Eurorack loops to vintage vocals: Ocean Swift shares how they built Oscillarys for motion and why they’ve moved fully into the Kontakt ecosystem.
