Interviews
Iglesias explains using Traktor to bring “Chula” to life
Iglesias breaks down his Solid Grooves debut “Chula,” explaining how Traktor and custom mappings shaped the track and his hybrid live performances.
Mitch de Klein shares production habits from 10 years using Komplete
Mitch de Klein explains how Komplete shaped “I Need To Know,” using tools in Komplete including Raum, Supercharger GT, Replika XT, and Kontakt to balance clarity and atmosphere.
Hostage Situation explore Playbox, Raum, and Guitar Rig in new album
Hostage Situation detail how Kontakt, Playbox, Raum, and Guitar Rig shaped their debut album Hostile Frequencies and their sound design workflow.
How Lores influenced the storytelling of Dove City’s Sin & Redemption
Dove City break down how Native Instruments’ Lores shaped Sin & Redemption, giving the album its atmosphere and emotional continuity.
How Felix Raphael uses Raum to shape emotional live sets
Felix Raphael explains how Raum fits into his live show and album DO YOU – using returns, macros, and Freeze for expressive real-time reverb control.
Richie Hawtin on the evolution of DJing and his quest for the perfect setup
Richie Hawtin reveals the evolution of his iconic setup, his groundbreaking partnership with Traktor, and his candid advice for new artists.
Hayes Bradley talks glitchy bass, Kontakt Player, and trusting your gut
Hayes Bradley breaks down how Kontakt Player shaped the production of “Total Call” and why free tools still matter in electronic music.
How Cloverdale uses Ozone to balance UKG swing and bass house on “Nobody”
Cloverdale explains how Ozone shaped “Nobody” with Return of the Jaded, balancing UKG and bass house while keeping cohesion across Channel 303.
Tems, Saszy, Purple Halo, and Gbots on Nigeria’s music hub
Three Lagos producers share how chaos, creativity, and Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative empower women redefining Nigerian music.
The role of community Reaktor patches in shaping Audiojack’s release on Dirtybird
Audiojack explains how Reaktor tools and community patches shaped their new track “Rumours,” released on Dirtybird’s 20th anniversary series.
Marcela Rada on democratizing music production for immersive audio
Marcela Rada shares how immersive audio is changing music production, opening new creative spaces, and why community is driving the format forward.
Kiki Botonaki’s favorite starting points when opening Massive
Kiki Botonaki breaks down how she shapes her signature Afro house tone inside Massive and how it drives her newest single on Non Merci Music.
The emotional philosophy behind Factor Eight’s vocal-only production
Factor Eight breaks down his vocal-only production style, emotional mixing process, and the personal story behind “Waiting For The End.”
twocolors break down the Reaktor-made micro-movements in their latest single
twocolors explain how they shaped tension and emotional flow with Reaktor in their new single “Head Above Water” with Safri Duo and Chris de Sarandy.
How RE\MIND balances percussive groove with cinematic storytelling
RE\MIND and JK use Kontakt libraries and Afro-Brazilian samples to shape the emotional and rhythmic core of their new track “Choro.”
Maschine as a creative anchor in Bedouin’s production workflow
Bedouin share how Maschine anchors their creative flow, from studio to stage, and the role it plays in shaping Heavy On My Mind.
Foreign Air talk new album Such That I May Glow, and how Play Series instruments shaped its sound
Foreign Air discuss their third album, Such That I May Glow, their creative process, and how 40’s Very Own Keys and Analog Dreams shaped its sound.
How Kice uses Guitar Rig to merge Arabic heritage with house
Kice uses Guitar Rig to merge Arabic instrumentation with house music on Al-Ain, shaping a sound that’s both authentic and club-ready.
Designing for the modern DJ: an interview with the Traktor MX2 team
Lead Product Manager Michael Koczynski and Senior Manager, Product Design Rami Naayem share how Native Instruments designed the new 2-channel DJ controller for the streaming era and a new generation...
How Kontakt libraries shaped the emotional tone of Blonde Maze’s new album
Blonde Maze breaks down how Kontakt libraries shaped the emotional tone and production choices on her new album, Second Sight.
How Kontakt and Raum keep Kokiri focused in his garden studio
Kokiri shares how his garden studio, trusted tools like Raum and Kontakt, and a simple setup have all helped sharpen his creative process.
The role of compression in Dam Swindle’s emotional tone and groove
Dam Swindle breaks down how they use compression creatively, sharing their workflow tips, mixing mindset, and other advice for producers.
The studio habits behind A.D.H.S.’ Drumcode success
Berlin techno artist A.D.H.S. breaks down his workflow, gear, and how he builds emotional, club-ready tracks faster using the Kontrol S-49 keyboard and Ozone.
Aaron Suiss on using Monark for full-bodied low end
Aaron Suiss shares how he uses Monark to craft powerful, clean bass lines and the low end approach behind his new single Hypno Therapy.
