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The 110 best free Kontakt instruments in 2026

April 10, 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.

How to flip samples like the top 1% of producers

December 22, 2025

In this blog, you’ll learn sample flipping techniques for your music production workflow, all with tools in the Native Instruments 360 Plus subscription.

How to layer rhythmic and melodic patterns with Playbox

June 5, 2025

Discover how Playbox empowers beat makers and music producers to build deep, layered rhythmic and melodic patterns for professional sound.

7 free must-have Kontakt libraries for pop music

May 27, 2025

Discover seven free Kontakt libraries that will inject fresh inspiration into your music production. From lush pads to punchy drums, find your next go-to sound right here.

6 songs that sampled classical music in a genius way

May 21, 2025

Discover iconic songs that sampled classical music. Learn how artists like Nas, Blackpink, and Kelis ingeniously incorporated classical melodies into their hits.

How to make lo-fi music: 5 key elements to create that chill, vintage sound

May 20, 2025

Learn how to make lo-fi music. Explore the key elements to this beloved genre including drum programming, tone-shaping, and more.

How to use Expansions with Leap to create your best music yet

April 9, 2025

Learn how to get more out of Expansions with Leap, Kontakt’s intuitive live looper. Build beats fast, tweak samples with real-time effects, and more.

5 ways to supercharge your music production workflow with Leap in Kontakt

April 8, 2025

Boost your creativity and productivity with a loop-based workflow. Learn how to use Leap, Kontakt’s live sampler, for creating beats, vocal hooks, and more.

Iconic samples in music and where they came from

April 1, 2025

Learn about 10 iconic samples in music, their origins, and how they were used in famous tracks. Explore the best hip-hop samples and more.

How to make a Leap kit with Kontakt

November 26, 2024

Unleash your creativity in real time with Kontakt 8’s Leap feature. This guide will walk you through importing your own samples and jamming out ideas.

Creating beats with Leap, modern loop engine

October 2, 2024

Explore Leap, Kontakt 8’s new loop engine! Jam and make samples and loops in seconds, using a selection of curated sounds in a variety of genres

Why upgrade to Kontakt 8? Exploring what’s new

September 23, 2024

Kontakt 8 has arrived. Find out what’s new in the revolutionary eighth generation of one of the most widely used tools in music.

The 10 best drum breaks of all time (and how to recreate them)

April 8, 2024

What are drum breaks? Learn the history of breakbeats and their importance in modern music. Then, learn how to recreate ten of famous drum breaks in this article.

5 free Kontakt instruments for electronic music production

November 30, 2023

Discover the best free Kontakt instruments for electronic music production. Explore sample instruments for great-sounding bass, keys, pads and more – completely free.

10 of the best AI-powered plugins to use in your music

October 30, 2023

Discover the top 10 AI-powered audio plugins revolutionizing music creation. Explore how these innovative tools can enhance your music production in our latest blog.

Vocal chops 101: everything you need to know to make your own (with free vocal samples)

July 14, 2023

Get free vocal samples and expert advice for how to create your own vocal chops. Learn more about what vocal chops are as well as different tools you can use...

5 free Kontakt Player libraries to spark your creativity

May 17, 2023

Looking for some fresh inspiration for your music production? Check out these free Kontakt Player libraries that can help ignite your creativity and offer a range of sounds and textures.

What is looping in music? How to use loops in music production

March 21, 2023

Learn about loops in music and how they can be used to create dynamic tracks. We’ll answer the question what are loops in music and show you how to use...

What is boom bap? How to produce a 90s-style hip hop beat

February 13, 2023

Boom bap is a subgenre of hip hop music characterized by its heavy use of samples and drum-based beats. Learn how to make a boom bap drum pattern, compose a...

What is sampling in music?

December 13, 2022

What is sampling in music? This comprehensive tutorial explains the techniques and history of sampling and shows you how to sample music in your own tracks.