Cinematic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taming the monster: behind the soundtrack of K-Pop Demon Hunters
Discover how GRAMMY-nominated engineer Curtis Douglas and producer Lindgren used iZotope Ozone, RX, and Kontakt to craft the high-impact, polished soundtrack for K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Inside Oli Julian’s rhythmic approach to Netflix’s The Twits
Oli Julian breaks down how Abbey Road Vintage Drummer helped him score Netflix’s The Twits with rhythm, humor, and personality.
The best music production software from Native Instruments
Discover the best music production software for creating, mixing, and mastering your music, including free tools and pro plugins from Native Instruments.
Inside Pythius’s workflow for fusing metal and drum and bass
Pythius explains how Pharlight and Damage shaped his newest EP, merging cinematic tension with the high-energy precision of drum and bass.
How Tom Schraeder brings humanity to horror with Thrill
Composer Tom Schraeder explains how Native Instruments’ Thrill helped him shape the haunting, human tension behind Vicious.
10 Phantom Rooms on RSI 2: how rare Berlin synths shape the future of NKS
Tobias from 10 Phantom Rooms discusses the making of RSI 2, an NKS exclusive performance-focused instrument made from rare sampled hardware.
How to design evolving soundscapes: a sound designer’s workflow with Absynth 6
Learn Absynth 6 sound design and create evolving soundscapes with this article. Includes an MSEG tutorial, MPE synth workflow, and more.
Kontakt and custom sound design in James Everingham’s Chief of War score
James Everingham details how Kontakt and custom libraries shaped the Apple TV+ series Chief of War, blending orchestral and Hawai’ian elements.
How to bring rhythmic storytelling to your scores with Odes
Make evocative soundtracks with the new Odes Kontakt instrument. Create cinematic rhythms, tempo-synced loops, film scoring textures, and more.
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.
Understanding genre through instruments: a producer’s guide
Curious about experimenting with different genres in music production? Compose new sounds with the creative tools found in the NI 360 subscription.
Infinite Samples on redesigning analog samples to shape cinematic sonic worlds
Infinite Samples reveal the workflow and ideology behind creating cinematic instruments of dystopian sound design that shaped the Dune: Part Two trailer.
Cornel Wilczek’s hybrid approach to sound design in scoring
Cornel Wilczek shares how Guitar Rig reshaped his scoring process with hybrid effects, unconventional sound design, and practical tips for modern composers.
Unleash the unexpected with Erosia: a new cinematic sound design instrument
Enhance your music with Erosia, an instrument that combines granular synthesis, experimental sound design, and a bespoke library of textured samples.
Rob Tirea on making Monark feel like a live instrument
Producer Rob Tirea on using Native Instruments’ Monark synth to anchor his mixes with analog warmth, blending it seamlessly with live instruments.
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.
