Hip hop
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.
Find your sonic flavor: the best of Native Instruments Expansions
Discover the best Native Instruments Expansions for your music. Get pro, royalty-free sounds for any DAW—no expensive hardware or full Kontakt required.
Behind the bounce of Millennium Hip Hop: a conversation with Snipe Young
Get production tips from GRAMMY-winner Snipe Young. Discover how to capture the legendary Virginia Beach sound with the new Millennium Hip Hop expansion for Leap.
Marco Polo on crafting the ultimate boom bap drum instrument
Legendary producer Marco Polo discusses the creation of his new Play Series instrument, translating three decades of hip hop into a modern, production-ready workflow.
The best lo-fi plugins for making beats
Discover the best lo-fi plugins for making beats, from free emulation tools to pro sounds. Explore top lo-fi effects, synths, drums, and mixing plugins.
7 drum patterns every producer should know
In this guide to basic drum patterns we’ll show you how to make the seven types of drum beats every producer should know, covering drum beat patterns for funk, rock,...
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.
Dez Wright from Dezert Audio on Freq-2 and the art of producing
Dive into an interview with GRAMMY-winning producer Dez Wright. Discover how he transitioned from type beats to multi-platinum success and how his personal collection of vintage synths became the Freq-2...
How to infuse modern tracks with vintage soul with Session Guitarist – Electric Ruby Deluxe
Write jazzy guitar chords and bluesy licks at the press of a button. Learn how to use Session Guitarist – Electric Ruby to infuse your tracks with vintage soul.
What is phonk music? A beginner’s guide and how to produce it
Learn what phonk music is, what defines its gritty sound, and follow this step-by-step guide on how to make phonk music from scratch.
Meet the music producers shaping the sound of 2025
Step into the studios of 2025’s top producers – where beats are born, hits are crafted, and the sound of a generation is being defined.
6 songs that sampled classical music in a genius way
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
Learn how to make lo-fi music. Explore the key elements to this beloved genre including drum programming, tone-shaping, and more.
5 free hip hop libraries for Kontakt
Explore free hip hop samples! Discover five free Kontakt libraries for hip hop production, covering punchy drums, 808s, authentic keys, and more.
Making lo-fi hip hop beats: the essential guide for beginners
Learn how to make lo-fi hip hop beats with warm textures, mellow grooves, and nostalgic vibes in this step-by-step production guide.
Iconic samples in music and where they came from
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.
What is pluggnb music? How to make your own pluggnb tracks
Learn what pluggnb music is and how to create an atmospheric, hazy pluggnb track from scratch in this step-by-step guide.
5 common hip hop chord progressions for beatmakers
Elevate your beats with 5 essential hip hop chord progressions. Learn the exact formulas behind hits by Future, Drake, and Tyler, The Creator.
Top 20 rap genres that have defined hip hop
Unlock the evolution of hip-hop. Explore the top 20 rap genres—from classic boom bap and smooth G-funk to modern trap and drill—and upgrade your beats.
How to make a Latin trap beat
Learn all about Latin trap music, including syncopated rhythms and heavy bass lines, and make your own using Komplete 15 Select Beats Edition.
10 legendary beats featuring huge 808s
Discover the iconic TR-808 sound. From Marvin Gaye’s soul to Future’s heavy trap bass, uncover pro drum programming tricks for your beats.
Sub bass: how to add that deep tone to your tracks
What is sub bass? Learn how to make sub bass and how to use sub bass effectively in your productions.
The 10 best drum breaks of all time (and how to recreate them)
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.
How to use authentic lo-fi chord progressions in your music
Lo-fi music has taken over the internet. Learn how to make your own music to relax and study to with these common lo-fi chord progressions.
