Pop
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wingtip details using Kontakt and The Grandeur on Luckyman
Wingtip breaks down how The Grandeur and Kontakt shaped Luckyman, balancing live instruments with digital production for a full, layered sound.
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.
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.
How to get a pro-level sound without a pro budget
Get that professional sound with a budget-friendly music production subscription. Make an emotional pop track with Native Instruments 360 and this guide.
7 free must-have Kontakt libraries for pop music
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
Discover iconic songs that sampled classical music. Learn how artists like Nas, Blackpink, and Kelis ingeniously incorporated classical melodies into their hits.
10 most popular chord progressions of all time
Unlock the secrets behind hit songwriting. Master 10 popular chord progressions to evoke the perfect mood, beat writer’s block, and write your own tracks.
5 essential EDM chord progressions and how to use them
Discover the chord foundations of chart-topping EDM tracks and unlock these chord progressions influenced by your beloved artists. Explore various EDM chord progressions and learn creative techniques to integrate them...
How to unlock the power of emotional chord progressions
Learn how to choose and write emotional chord progressions to fit the mood of your songs that span a wide range of moods from happiness to sadness, and everything in...
How to create realistic MIDI bass lines that groove
Looking to create realistic MIDI bass lines? Learn techniques on how to add depth and groove to your bass tracks in our step-by-step guide. Discover essential elements of MIDI bass...
Hyperpop production 101: How to make hyperpop that pushes the limits
Learn how to make hyperpop music with our step-by-step guide. Discover tips on how to make energetic hyperpop vocals with their signature, formant-shifted sound as well as other hyperpop sound...
What is reggaeton? How to make reggaeton beats that move you
Discover the rhythms and beats of reggaeton music with our comprehensive guide on how to create it. Learn about the history of the reggaeton genre and explore essential tips for...
5 essential pop chord progressions and how to use them
Unlock the secret ingredients behind hit songwriting. Explore 5 popular pop chord progressions used by Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, and Adele to improve your tracks.
5 free lo-fi instruments for KONTAKT
Bathe your tracks in dreamy retro vibes with these free lo-fi libraries for KONTAKT.
5 free 80s-inspired synth libraries for KONTAKT
We go back to the future in search of the 5 best free 80s instruments.
5 essential – and free – electric piano libraries for KONTAKT
We enlist the help of London-based producer Eun to prove that soulful keys needn’t come at a cost.
5 free Kontakt guitars: raucous rock riffs to smooth, funky licks
We round up five of our favorite six-string simulations from around the web in these free Kontakt guitar libraries.
5 free vocal libraries for Kontakt
No singer, no problem. Discover these free vocal libraries and virtual vocalists for Kontakt that are on key and completely free.
