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How to layer rhythmic and melodic patterns with Playbox
Discover how Playbox empowers beat makers and music producers to build deep, layered rhythmic and melodic patterns for professional sound.
5 ways to (finally) finish your track
Do you struggle finishing tracks? Discover five practical strategies to streamline your music production workflow using the NI 360 subscription.
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.
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.
Patterns in Kontakt: How to add rhythm to your music
Quickly create rhythmic and melodic ideas in Kontakt with the Patterns Tool. Learn easy ways to use rhythmic patterns in your music production.
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.
Organic house music: exploring the genre and how to make it
Learn what organic house music is, how it differs from other house genres, and how to make organic house music with textured, natural sounds.
How to create the signature Reese bass sound
Learn how to make a Reese bass with this step-by-step guide. Discover the history of the sound as well as tips for customising your own Reese tones.
How to layer leads without muddying your mix
Learn how to layer leads effectively without muddying your mix. Get tips on EQ, stereo imaging, and using Kontakt and Komplete for pro sound design results.
Florian Kruse shares his drum programming process for melodic techno – and his free essential Battery kit
Get Florian’s free Battery kit and discover how he shares how he builds clean, groovy drums in Battery, covering kit design, humanization, and his workflow behind Clockwork Mind.
10 iconic songs that use the Wurlitzer electric piano sound
Discover the rich, vintage tone of the Wurlitzer electric piano with ten hits that use the iconic instrument.
How to use Expansions with Leap to create your best music yet
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
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.
5 Traktor effects every DJ should use to make sets stand out
Elevate your DJ sets with these five Traktor effects tips. Discover how to use delay, reverb, modulation, and more for a dynamic sound.
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.
Introducing custom User Chords in Maschine 3
Learn how to craft custom chord sets in Maschine 3. Create, save, and recall your own chord sets for personalized sounds and harmonic structures.
Audio routing: how to use buses, auxes, sends, and returns when producing music
Master DAW signal routing and learn creative tips for using mix buses and aux channels in this detailed guide, with diagrams and audio examples.
10 of the weirdest instruments of all time
Creative musicians have invented some truly weird instruments. Let’s take a look at the 10 weirdest instruments and listen to them in action.
From synths to sequencers: Meet the pioneers of electronic music
Learn about the pioneers of electronic music that were essential in developing its modern sound, including Daphne Oram, Raymond Scott, Wendy Carlos, and more.
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.
