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What are pads in music production? A guide to creating lush soundscapes
Unlock the secrets of creating synth pads. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to design, layer, and sequence pads in your DAW for professional-sounding productions.
Glitch effects in music production: free download and DIY tutorial
How do you make a glitch sound effect? This guide will take you through everything you need to know and includes free glitch effect samples.
How to manage your Traktor track library
Master Traktor Pro 4 library management with advanced Traktor collection tips, and a smooth Traktor MX2 workflow for DJ music library organization.
7 production moves chart-topping organic house producers are using
Learn essential production techniques for organic house, from warm kicks to atmospheric depth, using tools like Battery 4 and Replica XT to elevate your tracks.
5 ways to use MIDI generators in music production
MIDI generators aren’t just for quick melodies – learn how to use them for textures, glitches, and ear candy that take your tracks from basic to next-level creative.
Top 10 DJs to look out for in 2025
Discover ten up-and-coming DJs set to elevate the music scene in 2025. Explore their unique sounds, rising popularity, and why they’re the next big names to watch in electronic music.
12 of the best piano plugins and VSTs from Native Instruments
The best piano plugins for every genre. From classical grands to hybrid keys, learn about the best piano VSTs in this detailed list with audio examples.
9 music trends to look out for in 2025
Find the next big thing! Discover the music trends of 2025 in this article exploring the future of music, covering new genres, bold technology, and more.
What is the 6/8 time signature?
Curious about the 6/8 time signature? This guide explains how to count 6/8 time, with examples and beat patterns to help you understand how to use 6/8 time signatures in...
How to make a Leap kit with Kontakt
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.
How to DJ with the Traktor Z1 MK2
In this blog, you’ll learn how to DJ with the Traktor Z1 MK2, and use the Traktor Z1 MK2 in your DJ setup.
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.
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.
How to make 5 scary sound effects for scoring horror films
Create horror sound effects like a Hollywood pro. Jump-scare into this guide to making spooky sounds for film scores, from ghostly voices to shocking impacts and beyond.
How to create a song from start to finish
Learn how to create, mix, and master a song using Native Instruments 360 Essentials.
10 of the best film composers ever
Dive into cinema history with some of the best movie composers of all time, as we explore their personal histories, musical techniques, and more
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.
What is tone in music? Musical tone explained
What is tone in music and how can you use it in your productions? Click here to learn how to craft your own soundscapes through tone.
Modular synthesis: the ultimate guide
Learn all about modular synthesis. This modular 101 guide covers everything from tools, concepts, and beginner modular synth building to advanced techniques.
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.
How to produce a tech house track
Learn how to make your first tech house track, including techno-inspired bass lines and funky house beats, with Komplete 15 Select Electronic Edition
How to write a disco song using Komplete 15 Select (Band Edition)
Make a classic disco song with stomping beats, high-energy bass, soaring strings and soulful chords in your DAW using Komplete 15 Select Band Edition.
Creating beats with Leap, modern loop engine
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
Instant sonic inspiration with Phrases & Chords Tools
Learn how to create interesting chord progressions and catchy melodies in this step-by-step tutorial for the new Chords and Phrases Tools in Kontakt 8.
