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Native Instruments BlogMakersBehind 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. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersInside 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. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersHow New Constellations turn emotion into sound with Massive X Go inside the studio with New Constellations. Learn how they use Native Instruments gear, happy accidents, and lifelong friendship to craft “Secret Safe.” More
Native Instruments BlogMakersCitizen Kain on building emotion and space with Replika Citizen Kain explains how Replika helped shape the rhythm, tension, and emotion behind his debut Eversun Records single “Moments.” More
Native Instruments BlogMakersThe organic precision behind Calcou’s Anjuna release featuring Reaktor Calcou shares how Reaktor, Monark, and Super 8 shaped the creative balance and live energy behind their new duo EP, Now, What?. More
Native Instruments BlogMakers14 NKS instruments that will change the way you create music Discover 14 NKS instruments to freshen up your workflow. From lo-fi tape synths to cinematic strings, shop the Native Instruments Big Partner Sale now. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersParallelle on crafting living basslines with Reaktor and TRK-01 Parallelle share how Reaktor and TRK-01 shape the bass and warmth in 11th Avenue, balancing analog depth with modern control. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersHow Mr. Bill builds sonic worlds in Massive X Mr. Bill explains how Massive X and instinctive sound design shaped the storytelling process behind his new downtempo album, Mr. Melanzana. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersHow Father Funk builds low-end energy with Kontakt instruments Father Funk breaks down how bass instruments in Kontakt power the low-end muscle and live feel behind his new record, Funk The System. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersNick Hook and Sascha Bühren on the art of the professional workflow Discover how industry veterans Nick Hook and Sascha Bühren master the art of organized chaos using Komplete 26. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersSt. Mary on translating emotion into production with Kontakt and Guitar Rig St. Mary breaks down the production of her debut EP Amen, using Kontakt and Guitar Rig to balance chaos, emotion, and renewal through sound design. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersMalibu 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.…
Native Instruments BlogMakersBeyond the grid: building sonic worlds with Ex.sses, Hezen, and Ikävä Pii Discover how Ex.sses, Hezen, and Ikävä Pii use Komplete 26 to turn the DAW into a canvas. Learn their secrets for building sonic worlds and staying weird in music.…
Native Instruments BlogMakersGo all in with Komplete 26: here’s what’s new Dive into Komplete 26. Discover the iconic Absynth, LCO Producer Strings, and Circular, and master your tracks with iZotope and Brainworx. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersBalancing 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. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersBuilding dialogue in electronic music with Kontakt, Monark, and David Mayer David Mayer explains how Kontakt and Monark shaped the expressive tone, structure, and cultural energy of his new SONARA Records single “News Flash.” More
Native Instruments BlogMakersFind 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. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersHardt Antoine explains his fast, tactile studio process with Maschine Hardt Antoine breaks down how Maschine helped capture the rhythm, energy, and creative flow behind his Kompakt release “Let Me Go.” More
Native Instruments BlogMakersFrom 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. More
Native Instruments BlogMakersHow Darin Epsilon’s workflow with Massive X and Monark keeps Perspectives Digital moving forward Darin Epsilon reflects on 15 years of Perspectives Digital, exploring how his production evolved with tools like Massive X and Monark while shaping one of Melodic Techno’s most respected labels.…
Native Instruments BlogMakersThe 110 best free Kontakt instruments in 2026 Explore the 110 best free Kontakt instruments and libraries, curated by our team. Find top free Kontakt Player synths, pianos, vocals, and orchestral VSTs.…
Native Instruments BlogMakersRyan 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. More
Native Instruments BlogMakers2026 NI community roundup: from the studio to the stage See how the community is using Maschine, Traktor, and Kontrol keyboards to find their flow in 2026. Get inspired by these creators and find the tools you need for your next session.…
Native Instruments BlogMakersLearn how Andre Samuel and Daylight kept Mon Rovîa’s Bloodline sounding natural and clean Learn how production duo Daylight and Andre Samuel used iZotope RX and Native Instruments tools to capture the organic soul of Mon Rovîa’s Bloodline while maintaining an organic approach to modern…
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