The new Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 interface for iOS is much more compact than we realized, and doesn't skimp on stellar sound quality either. Hollin Jones takes it for a spin.
Native Instruments are running a series of videos featuring renowned TRAKTOR artists illustrating innovation in DJing. Kicking off the series is House icon Marc Kinchen.
Why reach for the nearest preset in NI's Massive when you can design your own? Not only will this mean your sounds are unique, but you can learn lots and have fun in the process.
Let's face it, more of us than ever are making beats using Maschine. The more beats we make, the more unconventional we need our beats to sound to stand out from the crowd. Enter Arcane Attic from NI.
Native Instruments' latest new Kontakt instrument release has a distinct function, but it's suitable for multiple genres. If you want quick and easy crescendos, then Rise & Hit will appeal.
Seeing as it's springtime, the good folks at Twisted Tools are offering a tidy 35% discount across all their tasty products! It's time to get twisted, but hurry - offer ends on May 27th.
Pioneer, imagineer and eclectic designer of sounds, Richard Devine, talks music tech, the resurgence of analog hardware, software that blows his mind, and what he's been working on behind the scenes.
Native Instruments' popular iOS beat sketchpad has now been optimized for iPad, and includes new sounds and features. Check out the video of iMaschine for iPad in action with QKidz.
Native Instruments are in generous spirits. Not only have they released an updated Reaktor library, but they're running a sale for where you can save over 70% on Reaktor 5 between May 21st-28th!
Sample Logic tell us that their new Kontakt instrument, Arpology, is the next step in music. If you're into creating arpeggiated sequences without boundaries, you NEED to check this out.
Wavesfactory tell us their new Kontakt instrument, W-TubularBells, provides instant emotion, soul and epicness! If you're looking for mallets, check this out.
Realistic sections. Authentic & natural sounding solos. That's what this Kontakt instrument is about! Learn about Native Instruments' Session Horns Pro & bring a 'real' brass section to your tracks.
Berlin based Darker Digital have released their latest instrument for Kontakt 5 users: Kickboxer. As its name suggests, it's a fully featured drum machine you'd better not ignore!
On a warm October New York day, we visited behind the scenes at the Heavyocity studio where so many of the magical sounds we hear in blockbuster movies are born.
Maschine users take note: Native Instruments have released the latest in their line of excellent expansion packs for all your EDM, dub step, trap & modern pop needs. With a version for iMaschine too.
The big news is the new Native Instruments sample library for Kontakt, Rise & Hit. Also included are 2 excellent tutorial videos from AskVideo on how to create thrilling tension and suspense with it.
If you're in need of some quick inspiration to help you get bigger beats from Native Instruments' Massive, ModeAudio can help. Critical Mass has drums a-plenty and G. W. Childs finds them banging.
Most everyone has heard of David Guetta'"one of the most popular DJs and producers in existence today. In this tutorial, Sara Simms shows how to create a basic synth line and beat in his style.
We're always cautious with press releases on April 1st. But this one looks too good not to investigate: Native Instruments offering a discount on Traktor Kontrol S4 and S2... what are you waiting for?
Looking for a customizable solo cello/soli Kontakt library that is expressive and can fit in a great number of musical settings? Jay Asher finds out whether Embertone's Blakus Cello makes the grade.
If you use Native Instruments Reaktor and are into modular synths, you're going to LOVE this. Molekular is a modular effects system for Reaktor with an exciting array of classic and creative effects.