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Native Instruments BlogMakersBehind the synth: A. G. Cook on stacked sawtooths and the creation of Super*Saw There are few sounds in electronic music and sound design as immediately recognizable as the stacked sawtooth wave. Emerging from the digital, virtual analog revolution of the 1990s, the supersaw became the driving force
Native Instruments BlogMakersInside the evolution of orchestral sampling: an interview with ProjectSAM Orchestral sampling has come a long way from the early days of rigid, dry sample blocks. For over two decades, ProjectSAM has been at the forefront of this evolution, pioneering an ensemble-recording philosophy that brou
Native Instruments BlogMakersHow New Constellations turn emotion into sound with Massive X Portland-based duo New Constellations write with an instinct that feels personal, grounded, and deeply human. Lifelong friends Harlee Case and Josh Smith have spent more than fifteen years creating together, shaping a so
Native Instruments BlogMakersCitizen Kain on building emotion and space with Replika Citizen Kain’s new single “Moments,” featuring Kaps signals a defining step in his career as both producer and label founder. The track introduces Eversun Records , a new platform dedicated to emotion, energy, and light.
Native Instruments BlogMakersThe organic precision behind Calcou’s Anjuna release featuring Reaktor For Calcou , collaboration marks the start of a new era. With Now, What? , the Berlin-based producer expands his solo project into a full-fledged duo, joined by vocalist and songwriter Thea. The record captures the momen
Native Instruments BlogMakers14 NKS instruments that will change the way you create music Good music is the outcome of a fluid process. When you’re in the flow, you need the right sounds at your fingertips – and the minimum of distractions. That’s the thinking behind Native Kontrol Standard , the technology t
Native Instruments BlogMakersParallelle on crafting living basslines with Reaktor and TRK-01 For French brothers Thomas and Julien, better known as Parallelle , the creative process has always been guided by feel rather than formula. Their new album, 11th Avenue, captures that philosophy perfectly, blending jazz
Native Instruments BlogMakersWhere will your sound lead you? Explore the Native Instruments Summer Sale The Native Instruments Summer Sale is here – and it’s simpler than ever. Whether you’re taking the scenic route through a project, following a late-night spark, or taking your sound off-road, we have the tools to keep yo
Native Instruments BlogMakersHow Mr. Bill builds sonic worlds in Massive X Mr. Bill’s Mr. Melanzana brings together technique, curiosity, and emotion in equal measure. The album was written alongside his audiovisual performance Sequenza di Melanzane , created for Tipper’s final Red Rocks show.
Native Instruments BlogMakersHow Father Funk builds low-end energy with Kontakt instruments Few producers blur the line between musician and electronic artist like Father Funk . His new album, Funk The System, captures the chaos and color of live performance inside a bass-heavy electronic framework. Each track
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