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Our original Alicia’s Keys instrument from soul legend Alicia Keys focused on authentic acoustic piano tones, and now it’s been joined by Alicia’s Electric Keys, which introduces a broader palette of sounds. These include processed piano tones that take the instrument in new directions, from ambient pads to crunchy distorted leads. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make a chilled-out, soul-inspired beat with Alicia’s Electric Keys, including chords, bass, melody, and counter melody. The post Exploring Alicia’s Electric Keys: Soulful vibes for any production first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article -
Native Instruments Maschine is a powerful music-making tool that features a broad array of capabilities, and many ways that it can be integrated into a production or performance setup. These possibilities can be intimidating, so here is a collection of the best Maschine tutorials for beginners from around that web that will help you with everything from basic setup to specific production and performance scenarios. And the best part – you get access to all of these Maschine tutorials for free. We link to both written and video tutorials in this guide, so no matter your preferred style of learning there will be something here to help you get the most from Maschine... The post Discover the best Maschine tutorials for beat making, performance, and more in 2024 first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Making a beat doesn’t need to be painful. With the right tools, you can glide from initial sketch to final result without getting lost in the weeds. In this article, we’ll show you how to make a beat the fun way. We’ll be using Play Series instruments, a collection of smart tools from Native Instruments that offer pro-sounding drums, bass, keys, and much more in an easy-to-play package. Once this tutorial is through, you’ll know how to create an effective beat with just a few handy plugins. During Summer of Sound, you can get Play Series instruments for 50% off. Get Play Series instruments The post How to make a pro-sounding beat with Play Series instruments first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Are you interested in learning to DJ, but don’t know how to get started? Maybe you’ve been inspired by a DJ in a club, or a DJ set you saw on YouTube and wondered if you could do the same thing. DJing is an amazing hobby that can lead to a fruitful career, or can simply be a fun way to enjoy music on your own or with friends. The good news is you can learn to DJ if you follow the right advice, consider taking DJ lessons and set up a practice routine. In this guide, you’ll learn some of the best tips for beginner DJs. Discover the basics of DJ equipment, DJ controllers and Traktor software, where to get music for DJing, and how to organize a music library. Plus, you’ll learn how to beat match, how to transition between tracks, and the art of music programming... The post Learn how to DJ: Explore these 6 beginner tips to get started first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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All of Native Instruments' iconic synths are currently only £17 each 🤩 (offer ends 8th July) https://www.native-instruments.com/en/catalog/summer-of-sound-2024/iconic-synths/ Further details about all their current Summer of Sound deals ... https://blog.native-instruments.com/summer-of-sound/
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Synthesizers are used to create all kinds of sounds in popular music, and some of the most recognisable tones come from electronic synths, be they hardware or software-based. In this guide on how to use iconic synths in music, we’ll show you how to make synth sounds for genres such as soul, house, dubstep and disco. We’ll also look at ways to process these synth sounds to get the most from them, and give examples of how to sequence them. In this tutorial we’ll use Komplete Kontrol with Monark, Massive, FM8, Blocks Primes and Razor synths, Raum and Replika XT effects, plus Faded Reels, Drop Squad and Higher Place expansions... The post 5 ways to use iconic synth sounds in your music first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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DJ cue points are amazingly simple yet powerful tools for executing better mixes. Cue points are distinct markers placed on tracks in a digital music collection that make it easy to instantly navigate to a particular section of the song. Cue points are placed on tracks during set preparation and are helpful for planning sets and mixes. In this tutorial, learn about what cue points are, how to set cue points in Traktor, and where to set cue points on your tracks. No matter what genre you play, using cue points will streamline the organizational aspects of mixing and release artistic potential in your mixes. Follow along with this tutorial using Traktor Pro, the industry-leading DJ software that you can mix with up to four decks... The post How to set cue points for better arrangements when DJing first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Ready to get into the Maschine workflow? Now is a perfect time! Native Instruments has slashed the prices of Maschine+, Maschine MK3, and Maschine Mikro. Other excellent synth deals are coming from Korg and Arturia this week... The post Synth Deals from Native Instruments, Korg and Arturia appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article -
music production My Music Production Hardware & Software
James posted a blog entry in James' Music Production Blog
Current Hardware Apple Macbook Air (2020) 13.3", M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Space Grey Dell Alienware M17 Laptop KRK Rokit 5 Monitors (White) (awesome) Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 (awesome, although I have previous model) Maschine MK3 (unbelievably awesome) Novation LaunchKey 61 Yamaha Motif ES-8 (best weighted keyboard I've ever had) Current Software Native Instruments Komplete Ultimate 14 (unbelievably awesome) Ableton Live 10 Lite / Intro (awesome - will definitely upgrade to either Standard or Suite soon ...) Steinberg Cubase Elements 10 FL Studio 20 (Note: lifetime upgrades for free !) FL Studio Mobile Plugins & VSTs Korg Collection Lennar Digital Sylenth 1 (awesome - all you will ever need, a must for everyone) Serum (awesome - just haven't managed to play much with it yet) Note: Rent to buy option on Splice (I've just paid it off - ALL software companies (not just Music) should be dong this - makes stuff super-affordable !) IK Multimedia Sampletank Sound Libraries Sounds of kshmr volumes 1 & 2 (awesome) Wish List ! Ableton Push (maybe, not really necessary for me as have NI Maschine) LFO Tool (apparently an absolute must, used by all the top producers) Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Will replace my Motif ES-8 however very reluctant to sell that - might need the space ...) Past Hardware (either sold or given away 😢) Casio MT-820 (first keyboard I had, Christmas present - need to double-check model number) Casio CZ-101 Commodore Amiga (500, 1500 & 2000 + external MIDI interface) Korg ElecTribe ER-1 Edirol SD90 Studio Sound Canvas Yamaha SY85 (wish I hadn't sold it - needed the space) Roland R8 Human Rhythm Composer Links My personal blog: https://jamesm.blog/music-production/my-hardware-software/ -
The Universal Audio Spirit of ’76 Sale is the biggest UAD sale of the year – a perfect opportunity to expand your collection! This edition of Software Deals also features bargains from AKAI Professional, Rob Papen, and Native Instruments... The post Software Deals from Universal Audio, Rob Papen, Native Instruments and AKAI! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article
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ni massive Top 5 essential Massive tutorials
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Well known for the ability to create basslines and strings, Massive can also be used to make an entire track on its own. The following selected videos highlight some of the various features available, that will allow to create a multitude of sounds and effects, that will help you create your own unique style of music. And for a limited time during Summer of Sound, get Massive along with other legendary synthesizers for just $19... The post Top 5 essential Massive tutorials first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article -
With the NI Summer of Sound Sale, you can save big on individual plug-ins, bundles, and music production controllers until July 8. Now is the perfect time to get up to 50% discount on some essential tools for your audio setup... The post Save Big with the Native Instruments Summer of Sound Sale! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article
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Summer of Sound is here! Save 50% on the biggest upgrades for your music production setup for the best summer yet – plus discover some of the best instruments and tools to perfect your sound. We’ve got all the details below. Explore Summer of Sound deal The post Welcome to Summer of Sound: save big on instruments, sounds, and hardware first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Eliciting an emotional response in a listener is one of the most important things one can do as a songwriter. But in digital music production, creating that lifelike resonance can be challenging, especially if you are using digital instruments and samples. Acoustic guitar is a popular and versatile choice of instrument, but getting a realistic sound out of a MIDI acoustic guitar isn’t always so easy. In this article, we’ll go through some acoustic guitar production tips to make sure you’re getting the most out of your strummed VST – giving your music warmth and authenticity. Follow along with Session Guitarist – Acoustic Sunburst Deluxe, a new acoustic guitar VST that delivers rich and resonant tones of a premium jumbo model... The post 5 ways to breathe life into your music with realistic MIDI acoustic guitar first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Save over 90% on an exclusive 8Dio bundle 8Dio is a leading independent developer of Kontakt instruments, trusted by producers and composers around the world. Pick up the Modern Scoring Bundle, featuring 10 of their most-loved products for film, games, and TV soundtracks, and save over 90%. The bundle is currently £179 (usually £2,938) https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/komplete/8dio-offer-2024/ 8Dio Modern Scoring Bundle | Native Instruments
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Making good ambient music isn’t as simple as it seems. The ambient tracks you love might sound gentle and unobtrusive, drifting into the background rather than grabbing your attention. But their carefully chosen chords and melodies evoke complex emotions, and sonic details reward close listening. Good ambient music has emotional depth beneath its peaceful surface. Fortunately, you don’t need complex or expensive tools to start refining your ambient craft. There are plenty of free music production tools that will help you to create soothing pads, gentle melodies, and engrossing textures perfect for ambient music. In this article, we’ll look at five free ambient sound libraries available for Native Instruments’ flagship sample player, Kontakt. These instruments cover every aspect of ambient music-making, offering a wealth of free ambient samples and loops, and giving you all the building blocks you’ll need to make ambient music like the pros... The post 5 free Kontakt libraries for ambient music first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Sound Author has released Pristine, a FREE FDN-style reverb for NI Reaktor. Pristine is a free FDN-style reverb for users of Native Instruments Reaktor 6.5.0+. A Feedback Delay Network is essentially a network of delay lines (feedback matrix) in which each line’s output is fed back into another’s input. This method of creating artificial reverb [...] View post: Sound Author Releases Pristine, FREE FDN-Style Reverb For NI Reaktor View the full article -
Image-Line has announced that it has teamed up with Native Instruments to bring bundles of NI's effects and virtual instruments to FL Studio.… Read More FL Studio & Native Instruments Bringing NI Effects, Instruments To FL StudioView the full article -
The samples behind Audience Choir were recorded during Collier's Djesse world tour, and feature thousands of voices, recorded from Adelaide to Zurich.… Read More Native Instruments Intros Free Jacob Collier ‘Audience Choir’View the full article
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Electric Keys features emulations of two classic electric pianos.… Read More Native Instruments Intros Electric Keys Virtual InstrumentsView the full article
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In 2001, I switched to DJing with Traktor because it allowed me to use MIDI controllers and customize them to create new ways of playing. The modularity they offered was exciting and very innovative. Then MIDI controllers became standardized, and sadly, no custom mapped them anymore. As the years went by, DJ hardware became just […] View the full article
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music production Native Instruments - 50% off Sale (May - July 2023)
James posted a blog entry in James' Music Production Blog
Native Instruments’ amazing Summer of Sound is back. Get 50% off all KOMPLETE 14 upgrades, step up to the latest instruments and effects, or save on a range of expansions 50% off Komplete 14 upgrades 50% off Traktor Pro 3 updates 50% off Instrument & effect upgrades 50% off iZotope All offers end on 6th July 2023 See the full details here; https://www.native-instruments.com/en/catalog/summer-of-sound-2023/komplete-bundles/ -
Maschine+ Standalone Production & Performance Instrument
James posted a blog entry in James' Music Production Blog
No computer required ! Available 1st October (£1,099) - now available for pre-order ! MASCHINE+ is a sampler, a drum machine, a synth, and an on-stage superpower. In short, it’s whatever you make it. Leave the laptop behind, jam with your other gear, and create beats in minutes with a wealth of on-board sounds, instruments, and effects. It’s the iconic MASCHINE workflow, with fewer strings attached. Web Site: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/maschine/production-systems/maschine-plus/ -
music production Native Instruments Komplete Start - FREE !
James posted a blog entry in James' Music Production Blog
Only just noticed that Native Instruments now offer a FREE download of Komplete, called Komplete Start ! Produce and perform with over 2,000 studio-quality sounds – for free 16 pro-grade synths and sampled instruments, plus effects, loops, and samples Browse, preview, and play it all in your recording software with KOMPLETE KONTROL Introducing Komplete Start -
Last week, Native Instruments touted something that’s a welcome sight for DJs still in love with the powerful Traktor ecosystem: a new beta. The new version, launched in NI’s Traktor Pro Public Beta forum, is Traktor Pro Beta 3.6.0.313. This is a beta that’s building towards an eventual Traktor Pro 3.6 (the current public release […] The post Traktor’s new beta cycle has begun: 3.6 to include iZotope products, maybe NKS support? appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article
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