Native Instruments - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Native Instruments? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
FILM SCORE
The Film Composer Starter Kit: Start Scoring to Picture
04 Nov · Creating music for films, series, and games requires a certain skill set and the right set of tools. Here's the Film Composer Starter Kit.
Native Instruments Traktor Z1 MK2: Slick 4-Deck Control in a Slim Package
30 Oct · Native Instruments Traktor Z1 MK2 DJ mixer controller adds stem control, mixer FX, and customizable undershell LEDs.
Native Instruments Discontinuing Maschine MK1 and MK2; Maschine 3.0 Preview
17 Oct · Is Native Instruments discontinuing Maschine? It looks like MK1 and MK2 are on the chopping block to make way for Maschine 3.0.
BEST FINGER DRUMMING
Best Standalone Finger Drumming Pad Controllers: Let Your Fingers Do the Drumming With These 5 Fun Instruments
11 Oct · Take your finger drumming on the road and to the next level with these five best standalone finger drumming pad controllers - for all budgets.
Software Deals
Software Deals from Native Instruments, Brainworx, ujam & more
08 Oct · Software Deals: Save on Native Instruments software synths, mixing and mastering classics from Brainworx, beatmaking libraries from ujam, and more!
ICONIC SYNTHS
Iconic Synths: 10 Game-Changing Synthesizers
27 Sep · These are the iconic synths that made the biggest impact on music - and how you can get their sound even today.
THE FUTURE OF DJING
What Is the Future of DJing?
26 Sep · We draw aside the curtain time to ponder the future of DJing, with predictions about AI, exciting new controller technology and even super turntables.
Review
Native Instruments Komplete 15 Review: Kontakt 8 Takes a Leap
23 Sep · Native Instruments Komplete 15 is here and with it Kontakt 8, one of the biggest updates in years. Here's what we think.
DJ CONTROLLER HACKS
DJ Controller Hacks: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your DJ Gear
12 Sep · Turn your controller into a turntable or MIDI controller, DJ with MIDI controllers you already have and more with these fun DJ controller hacks.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: 7 Best Free Native Instruments Reaktor Ensembles
04 Sep · With Native Instruments Reaktor 6 possibly going the way of the dodo, we thought we’d highlight the best free ensembles from the Reaktor community.
Software Deals
Software Deals from Native Instruments, United Plugins, PSP & more!
03 Sep · This edition of Software Deals includes bargains from Native Instruments, United Plugins, PSP Audioware, Excite Audio, and Audiomodern.
Native Instruments Komplete 15 Announced: What’s New?
02 Sep · Native Instruments Komplete 15 is set for a release date later this month. What's new in the latest version of the bundle?
Software Deals for Thomann’s 70th Anniversary
01 Sep · Thomann is celebrating its 70th anniversary with awesome software deals in September! Save on plugins from Softube, Arturia, Celemony & more!
The best Synth Deals in September – Thomann’s 70th Anniversary
01 Sep · Thomann is celebrating its 70th anniversary with loads of awesome synth deals and limited editions. Check out the new deals for September here!
FINGER DRUMMING
Best Finger Drumming Pad Controllers: 5 Fun MIDI Controllers Under $500
23 Aug · Let your digits dance with these best finger drumming pad controllers - for not much money.
Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S MK3 Update Adds Standalone MIDI Control For External Hardware
02 Aug · Now you can control your hardware synths and drum machines with the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S MK3 series. And with MPE!
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: Alicia’s Electric Keys, Ambient MiniFreak Patches & Great Peak Presets
31 Jul · Following on from the hugely successful and brilliantly named, 'Alicia's Keys', we get Alicia's Electric Keys. We also check out some Peak and MiniFreak Patches.
SOFTWARE DEALS
Software Deals from 6 Top Brands
23 Jul · In this week's edition of Software Deals, you can save up to 75% with offers from KORG, Native Instruments, Cherry Audio, and Soundtoys.
Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4: Updates To the Max
17 Jul · The flagship DJ software Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4 ups the ante with new features, including flexible beatgrids, Ozone Maximizer and AI-powered stem separation. Is it a rekordbox killer?
9 unusual Plugins
9 unusual Plugins: Different Workflows, outlandish Sounds
05 Jul · There are so many plugins out there, but some really stand out due to their unique concepts. From unusual plugins for synths to effects, there's something for everyone!
BEST BEAT MAKERS
Standalone Beat Makers: 5 Best Groove Machines
14 Jun · Got itchy fingers? Come down with a bad case of sampleritis? We have the cure for what ails you: the best standalone beat makers - for a variety of budgets.
BEST DJ SOFTWARE
Best DJ Software: Which DJ App Is Right for You?
13 Jun · Confused by all of the different DJ applications on the market? We break down the best DJ software, from paid to subscription to completely free.
Synth Deals