The '80s had no shortage of massive-sounding synthesizers, but many of them have either gone out to pasture or are prohibitively expensive on the secondhand market. Software companies often try to ...

It’s been over a decade since Native Instruments introduced the Maschine platform. The dedicated hardware-software combo was an instant hit with users looking for the tactile control of outboard gear ...

The two-channel controller for Traktor Pro 4 combines entry-level accessibility with some neat functionality for more advanced users When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Back in January, Native Instruments announced that it would be bringing Play Series instruments and Expansions sound packs to the Akai MPC platform and teaming up with Akai and a number of other ...

Native Instruments makes hardware, software, and digital services for musicians, producers, and DJs. Continue to article... In January 2021, it was announced that US investment firm Francisco Partners ...

Akai and Native Instruments are sort of like the Nintendo and Sega of music production. These long-time rivals offer many similar products, but some musicians get drawn to Akai’s MPC workflow while ...

I’ve spent years making music and programming beats, mostly with software-only tools, such as Ableton and Logic Pro. So, when the opportunity arrived to try out Native Instruments’ newest hardware / ...

Investment firm EMH Partners has sold its majority stake in Berlin-based music technology company Native Instruments to tech-focused investment firm, Francisco Partners. Continue to article... Both ...

Native Instruments has announced the release of LCO Producer Strings, a powerful new Kontakt instrument that brings the bold and experimental sound of the London Contemporary Orchestra (LCO) into the ...

The cult classic soft synth is back, 16 years on from its previous iteration. We sit down with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its rebirth is the 'best ...