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!
Maschine+ Free Update 1.6.1 Adds Plugins, Prepares Way for Maschine+ 3
18 Apr · Anxiously waiting for Native Instruments to drop Maschine+ 3? This free update with Mod and Crush pack plugins will tide you over.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
All The Colors of The Orchestra – Sounds and Presets
16 Apr · The Orchestra: Colors aims to make scoring easier and more intuitive, and Electric Keys Reeds Duo wants to be your go-to Wurli library.
SELL SYNTH PRESETS
How to Sell Synth Presets
11 Apr · Wondering how to sell your synth presets? Here are nine sites to host your patches and make some money.
DJ ACCESSORIES
The Best DJ Accessories
10 Apr · Because a DJ cannot live on gear alone, here are the best DJ accessories for your rigs and gigs.
Software Easter Deals 2025 at Thomann: Plugins at a Special Price – Our Highlights
10 Apr · Thomann launches the Software Easter Deals for the holidays. The deals include cool software synthesizers and effects at over 80% off!
Native Instruments Kontrol S MK3 Update: Now With On-Device Arpeggiator and More
08 Apr · The latest firmware update for the Native Instruments Kontrol S MK3 series includes new features for more flexible control of hardware and software instruments.
Tim Exile PTNSHIFT Turns Your Ableton Push Into a Generative Madhouse
18 Mar · Take it to the stage! Tim Exile PTNSHIFT is a generative performance instrument that you play with Ableton Push.
NI Maschine 3.1: The Next Big Update for Beat Makers and Music Producers
18 Mar · Native Instruments has released another update for Maschine 3.1. And it includes the most requested feature from the community!
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Crowds, Vaults and a Lotus – Sounds and Presets
26 Feb · This week, we go into battle with Crowds, play with a free Bodhrán and immerse ourselves in a blend of Japanese instruments with orchestral textures.
Native Instruments NKS Support for AKAI, Novation, Nektar, KORG & M-Audio Now Available!
26 Feb · Many keyboard controllers from AKAI, Novation, Nektar, KORG, and M-Audio now support the Native Instruments NKS standard. All owners receive a freebie!
Tops & Flops
No Synth Leaks at the Super Bowl, Behringer Pedal Wars – Highlights of the Week!
15 Feb · No synth leaks at the Super Bowl, no subscription for Lemur and a friendship between Behringer and Musitronics - the highlights of the week!
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Chiptune Patch-Fest: Sounds and Presets
29 Jan · NAMM had been and gone for another year. We get back to our sounds and presets with a selection of goodies covering lots of bases, including Chiptune!
AKAI Professional and Native Instruments Announce Collaboration
22 Jan · AKAI Professional and Native Instruments have announced their collaboration. MPC users will have access to exclusive content. And the MPK gets an upgrade, too!
Software Deals
Software Deals from Universal Audio, Native Instruments, Sonnox & More
07 Jan · New year, new deals! This week’s best software deals come from Universal Audio, Native Instruments, Sonnox, and Inphonik.
BEST DJ SETUPS
The 5 Best DJ Setups: Top Gear Combos for All DJs and Skill Levels
02 Jan · What’s the best DJ setup? Why, the one that fits you perfectly. Here are 5 example DJ rigs for everyone from the total beginner to the club king.
BEST DJ GEAR OF 2024
Best DJ Gear of 2024: 5 Top DJ Controllers & Mixers of the Year
19 Dec 2024 · What was the best DJ gear of 2024? If you’re thinking it was something with MKII in the name, pat yourself on the back, you’re right.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: A Huge Sackful of Fantastic KORG Presets
11 Dec 2024 · KORG's microKORG2 takes the legendary microKORG to new heights, much like the opsix did for FM synthesis. Check out these new KORG presets and more in this week's Sound and Presets.
MINIMOOG PLUGINS
Minimoog Plugins: Nostalgia On Tap
09 Dec 2024 · Which Minimoog plugins are best to recreate the sound of this legendary analogue synth? We look at some of the top emulations available.
LEVELING AMPLIFIERS
Why do we still use Leveling Amplifiers in the Recording Process?
02 Dec 2024 · We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.
Update: Thomann Cyberweek 2024 Software Deals!
29 Nov 2024 · Thomann Cyberweek 2024 also has a lot to offer for software freaks and plug-in collectors. Find all the deals here!
Tim Exile Scapeshift is an AI-free Generative Creative Groovebox
26 Nov 2024 · With Tim Exile Scapeshift, you get a complete collection of pattern generators, synthesizers, and effects for shaping ideas into songs.
Best DJ and Tech Deals for Thomann Cyberweek 2024
22 Nov 2024 · It's Cyberweek at Thomann with loads of awesome DJ and tech deals! Discover the best offers for DJs and content creators here.
Software Deals