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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!
SAMPLER DEALS
Sampler Deals of the Week: AKAI, Native Instruments and 1010music
31 May · Now’s the time to upgrade your studio with hot sampler deals on AKAI MPC, Native Instruments Maschine+ and 1010music’s new bento.
Save Big with the Native Instruments Summer of Sound Sale!
22 May · Until July 30, you can get over 80% off with the NI Summer of Sound Sale, with deals individual software plugins and bundles.
Virtual Modular Synths
Best Virtual Modular Synths: Modular in the Box
19 May · Virtual modular synths are a great way to experiment with modular without investing in a hardware system. Here's our list of the best modular software synths!
READ THE DANCE FLOOR
How to Read a Dance Floor: 6 Tips to Keep The Crowd Engaged
08 May · One of the most difficult DJ skills to learn is how to read a dance floor. Here are six tips to make sure you never clear out the club.
Native Instruments Announces NKS Support for Arturia Controllers
07 May · Native Instruments and Arturia have announced that the Arturia KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab MK3 series will soon support NKS.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Erica Synths Pikocore XL DIY Kit, Sample Logic GrainScaper, Native Instruments, More: Synth Journal
01 May · Erica Synths Pikocore XL DIY Kit leads the pack of this week’s Synth Journal.
Native Instruments Traktor Z1 MK2 & Traktor X1 MK3 on Sale!
25 Apr · The Native Instruments Traktor Z1 MK2 and Traktor X1 MK3 DJ mixer controllers are on sale! You'll also get a handy gift.
Brainworx bx_mastering studio is now a Free Desktop App
18 Apr · Originally introduced in 2021, Brainworx bx_mastering studio is now a standalone desktop app available from Plugin Alliance, and it's free!
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.
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