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 ...

Whispers, rumours, leaks. Like the crescendo of a filter sweep, the return of Absynth – the iconic software instrument that helped define the sound of early 00’s electronic music – has reached fever ...

Komplete, Native Instruments' flagship music production bundle, has a little bit of everything. That's always been part of its appeal. It's pricey, but you get monster synths, a top-notch drum sampler ...

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 ...

In the decade since the original Maschine hit the market, a lot has changed for Native Instruments’ hybrid production system, which makes the question of crowning a single ‘best Maschine’ a slightly ...

We’d give K13 the coveted 10/10 but feel some clearer upgrade options and perhaps a pick ‘n’ mix buying approach might be appropriate now, such is its size, but really, there is no better suite and ...