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NEST Acoustics on sound design in Serum, the meaning of making music, and more
Expert producer and content creator NEST Acoustics shares insights into his sound design approach in Serum, perspectives on artistry, and more.
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Get a free indie baritone guitar for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free indie baritone guitar plugin for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
Get free vintage synth presets for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free vintage synth presets for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
Get a free Lofi Toy Piano preset for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free Lofi Toy Piano preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
Layering synths for a larger sound (free Ableton Effect Rack included)
Expert producer John Grand showcases how you can experiment with layering synths to achieve a larger sound.
The 6 best reverb plugins for vocals with SIRMA (free presets included)
Expert artist, songwriter, and music producer SIRMA showcases six reverb plugins for vocals that have become staples in her toolkit.
Get free LFO path presets for Serum 2 (designed by certified artists)
Add unique rhythms to your sounds by using our free LFO path presets for Serum 2, each meticulously designed by certified artists.
Serum 2 tutorial: Advanced features you need to know
Here's a tutorial for everything you need to know about Serum 2, from new synthesis and modulation features to quality-of-life improvements.
MASSIVE X: Key features, how it sounds, and a free preset pack
Explore the key features of Native Instrument's MASSIVE X, hear how it sounds in action, and learn how you can get a free preset pack.
The 3 levels of sound design (free presets included)
We walk through the three levels of sound design, the techniques that comprise them, and how to apply them to your own productions.
How to make a drill bass in Serum like A Lau (free preset included)
In this YouTube Shorts video, we demonstrate how you can use Serum to design a tight drill bass in the style of A Lau in under 60 seconds.
How to make monster sounds (free Ableton and Serum presets included)
Let's create our own monster sounds from scratch via two different approaches: synthesis and recorded audio.