#Native Instruments

5 articles tagged Native Instruments.

Best MIDI Keyboards in 2026 — Picks for Every Studio

Best MIDI Keyboards in 2026: Top Picks for Every Studio and Budget

An honest 2026 guide to the best MIDI keyboards, comparing Akai, Arturia, Novation and Native Instruments on keybed feel, pads, DAW control and MPE.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20267 min read

Traktor and Maschine synced for hybrid DJ-producer set

DJing

How to Sync Traktor and Maschine: A Hybrid DJ-Producer Setup (2026)

Step-by-step guide to syncing Native Instruments Traktor with Maschine — Ableton Link, MIDI clock, audio routing through one or two interfaces, and the live workflows that actually work.

Dubspot TeamMay 10, 20269 min read

Native Instruments and inMusic Brands logos representing the May 2026 acquisition agreement

Software

Native Instruments Acquired by inMusic: What the Deal Means for Producers and DJs

inMusic Brands has agreed to acquire Native Instruments, ending months of insolvency uncertainty and uniting Kontakt, Traktor, iZotope, and Akai under one roof.

Dubspot TeamMay 8, 20266 min read

Native Instruments Komplete 26 product collage showing Absynth 6, Kontakt 8, and the included instruments

Software

Komplete 26 Review: Is the Absynth 6 Return Enough to Justify the Upgrade?

Komplete 26 ships with Absynth 6 back in the box, plus iZotope Elements bundles and a Fazioli grand. The headline is real — the rest of the upgrade is murkier.

Dubspot TeamMay 5, 20265 min read

Native Instruments Maschine+ standalone groovebox alongside the Maschine 3.5 desktop software interface

Hardware

Maschine 3.5 and Maschine+ 2.2: The Standalone Catches Up

Maschine 3.5 redesigns the Sampler UI and adds Sound Focus, while Maschine+ 2.2 brings the Kontakt 8 engine and more Play Series instruments to standalone.

Dubspot TeamMay 5, 20264 min read