EXPANSIONS – FIND YOUR FLAVOR
Expansions are genre-specific packs that work with a range of Native Instruments products, and can be used in any DAW. Created by top artists and sound designers, they’re loaded with synth presets, drum kits, one-shots, samples, and loops. Expansions are based on the acclaimed MASCHINE Expansions series, now specially tailored for MASSIVE, BATTERY 4, MASCHINE, and more.
CHOOSE YOUR FLAVOR
Choose from a wide selection of genres at the cutting-edge of modern music, expertly curated by leading sound designers and artists at the top of their game. Find everything from the signature gritty beats of Mobb Deep producer Havoc, to bass-heavy grime from scene pioneers like Roll Deep’s Flowdan, or the heavy-hitting tech house of Umek.BROWSE ALL EXPANSIONS
ARTIST EXPANSIONS
Created by some of the best producers in the game, Artist Expansion are stacked with signature sound, sampled synth collections, special sauce, and much more.
EXPLORE ARTIST EXPANSIONS
EXPLORE ARTIST EXPANSIONS
HIP HOP / R&B
East Coast to West Coast, old school to new school. Gritty, smoked-out beats, dirty Southern soul, or stadium-sized, towering pop.
EXPLORE HIP HOP / R&B
EXPLORE HIP HOP / R&B
TECHNO / HOUSE
Dark, brooding techno to silky, classic house. Deep basses, hard-hitting drums and atmospheric pads, from the underground to the big-room club.
EXPLORE TECHNO / HOUSE
EXPLORE TECHNO / HOUSE
EDM
Hyped-up, trance-infused synths, colossal basses, perfectly-cut, razor-sharp dance music, and chart-topping, mainstream euphoria.
EXPLORE EDM
EXPLORE EDM
FUNK / SOUL
Vintage drums, analog synths, sun-soaked keys and funked-out bass licks – expertly engineered and sampled by top producers like Amp Fiddler.
EXPLORE FUNK / SOUL
EXPLORE FUNK / SOUL
ELECTRONICA / EXPERIMENTAL
Field recordings, lush textures and drones, found sounds, modular synths, 8-bit chiptune, and cinematic vistas for sonic pioneers.
EXPLORE EXPERIMENTAL
EXPLORE EXPERIMENTAL
GLOBAL
Distinctive global textures, with expertly sampled instruments from sitars, to hand drums, to the signature deep basses and spacey effects of dub reggae.
EXPLORE GLOBAL
EXPLORE GLOBAL
FUTURE BASS
Skittering trap beats to icey grime basses, psychedelic effects, snare rolls, bass wobbles, and everything between for the forward-thinking beatmakers.
EXPLORE FUTURE BASS
EXPLORE FUTURE BASS
INDIE / POP
The 80s hues of future-retro synth-pop, to dreamy, modern R&B. Shimmering guitars and pianos, analog-style synths, and crisp drum machines.
EXPLORE INDIE / POP
EXPLORE INDIE / POP
WHAT YOU GET
More than just samples and loops, each Expansion is packed with everything you need for a full track. Get creating right away with carefully sampled instruments, expertly programmed synth presets, premium drum kits, and much more.SAMPLES / ONE-SHOTS
From punchy drum hits to lush melodic slices, all Expansions come loaded with a variety of samples and one-shots that’ll please any crate digger or sample hound. Slot them into any sampler and use them however you want.
DRUM KITS
Get the same, high-quality, pre-assembled drum kits for both MASCHINE and BATTERY 4. Every kit is made with your genre in mind, so you can spend less time browsing and more time beatmaking.
SYNTH PRESETS
You don’t need to be an expert to get the perfect deep basses, lush pads and razor-sharp leads. Find genre-focused presets for MASSIVE, MONARK and REAKTOR PRISM, that build on Native Instruments’ acclaimed DSP expertise.
LOOPS / CONSTRUCTION KITS
Kickstart creativity with versatile rhythmic and melodic loops, made to match your genre. Lay your ideas down over a drum loop to quickly build up a track, or throw in a bass loop for a spark of inspiration.
PROJECTS / PATTERNS
Pre-made patterns for MASCHINE mean you never have to look at a blank slate. Easily make beats and melodies your own for ultra-fast music making. Plus, studio-ready projects give you ideas to get going – or remix them to add your own twist.
MASCHINE EXCLUSIVE
Custom FX chains let you get creative with your mix. Curated by pro sound designers for a genre-defining feel, get instant results at the turn of a knob. Multi-sampled instruments and Drum Synth presets give your sound an extra dimension.
EVERYTHING IN ITS RIGHT PLACE
However you work, and whatever genre you make, you’ll find the sounds you need, where you need them. Enjoy unparalleled integration with Native Instruments products, plus compatibility with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Cubase, or any of your favorite DAWs.
WHAT THE ARTISTS SAY
S1 (Symbolyc One)
Grammy Award Winning Producer of Drake, Kanye West, Jay Z, and Beyonce.
"The Expansions are really dope! The Sierra Grove and Black Arc Expansions have become a part of my new creative sound."
S1 artist page
"The Expansions are really dope! The Sierra Grove and Black Arc Expansions have become a part of my new creative sound."
S1 artist page
PAN-POT
Berlin-based techno duo
"The choice of drums, one-shot synths and sound FX in Pulswerk covers almost the whole spectrum of our sound. A collection of inspiring loops and sounds – pure fun!"
Pan-Pot artist page
"The choice of drums, one-shot synths and sound FX in Pulswerk covers almost the whole spectrum of our sound. A collection of inspiring loops and sounds – pure fun!"
Pan-Pot artist page
KAMI AWORI
Karami from Paris-based duo KAMI AWORI
"I have Haitian roots and it’s very important for me to express this side of my identity as I create. Caribbean Current gives a unique Afro-Caribbean flavor to our electronic sound."
Kami Awori on Facebook
"I have Haitian roots and it’s very important for me to express this side of my identity as I create. Caribbean Current gives a unique Afro-Caribbean flavor to our electronic sound."
Kami Awori on Facebook