Crack Magazine, Nike and Native Instruments have joined forces to give 10 music-makers in Berlin bespoke production and performance hardware and a unique music creation workshop led by industry experts.
The collaboration comes in support of the Nike Air Max 180 BLN, a sneaker inspired by the city’s progressive nightlife culture. The Air Max 180 BLN workshop takes place on 22 March at Native Instruments’ headquarters in Kreuzberg, the heart of Berlin’s creative hub. Crack Magazine will be co-hosting the three-hour event where rising producers and electronic musicians can gain hands-on experience with essential Native Instruments software, hardware and online services. There will also be an opportunity to speak one-on-one with representatives from Native Instruments and Crack Magazine.
All attendees will be gifted a unique AM180-customized edition of the MASCHINE MIKRO from Native Instruments, that allows you to produce beats, melodies, and more, giving you the opportunity to continue to develop your practice after the workshop.
Native Instruments will have a certified product specialist, Berlin-based producer and ‘Through My Speakers‘ member NGHT DRPS, leading the workshop to show you the latest tips and tricks, and offer dedicated one-on-one time to understand the core elements of music production. Oscar Henson (DJ Facta), a member of Crack’s marketing team and also the boss of Wisdom Teeth, will be on hand to share experience and direction.
During the workshop, you will have the chance to play your creations and gain specialist advice on production skills from Native Instruments, alongside live performance and artist marketing using Crack’s expert experience in promotion, events and independent distribution. This is a chance to explore new tools and ideas in electronic music to elevate your practice.
Please note this class is a class for producers at an intermediate level, you will need to bring your own headphones.
In order to attend, you’ll need to apply before midnight on Sunday 17 March. Send an email to BLN@crackmagazine.net the subject line “Berlin”. Please fill out the below questionnaire:
Name
Age
Soundcloud / Bandcamp link to your productions
Artist page / Social Media
When did you start producing music?
What is your live set up and is there something specific you would like to learn about?
Please briefly outline your experience with computer-based audio production and DJing
If your application is successful, we’ll be in touch early next week.
Good luck!
For those based in Berlin, Nike will launch its AM180 BLN Experience in the city on 22 March featuring DJ sets from Honey Dijon, Reznik, Tech9Soul, Charlie and Airon Kolarow. If you’re interested in attending, you can sign up through the SNKRS app here.
About Native Instruments
Native Instruments is the innovation leader in the music creation industry. NI caters to music creators of all backgrounds, including producers, performers, and DJs. Its comprehensive ecosystem of connected hardware and software systems comprises popular brands KOMPLETE, MASCHINE, and TRAKTOR, along with complementary online services Sounds.com, The Loop Loft, and Metapop.
Based in the heart of Berlin’s creative hub, the company employs around 600 people in seven offices around the world.