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Tim Exile’s Finalist mixes and masters creatively, colorfully — with no AI
What if you could drop in a bunch of stems and let a plug-in mix and master for you, subtly or to extremes, with no “AI” involved? That’s the latest idea from Tim Exile, and it’s produces such quick, varied results that it can serve as a one-click way to hear your mix creatively from a different angle. Just when everyone had forgotten about Instagram filters, we finally see their equivalent in music. And it’s a delight.
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Grayscale Nexus expands on Mutable’s keyframing – free now in VCV Rack
Mutable Instruments’ Frames had one of Émilie’s best and most underrated ideas: apply keyframing, as in animation and motion, to modular control. Now, Grayscale Modular is developing that concept with 12 channels and more control. It’s available for $399 as hardware, or you can try it right now in VCV Rack for free.
Peter Kirn - June 9, 2025
Modular-Analog Music tech Software Tech
Dub techno original Fluxion on atmospheres and narratives in Haze
Konstantinos Soublis, aka Fluxion, has been quietly pushing the boundaries of dub techno and experimental electronic music for over two decades. His latest album, Haze, represents a profound exploration of musical storytelling. For CDM, he breaks down that work track by track and dives into his thought process, then and now.
Free custom presets for Baby Audio’s Smooth Operator Pro
Peter Kirn - April 29, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Field system, completed: Teenage Engineering TP-7 recorder test
Andreas Roman - December 27, 2023
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Soundtoys shows off the Abbey Road reverb trick – and it’s not just for vocals
Peter Kirn - December 21, 2023
Music tech Software Tech
Xer Mixa mixer update: hex and quad sound, synced mutes, more
Peter Kirn - December 15, 2023
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