Finalist by Tim Exile
CAN MIXING BE FAST, FUN, AND INTUITIVE?
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Get professional mixes without the rabbit hole. Finalist transforms mixing and mastering into an intuitive, enjoyable process—no subscriptions, no credits, no cloud processing required.
Inside you’ll find:
- 50 hand-crafted mix presets across 5 collections (Essential, Hype, Balance, Soft, FX)
- Audio analysis engine that maps your stems to the bespoke mixing system
- 8 intuitive modules: Global, Drums, Bass, Backing, Lead, Aux, Cleanup, Master
- Module locks for building custom hybrid mixes across presets
- Interactive color-coded waveforms with scrubbing, looping, and solo functions
- Individual stem outputs that sum perfectly to the master (unique to Finalist)
- Real-time feedback and unlimited mixdowns on your own machine
- Support for 2-32 audio stems per project
Built by Tim Exile in Native Instruments Reaktor, Finalist bridges the gap between your instincts and a professional-sounding result. Mix with your ears and heart—not your eyes lost in plugin overload.
Requires Reaktor Player (free) or Reaktor 6. Compatible with all major DAWs.
Fast, fun, and intuitive—exactly as mixing should be.
USER GUIDE: Finalist 1.0.1 Manual
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Finalist by Tim Exile
CAN MIXING BE FAST, FUN, AND INTUITIVE?
EXCLUSIVE DEAL: Buy any two or more Tim Exile products at the same time and get 20% off (automatically applied at checkout)
Get professional mixes without the rabbit hole. Finalist transforms mixing and mastering into an intuitive, enjoyable process—no subscriptions, no credits, no cloud processing required.
Inside you’ll find:
- 50 hand-crafted mix presets across 5 collections (Essential, Hype, Balance, Soft, FX)
- Audio analysis engine that maps your stems to the bespoke mixing system
- 8 intuitive modules: Global, Drums, Bass, Backing, Lead, Aux, Cleanup, Master
- Module locks for building custom hybrid mixes across presets
- Interactive color-coded waveforms with scrubbing, looping, and solo functions
- Individual stem outputs that sum perfectly to the master (unique to Finalist)
- Real-time feedback and unlimited mixdowns on your own machine
- Support for 2-32 audio stems per project
Built by Tim Exile in Native Instruments Reaktor, Finalist bridges the gap between your instincts and a professional-sounding result. Mix with your ears and heart—not your eyes lost in plugin overload.
Requires Reaktor Player (free) or Reaktor 6. Compatible with all major DAWs.
Fast, fun, and intuitive—exactly as mixing should be.
USER GUIDE: Finalist 1.0.1 Manual
Additional information
| Min. Requirements | PTNSHIFT requires a full license of Native Instruments' Reaktor. |
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| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: Original price was: £99.00.£69.00Current price is: £69.00.
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June 18, 2026
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Très ergonomique, pas besoin de connaissances d'ingénieur du son professionnel
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April 14, 2026
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Tim is an amazing developer and this software is an awesome tool that is going to save me a lot of time getting mixes ready to share!
I recommend this product
Finalist by Tim Exile
Mixing doesn’t have to be a rabbit hole of plugins and parameters. Finalist transforms the mixing and mastering process into something fast, intuitive, and genuinely enjoyable—without the need for credits, subscriptions, or cloud processing.
Built by Tim Exile in Native Instruments Reaktor, Finalist bridges the gap between your instincts and a professional-sounding mix. You know what a great mix sounds like—Finalist gives you the tools to get there yourself, quickly and confidently.
How It Works
Finalist combines audio analysis with a bespoke mixing engine and 50 hand-crafted mix presets. Drop in 2 to 32 audio stems, categorize them (Drums, Bass, Backing, Lead, Aux), and let Finalist analyze their dynamic and frequency profiles.
The system then maps this analysis data onto the mixing engine via presets that control everything from EQ and compression to analog warmth and mastering chains. Unlike AI services, Finalist runs entirely on your machine, giving you real-time feedback and unlimited mixdowns.
50 Mix Presets Across 5 Collections
Essential Collection: Broad range from balanced (Even, Slick, Reach) to hype (Volt, Thump, Roar) and soft (Loaf, Tender, Wash, Grain). Perfect starting points for any genre.
Hype Collection: Hot and loud presets suited for EDM, trap, hip-hop, and hard rock. Includes Savage, Bang, Grunt, Squash, Slam, Halo, Brute, Scorch, Brick, and Hog.
Balance Collection: More measured presets for pop, downtempo, and vocal or melody-led music. Features Tight, Poise, Axis, Open, Crisp, Sheen, Ray, Bare, Glue, and Root.
Soft Collection: Ambient-focused presets including Deep, Galaxy, Float, Buried, Feather, Drift, Haze, Velvet, Wrap, and Ember.
FX Collection: Extreme creative manipulations for experimentation. Includes Chewed, Ripped, Lid, Flip, Null, Oops, Fuzz, Wrong, Skew, and Snip.
The Module System
Finalist’s interface centers around eight modules, each offering simple controls that keep you in creative flow rather than drowning in technical minutiae.
Global Module: Master strength control affecting all other modules. The large knob offsets all module processing strengths simultaneously, with an on/off toggle for instant A/B comparison.
Stem Group Modules (Drums, Bass, Backing, Lead, Aux): Each features a large strength knob controlling processing intensity, plus mute, solo, and gain controls. Lock any module to its current preset while auditioning others—a superpower for creating custom hybrid mixes.
Cleanup Module: Two-stage processing reduces frequency band conflicts between stem groups and applies noise reduction. Particularly effective on material with competing elements or high noise floors.
Master Module: Applies the mastering chain to the summed output. Control strength, tone (bright to warm), and gain. Above +3dB, additional limiters activate for maximum loudness in competitive genres.
Intuitive Workflow Features
Interactive Waveform Display: Color-coded waveforms (blue for drums, yellow for bass, green for backing, pink for lead) let you scrub, loop sections, and solo-scrub individual groups by clicking and dragging.
Module Locks: Found a preset that works perfectly for drums but not the other groups? Lock the drums module and keep browsing presets for the rest. Build custom hybrid mixes effortlessly.
Aux Channel: Enable a fifth stem group when you need more separation—perfect for complex arrangements with multiple lead elements or when vocals need their own dedicated processing.
Stem-Level Adjustments: Fine-tune individual stem gain and pan before reanalysis. Adjust start and end points for precise export control.
5-Second Looping: Double-click any section to create a loop for focused mix tweaking. Move the loop by clicking or dragging the waveform.
Export Options
Finalist offers multiple export methods to suit your workflow.
Offline Render: Use your DAW’s offline bounce function for fastest export. Finalist respects your start and end points automatically.
Live Recording: Route Finalist’s output to an audio track and record in real-time for additional editing possibilities.
Individual Stem Outputs: Finalist outputs each stem group separately (Drums, Bass, Backing, Lead, Aux) as well as the master mix. The individual outputs include the mastering chain effect, meaning they sum perfectly to match the master—technically impossible to achieve in a traditional DAW workflow. Perfect for releasing stem packs that maintain sonic consistency.
Reaktor Tape Module: If using Reaktor standalone, record directly using the built-in tape recorder.
The Philosophy
Finalist isn’t designed to replace mix engineers—it’s built to make mixing accessible when you don’t have the time, budget, or desire to dive into complexity. It’s also a rapid prototyping environment for professionals who want to explore mix variations quickly.
The tool we use shapes how we work. Finalist keeps you mixing with your ears and heart, not your eyes staring at endless plugin interfaces. No LLMs, no cloud processing, no subscriptions—just a tool that respects both your creativity and your autonomy.
The Vibe
Finalist represents nearly three decades of Tim Exile’s journey through music production—the successes, the rabbit holes, the overcomplicated mixes, and the eventual breakthrough into simplicity. Built in Reaktor with UI design by Efflam Le Bivic, it’s a tool that reintroduces carefree intuition to a process that’s become fractally complex.
Whether this is your first mix or you’re seasoned beyond measure, Finalist delivers happy hours of mixing in creative flow state. Fast, fun, and intuitive—exactly as it should be.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: Finalist is a mixing and mastering tool built in Native Instruments Reaktor. It analyzes 2-32 audio stems and applies hand-crafted mix presets through a bespoke mixing engine, giving you professional results without subscriptions, credits, or cloud processing. Unlike AI services, Finalist runs entirely on your machine with real-time feedback and unlimited mixdowns.
A: Finalist requires Reaktor Player (free download from Native Instruments) or Reaktor 6. Compatible with:
- Mac or Windows operating system
- Any major DAW (Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Cubase, Bitwig, Reaper, etc.)
- Can also run in Reaktor standalone
A: Yes! Finalist runs as a VST/AU/AAX plugin via Reaktor Player or Reaktor 6, making it compatible with all major DAWs. Simply load Reaktor as a plugin, then open Finalist from the browser. You can also use Finalist in Reaktor standalone if preferred.
A: Finalist runs entirely on your machine—no cloud processing, no subscriptions, no credits to buy. You get real-time feedback, unlimited mixdowns, and complete control over your audio. The system uses hand-crafted presets and bespoke audio analysis rather than generic AI training. Plus, you can export individual stems that sum perfectly to the master, which is technically impossible with traditional DAW workflows.
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