“Get a release-ready mix in minutes”: Producer Tim Exile unveils intuitive Finalist mixing toolEver wanted to dip your toe into the world of mixing? Well, Finalist might be perfect tool for you. The brand new plugin makes the mixing process intuitive and fun – simply drop in your stems, pick a preset, tweak to your liking and you’re good to go.
Built by former Native Instruments collaborator Tim Exile, Finalist promises to provide a “release-ready mix in minutes”. The plugin serves as a playground for both budding artists and seasoned engineers alike, boasting 40 presents and a vow to never introduce costly subscriptions to unlock further assets and tools.

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In terms of ability, Finalist can handle up to 32 stems and comes fitted with around 40 presets, which can then then be adjusted by four categories (Drum, Bass, Backing and Lead). It’s simple, easy work that provides killer results.
The presets available are split into five collections. There’s the Essential collection, with a more broader range, as well as an EDM-ready Hype collection, down-tempo pop-suited Balance collection and the perfect ambient collection that is Soft.
The FX collection also comes in as the more experimental set of presets, with presents Chewed, Ripped, Oops, Fuzz and Wrong all offering their own unique sonic textures. But there’s plenty to dig into – each collection boasts its own unique flavour, from analogue warmth emulation, to transient-shaping and way, way more to explore.
Alongside the four Drum, Bass, Backing and Lead categories, users can also experiment with Strength and Gain knobs to alter their sound. There are also module locks to guarantee you don’t accidentally mess around with a certain preset once you’re happy with it.

In a video premiering the plugin, Tim Exile himself shows how simple it all is. “Just drop in your stems, categorise them, the plugin analyses them, then it takes you to a simple, fun interface,” he explains. The video then runs through a whole host of tracks, showcasing how each one receives an instant sonic facelift.
However, do not worry; the plugin’s ability to ‘analyse’ is not powered by AI. “It’s not just a black box you give up all your creative control to – but it is smart,” he explains. “It listens to 300 data points about your audio and maps those onto its bespoke mixing engine via its presets… in all honesty, it even surprises me how well it works!”
Finalist supports both MacOS 11-15 and Windows 10-11, and can be used via Native Instruments’ free Reaktor Player.
In terms of cost, the plugin sits at just £99, with a 10% introductory discount until the end of October.
For more information, head to Tim Exile’s official website.

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