Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Now that the dust has settled from NAMM 2026, I'm sharing my reflections on the state of audio software — the cautious mood I encountered, the gap between AI conversation and actual products, the rise of Rust in audio development, and the sobering news of Native Instruments entering insolvency. Here's what I think it all means for our industry.

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - The Mood at NAMM — Caution & Bigger Questions
2:10 - Rust, Claude & AI-Assisted Audio Development
3:57 - Native Instruments Insolvency — A Wake-Up Call
5:16 - What It All Means
5:59 - Your Turn — Drop a Comment

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