Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
IIn this video, we explore a new approach to software development, moving beyond 'vibe coding' to a more structured programming workflow. We give Cursor a spin for the first time, comparing its capabilities to our previous experiences with Claude. Join us as we test this new code editor and share observations on how it impacts the coding process.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - What is Cursor? (and the DAW analogy)
02:26 - Downloading Cursor for the first time
03:50 - First project setup
04:30 - Selecting the Claude model
05:17 - The first prompt with the PRD
06:53 - Framework selection (and what Cursor suggests)
08:47 - Adding the CLAUDE.md coding practices
09:49 - Duplicated code in CMakeLists
11:24 - Building the complete plugin
13:23 - Testing in Ableton
16:24 - The lost context problem (heads up before you update)
16:42 - Code review begins
17:35 - The juice_header.h issue
18:33 - Fixing the red squiggles with clangd
23:01 - Performance issue: updating every audio callback
26:09 - Plugin editor review
27:07 - DSP and delay engine review
28:30 - Final thoughts: Cursor vs Claude Code
30:06 - Are these tools interchangeable?
🔗 Resources mentioned:
Cursor: cursor.com
Episode 1 — I Tried Vibe Coding an Audio Plugin: youtu.be/qeCYi0pwi3I
Episode 2 — Vibe Coding with the Code Project Planner: youtu.be/ky9dfycg1J8
Code Project Planner skill: github.com/TheAudioProgrammer/claude-audio-plugin-project-planner-skill
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IIn this video, we explore a new approach to software development, moving beyond 'vibe coding' to a more structured programming workflow. We give Cursor a spin for the first time, comparing its capabilities to our previous experiences with Claude. Join us as we test this new code editor and share observations on how it impacts the coding process.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - What is Cursor? (and the DAW analogy)
02:26 - Downloading Cursor for the first time
03:50 - First project setup
04:30 - Selecting the Claude model
05:17 - The first prompt with the PRD
06:53 - Framework selection (and what Cursor suggests)
08:47 - Adding the CLAUDE.md coding practices
09:49 - Duplicated code in CMakeLists
11:24 - Building the complete plugin
13:23 - Testing in Ableton
16:24 - The lost context problem (heads up before you update)
16:42 - Code review begins
17:35 - The juice_header.h issue
18:33 - Fixing the red squiggles with clangd
23:01 - Performance issue: updating every audio callback
26:09 - Plugin editor review
27:07 - DSP and delay engine review
28:30 - Final thoughts: Cursor vs Claude Code
30:06 - Are these tools interchangeable?
🔗 Resources mentioned:
Cursor: cursor.com
Episode 1 — I Tried Vibe Coding an Audio Plugin: youtu.be/qeCYi0pwi3I
Episode 2 — Vibe Coding with the Code Project Planner: youtu.be/ky9dfycg1J8
Code Project Planner skill: github.com/TheAudioProgrammer/claude-audio-plugin-project-planner-skill
====
📚 Learn Audio Programming
theaudioprogrammer.com/books
🎤 Join our Community
theaudioprogrammer.com/community
💼 Hire Audio Programmers & Music Tech Professionals
theaudioprogrammer.com/recruitment
🏭 Create Your Own Audio Plug-in with Our Experienced Team
theaudioprogrammer.com/development
Stay connected with us
Instagram: instagram.com/theaudioprogrammer
Facebook: facebook.com/theaudioprogrammer
Twitter: twitter.com/audioprogrammer
