Cuts you can see and undo
Keep the transcript beside the picture. Restore removed words, zoom into the waveform and place fades precisely.
Capture & Media
Make the cut. Keep the possibilities.
See every removed word, shape the audio, and keep each reel as its own editable project. Export a clean master so Codex or Claude can build the finished visual story.
What it does
A native Mac cutting room with reversible transcript edits, continuous music, precise audio controls and clean ProRes handoffs for Codex or Claude.
Music stays musical
Choose one continuous passage and its level. Speech edits do not chop or duck the music. Voice, music, region, master and monitor controls stay separate.
A clean handoff for your assistant
Export full-frame ProRes, separate audio stems and word timings. Codex or Claude can add real B-roll, portal captures and animation, then return the result with its editable project.
Founder note
I built Cut Studio for our lesson and promo workflow: clear cuts, music that stays intact, and an editable starting point for the finishing work. — Jason Zac
What's new
- Reversible transcript cutting and a project-by-project reel library.
- Continuous music with precise voice, music, region and master levels; separate monitor control.
- Adjustable fades, colour presets and clean ProRes/MCP handoffs for assistant finishing.
Downloads
Known issues
- First-time setup downloads local dependencies; this is not a self-contained runtime bundle.
- Intel execution checked under Rosetta; physical Intel hardware and every macOS release have not been certified.
Follow NSM Cut Studio
Release notes and early build calls for this product.
FAQ
Which Macs can run it?
The universal app and its native helpers include Apple Silicon and Intel code. macOS 14 or later is recommended for fresh setup; the app binary supports macOS 13 and later. Apple Silicon has been tested locally; the Intel app has been checked under Rosetta, not on a physical Intel Mac.
What happens on first launch?
Guided setup checks the local video and transcription tools. A new Mac may need Apple's developer tools, the official Homebrew installer and a one-time listening-model download. Internet access and administrator approval may be needed. Setup stays in the app and Mac installer windows.
Does it upload my recordings?
Cutting, transcription and exports run locally. Connecting Codex or Claude is optional; that assistant's own account and data settings apply when you use it.
Is the cut already the finished promo?
The clean export is a finishing handoff. Your assistant can add verified B-roll, graphics and animation. Existing text-card styling is a draft option, not automatic creative approval.
How do I update the other Macs?
Download the newest signed installer from this page and replace the app. Projects are stored separately and stay in place. Existing updater installations also use the published version feed.
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