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AI threatens 25% of music creators’ income, study finds
Key findings: A comprehensive study commissioned by the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) reveals dramatic shifts in revenue patterns within creative industries due to AI adoption. The generative AI market for music and audiovisual content is projected to surge from €3 billion to €64 billion by 2028 Music creators face an estimated 24% reduction in revenue Audiovisual creators could see a 21% decline in earnings The combined losses for creators could reach €22 billion over five years Market impact analysis: Generative AI is poised to capture substantial market share from traditional creative sectors by 2028. AI-generated...
read Dec 3, 2024Junson Park wins AI Music Award from University of the Arts London
The intersection of artificial intelligence and traditional Korean music is breaking new ground through an innovative project at the University of the Arts London's Music-RAI Research initiative. Award and Recognition: CalArts student Junson Park has been named one of three winners of the prestigious AI Music Award from the University of the Arts London (UAL), receiving £5,000 to develop a responsible AI music project. The award is part of a 12-month initiative focused on addressing AI music tool biases that favor Western classical and pop genres The global project brings together researchers, musicians, and industry experts to promote innovation and...
read Dec 3, 2024ACE Studio launches AI tool that generates studio quality singing vocals
AI-powered vocal synthesis software ACE Studio has emerged as a significant player in music production technology, offering professional-grade tools for generating natural-sounding singing vocals through artificial intelligence. Product Overview: ACE Studio is a desktop application that transforms MIDI data and lyrics into realistic singing vocals using advanced AI technology. The software provides access to over 80 royalty-free licensed AI voices Voice options span multiple genres including pop, rock, cinematic, opera, hip-hop, R&B, soul, children's voices, J-pop, and C-pop Users can create studio-quality vocal tracks without the need for human singers Development Team and Launch: ACE Studio represents a collaborative effort...
read Nov 26, 2024Google is bringing music to Gemini via Spotify integration
The integration of Spotify with Google's Gemini AI assistant marks a significant expansion of voice-controlled music streaming capabilities on Android devices. Core functionality introduction: Google is rolling out Spotify support through Gemini Extensions, enabling natural language control of music playback and discovery. Users can search for and play music using voice commands or text input by referencing song titles, artists, albums, playlists, or activities The feature is currently limited to basic playback controls and cannot create playlists or radio stations Spotify becomes the second non-Google app to integrate with Gemini, following WhatsApp's implementation in October Technical requirements and limitations: The...
read Nov 25, 2024Nvidia’s new AI generates music from text and audio inputs
The artificial intelligence industry continues to push boundaries in audio generation, with Nvidia announcing Fugatto, a new AI tool capable of creating unique sounds and music through text and audio inputs. Key Innovation: Nvidia's Fugatto represents a significant advancement in AI-generated audio by producing novel sound combinations and transformations that claim to be entirely original. The system can create unconventional audio combinations, such as a trumpet that meows or a saxophone that transitions from howling to barking before merging into electronic music Fugatto can generate specific sound effects based on detailed descriptions, including complex audio scenarios like simulating the sound...
read Nov 25, 2024Deutsche Telekom turns network data into AI-generated music
Deutsche Telekom has created a unique musical composition by converting anonymous mobile network data from across Europe into a melody using artificial intelligence, representing a novel intersection of telecommunications data and artistic expression. Project Overview: Deutsche Telekom has unveiled the "Melody of Europe," transforming billions of network activities into a musical composition that symbolizes European connectivity. The project analyzes over 109 billion network activities, including calls, texts, and data usage from 10 European capitals Data collection occurred primarily in June 2024, incorporating information from both local customers and roaming users The composition will debut live in Berlin on November 27,...
read Nov 22, 2024Suno’s latest AI music upgrade is likely to win over a lot of skeptics
The music creation landscape continues to evolve as Suno launches its fourth-generation AI song generation platform, bringing significant improvements to audio quality and creative capabilities. Major platform upgrades: Suno's v4 release marks a substantial advancement in AI-generated music technology, introducing clearer audio, enhanced lyrics, and more sophisticated song structures. The new version features dramatically improved vocal synthesis that crosses the threshold of realistic human-like singing Users can now remaster songs created with previous versions using the new Remaster tool while preserving original elements The platform introduces ReMi, a more experimental lyric generation model available in custom creation mode New creative...
read Nov 20, 2024AI music generator Suno v4 exceeds expectations
AI music generation has reached a new milestone with Suno's latest v4 release, which introduces significant improvements in vocal quality and song creation capabilities while raising important questions about copyright and creative AI. Key advancements in v4: Suno's latest update represents a substantial leap forward in AI music generation, with vocals now approaching human-level quality across multiple genres. The new model produces longer songs with improved tonal consistency and more natural-sounding vocal performances Users can now create custom virtual vocalists through a new Personas feature that builds upon previously generated songs A cover song capability allows users to reimagine existing...
read Nov 19, 2024MIT research demonstrates AI can accompany live music performances without missing a beat
The intersection of classical virtuosity and artificial intelligence took center stage at MIT as renowned keyboardist Jordan Rudess collaborated with researchers to develop an AI-powered musical performance system. Project overview; Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess partnered with MIT Media Lab's Responsive Environments research group to create an AI system capable of real-time musical improvisation. The collaboration culminated in a September concert featuring Rudess performing alongside violinist Camilla Bäckman and an AI system dubbed "jam_bot" During performances, Rudess alternated between playing and allowing the AI to continue in similar musical styles, creating a unique form of human-machine duet The project aimed...
read Nov 17, 2024African musicians are wrestling with how and whether to embrace AI
The growing influence of artificial intelligence in music production has sparked both excitement and concern among African artists and industry professionals, particularly regarding the preservation and promotion of the continent's diverse musical heritage. Current landscape: AI's emergence in African music is creating a complex dynamic between technological innovation and cultural preservation. Nigerian musician Eclipse Nkasi has created Mya Blue, an AI-powered virtual singer, and produced Africa's first AI-powered music album "Infinite Echoes" High-profile artists globally, including Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj, have expressed concerns about AI's potential to misappropriate artists' voices African artists face unique challenges with AI implementation due...
read Nov 15, 2024YouTube is rolling out an AI music remixing feature to select users
AI-powered music remixing is coming to YouTube Shorts, allowing creators to transform their songs into new genres and styles using advanced machine learning technology. The new feature explained: YouTube is testing an AI-powered remix tool that enables creators to generate 30-second soundtracks by transforming existing songs into different genres or moods. The tool is currently available to a limited group of creators who can submit music along with prompts describing their desired changes Creators can specify genre, mood, or other musical elements they want to incorporate The AI generates unique 30-second soundtracks based on these specifications Technical foundation: The system...
read Nov 14, 2024AI-generated content floods Spotify, raising quality concerns
The rapid proliferation of AI-generated music on streaming platforms has created new challenges for artists, platforms, and listeners alike, as fraudulent content increasingly appears on legitimate artist profiles. The emerging crisis: Spotify faces a growing problem with AI-generated music being falsely attributed to established artists, particularly those with single-word names like HEALTH, Annie, and Standards. Multiple artists have discovered unauthorized AI-generated albums appearing on their verified Spotify pages The fake albums often remain on artist profiles for extended periods, even after being reported Artists with single-word names and metalcore musicians have been particularly targeted by these fraudulent uploads The mechanics...
read Nov 13, 2024Suno’s AI music generator is about to get even cooler
Technology shifts in music production are reaching new milestones as artificial intelligence continues to evolve, with Suno's upcoming v4 release marking significant advancements in AI-generated music capabilities. Core technological advancement; Suno v4 represents a substantial improvement in AI music generation, particularly in vocal synthesis and overall production quality. The new version demonstrates remarkably natural-sounding vocals across multiple genres, from country to nu-metal Production quality has been enhanced significantly, with output comparable to professionally produced tracks Text-to-song capabilities allow users to generate complete musical compositions from written prompts Real-world demonstrations: Social media previews of Suno v4's capabilities have showcased impressive versatility...
read Nov 12, 2024YouTube is testing a new feature to let you remix popular songs with AI
The music industry continues to see rapid integration of AI technology, with YouTube's latest test feature allowing creators to generate AI-modified versions of licensed songs for short-form content. Key innovation details: YouTube is introducing an experimental AI feature that enables select creators to "restyle" licensed music for their Shorts platform. The new tool allows creators to generate 30-second modified versions of existing songs based on specific prompts about mood or genre Clear attribution to original songs will be maintained through both the Short itself and the Shorts audio pivot page Modified tracks will be explicitly labeled as AI-restyled content Current...
read Nov 11, 2024AI brings Jerry Garcia’s voice back for audiobook narration
AI technology is enabling new forms of digital resurrection, with the latest example being the recreation of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia's voice for audiobook and article narration through a partnership between his estate and ElevenLabs. Key development: ElevenLabs has partnered with Jerry Garcia's estate to recreate the late musician's voice using AI technology, making it available through their ElevenReader app. Users can now hear Garcia's AI-generated voice narrate audiobooks, articles, poetry, PDFs and other content The voice model is available in 32 different languages The technology is part of what ElevenLabs calls their "Iconic Listening Experience" Project background and...
read Nov 8, 2024AI-restored Beatles song lands Grammy nomination
AI-assisted Beatles song makes Grammy history: The Beatles' final song "Now and Then," restored using artificial intelligence, has been nominated for two Grammy awards, marking a significant moment in music technology and industry recognition. The song is nominated for record of the year, competing against contemporary artists like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish. It has also received a nomination for best rock performance, facing competition from Green Day, Pearl Jam, and The Black Keys. These nominations come nearly 50 years after The Beatles officially disbanded, showcasing the enduring legacy of the iconic band. The journey of "Now and Then":...
read Nov 5, 2024Suno unveils ‘Personas’ feature to achieve consistency in AI-generated songs
Suno introduces Personas: A new approach to AI music creation: Suno, an AI music generation platform, has launched Personas, a feature designed to bring consistency to AI-generated tracks by capturing and replicating the essence of a song's style and vocal characteristics. Available exclusively to Pro and Premier plan subscribers, Personas allows users to save the core elements of a track and apply them to future creations. This innovation aims to address a common challenge in AI music generation: producing multiple tracks that sound like they're created by the same artist or group. Users can personalize their Personas by naming them,...
read Oct 29, 2024Universal Music partners with Klay Vision on new ‘Large Music Model’
AI and music industry collaboration: Universal Music Group (UMG) has entered into a partnership with Klay Vision to develop an "ethical" foundational model for AI music generation, marking a significant step in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the music industry. UMG and Klay Vision are working on a "Large Music Model" called KLayMM, which is expected to launch as a product within months. Klay Vision's founder and CEO, Ary Attie, expressed ambitious goals, stating that "the next Beatles will play with KLAY." The partnership aims to create AI music models that respect copyright and name and likeness rights, addressing...
read Oct 29, 2024How AI-generated song ‘BBL Drizzy’ paved the way for new era of creation
AI music breakthrough: The debut of "BBL Drizzy," an AI-generated song by comedian Will Hatcher, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence in music production. Hatcher, known as King Willonius, utilized AI tools for music generation like Suno and Udio to create the music and vocals, while personally crafting the lyrics. The song gained widespread attention when it was sampled by renowned producer Metro Boomin for a diss track during the high-profile Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud. This incident highlights the growing influence and potential of AI-generated music in the mainstream music industry. Revolutionizing music creation: AI tools are...
read Oct 18, 2024Suno’s new feature composes songs based on photos and videos
AI-generated soundtracks for visual content: Suno, an AI music creation platform, has introduced a new feature called Suno Scenes that composes custom songs based on photos and videos uploaded by users. Suno Scenes eliminates the need for users to write prompts for the AI to create music, instead relying on visual input to generate appropriate soundtracks. The feature is currently available on the iOS app, with plans to expand to Android in the future. Users can access Suno Scenes through the app's camera mode, where they can take a photo or video and have the AI compose a matching song....
read Oct 16, 2024YouTube Music may add long-awaited playlist feature
YouTube Music's potential feature upgrade: YouTube Music, a popular music streaming service owned by Google, may soon introduce the ability for users to upload custom playlist thumbnails, a feature long available on competing platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. A Reddit user recently shared a screen recording demonstrating the ability to upload custom playlist thumbnails using YouTube Music's web client. The new feature appears to be accessible through a pencil icon button, allowing users to select images from their local storage to personalize playlist covers. Users can also replace or remove previously uploaded custom thumbnails using the same functionality. Current...
read Oct 14, 2024New free AI tool ‘Tad’ writes royalty-free songs and lyrics
A new AI music generator enters the scene: Tad AI, a free tool for creating royalty-free songs, has emerged as a potential game-changer in the world of AI-generated music. Tad AI allows users to create songs, including lyrics, with minimal input, producing results in seconds. The tool offers various levels of assistance in writing music, from genre selection to mood-based options. Users can describe their desired song in detail or choose from pre-existing musical genres and moods. Key features and functionality: Tad AI's intuitive interface sets it apart from competitors, offering a range of options for music creation and lyric...
read Oct 14, 2024YouTube Music to let users create customized playlist thumbnails?
YouTube Music explores custom playlist thumbnails: YouTube Music is testing a feature that would allow users to upload their own custom images for playlist thumbnails, potentially enhancing personalization options for the music streaming platform. A user recently spotted a new pencil icon in the bottom-right corner of playlist artwork on the music.youtube.com website, indicating the possibility of custom image uploads. The feature appears to offer options to "Choose from library" and "Remove custom image," allowing users to select and crop images from their personal computers. Upon selection, the playlist page updates quickly, with the background also refreshing to reflect the...
read Oct 13, 2024Documentary filmmaker vows to avoid using AI again after latest project
Innovative documentary brings Pharrell Williams' story to life with Lego: Morgan Neville's new documentary "Piece by Piece" offers a unique perspective on the career of music icon Pharrell Williams, utilizing Lego animation to tell the story of the prolific producer and artist. Unconventional production during unprecedented times: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated creative solutions for the documentary's production, leading to a blend of remote interviews and innovative storytelling techniques. Neville conducted interviews with Pharrell's collaborators, including Kendrick Lamar and Missy Elliott, remotely during lockdowns. The concept of using Lego animation originated from Pharrell himself during their initial meeting, requiring approval from...
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