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AI music generator Suno upgrades with verse-swapping feature
AI Music Creation Evolves: Suno's Game-Changing Update: Suno, a leading AI music app, has introduced a new feature allowing users to easily replace verses or choruses in AI-generated tracks, addressing a longstanding issue with AI-generated lyrics. Key Enhancement to AI Music Creation: The new "replace section" feature enables Pro and Premium tier users to edit specific parts of AI-generated songs, offering unprecedented control over lyrical content and instrumental breaks. Users can now select and modify sections of a song as easily as editing text in a word processor, with a minimum editable section of 10 seconds. This update addresses the...
read Oct 8, 2024Roli unveils ‘Airwave’ an AI-powered instrument that teaches piano
Revolutionary AI-powered music learning device: Roli introduces the Airwave, a groundbreaking device that combines artificial intelligence, computer vision, and voice control to transform piano education and music production. The Roli Airwave is a 14.5-inch tall stand equipped with a camera that tracks hand and finger movements on a keyboard, streaming the data in real-time to a tablet screen mounted on the device. Utilizing AI and computer vision technology, the Airwave offers precise guidance on hand placement and can detect improper posture during piano practice. The device integrates ChatGPT, enabling voice control and providing answers to music-related questions, further enhancing the...
read Oct 7, 2024New Caribou album to feature extensive use of AI-generated vocals
Caribou's new AI-infused album is a mixed bag of innovation and controversy: Caribou's latest release "Honey" showcases the potential and pitfalls of incorporating artificial intelligence into music production, sparking discussions about creative boundaries and ethical considerations in the industry. The album extensively utilizes AI-generated vocal effects, marking a significant shift in Caribou's artistic approach and reflecting the growing influence of AI technology in music production. Many of the AI-enhanced vocals on "Honey" are praised for their effectiveness, demonstrating how this technology can be used to expand an artist's creative palette and breathe new life into their sound. The implementation of...
read Oct 3, 2024How to make an AI-powered Spotify playlists
AI-Powered Playlist Creation on Spotify: Spotify has introduced an AI-powered playlist creator for Premium subscribers, offering a new way to discover music and quickly assemble themed playlists. How it works: Users can generate AI-curated playlists by following a simple five-step process within the Spotify app. Open the Spotify app and navigate to the Your Library tab Tap the + (plus) button in the top right corner and select AI Playlist Enter a detailed description of your desired playlist in the provided text box Submit your prompt and let Spotify's AI generate a playlist based on your description Review the suggested...
read Oct 1, 2024Udio’s AI lyric generator defeats writer’s block in seconds
AI-powered lyric generation revolutionizes songwriting: Udio's new Lyric Editor feature introduces an integrated AI-powered lyric generator, offering songwriters enhanced control and creative flexibility in their music-making process. The Lyric Editor tool allows users to create and refine lyrics before generating the audio track, a significant improvement over the previous default lyric writer that generated words simultaneously with the music. This new feature is available in both free and premium versions of the Udio app, demonstrating the developer's commitment to user experience across all tiers. Key features and functionality: The Lyric Editor replaces the previous Custom lyrics box with a more...
read Sep 24, 2024Spotify Expands AI Playlist Feature to 4 New Countries
AI-powered playlist creation expands: Spotify's AI Playlist feature, which generates customized playlists based on text descriptions, is now available to Premium subscribers in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. The expansion follows the feature's initial launch in the UK and Australia earlier this year, marking a significant step in Spotify's AI-driven personalization efforts. Premium subscribers can access the AI Playlist beta through the mobile app by tapping the "+" button in their library and selecting "AI Playlist" from the drop-down menu. The feature creates playlists containing 30 songs based on user-provided descriptions, which can range from specific themes like...
read Sep 20, 2024Your Favorite K-Pop Hits May Actually Be Illicit AI Clones
AI-generated music floods YouTube: A recent study by musicMagpie titled "Bop or Bot?" has uncovered a staggering 1.63 million AI-generated cover songs on YouTube, with K-pop groups bearing the brunt of this phenomenon. K-pop dominance in AI-generated content: The study reveals that K-pop artists account for 35% of the top 20 most-streamed AI-generated artists, highlighting the genre's particular vulnerability to this trend. Blackpink leads the pack with 17.3 million views of AI-generated content, followed by Justin Bieber with 13 million views, and Kanye West with 3.4 million views. This widespread proliferation of AI-generated music spans across genres and even includes...
read Sep 20, 2024Suno Releases ‘Covers,’ an AI Feature to Reimagine Songs in New Genres
AI-powered musical transformation: Suno has introduced a new feature called Covers that allows users to reimagine existing songs in different genres, preserving the original melody while altering the musical style. The Covers feature, currently in beta, can transform various audio inputs, including produced tracks and casual recordings, into multiple musical forms. Users can select a song from their library and choose the "Cover Song" option to process the track into a new style. The AI-powered tool can also add genre-appropriate lyrics to instrumental tracks, though Suno recommends users refine the generated lyrics for coherence. Expanding creative possibilities: Suno's new feature...
read Sep 11, 2024AI-Generated Tribute to Czech Composer Dvořák’s Showcases in Washington
AI-Powered Tribute to Dvořák Debuts in Washington, DC: Refik Anadol's innovative "data painting" honoring Czech composer Antonín Dvořák has made its US premiere at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The artistic vision: Dvořák Dreams (2023) is a captivating blend of AI-generated imagery and sound, designed to celebrate the composer's life and legacy through cutting-edge technology. The installation features a 60-minute loop of curated, pre-recorded projections displayed on a 32ft square screen in the Kennedy Center's Reach Plaza. Viewers are treated to mesmerizing waves of color that dissolve and reform, interspersed with representational imagery related to Dvořák's life and...
read Sep 11, 2024Black Eyed Peas to Debut AI Band Member in Las Vegas Show
AI enters the spotlight: The Black Eyed Peas are set to introduce an AI-powered member named Vida during their upcoming Las Vegas residency in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the integration of artificial intelligence in live music performances. Will.i.am, a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, revealed that Vida will be a fully-fledged member of the band, capable of singing alongside human performers and even engaging in duets. Unlike a hologram, Vida will be an interactive AI presence programmed to mirror human experiences and engage with band members, stage crew, and audience members 24/7. The AI member will...
read Sep 10, 2024YouTube Has Officially Launched Its AI Radio and It’s Called ‘Ask Music’
AI-powered radio arrives on YouTube Music: YouTube Music has officially launched "Ask Music," an AI-driven feature that allows users to create custom radio stations based on conversational prompts. The feature, which has been gradually rolling out since August, is now seeing wider availability, including in international markets such as Canada and Australia. "Ask Music" is included with YouTube Premium memberships, leveraging AI technology to transform user ideas into personalized playlists. The feature uses a chat-like interface where users can input prompts ranging from simple phrases to full sentences, generating tailored music selections. User experience and functionality: Ask Music integrates seamlessly...
read Sep 5, 2024How to Use Gemini AI to Craft a Music Playlist for Your Workouts
Harnessing AI for fitness motivation: Google's Gemini AI offers a novel approach to creating personalized workout playlists, tailoring music selections to individual exercise routines and preferences. Accessing Gemini: Users can interact with Google's Gemini AI through a web browser or dedicated app, making it easily accessible for playlist creation. Describing the workout: Provide Gemini with specific details about your exercise routine, including duration, type, and focus areas. For example, users might input "45-minute high-intensity interval training focusing on cardio and strength" This information helps Gemini understand the workout structure and intensity Specifying music preferences: Communicate your musical tastes to Gemini...
read Sep 5, 2024AI Music Scam Nets $10M in Fraudulent Streaming Royalties
AI-generated music scam uncovered: A music producer has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies for allegedly defrauding streaming platforms of over $10 million in royalties using AI-generated songs. Key details of the case: Michael Smith, 52, from Cornelius, North Carolina, is accused of creating thousands of bot accounts on major streaming platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music The indictment alleges that Smith used these accounts to automatically stream AI-generated music he had uploaded, generating up to 661,440 streams per day Prosecutors claim Smith developed this scheme to circumvent the platforms' fraud detection systems Evolution of the alleged...
read Sep 4, 2024AI Music Scam Exposed on Spotify by Country Fans
AI-generated music scam uncovered: A group of country music fans has exposed a stream-stealing scheme on Spotify involving AI-generated covers of popular songs. The scam involves placing AI-generated covers in legitimate playlists to accumulate millions of streams. Fake bands with generic names like "Highway Outlaws" and "Waterfront Wranglers" have amassed tens or hundreds of thousands of streams without original songs. These artificial artists have suspiciously AI-generated bios and no social media presence. The discovery process: The scheme was uncovered through careful investigation by members of the r/CountryMusic subreddit. A moderator initially discovered one suspicious band and explored "similar to" artists....
read Aug 30, 2024AI Music Generator LoudMe Offers Free Songs from Text Prompts
AI-powered music creation: LoudMe emerges as a free AI music generator, offering users the ability to create full-length songs from text prompts, challenging traditional music production methods. LoudMe generates 2-3 minute tracks based on user-provided text descriptions, catering to those who need quick musical solutions without concern for high audio quality or extensive editing capabilities. The platform allows users to incorporate their own lyrics into the AI-generated compositions, providing a degree of personalization in the music creation process. In addition to full song generation, LoudMe offers a free sound effects generator and a search function for royalty-free sounds and music,...
read Aug 27, 2024YouTube Is Expanding Access To Its New AI-Generated Conversational Radio
AI-powered conversational radio expands on YouTube Music: YouTube Music is broadening the availability of its AI-generated conversational radio feature, offering users a more interactive and personalized music discovery experience. The feature, initially announced in July, is now being rolled out to a wider group of US YouTube Premium subscribers. Users are greeted with an animated "Experiment" card prompting them to "Ask for music any way you like," launching a fullscreen chat interface. The chat UI encourages users to express their music preferences through text or voice input, with the option to choose from 14 pre-set suggestions. How it works: The...
read Aug 25, 2024The Weeknd Used AI Video and Image Generators to Create His New Concert Teaser
AI-generated concert teaser revolutionizes music promotion: The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, has unveiled an innovative AI-generated teaser trailer for his upcoming concert in São Paulo, Brazil, showcasing the growing adoption of generative AI tools in mainstream artistic projects. Cutting-edge AI tools employed: The trailer was created using a combination of advanced generative AI technologies, demonstrating the potential of these tools in creative media. Midjourney was used to generate still images for the video. Runway's Gen-3 and Luma's Dream Machine provided animation capabilities. Google's Veo AI video generator, an invitation-only tool, was also utilized in the production process. Visual...
read Aug 21, 2024AI-Generated Song Tops Charts, Sparks Ethical Debate
AI-generated viral hit raises concerns: A German artist's AI-created song "In Love With a Talahon" has climbed to the third spot on Spotify's global viral charts, sparking discussions about the ethical implications of AI-generated content. The song's controversial content: "In Love With a Talahon" employs derogatory language and immigrant stereotypes, highlighting the potential for AI tools to amplify problematic content without proper safeguards. The term "Talahon" is used broadly to describe young men with migrant backgrounds, stereotypically associated with vulgar and aggressive behavior. The lyrics, sung by a female voice, describe falling for a "bad boy" character wearing designer clothes...
read Aug 12, 2024Meta Expands Music Deal with UMG, Adds WhatsApp and AI Safeguards
The extension of Meta and Universal Music Group's licensing deal expands music usage across Meta's platforms, including WhatsApp for the first time, while addressing concerns about AI-generated content and fair compensation for artists. Deal expansion and platform coverage: The renewed agreement between Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) broadens the scope of licensed music usage across Meta's social media ecosystem. Users can now incorporate songs from UMG artists and Universal Music Publishing Group songwriters in their content on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, Threads, and newly added WhatsApp. This expansion signifies Meta's commitment to providing diverse content creation options for its...
read Aug 8, 2024Amazon Music Launches AI-Powered Discovery Feature ‘Topics’
Amazon Music has introduced a new AI-powered feature called Topics, designed to enhance podcast discovery and recommendations for users. This innovation comes as streaming platforms continue to compete for listener attention in the rapidly evolving podcast market. AI-driven podcast exploration: Topics employs artificial intelligence to analyze podcast transcriptions and descriptions, identifying key subjects and generating topic tags for easy navigation. The feature creates Topic tag buttons beneath episode descriptions, allowing users to quickly find related content. By clicking on a tag, listeners can access a curated list of podcast episodes covering similar themes or subjects. This AI-driven approach aims to...
read Aug 3, 2024Eminem’s Latest AI Music Video Is Getting Very Bad Reviews
The iconic rapper Eminem has released a promotional video for his upcoming album "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)" featuring an AI-generated version of his younger self, sparking mixed reactions due to the questionable quality of the de-aging technology used. AI-powered nostalgia meets technical limitations: The video showcases Eminem interviewing a digitally de-aged version of himself from his "Slim Shady" era, but the execution falls short of expectations: The AI-generated imagery, created by Metaphysic AI, has been widely criticized for its poor quality, with some comparing it unfavorably to low-quality CGI or puppetry. The uncanny valley effect is...
read Aug 2, 2024AI Music Startups Defend Copyright Infringement, Arguing Fair Use in Landmark Lawsuits
The AI music startups Suno and Udio are pushing back against copyright infringement lawsuits filed by major record labels, arguing that training their AI models on copyrighted material falls under fair use and that the lawsuits aim to stifle competition in the music industry. The RIAA's accusations: The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), representing major record labels, filed lawsuits against Suno and Udio in June, alleging massive copyright infringement: The RIAA claims that some tracks generated by Suno and Udio contain vocals sounding identical to famous artists like Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, and ABBA. The lawsuits seek damages of...
read Aug 2, 2024Google May Integrate Spotify into Gemini AI
A recent APK teardown by Android Authority revealed that Google's Gemini AI may soon support playing music and podcasts through Spotify, providing users with an alternative to YouTube Music. Enhancing Gemini's music capabilities: The extension could significantly expand the assistant's music playback options beyond the currently available YouTube Music extension: Although still a work in progress, the Spotify extension is already accessible on some devices, allowing Gemini to process requests to play songs via Spotify and even play music in the background without launching the Spotify app. Broadening Gemini's extension ecosystem: The potential integration of Spotify highlights Google's efforts to...
read Aug 1, 2024AI Music Startup Suno Challenges Copyright Law in Landmark Lawsuit
Boston-Based AI startup Suno is asserting its right to use copyrighted music to train its AI models that generate new songs, arguing that this practice does not violate copyright law and is protected under fair use provisions. Legal Precedent and Fair Use: Suno's legal team draws parallels to a previous case where Google was allowed to create a searchable index of millions of books without infringing on publishers' copyrights, setting a precedent for using copyrighted material to develop new products: The company argues that training AI models on copyrighted music to generate new, original songs falls under fair use, as...
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