If you’ve not been living under a large rock, you may have noticed that Artificial Intelligence has been making some serious waves across multiple industries lately. From Open AI’s revolutionary Chat GPT, to the dazzling art work generated by tools such as Dalle-E and MidJourney, AI has burst onto the scene in a way almost impossible to ignore.
But AI isn't just about prompting chatbots - it's also about unlocking new pathways to creativity in the music scene. Take for example, how it's fixing up long lost Beatles tunes.
As the new era of AI continues, so does the ever growing list of AI powered tools available for musicians and producers.
The Orb Producer Suite 3 by Orb Plugins, for instance, allows users to effortlessly generate chords, melodies, basslines, and arpeggios with AI assistance. With tools such as Lyric Studio, pouring your heart out onto paper has never been easier. Say goodbye to writer's block! And if mastering your tracks feels like too much of a headache, eMastered.com's got your back with its AI-powered wizardry - using machine learning algorithms to master tracks seamlessly at the click of a button.
And this is just the beginning.
Without doubt, AI holds immense promise in reshaping music production. Imagine, for example, a future where a plugin within your favourite DAW offers AI-powered advice from virtual avatars of legendary artists. Seeking guidance on a bassline? Simply consult AI Paul McCartney. Need inspiration for a guitar solo? Turn to AI Dave Mustaine. Only a few years ago, ideas like this were the stuff of Sci-Fi, but in today's new world, they’re no longer as far-fetched as you may think.
For now though, PLAYvirtuoso has you covered with a range of (currently) non-AI infused courses, where you can learn new skills from real artists and producers, such as the multi-award winning Fraser T. Smith.
The potential for collaboration and mentorship between human artists and AI counterparts is boundless, opening doors to new artistic possibilities - but with those possibilities also comes risk. Are we in danger of replacing the innate humanity of creativity with coldly calculated algorithms?
In the end, it's all about finding that sweet spot between riding the wave of AI innovation and staying true to our artistic roots. AI tools can definitely amp up our efficiency and creativity, but it's important to use them wisely to keep the human touch alive in our music. As we navigate this brave new world, thinking of AI as a sidekick rather than a replacement is key to keeping our music genuine.
AI crashing the music party is a game-changer. While it opens up exciting possibilities for collaboration and experimentation, it also throws some philosophical curveballs our way too. But, by using AI responsibly and blending it seamlessly with our own creativity, we can keep in tune with the AI revolution.