Developers Using AI for Text-to-Music Apps; AI is Remixing Music—But the DJ is Still a Human; Splice Rolls Out First-Ever Student Discount
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Developers are now using AI for text-to-music apps
With the rise in popularity of Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI tools like ChatGPT, developers have found use cases to mold text in different ways for use cases ranging from writing emails to summarizing articles. Now, they are looking to help you generate bits of music by just typing some words.
Demystifying Music Copyright and Licensing: A Comprehensive Guide
Music royalties are a crucial aspect of the music industry, frequently associated with disputes between artists, songwriters, and labels. As a creator, understanding music royalties is essential before embarking on music production with collaborators to prevent future issues.
Splice Rolls Out First-Ever Student Discount
Including a discounted price for all students with a verified.eduaddress, “Splice for Students” unlocks all the powerful features of a Splice Sounds+ Plan for only $8.99 per month. Splice for Students also includes two free Eventide plugins, Blackhole® and Crystals.
How the ‘My Little Pony’ Theme Song Was Remixed and Reimagined for the 40th Anniversary
Jessica Vaughn, head of sync at Venice Music and founder of Head Bitch Music, talks working with Hasbro and using social media to shaped two theme song EPs, the art of crafting themes for children and AI in the kids music space.
SymphonyOS Closes $1M pre-seed Fundraising Round, Elevating Strategic Marketing for Creators, Managers
Symphony, the AI-powered marketing operating system for artists, creators, managers, and indie labels, recently closed a $1 million pre-seed fundraising round from strategic investors across the music and tech landscape.
Revelator Expands Global Operations to Latin America
To lead its efforts in the dynamic Latin American market, Revelator has tapped Luciana Pegorer, ex-Warner Music Brazil, former Merlin board member and music business innovator, and Arturo Soler, a music professional in the industry with strategic insights and regional expertise.
AI Music Agreements need to address these 5 issues
YouTube’s new deal with UMG to explore music and AI is among the countless initiates attempting to make sense of and monetize AI. Attorney Chris Castle cuts through the noise to focus on five key issues that should be the starting point of every music AI discussion and deal.
AI Is Remixing Music—But The DJ Is Still A Human
As AI goes mainstream, questions have surfaced regarding concern for its implications for musical artists. There has been speculation about its impact on human jobs and whether it could lead to a total loss of our humanity.
Robb McDaniels’ Beatport wants to cultivate a new wave of creators and build “the Connected DJ Booth” of the future
“No matter what, the music experience evolves for every generation; whether you like it or not, whatever’s next is already out there”
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