AI-generated music is in the news quite often lately, for both creative innovations, and for legal reasons. Companies like Universal and Sony have both taken action against AI music platforms. The companies claim that AI music software has been trained using copyrighted music, and without the labels’ permission. For this, AI music covers had been removed as they claim to protect artists’ rights.
AI platforms such as Boomy, Musicfy, and Sound Draw are making new waves in the music industry because they’re making music production easier for everyone. These platforms let users create songs by adjusting settings such as tempo, mood, and instruments, without needing expensive equipment or formal music training.
How Are Companies Addressing The Copyright Issue?
Meanwhile in Germany, GEMA announced a new licensing model that is made for AI music providers specifically. This is said to be the solution to the issues of using copyrighted music in AI training and producing AI songs.
The industry projections show that the generative AI music market could be worth over $3 billion by 2028 so this really comes at the perfect time. Representing more than 95,000 members and two million copyright owners worldwide, GEMA wants to be sure that artists are fairly compensated. The UK hasn’t set solid policies, but we should start to see this change as the industry grows.
Tools That Help Make AI Music
These tools are selected because they bring ways for pros and amateurs alike to try out music making:
Adam Fine, Music Producer, and Head of Music & Audio at Fiverr recommends: Moises.ai
“One platform that has been a game changer in my music production is Moises.ai. Originally just a stem-splitting tool, Moises now has a range of AI tools that elevate my productivity and creativity. As a producer, I’m often asked to remix existing songs – and am oftentimes not given all the stems and details of a track. Using their stem splitter, chord detector, and bpm detector sets up my session for success and isolates the elements I need.
The recent addition of their Voice Library lets you swap out your original vocals for an AI version. This feature instantly leveled up my creativity, allowing me to experiment with different sounding voices before choosing a direction and create lush background harmonies with my voice alone.”
Vochlea
Vochlea, a trailblazer in music technology that transforms vocal sounds—whether singing, beatboxing, or even humming—into intricate melodies with AI Audio Engine. Vochlea Music, founded by George Wright and Daven Sanassy, whose revolutionary product Dubler is changing the way music is created. This innovative tool allows users to transform their voice—whether singing, beatboxing, humming, or even whistling—into real-time MIDI. Musicians can craft entire songs with nothing more than their voice, producing beats and melodies instantly and turning creativity into sound at lightning speed.
Dubler 2, now a staple among over 27,000 musicians and world-class producers, has proven to be an essential tool for effortless music creation, offering a unique way to translate ideas into fully developed songs. Vochlea’s pitch not only highlighted their impressive market success but also underscored the transformative potential of their product to shape the future of music creation, making it more accessible, intuitive, and inspiring for musicians around the globe.
Setmixer
Setmixer is a platform that allows artists to record and mix their live performances with studio quality. The startup creates the unique opportunity for live performances to be recorded in full multitrack studio quality and mixed through their instant automix process.
Its smart recorder is permanently connected to the mixing desk of partner venues, ensuring that every performing artist is captured in up to 64-channel studio quality. In 2023, Setmixer recorded over 10,000 hours of live music in full multitrack studio quality, equivalent to 1.15 years. The company was founded by Pascal de Mul, who brings extensive experience from multiple media juggernauts, including Spotify and Deezer.
Philip Gjørup, Co-founder at Nord Comms recommends: Suno AI
“I recently stumbled upon Suno AI which is a software that makes it possible for anyone to create music. I think as much as this is bad for the “music industry” it is great for the rest of us since it is now easier than ever for anyone from 5 years old to 100+ to make the music we want to listen to without needing anyone.
“I found it when searching for a software like it. I am really excited about this since it really produces great music and to my surprise lyrics are pretty good and you can write your own or Suno can help you write the lyrics you want.
“I do think this tool can help upcoming musicians as well as already proven musicians to get inspired as well as get help if they are stuck in writing their songs.
The future really is bright with tools like this.”
Freepik Tunes
Freepik Tunes is a collection of free music made by AI creators who want high quality royalty free music. These tunes, which can be downloaded and listened to in MP3 format, have been generated by AI and curated by humans.
Currently there are more than 2K tunes available which users can use to give rhythm to their visual content with just a few clicks. While users can create their own playlist, the music in this tool is organised by genres like Jazz, Hip Hop, Ambient, Rock or Classical and by Moods like Happy, Energetic or Laid Back. Freepik Tunes can be used for personal and commercial projects but the music cannot be resold or redistributed.
Freepik Tunes is open to the public but still in a beta phase, receiving feedback from users around the world to make it a great AI music tool and integrate it within Freepik’s AI suite and it will soon be updated with a music generator and editor, all of it with AI technology.
