AI Music: What Musicians Need to Know

Whether you’re actively using AI in your music, or have some hesitations, it’s becoming increasingly clear that AI is going to be a big factor in the music industry going forward. We discuss with Berklee faculty the current state of AI in the music industry, including the tools that are available now.

By
Berklee Online staff
August 21, 2023
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The capabilities of AI music have been rumbling under the surface of the music industry for years, but it wasn’t until the release of ChatGPT in 2022 when the wider conversation about artificial intelligence began to proliferate in the mainstream. Where we stand now is that some musicians and music industry professionals are enamored by the possibilities of AI music, while others are wary of the unknowns, especially when regulation is still in its infancy. A study by the music distribution company Ditto found that nearly 60 percent of surveyed artists say that they use AI in their music projects, while 28 percent say they would not use AI for music purposes. 

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