The article discusses predictive mixing, an AI-driven approach that anticipates audio mixing problems before they become audible. By utilizing machine learning, tools like Ozone and Neutron analyze tracks to spot issues such as frequency masking and dynamics conflicts, allowing indie artists to achieve cleaner, faster mixes without traditional trial-and-error methods.
Universal Audio’s LUNA is reinventing recording studios with its update, v1.9, incorporating AI as a creative partner. Features like Voice Control, Instrument Detection, and Smart Tempo offer intuitive, hands-free workflows. LUNA adapts to musicians’ needs, streamlining the creative process and making it more responsive and collaborative, without needing specific hardware.
The article discusses the evolution from Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to Generative Audio Workstations (GAWs), highlighting concerns about AI and creativity. It details how GAWs can support and enhance musical creation by allowing artists to generate ideas quickly, while emphasizing that these advancements can amplify rather than replace human creativity in music.