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Personal research into the effects that Artificial Intelligence has on music production and the creative workflow.

To read the full paper (or the abstract below):

Abstract

This research explores how artificial intelligence is changing the way music is produced,
focusing on both the creative and technical sides of the process. The study asks how AI
influences music creation and what this means for artists, producers, and listeners. Drawing from
ten academic and industry sources, it examines AI’s use in composition, mixing, mastering, and
collaboration between humans and machines. The research also includes data from surveys by
Ditto Music and Pirate Studios, user reviews from LANDR, and an original experiment testing
whether musicians could tell the difference between AI-generated and human-made melodies.
The findings show that AI can make music production faster, more accessible, and creatively
inspiring, but it also raises questions about authenticity, originality, and the emotional connection
in music. Overall, the study suggests that the most effective use of AI comes from combining it
with human creativity, allowing artists to use technology as a partner rather than a replacement in
the creative process.