Ever thought your tweets or texts could turn into sweet, sweet music? Imagine typing "chill beats for meditation," and boom! Your own, personalized Zen playlist bursts into existence! Welcome to the groundbreaking arena where AI meets your playlist—thanks to developers tapping into the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) and tools like ChatGPT.
Meet Songburst, a genius invention by Brett Bauman. Available on the App Store, this app eliminates the fuss from the music-making process. No music degree needed; simply type in a phrase like "Funky beats for a podcast intro," and Songburst conjures a tune for you! The app even suggests prompts if you're having a creativity block. And while it’s currently capped at 30-second snippets, Bauman promises longer, higher-quality soundscapes on the horizon.
Not to be outdone, Akhil Tolani introduced CassetteAI, a web and App Store gem that generates up to a whopping three-minute track! What sets it apart? Its sophisticated seq2seq hierarchical architecture, trained on a specialized data set, ensuring your beats are not just good, but copyright-free.
Both Songburst and CassetteAI offer subscription plans for those wanting more—like the ability to download your self-styled symphonies. Songburst goes for $9.99 per month, whereas CassetteAI is toying with a $4.99 monthly Pro subscription.
"But what about the big tech giants?" you ask. Oh, they're catching on! Google and Meta have both rolled out AI-powered music generators: MusicLM and MusicGen. But let’s not forget the ethical dilemma; tools like OpenAI's Jukebox have restrictions to prevent copyright issues.
For creators out there, this is the future—bespoke, copyright-free music for videos, podcasts, or just for fun! Even established musicians are taking notice. Could AI be the new muse for your creative endeavors? As Tolani puts it, “We want to make music production accessible to everyone.”
So, what are you waiting for? Type your dreams into reality and unleash your inner Beethoven today!
