How Audio Separation Technology is Revitalizing Music Catalog

Audio Intelligence

How Audio Separation Technology is Revitalizing Music Catalog

It’s fair to say that generative AI has the music industry in a panic.

But while (incredibly legitimate) concerns over the legal and copyright implications of generative AI dominate the headlines, the potential for wider AI solutions to unlock new, previously unattainable value from existing music often gets lost in the noise.

Tech Giants’ AI Audio Revolution: A Boon for Business?

Experts say that AI-created videos could be a game-changer for marketers and movie moguls alike. Imagine churning out ads or blockbuster scenes at the speed of thought. Marketing teams could A/B test jingles faster than you can say “cut.” Indie filmmakers might skip the sound guy altogether.

Advertising

BBC Studios Taps Triton Digital to Scale Global Audio Growth Outside the UK

The implementation of Triton’s market-leading ad technology will be key to enabling BBC Studios’ international growth ambitions for Audio. By partnering with Triton, the BBC’s audio inventory becomes available to over 50 digital advertising exchanges via Triton’s global Audio Marketplace for the very first time.

What Will Drive the New Era of Creativity and Empathy in Digital Audio Advertising?

As automation increasingly dominates the industry, how can advertisers ensure that human creativity and empathy remain at the forefront of audio advertising?

Audio advertising: What podcasts can learn from radio

Radio has been the dominant audio format for a century — and arguably, it still is. According to MIDiA’s Q1 2024 Consumer Survey, 49% of respondents in all tracked markets (excluding China) say they listen to radio weekly. That is higher than music streaming (44%) and podcasts and audiobooks combined (33%). Radio is still on the decline year on year, but the state of the industry is not yet dire.

Tools

The Best DAW Software Recommended by WIRED’s Resident Musicians

We're in the midst of the home recording revolution. Whether you’re a big-name artist like Billie Eilish or a small-time indie musician like me, you can spend just as much time working from home as you do in so-called “real," purpose-built studios when making pro-quality records.

Many of your favorite songs were probably recorded in a bedroom, bathroom, or living room. Grab a cheap microphone, a laptop (or iPad), and an audio interface, and you can easily make excellent music in no time, as long as you pick the right software.

Innovation

Digital audio: 8 experts on how consumer tech is transforming the industry

For The Drum's Focus Week on Consumer Tech, the IAB UK speak to their Audio Group to understand how advertisers can maximize success on their audio advertising campaigns.

Is It The End Of Radio As We Know It? Exploring The Audio Revolution And Its Impact

When I undertook a project with one of the largest radio companies in the world, it made me rethink the value I could bring to an industry that is well-established and led by passionate, talented, and innovative individuals.

AI Audio Platform Wondercraft Welcomes Former Canva Exec

AI-driven audio production platform Wondercraft has boosted its executive team with the hiring of former Canva product designer Didier Sibellas as its new Head of Design. This matches Wondercraft’s goal of becoming the “Canva for Audio,” as it calls itself.

Sibellas joins co-founders Oskar Serrander, a former Spotify and Acast executive, and engineers Dimitris Nikolaou and Youssef Rizk from Palantir, alongside new team members from Spotify.

'Smart audio cloud' startup Bridge·audio raises €3m funding

rench firm Bridge·audio is one of the startups helping musicians and their partners collaborate, with a cloud-based service for sharing files and helping their music get discovered for B2B purposes.

Sync, for example: it has a ‘Sync Hub’ to help supervisors in TV, film, advertising and games browse tracks that are available to license – aided by some clever AI-based search and recommendation tech. Now Bridge·audio is looking to fuel its next stage of growth with a funding round of €3m ($3.3m at current exchange rates).

Retail

Fast Food Chains Heavily Invest In Digital Audio During Q1, AMA Analysis Finds

The ultimate prize inside a Happy Meal for audio sales reps just might be more advertising, and that is what they had during the first quarter. An analysis by A Million Ads (AMA) finds that the fast food category had huge growth in ad spending year-to-year, and the quick service restaurant ad category was as big as retail during Q1 among digital audio advertisers.

Music

The wonderful and mellow sound of digital audio

Explore the evolving landscape of audio formats, from vinyl's revival to the enduring quality of CDs and the overlooked brilliance of DAT and Minidisc.

Was the iPod Killed Too Soon? — New Music Player Emerges

Was the iPod killed too soon? The allure of a music player without the phone attached remains a compelling mirage even in 2024 for many people. Astell&Kern is building an oasis with its P1 Digital Audio Player.

Streaming

The top MP3 players and hi-res audio players available, all tested by our experts

The best MP3 players for dedicated, uninterrupted music on the fly

3 Reasons Artists should still do Virtual Concerts - Hypebot

Artists should still do virtual concerts – even post lockdown. Discover the benefits and challenges, how they offer a new way connect with fans worldwide, and their impact on the future of live performances.