AI AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC

One of the primary uses of AI in electronic music is in the creation of music. AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of music data to generate new musical ideas, create harmonies, melodies, and rhythms, and even generate entire musical compositions. For example, the AI-generated album "Hello World" by SKYGGE, which was entirely composed by an AI system, showcases the potential of AI in creating music.

AI can also be used to enhance the creative process in electronic music production. Many software plugins and tools that use AI can help musicians and producers to analyze and manipulate audio files, extract and classify different sound sources, and even generate new sounds and textures. For example, some AI-powered plugins can separate individual sounds within a mix, such as isolating vocals from a song's instrumentation, and allowing producers to remix and manipulate the track in new ways.

Even during live performances AI systems can be used. Some can analyze the input from live instruments and generate real-time musical accompaniment or respond to changes in the performance. This technology can create a more immersive and interactive experience for both the musicians and the audience.

That being said, AI has already begun to revolutionize the way electronic music is produced, created, and performed. And as AI technology advances, it is likely that we will see more exciting applications and innovations in the field of electronic music.

However, as mentioned above, it is unlikely that AI will completely replace electronic music producers in the near future. 

First of all, one of the most significant challenges for AI-generated music is creating something truly original and creative. While AI can produce music that sounds pleasant to the ear, it may lack the unique creative flair that many electronic music producers bring to their work.

On the same page, electronic music often aims to evoke emotions and create a connection between the listener and the music. Of course, AI can analyze existing music to identify patterns and styles that evoke certain emotions, but to create music that has a truly human touch and emotional depth is another story.

Technical skills such as sound design, mixing, and mastering are ones needed when in the process of creating music, and we now quite often see the implication of AI in these tasks. For example, online mastering in minutes via an AI-algorithm-engineer. And if some may have feared the job displacement that this kind of technology could imply, if you've ever used this type of mastering, you know the limit of such a system. Mastering engineers are no near being replaced by AI.

And to bring an artistic vision for the overall sound and aesthetic of the music, so far we haven't found anything better than a human producer as AI will definitely not be the best placed to bring a unique artistic vision to the music.

Moreover, Electronic music producers often collaborate with other musicians and producers, working together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. The social nature of music-making is a significant part of the electronic music community, and it is unlikely that AI-generated music will ever replace the collaborative and social aspects of music creation.

There's no denying that AI has revolutionised electronic music production, enabling access to a world of musical possibilities beyond our wildest dreams. And it's producers responsibility to strike a balance and utilise AI as an extension of their creativity without letting it overpower their innate musical instinct.

Despite the skepticism and concerns, the future of AI in electronic music production is bright. We'll see more collaborations between human composers and AI-generated content, resulting in even more diverse and hybrid music forms. The world of electronic music is bound to become increasingly expansive, with the power of AI paving the way for unexplored sonic landscapes. In the end, while machines may help us create and refine the notes, it is our human passion and soul that will bring the music to life.