The music industry is no stranger to the transformative power of technology, and Aux, a trailblazing music tech startup, has just unleashed a game-changer. Announced at the prestigious SXSW conference, Aux’s latest innovation, LoopLM, is set to revolutionize the way musicians and producers create and incorporate samples and loops into their compositions.
Everything you need to know:
✓ LoopLM is a first-of-its-kind language model that generates high-quality, unique samples and loops
✓ Aux has licensed over 100,000 samples and loops to train LoopLM, ensuring royalty-free usage
✓ LoopLM seamlessly integrates with Aux Hub, allowing easy preview, download, and drag-and-drop functionality
Stop using the same old samples everyone else is using
LoopLM is a groundbreaking generative AI model that has been meticulously designed and trained to produce high-quality, short samples and loops. This first-of-its-kind language model (LM) empowers artists to generate unique, royalty-free audio snippets tailored to their creative vision. By simply entering a text prompt, users can access a treasure trove of fresh, inspiring sounds that can be seamlessly integrated into their music production process.
Aux’s founder and serial entrepreneur, Ben Bowler, unveiled LoopLM at an event hosted by UK House during SXSW. He emphasized the importance of originality in modern music-making, stating:
“Samples and loops are used in almost every track these days, from dance floor bangers to the top 40, but even with the biggest sample libraries out there, supply is limited, and popular packs and samples are downloaded tens of thousands of times, making music sound unoriginal. We’re breaking that trend! LoopLM and Aux Sounds generates high-quality samples that are unique every time.”
Ben Bowler
Aux is changing the game for music producers
One of the most remarkable aspects of LoopLM is its seamless integration with the Aux Hub app. Musicians can preview the generated samples within the app, drag-and-drop them directly into their preferred music production software, download them, or store them in their Aux Hub storage. This intuitive workflow ensures that creators can effortlessly experiment with and incorporate these AI-generated samples into their projects.
To ensure the highest quality and diversity of the samples, Aux has gone the extra mile by licensing over 100,000 samples and loops from various creators to train the LoopLM model. Aux is upfront about how they generate the samples. They do not scrape data and “do not use any data uploaded to the Aux Hub app.” This approach not only guarantees a wide range of genres and styles but also supports the creators who make a living from producing loops and samples. As a testament to Aux’s commitment to fair compensation, these creators receive a revenue share for every sample downloaded by Aux users.
The launch of LoopLM is just the beginning of Aux’s ambitious plans to revolutionize the music industry. The company has already announced a roadmap for 2024, which includes the release of Sounds, Mastering, Distribution, and Promotion tools, all designed to empower musicians and help them thrive in the digital age. Aux’s founder, Ben Bowler, expressed his enthusiasm for the future, stating:
“As a musician and a technologist, I started Aux to bring together every possible tech tool that could help musicians be more creative, collaborate on their tracks, and make money from their music.”
Ben Bowler
As the music industry continues to evolve, tools like LoopLM will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future of music production. By harnessing the power of AI, Aux is not only providing musicians with a vast array of unique, high-quality samples but also fostering a more level playing field where creativity and originality can flourish. With LoopLM, the possibilities for musical innovation are truly endless, and we can’t wait to hear the incredible compositions that will emerge from this groundbreaking technology.
