Here are the Top 5 AI music news off the week:
1. Nashville songwriters ditch studio musicians for AI demos that cost 80% less
Nashville songwriters are turning to Suno’s AI platform instead of hiring studio musicians for demos.
The switch cuts costs dramatically, from $500-1,000 per demo to just $96 yearly.
Songwriters upload voice memos with genre instructions and get produced tracks in 30 seconds. For songwriters like Maggie Reeves, this means potential savings of $100,000.
While Suno has secured $250 million in funding and generates $200 million yearly, studio musicians are losing significant income.
2. Sample pioneer launches ethical AI VST plugin Futurbeats to build complete songs from loops
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Sample library pioneer Bil Bryant released FuturBeats, an AI VST plugin that makes 8-track stem loops for Trap, Hip Hop, and R&B producers.
The tool works as a VST/AU or standalone software and includes an EXPAND feature that turns loops into full 2-3 minute songs automatically.
Bryant’s team has previously developed products for Cubase, Ableton Live, Apple and many more.
The plugin uses a pay-per-export model starting at $10 for 10 credits, with 10 free credits included. All content is royalty-free and created using ethical AI practices.
3. AudioShake launches real-time copyright music removal SDK
Credit: Audioshake website
AudioShake released real-time SDKs that can detect and remove copyrighted music from live broadcasts while keeping dialogue and crowd noise intact.
BET, NFL Films, and major US film studios already use this technology.
The SDK works on NVIDIA computing across iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux.
This launch helps sports leagues and broadcasters avoid copyright takedowns and penalties caused by background music in live content.
4. Sony’s copyright lawsuit against Udio moves forward
Sony’s lawsuit against Udio moves forward after a judge rejected their fair use defense.
Udio said training AI on copyrighted music was fair use.
The judge disagreed and found Sony showed enough proof of harm to continue the case.
5. Fake AI song appeared on Architects’ official Spotify profile & fooled thousands
Architects during Rock am Ring at Nürburgring, Nürburg, Photo: Sven Mandel
Fake AI song “Ashes of the Kingdom” appeared on metalcore band Architects’ official Spotify profile without their knowledge.
The track featured AI artwork and robotic music.
Fans quickly identified and reported the imposter song before removal.
Earlier this year, Holding Absence’s Lucas Woodland revealed that AI band “Bleeding Verse” modeled after his music had surpassed them in Spotify listeners within just two months.
