AI Music Tool News: Latest Launches & Updates

ElevenLabs launches Music v2 with mid-track genre transitions and section-by-section composition

• Music v2 powers three ElevenLabs platforms: ElevenMusic for creators, ElevenAPI for developers, and ElevenCreative for brands
• ElevenLabs cut self-serve Music pricing by up to 50% on ElevenAPI and up to 40% on ElevenCreative, applied to both v1 and v2
• New capabilities include mid-track genre transitions, embedded sound effects and voiceovers, section-by-section long-form composition, and improved inpainting

Coachella partners with Google DeepMind to build AI-powered 3D performance archives

Coachella tested three Google DeepMind AI prototypes at its 2026 festival, including a system that rebuilds live sets as navigable 3D environments.

Veteran DJ launches patent-pending AI co-pilot that reads crowd energy in real time

djOS is a patent-pending AI platform that reads crowd energy in real time and suggests track swaps during live DJ sets. No facial recognition, no stored data.

ONCE becomes first distributor to link AI music generation and artist compensation in 2026

ONCE launched AI music generation with a built-in Artist Compensation Fund routing $0.92 of every $2 distribution fee to musicians. Here's how it works.

Splice launches 3 GenAI tools (Variations, Craft, Magic Fit) that modify human-made samples

Splice launched Variations, Craft, and Magic Fit in 2026. Creators get paid per AI variation download, but no consent opt-in was announced.

DrumBot AI drum machine generates patterns from text prompts and audio files

DrumBot AI is a browser-based drum pattern generator that creates grooves from text prompts or audio file analysis. No DAW needed.

77% of producers fear AI kills creativity: Delphos Copilot generates MIDI and audio you can edit note by note:

77% of producers fear AI kills creativity. Delphos Copilot generates MIDI from text prompts, gives note-level control, and renders audio. Free on Windows.

SeatGeek, Ticketmaster and Spotify are all racing to own AI concert discovery in 2026

SeatGeek launched inside ChatGPT on March 31, 2026, joining Ticketmaster and Spotify in a race to control AI-powered concert discovery.

Veena’s AI CoProducer generates audio and MIDI track by track for $10 a month

Veena CoProducer is a $10/month browser DAW that generates beats, bass, chords, and MIDI track by track. No download needed, you direct every layer.

ElevenLabs Music Marketplace lets AI song creators earn money — here’s how the payouts work

ElevenLabs Music Marketplace lets you earn money licensing AI songs across three commercial tiers with payouts via Stripe or platform credits.

Roland Melody Flip launches in May 2026: 5 things producers need to know about the Sony CSL melody plugin:

Roland Melody Flip analyzes audio and exports MIDI via 300 creative palettes, built with Sony CSL Paris. Free trial May 2026.

Ticket Fairy 3.0: AI agents handle event admin but the £5M festival loans for promoters are the bigger story

Ticket Fairy 3.0 offers festival promoters up to £5M in advance financing based on ticket sales history, with automatic repayment from revenue.