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A team of former Google DeepMind researchers has launched Udio, a new app that uses artificial intelligence to create professional-quality music. You only need to name the desired genre, theme, text and inspiring artists, and Udio will generate a completely ready and high-quality audio track in 40 seconds. Previously only available in closed beta, the app has already caught the attention of music industry stars like will.i.am, Common and Kevin Wall. David Ding, co-founder and CEO of Udio, believes that the program will become a powerful tool for increasing the creative productivity of artists.
To create a song, you need to describe the desired genre, set the lyrics or theme and indicate the artists who will serve as a source of inspiration. Within 40 seconds, Udio will create a fully mastered high-quality audio track. Users can then edit and repeat their creations using the "variations" feature, which allows you to adjust the volume and length of the track.
Udio developers have implemented security measures, including automatic copyright filters. This ensures that music created on the platform is original and does not use someone else's intellectual property. The team is constantly improving security measures.
According to the authors, Udio can democratize music creation. “For budding artists who often don't have the resources to create full demos, there is now an opportunity to create their own tracks for much less money. We think a new generation of artists and producers will benefit enormously from the speed and ease of use that the platform offers.” - explained Udio co-founder and CEO David Ding.
However, the emergence of AI-powered music creation tools raises concerns about the role of human musicians and the potential for deepfaking and voice imitation. Ding acknowledged these concerns: "Obviously, this is just the beginning and the product isn't perfect, but we're working closely with the artists and industry to ensure proper safety measures are in place."
Udio joins the growing field of AI tools for music creation, which already includes players like the Suno V3 in Stable Audio 2.0. While these platforms have made significant strides in generating quality tracks, Udio's intuitive interface and ability to create fully-fledged songs based on simple text prompts set it apart from the rest. Competition is likely to spur innovation and expand creativity for musicians and music lovers alike.
First impressions of Udio are encouraging. But in order to gain a foothold in the market, the startup must constantly maintain high quality audio that is not inferior to competitors, expand capabilities, and also solve legal and ethical issues. The use of artificial intelligence to create music is associated with a number of complex issues - copyright, deepfakes, voice falsification. Udio must find solutions that protect the interests of all participants. The company's commitment to implementing robust security measures is a step in the right direction, but the effectiveness of these measures remains to be seen.
