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AI is changing how people make music and experiment with sound, turning ideas into melodies with just a few clicks.
You don’t need to be a tech expert or a trained musician.
AI tools can help you play, compose, or remix sounds in surprisingly creative ways.
This week, we’ll explore how artificial intelligence is opening new doors for everyday listeners, songwriters, and storytellers.
Inside, we'll share:
Quick tips to get started using AI for music and sound
How AI assists artists in creating music
3 simple tools use AI for music and sound
🔍THIS WEEK’S FOCUS
When AI Joins the Band
A London-based indie musician recently gained attention by co-composing an album using an AI tool that listens, suggests harmonies, and even imitates different instruments.
She describes it not as “cheating,” but as a fresh way to capture inspiration anytime, anywhere.
The tool helped her turn rough voice notes into layered sounds she could polish later with her band.
This story reflects a broader shift: AI is becoming a creative partner rather than a replacement.
Every day, creators can now experiment with melodies, rhythms, and soundscapes they never thought possible.
Whether you want to create background music for a podcast, remix your favorite tune, or explore how sound affects mood, AI makes it more approachable.
It’s less about perfection and more about play, letting curiosity and creativity walk hand in hand.
Tell us what YOU want to Consult the Machine about:
🛠CONSULT THE MACHINE! - PROMPTS TO TRY IT YOURSELF
Compose with ChatGPT
You can create your first song concept using ChatGPT, even if you’ve never written a note before. Try this mini-challenge:
You’ll learn how ideas can flow faster when humans and machines jam together.
🗂TOOLS OF THE WEEK
Three simple tools to spark your creativity and bring your sound ideas to life
Boomy – Instantly generates songs in minutes. Choose a style, let the AI compose, then edit vocals or instruments.
Tip: experiment with genres you don’t usually listen to.
Soundraw – Great for soundtracks. Describe your mood (“peaceful sunrise”), and it produces adaptable background music.
Tip: tweak tempo or intensity to fit your project.
AIVA – A composer AI used in film scoring. It’s intuitive even for beginners, perfect for experimenting with emotional tone and musical storytelling.
Each of these tools proves that you don’t need a studio or special training, just curiosity and a willingness to experiment with sound.
🏘️COMMUNITY CORNER
Your stories, experiments, and sound discoveries from the community
Last week, reader Maya shared her first AI-generated lullaby, written using ChatGPT and arranged in GarageBand.
She said the process felt “less intimidating than learning chords.”
Have you tried using AI to make a playlist, sample, or sound project?
Tell us what you created or discovered.
Your story might be featured in next week’s issue!
🗓WHAT’S NEXT
AI For Task Automation
Next week, we’re shifting gears to explore how AI can save you hours by automating everyday tasks, from email sorting to calendar planning.
Have you used AI to simplify something at work or at home?
Reply and let us know what questions you’d like covered!
🗓BONUS PROMPT
Try this creative exercise:
Open any AI music tool, like Boomy, Soundraw, or ChatGPT, and type or say a simple mood or moment from your week (for example, “a quiet Sunday morning” or “rushing to catch the bus”).
Let the AI turn it into sound.
Listen closely and jot down what emotions or images it brings up.
How would you describe your week in music?
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