AI Music Composition: Recreating AI Songs with Real Instruments

The intersection of artificial intelligence and music is rapidly evolving, presenting exciting opportunities for both creators and listeners. But how good are AI-generated songs, really? This exploration dives into the process of using AI to compose music, and then recreating that music using real instruments. This process will help you to identify the core qualities that make a song ‘good,’ according to established music criteria.

Choosing an AI Song Generator

Several AI platforms are available for composing Music. One example demonstrated in the video is Udio, which requires a paid subscription to generate songs.

These platforms often allow users to input specific tags or keywords to guide the AI's composition process. Consider researching different platforms, comparing the quality of their output, and choosing the one that best aligns with your desired musical style.

Inputting Tags for Style and Theme

The user inputs tags such as 'country rock blues,' 'male vocalist,' and 'upbeat' into the Udio AI song generator. These keywords tell the AI what kind of music to create. You can use specific parameters to guide an AI song generator. The tags help to refine the AI's output, but the result will largely be unexpected.

AI Song Naming and Tagging

It is interesting that the AI can give its songs names.

Once the AI generates the songs, it automatically assigns titles based on its understanding of the music, such as "Chains in My Mind" and "Rolling Through Memories." The AI song titles shows that it is capable of creating descriptive names based on the input tags and overall musical atmosphere. These AI titles will be another important aspect for the following SEO analysis.

Analysis: Is AI Music Actually Good Music?

After the AI generates music, how do you know whether the composition is good? Here's what this test is looking for:

• Chord Changes: Does it follow established practices, or is it more innovative?
• Arrangement: Does the music have a structure that's easy to follow, or is more dynamic?
• Lyrics: Is the lyrical content appropriate to the genre you're looking for?
• Melody: Is the melody catchy and interesting?
• Feel: What's the music overall ‘vibe?’ Is the music a good fit for your original intent?

When choosing the right music for recreation with traditional instruments, it is critical to make a thoughtful decision based on the above factors. The choice here was to record “Chains in My Mind,” which has a blues-rock vibe, rather than “Rolling Through Memories,” which has a folk feeling.

Step 1: Load the AI Track into a DAW

Import the AI-generated song into a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, or Logic Pro. DAWs allow you to manipulate the audio, isolate instruments, and Record new tracks. You may need to make tempo adjustments to work the ai Music into something useable. As it turns out, AI tracks don't automatically stick to tempos.

For a perfect and humanized touch, a professional audio suite like this is required.

Step 2: Record Drum Tracks

Start by laying down a basic drum track that complements the AI's arrangement.

This provides a rhythmic foundation for other instruments.

Note that you don’t necessarily need an actual drum set. For example, it is possible to get a quality midi performance without having to resort to an actual acoustic set. For example, a midi keyboard can be easily used to create a drum track on the computer.

Step 3: Recreate Chord Progressions on Guitar

Identify the Chord progression from the AI song and recreate it on a guitar. Consider experimenting with different voicings, strumming Patterns, and embellishments.

Layer multiple guitar tracks to add depth and texture. It is important to pick the right instrument to suit the tune; the test is using a Gibson SG, because the musical genre has a generally guitar-driven sound.

Step 4: Lay Down a Bass Line

Add a bass line that complements the drums and guitar. Pay attention to the root notes and the overall groove of the song. Experiment to find bass lines that compliment the music without becoming overly complicated, as is the style in this instance.

Pay careful attention to the chord changes that exist in the existing AI track.

Consider Adding Additional Instruments

Some additional instrumentation ideas may be an instrument like the organ to add texture.

If other instruments are Present in the AI version, try recreating these using synthesizers or other suitable instruments available in your DAW.

Step 5: Listen and Take Liberties With This Track

By analyzing this AI-produced track, you can find things that the AI is good at, as well as ways to make the track your own. Be careful to pick a tempo that works for you, that provides a certain “feel” that you desire in your Recording.

As has been observed in this experience, AI music is not always ‘perfect’ – but it can bring about some humanized imperfections!

Input the Genre of Music

First, think about and set the parameters that guide the AI program.

These tags can be anything from 'rock', 'pop', 'rap', 'hip-hop', 'upbeat', 'loud', energetic', 'slow', 'quiet', to 'sad'. The possibilities are pretty limitless!

Set the Clip Length

Adjust the track's clip length by using the new trim tool to adjust your song to your desired length. Most programs allow the user to determine their preferred lengths for songs made with AI.

Listen and Analyze

Evaluate the result after processing the AI software's results. Are you happy with the result? Would you like to make changes? Does anything stand out as particularly compelling to you? Would it be worth your time to put it through the paces of human instrumentation?

Is it Worth it?

In this video, the creator mentions having to pay for Udio just for the video. It can be easy to assume that all AI software is freely accessible, but that isn't true. It is important to evaluate your own use case when figuring out if something like Udio is worth paying for. You may have a specific need that makes it worth it, or a casual desire that makes you think twice.