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Shaping the use of generative AI in music by giving control to artists

Showcased at

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We’ve worked with artists to create a generative sample tool that transforms live inputs into whole new worlds of sounds
UI elements from the Koup interface, actions shown are record, pick model and generate
How does it work?

An artist contributes their audio data to fine tune a micromodel

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That micromodel is tagged and released for use within the studio

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The artist earns revenue from samples generated with their sound

Hear it in action
Metal

Input:

Singing

Model:

illustration of a planet

Base Model

Output:

Metal

Violin

Input:

Singing

Model:

illustration of a planet

Base Model

Output:

Violin

Lo-Fi

Input:

Clapping & Sanding

Model:

illustration of a planet

Base Model

Output:

Lo-Fi

Drums

Input:

Hail

Model:

alexis weaver

Alexis

Output:

Drums

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& if you think that’s cool...
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We’re on a mission to enable artists to control and benefit from how their sonic data is used

Our marketplace facilitates crowdsourcing of audio data for the building of highly customised and community owned models, to truly unlock creativity.

BECOME A SUPPORTER
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Want better gen AI?
Compost your sonic scraps
Goal: 70,000 hours

To make the dream a reality we’re going to need a global effort from artists. To get the momentum building we’re accepting audio contributions to build a world first ethical base model.

Want to get creative with new tools but don’t love the world of AI slop? Sign up to be a BETA tester!