Podcast Episode 5: From Cyphers to Studios: The New Sound of AI-Driven Creativity
In this episode of AI Music Unmuted: Real Talk by RealMusic.ai, we sit down with Anita Baumgartner, DJ and Head of Marketing at Soundraw, to explore how AI can expand creative possibilities, remove long-standing barriers for artists, and build new pathways for musicians to make and share their work.
Soundraw, founded by former hip-hop dancer Daigo, has grown into a widely used AI music platform designed for both artists and content creators. What makes it stand out is its focus on original, ethically trained music, flexible beat creation, and usability for musicians at any skill level. Anita shares how quickly skepticism turns into curiosity once artists try the tool — from rappers in New York building beats in minutes to rural creators finally able to produce full tracks without needing access to big-city studios.
Key Topics We Explore
How AI tools like Soundraw can democratize access to music creation for beginners and professionals alikeWhy ethical training data, transparency, and artist-first values matter in today’s AI music landscape
How Soundraw enables faster idea development, from creating stems to building full beats on the spot
The role AI can play in expanding community, collaboration, and global music participation
Why human taste, emotion, and storytelling will always remain the core of music — regardless of technology
Anita highlights how AI has already begun to reshape creative workflows. Instead of replacing musicians, Soundraw gives them more control, helping them sketch ideas quickly, experiment with new styles, and collaborate without traditional limitations like geography, cost, or production bottlenecks. She shares stories from Soundraw’s artist community — including rappers, producers, and independent creators — who have used the platform to finish projects, revive stalled music careers, or participate in global competitions they otherwise wouldn’t have access to. realmusicai-podcast-recording-w…
The conversation also reflects on AI’s role in the evolution of music. Just as drum machines, sampling, and DAWs once transformed creativity, AI represents the next chapter — one that can unlock talent previously held back by time, resources, or traditional industry gatekeeping. And while AI can accelerate production, it’s still the artist’s message, emotion, and lived experience that make the music resonate.
As the landscape continues to evolve, platforms like Soundraw show how AI can support musicians instead of overshadowing them — giving creators tools that enhance their workflow while preserving the human elements that matter most.
Listen to the full episode now on AI Music Unmuted: Real Talk by RealMusic.ai to hear how Soundraw is helping artists create faster, collaborate more freely, and bring their ideas to life in entirely new ways.
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