Premiere Podcast Episode: Beyond Automation: Why the Future of Music Is Made With AI, Not By AI
The involvement of AI in the music industry is understandably one of the industry’s most heated topics to date. On many levels, it is justified. We do not disagree with much of the discourse. Beyond the sensationalized headlines about AI, tools are emerging to enhance real capabilities for artists of any skill level. Think back to over 40 years ago when the introduction, and subsequent backlash, of MIDI, sampling, and electronic music as a whole shook the music industry.
RealMusic.ai is proud to introduce our debut podcast episode of the AI Music Unmuted: Real Talk by RealMusic.ai, where we get a fresh and honest perspective from Blue Dobrecky, COO of Aiode. We cut through much of the noise and talk shop about what’s really happening at the intersection of music and technology. Dobrecky brings a dual perspective — a love for music as a musician and producer and a deep knowledge of music technology. This combination leads to a candid discussion about where AI truly fits in the creative process, what it means for working musicians, and why ethics must be addressed.
Our discussion explores topics such as:
How AI can enhance music for producers and musicians
How the compensation and copyright models have evolved
The new possibilities of more efficient workflows
Where to draw the line between authentic expression and machine-generated output
And most of all, how to define what a virtual musician really is
What becomes clear in this conversation is that the issue isn’t about machines versus musicians. It’s about expanding what’s possible and where those possibilities can take us as creatives. Just as sampling, synths, and DAWs once reshaped music, AI is positioned to open the doors to fresh opportunities for artists who know how to use it — the ethical way.
The future isn’t just technical, it’s ethical. Ths means fair credit, transparency, and allowing control to remain central to whether musicians will embrace or reject these tools. This episode sets the tone for what RealMusic.ai is all about: no hype, no fearmongering, just honest talk about how technology can serve real musicians.
Watch or listen to the full episode with Aiode’s Blue Dobrecky
Video Episode: YouTube and Spotify
Audio Episode: Apple Podcast, Podbean, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeart Radio, Player FM, Spotify, Listen Notes, Podchaser, Boomplay
