TuneCore is leveling up its services for independent artists with the launch of an exciting new AI mastering platform. Dubbed TuneCore Mastering, the tool uses cutting-edge audio processing tech to give indie tunes that polished, pro sound usually reserved for major label releases.
By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, TuneCore Mastering is able to identify issues in tracks uploaded by solo acts and small bands. It then fine-tunes the sound palette individually for each song, highlighting unique artistic flourishes without generic presets. This ensures indie anthems achieve Radiohead quality whether blasting from AirPods or a boombox.
“TuneCore Mastering’s AI technology was developed without having been trained on any copyrighted material, in line with TuneCore’s four pillars for responsible AI engagement: consent, control, compensation and transparency,” explains a TuneCore spokesperson. “By utilising AI, TuneCore Mastering also helps artists who may not be able to afford to hire a mastering engineer release professional-quality tracks, increase the chances of their songs being played by listeners worldwide, and start earning money from their music earlier in their careers.”
TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson shares a similar sentiment. “Audio mastering helps ensure that an artist’s music sounds polished and complete, but comes with a significant financial and technical barrier for many artists. TuneCore Mastering’s ethically-built AI technology alleviates these barriers, providing an instant audio mastering option for artists who wouldn’t have the means to have a professional master it for them. Through TuneCore Mastering, we are excited to be able to offer our artists the ability to easily and affordably ensure their music sounds the way it is meant to be heard across all platforms and audio configurations.”
For just $5 per track, DIY musicians can upload rough cuts and download digitally polished versions within minutes. Previews allow testing the polished product risk-free before purchase. It’s a suite of services arguably putting TuneCore at the vanguard of the new guard of music biz trailblazers.
