Major record label Universal Music Group (UMG) is teaming up with AI startup SoundLabs to unlock new creative possibilities with “responsibly trained” vocal modeling.
Through this groundbreaking agreement, UMG artists now have exclusive access to MicDrop – SoundLabs’ cutting-edge AI product that generates authentic synthetic vocals. However, unlike other music-making tools on the market, MicDrop guarantees full artistic ownership and control over how an artist’s voice is used.
Rather than scanning entire discographies without permission, SoundLabs takes an ethical approach. Artists hand-pick specific recordings to serve as the “responsible” training data for their custom voice models. This ensures complete oversight over how their vocals are transformed.
Whether blending with new instruments, translating lyrics across languages or remixing with other voices, MicDrop unleashes untapped potential. Artists can generate completely original performances without ever setting foot in the studio.
The flexibility doesn’t stop there – UMG signees maintain exclusive rights to any AI-generated output. Full creative control is theirs to shape each innovative concept from start to finish.
While legal issues plague less scrupulous generative platforms, this deal settles copyright questions upfront. Artists now have the tools to push boundaries safely, exploring territories traditional studios can’t touch.
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