A new report looks at music producers' attitudes towards AI in music and how common it is to use AI in music production in 2024.
A few interesting insights:
- AI’s Rapid Adoption: Today, 25% of music producers use AI tools, marking a significant shift in the industry.
- Creative Control Over Technology: A striking 82% of producers resist fully embracing AI to preserve their artistic integrity.
- Generative AI Sparks Controversy: Only 3% of producers use generative AI to create full songs, with younger producers surprisingly showing more resistance than older producers.
- Generational Divide: Younger and older producers have starkly different attitudes toward AI, highlighting a generational split in technology adoption.
- Economic Impact of AI Tools: Despite AI’s transformative potential, a majority of producers prefer free tools, raising questions about the monetization of AI in music.