How can you unlock more value from music catalogues using AI? Harmix CTO Dmytro Lopushanskyy explains how this AI tech works – and how artists should be able to opt music out of AI model training
Feb 15, 2024
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Dmytro Lopushanskyy, CTO of Harmix, talks about using AI to discover hidden gems in music catalogues. Harmix allows users to search with words, images, and videos to find the perfect music. The discussion also touches on the ethical aspects of training AI models with music data and the future of AI in the music industry.
Harmix uses AI to enhance music search for video, film, and TV production, improving efficiency for users.
Ethical practices and artist rights are prioritized by Harmix, allowing artists to opt out of AI model training.
Deep dives
AI-Powered Tools for Music Analysis and Discovery
Harmix, an AI-powered song analysis and discovery tool, offers advanced AI music search capabilities for production music, film, and TV production, and record labels. The platform allows users to describe the type of music they are looking for in plain natural language, eliminating the need for manual tagging. Harmix also offers prompt search functionalities for describing musical components, storytelling requirements, and reference tracks. The AI technology behind Harmix continuously learns from a diverse and high-quality data set to provide accurate and relevant music recommendations, saving time and improving efficiency for music supervisors and other industry professionals.
The Benefits of Using Harmix AI Search
Users of Harmix have reported time-saving advantages and improved success in finding the right music for their projects. For video makers and music supervisors, the AI-powered search functionality simplifies the process of finding suitable music, replacing the cumbersome and limited approach of manually selecting tags. Harmix's prompt search, audio reference search, and video reference search features enable users to refine their music search based on specific requirements, such as a desired mood, instrument, or similarity to a particular artist or soundtrack. The AI technology not only enhances the workflow but also encourages creative thinking and exploration in music selection.
Ethical Considerations and Future Developments
Harmix places a strong emphasis on ethical AI practices and respects the rights of music creators and rights holders. The company believes in obtaining proper licenses and permissions and supports the individual choices of artists regarding AI usage. Harmix acknowledges the challenges of removing data or learnings from specific tracks and advocates for regulations that enforce data deletion requests and promote ethical AI practices across the industry. Looking ahead, Harmix aims to continuously improve its AI models through ongoing training and advancements, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge technology and enhancing the daily jobs of music industry professionals.
Ep 141: Dmytro Lopushanskyy, CTO of AI-powered song analysis and discovery tool Harmix, joins Joe to explain how tools like his actually work, and how they can find overlooked songs that are buried deep in catalogues. Dmytro also talks about what life in the music industry may be like when we have useful AI assistants, and how artists and rightsholders should be able to opt their music out of training AI models.
Harmix uses AI to sift through giant catalogues of music with the intention of helping people – like music supervisors – find music they can use in video film and TV. It lets users search with words, images, videos and other music to find music that best matches what’s in their heads. In this Music Ally Extra episode, made in partnership with Harmix, Dmytro explains where technology like this is headed, what benefits it will bring, and why taking an ethical approach to training AI models is so important.
Try Harmix Search:https://web.harmix.ai Interested in evaluating using Harmix with your own catalogue? Email nick@harmix.ai to request a free test and in-depth discoverability report.
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