20 minutes from class

 

AI Vocals Overview

Vocals, probably the most expressive instrument in the world. Each person with their own unique version of the instrument.

This workshop is a deep exploration into the modern tools to help us create realistic vocal tracks or improve on excising vocal tracks even if we can't sing.

If you never worked and/or recorded vocals in the past. The task can seem daunting and in some cases it is.

Today, with modern AI tools we are able to create artificial vocals from scratch, clone other singers voices to use with our own sung melodies and lyrics or even upload a song idea and let AI add it's own vocals, melodies, harmonies and lyrics.

In this session we'll check various AI softwares and their capabilities in helping us with modern vocal production.

Just like we use plugins that emulate/sample a real piano, now we are able to use and control realistic sounding vocals like never before.

* I am not associated with any AI software, I do not get commission and even provide alternatives for each topic covered using a certain software.

 

Alter Ego

We will start by exploring Text-To-Speech Synthesizers both online and plugins. Most notably the free Alter Ego.

Plogue's Alter/Ego is a real-time vocal synthesizer plugin designed for creating modern singing vocals. It allows users to input lyrics and control the vocal performance through a MIDI keyboard. Built on the technology of Plogue's Chipspeech, Alter/Ego focuses on post-1990s singing synthesis algorithms, offering extensive customization of vocal characteristics to fit various musical needs. The plugin is available as a free download and includes a variety of voice banks that provide different vocal styles and tones, allowing for expressive and dynamic vocal performances in music production.

*Check out this free mixing rack I've made for Alter Ego

 

Ace Studio

We'll continue exploring speech synthesizes with the most advanced tools today. Tools like Vocaloid, Synthesizer V and Ace Studio.

These tools will allow us to:

• Create realistic sounding vocals from scratch
• Convert Our Voice to a different voice
• Change the lyrics, voice and melody of a vocal sample
• Create Vocal Harmonies and Backing Vocals

 

Kits.AI

We'll continue exploring and check out various Voice Cloning and Voice-to-Voice tools. Both online and plugins.

These tools will allow us to create a professional sounding vocal track even if we can't sing so well. It can also allow us to get as many singers as we want to sing the same vocal. Giving us create freedom to create harmonies, stacks, choirs and much more.

 

Suno

Finally, we'll explore Suno and how to use it to help up with coming up with musical ideas or extend our exciting musical ideas.

Suno is a generative artificial intelligence platform designed to create music from text prompts. It allows users to generate full songs, complete with lyrics and vocals, by simply describing the style and theme of the music they want. This tool is accessible to anyone, regardless of musical expertise, making it a powerful resource for both amateur and professional musicians.

Suno uses advanced AI models, including transformer and diffusion models, to produce music that sounds remarkably human. Users can customize various aspects of the music, such as tempo, instruments, mood, and structure, to create a personalized song. While Suno is a fun and easy way to turn musical ideas into reality, it also raises questions about copyright and the legalities of AI-generated content.

These new ground breaking AI tools can help us finish more music, inspire us to create tracks with vocals and teach us more about melodies, rhythm and what makes music beautiful.

 

What's Included with this session

• 2+ hours of Ableton Certified Training Video
• PDF with all the best free and commercial modern AI Vocal Production Tools

 

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Yeuda Ben-Atar, a world renowned Ableton Certified Trainer, hails from Los Angeles, California. Originally from Israel, Yeuda’s passion for music led him to the United States, where he discovered his true calling with Ableton Live in 2007, embarking on a journey of mastery.

He approaches Ableton in a unique way; producing and performing with video game controllers under the moniker Side Brain.

One of Yeuda’s most remarkable qualities is his exceptional knowledge and speed, combined with his unparalleled ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and engaging manner.

With years of experience as a music production instructor and educator, Yeuda has contributed his expertise to prestigious institutions throughout the United States, including USC, UCLA, UCSD, Colburn Music School, Berkley School of Music, Cal Arts, NAMM, Skywalker Sounds, Bedrock LA, Sonos Studios, Sweetwater Headquarters, 1500 or Nothing studios, Grammy U, Pensado’s Place, Vintage King, Museum of Making Music, Lynda.com (now known as Linkedin Learning), and Perfect Circuit Audio, among many others.

His projects have included working with and teaching artists such as Timbaland, Ludacris, Lavel Kali(Beyonce, Drake) DJ Numark and Jurassic 5, Beck, Skrillex, Flying Lotus, Ed Sheeran, Rick Rubin, Giorgio Moroder, Simi, Bootie Brown (Pharcyde), Dave Pensado, Madison Mcferrin and countless others.