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Native Instruments has released Maschine 3.7, a free update for Maschine 3 that adds random note generation, Euclidean sequencing and per-note probability, alongside three new paid Expansions.
Suno has released v6, a new suite of AI music models with section-level editing, mashup and sampling tools, plus image and video inputs. Its licensed-data training claims and retirement of previous models also matter to producers.
SH Labs, SubmitHub’s AI Music Detector, says it analysed more than one million releases in July and classified nearly 40% as showing AI involvement. The figures are detector outputs rather than proof that every flagged track was definitively AI-generated.
Lunacy Audio’s Nova is a cloud-based instrument platform that works in a browser and DAW, with a marketplace now and AI-assisted plug-in building planned for wider release.
LALAL.AI is reported to be moving its stem-separation technology into Neko hardware, allowing local, real-time separation of vocals, drums, bass and guitar without an internet connection.
Apple Music reportedly plans to label tracks substantially created with generative AI as “Made With AI”. For producers, the immediate issue is accurate disclosure and keeping clear records of how AI tools were used in a release.
Universal Music Group has entered a multi-year licensing agreement with ElevenLabs to develop an AI-powered music platform built around licensed repertoire and artist participation.
Suno has launched its v6 family of AI music models, adding targeted editing, mashup and idea-generation tools. The release also begins the company’s licensed partnerships with Warner Music Group, BMG and Believe.
Google has released Lyria 3.5 AI music generation in the Gemini app, Google AI Studio and the Gemini API, making its latest music model available globally on web and mobile.
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