Foundation Models Don't Understand Me - Lessons From AI Lutherie for Live Performances
ADC - Audio Developer Conference via YouTube
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Explore a keynote presentation from the Audio Developer Conference (ADC) 2024 that delves into the challenges and opportunities of AI musical instruments in live performances. Learn from MIT Media Lab researcher Manaswi Mishra's experiences building AI instruments for opera, symphony, and installations as he presents a framework for understanding the limitations of current AI models in creative expression. Discover how audio developers and instrument builders can create better toolkits for artistic exploration and intentional discovery, moving beyond simple style imitation. Gain insights into the development of AI musical instruments that prioritize human intent and creative expression, drawing from real-world applications in performances like VALIS (2023), Brain Opera (2022), and Flow Symphony (2024). Understand the importance of balancing technological capabilities with artistic needs in the evolving landscape of AI-powered musical performance and composition.
Syllabus
KEYNOTE: Foundation Models Don’t Understand Me - Lessons From AI Lutherie for Live Performances
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ADC - Audio Developer Conference