Automated Mastering: The Rise of AI-Powered Audio Mastering

Automated mastering – also known as auto mastering or sometimes even referred to as “mastering automatic” in casual terms – is an emerging approach where software algorithms perform the audio mastering process traditionally done by human engineers. In simple terms, automated mastering software uses computational algorithms to create a final master of a song, ready … Read more

AI Mastering vs. Human Engineers: 472‑Person Blind Test Results

AI Mastering vs. Human Engineers - 472‑Person Blind Test Results

Benn Jordan’s video “AI Mastering Is Stupid” presented a large‑scale blind test comparing AI‑driven mastering services to professional human mastering engineers. In 2024, Jordan – an electronic music producer and YouTuber also known as The Flashbulb – set out to determine whether algorithmic mastering tools could compete with the nuanced touch of human experts. He … Read more

The Cognitive Crescendo: Decoding the Neuroscience & Sociology of Viral Musical Hooks

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Introduction The human experience is saturated with music, yet within this vast auditory landscape, certain moments possess an uncanny power. A short melodic phrase, a unique rhythmic pattern, or a single lyrical line can detach from its parent song, embed itself in the collective consciousness, and propagate through cultures with the speed and tenacity of … Read more

How AI Is Revolutionizing Audio Mastering in 2025

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Updated 28th, July 2025 A Technical Review of Perceptual Evaluation, Genre-Adaptive Models, and the Emergence of Autonomous Agents Try the latest technology in AI Mastering. The central challenge in developing any artificial intelligence for a creative task is the quantification of “quality.” Before an AI can learn to master audio effectively, a robust and reliable … Read more

Veo3: Democratizing High-Quality Music Video Creation for Rap & Hip-Hop Artists

Veo3 Democratizing High-Quality Music Video Creation for Rap & Hip-Hop Artists

Rap and hip-hop artists have traditionally faced high costs and technical hurdles in producing music videos. Google’s Veo3 – a state-of-the-art AI video generation model – is poised to change that. Announced at Google I/O 2025, Veo3 can generate realistic video with synchronized audio for music videos from a simple text prompt (see demo). This … Read more