{"product_id":"making-and-releasing-music-with-ai","title":"Making and releasing music with AI","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMaking and releasing music with AI\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom your first musical idea to a professional release.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAI makes it possible to develop music without immediately needing a professional studio, expensive equipment or years of music production experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing up with melodies. Writing lyrics. Generating instruments. Developing vocals. Arranging tracks. Mixing and mastering music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut how do you actually turn that into a song that is ready to be released?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich programs can you use? What do they cost? How do you make sure your music sounds good, and which rights do you need before you publish a song on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd perhaps more importantly: when are you allowed to use AI music commercially, who owns which rights and how does income from streaming and music licensing really work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis FOREFACT guide researches how you can develop, edit, professionally prepare and distribute music with AI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom your first musical ideas to a finished master, copyright checks, music registrations, release planning and financial results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot just discovering how to make music with AI. Learning how to develop, check and responsibly release a song of your own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe FOREFACT guide — 52 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e36 chapters on AI music production, music software, copyright, distribution, promotion and income.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch into AI music generators, their possibilities, limitations, subscriptions and commercial terms of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step explanations of musical ideas, compositions, arrangements, instruments, lyrics and vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo detailed production projects: an instrumental electronic single and a song with your own lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical instructions for LMMS and Audacity, supplemented with AI-assisted production methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplanations of BPM, time signatures, MIDI, stems, audio formats, mixing and mastering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven adaptable sample prompts for different parts of music production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eComparisons of relevant software and distribution services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch into copyright, commercial licences, master rights, samples and human creative contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplanations of BumaStemra, Sena, performers’ rights and registering music with AI elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical information about DistroKid, TuneCore and CD Baby, including differences in their policies on AI music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fully completed fictional release example with metadata, credits and distribution checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch into Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, YouTube Content ID and streaming income.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive financial practical cases with costs, revenue scenarios and break-even calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty common problems with possible causes and remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA release protocol with 45 checkpoints and a 90-day plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Excel workbook — 22 tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the guide you receive a practical Excel workbook to prepare, manage and financially assess your own music projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack briefing and music project overview.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLog of AI generations, prompts and downloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecord of human creative contributions and credits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRights matrix with GO\/NO-GO checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegister of samples, stems, voices and artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrangement planner with BPM, bar numbers and timecodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMixing and mastering check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelease details, metadata, ISRC and UPC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistributor comparison tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCost and royalty calculator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecord of music licences and payments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePromotion budget and campaign overview.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonal financial dashboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelease planner and 45 quality checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive fictional financial examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 90-day production and release schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook contains automatic calculations and separate sample data. Estimated royalties are not automatically shown as income actually received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich programs and platforms are researched?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide examines different solutions for making, editing and releasing music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAI music generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuno and Udio, with attention to creative possibilities, subscriptions, downloads, commercial rights and important limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic production and audio editing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLMMS and Audacity for developing instrumental music, MIDI patterns, arrangements, audio editing and technical checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistroKid, TuneCore and CD Baby, with attention to distribution options, costs, rights terms and policies on AI-generated music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming and publication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and YouTube, including important differences between distribution, streaming income and Content ID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDutch rights organisations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBumaStemra and Sena, with explanations of the different rights that can arise in compositions, lyrics, performances and sound recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou learn what role these programs and organisations play and why not every music tool or distributor is suitable for every AI production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom musical idea to finished track\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide takes you through the entire music production process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e01. Deciding on a musical direction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore which genre, tempo, sound and type of production you want to develop. Write a clear project briefing before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e02. Choosing AI music software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare generators and music programs on capabilities, costs, export functions and commercial terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e03. Building your first music production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to develop an instrumental electronic track with rhythm patterns, MIDI, instruments and arrangement blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e04. Working with lyrics and vocals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how to prepare your own lyrics, record vocals or support them with AI, and carefully document creative contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e05. Mixing and mastering music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand how to check volumes, frequencies, dynamics, peaks and technical audio quality before you export a master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e06. Assessing rights and licences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamine which parts you made yourself, which AI tools were used and whether samples, vocals and other materials may be used commercially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e07. Preparing a professional release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how artist details, track titles, credits, artwork, audio files, ISRC and distribution settings come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e08. Publishing and promoting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore how music appears on streaming platforms, how you can prepare a release campaign and which forms of promotion are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e09. Calculating income and real costs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to analyse software, production time, distribution, promotion and any royalties separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo detailed music productions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide contains two separate production projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 1 — An instrumental electronic single\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou learn to set up a music project with a fixed tempo, rhythm pattern, bassline, melodic elements and arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith explanations of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking with LMMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBPM and time signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKick, snare, percussion and bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMIDI notes and arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild-up, transitions and ending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExport and audio check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 2 — A song with your own lyrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou develop a production that combines your own lyrics with AI support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith attention to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLyrics and musical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreative directions and prompts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVocals and audio editing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelecting and improving generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMastering and technical quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocumenting creative contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRights check and release preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projects are designed to help you understand and carry out the production process on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReleasing music: rights and registrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important part of this guide is the research into music exploitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause being able to download a track does not automatically mean you own all the rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why the guide covers different layers of rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition and lyrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho actually created the music and lyrics? 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An electronic single\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it cost to produce and release a track on your own?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e02. An EP with three tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do the costs change when you develop several songs as one project?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e03. Selling music to video makers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich selling prices and licence terms may be needed to recoup production costs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e04. A production with AI vocals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat additional costs and rights risks arise with vocals and synthetic voices?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e05. A release campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens financially when you spend money on promotion without guaranteed streaming income?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cases show how your own labour, paid costs, potential income and break-even are connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll amounts are fictional worked examples. 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