Microsoft Research is developing a technology and software prototype called MySong that will have a huge impact on how amateurs, hobbyists and even starting musicians write music.
Basically, the software records your singing through a microphone, and it automatically and systematically generates an instrumental accompaniment for your song with quality that is comparable to a professional. With a simple slide of your mouse you can change the arrangement into happier, sadder, slower, more traditional, etc.
The project has great potential on saving money and time involved in song writing. Plus, we will have better quality YouTube amateur video of you singing your heart out!
Online karaoke will be even better in the future!
Tech To Let Anyone Sing Like a Pro
Microsoft's MySong
Trend Themes
1. Amateur Music Production - The rise of technology will allow aspiring musicians to create professional-level music at a fraction of the cost and time.
2. Automated Music Composition - The development of software that can generate instrumental accompaniment for singing has the potential to revolutionize the music industry.
3. Interactive Music Editing - The ability to easily modify the arrangement of a song with a simple mouse click creates a new market for software developers looking to create user-friendly music editing software.
Industry Implications
1. Music Production - Music production companies can benefit from offering inexpensive software that allows amateurs to create quality music and market it online.
2. Online Entertainment - The entertainment industry can take advantage of the rise in amateur music creation by offering new platforms and services that cater to emerging musicians.
3. Software Development - The technology behind automated music composition opens up opportunities for software companies to develop new music production tools and technology.