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OKiTALK.news – Thomas Winterbacher alias Chuckomino – “About Your Own Song: Digital Audio Workstation or AI?” 25.12.2024 – 8 PM live –

About Your Own Song: Digital Audio Workstation or AI?

The new era of music production – Where are the differences, and what suits you better?

The world of music production has changed drastically. While a few years ago complex audio workstations like Ableton Live were the undisputed choice for artists and producers, today AI solutions like Suno AI are entering the scene, helping even beginners create entire tracks in minutes. But where do the strengths and weaknesses of the two approaches lie? And what makes more sense for you as an aspiring artist?

Ableton Live: Creativity in Your Hands

Ableton Live is more than just a tool – it is a creative universe. As a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), it gives you full control over every aspect of your music. From precise arranging to sound design to mixing down, you can determine everything yourself here. Especially for producers who want to implement their artistic vision down to the smallest detail, Ableton is the first choice.

An example: You want to create a unique drum pattern for a techno track. Ableton offers you endless possibilities to work with effects, samples, and sequencers. However, the abundance of options also has its downsides: Beginners often feel overwhelmed by the complexity, and the journey from the first note to the finished song can take weeks.

https://ableton.com – Ableton DAW.

Suno AI: Music Production at the Push of a Button

In contrast, Suno AI works quite differently. This platform uses artificial intelligence to generate complete tracks from simple inputs. You specify a style (e.g., “Lo-Fi Hip-Hop”) and a few keywords – and within seconds, Suno delivers a song. Perfect for quick ideas, collaborations, or simply to create cool beats without prior knowledge.

A recent artist shared how he generated a chillwave track for a social media post using Suno – without playing a single note himself. However, the simplicity comes at a price: Your creative control remains limited, and the generated tracks can sometimes feel impersonal.

https://suno.com – Suno.com AI

What Suits You?

The choice between Ableton and AI tools like Suno largely depends on what you want to achieve:

• Full control & creative depth: Ableton is ideal for musicians who want to learn their craft and express themselves artistically.
• Speed & efficiency: Suno AI is perfect for quickly achieving results – ideal for content creators who need music as an addition.

The future? Perhaps it lies in the combination. Building the foundation with Ableton and stimulating creative inspiration with AI – hybrid workflows could offer the best of both worlds.

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Austrian DJ and producer

://suno.com/@chuckomino

• What is your path into music production?
• Thomas Winterbacher alias Chuckomino gives a brief introduction to the tools and also has a comparison ready.
• Let’s briefly exchange ideas on air.