Creating Virtual and Sample-Based VST/AU Plug-in Instruments with HISE

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AI Art via Stable Diffusion and Google Colab

Learn how to generate AI art in the cloud via the Stable Diffusion algorithm and Google Colab notebooks.

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Meetup: Use audio and MIDI in TouchDesigner with VST plugins

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Grow your career with ChatGPT. Be better, quicker and clearer.

How ChatGPT can be your superpower for learning, building, and monetizing your craft. Understand audience(s), planning to meet their needs. Plus, a ton of hacks and fun along the way.

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Creative Vocal Looping With BOSS Loop Stations

Learn to build musical ideas via looping vocal performances in BOSS Loop Stations.

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Unsupervised Machine Learning via FluCoMa In Max

Explore finding patterns in sound analysis with FluCoMa in Max

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Max meetup with Michael Begg, Shangyun Wu and Elisa Batti

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Sonification with Max: Turning Data into Sound

In this workshop you will learn and implement algorithms that process data files into sound and music.

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Fundamentals of Meta Sounds in Unreal Engine

Learn to build audio experiences via MetaSounds in the Unreal Engine.

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What is Music Hacking? We’ve asked ChatGPT

Jean-Baptiste Thiebaut

Much is said about OpenAI’s ChatGPT tool, the conversational AI search engine. You can ask it to write an FM synthesiser embedded in a web page, or a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Donal Trump.

We were curious about its understanding of Music Hacking. We were not disappointed by the result!

“Music hacking is the practice of using technology to manipulate or create music in innovative ways. This can include using software to remix existing songs, creating new music from scratch using synthesizers and other electronic instruments, or even using unconventional devices such as hacked game controllers to make music.

One of the key principles of music hacking is the idea of open source and collaboration. Many music hackers share their creations and techniques with others, and often work together to build upon each other’s ideas. This has led to the creation of a vibrant online community of music hackers, who share their work and provide feedback and support to each other.

One of the most popular tools for music hacking is the digital audio workstation (DAW), which allows users to record, edit, and produce music using a computer. DAWs often come with a wide range of virtual instruments and effects, making them ideal for creating electronic music. Another popular technique in music hacking is the use of chiptunes, which are songs created using the sound chips of old video game consoles. By using emulators or actual hardware, music hackers can create nostalgic, 8-bit style tunes that have become popular in their own right.

Music hacking has also been used to create experimental and avant-garde music. By using unconventional methods and technologies, music hackers are able to push the boundaries of what is considered “music” and create unique and interesting sounds.

Overall, music hacking is a fascinating and growing field that is constantly evolving. Whether you’re a seasoned musician looking to try something new, or just a curious technologist, there are many ways to get involved and explore the world of music hacking. So, if you have a passion for music and technology, why not give it a try?”

A web-based synth

write javascript code for an FM synthesiser inside an html page

The initial response was missing the buttons to start/stop the synth, and the controls to change the modulation and frequency, so we asked :

write fully functional javascript code for an fm synthesiser inside an html page

What’s amazing is that it picked up the new requirements and added the UI code. We then proceeded to add a MIDI keyboard, nice buttons, and here’s the result!

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