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4. Spotify Song Sketch adds vocal melody generator

Spotify’s experimental Song Sketch tool now includes a melody generator, capable of turning lyrics and chords into vocal top lines with style presets (e.g. indie pop, soul, trap).

Built-in features:

• Key/tempo match to your chord progression

• Export MIDI or audio directly

• AI voice demo preview

Why it matters:
Songwriters can now go from lyrics to melody in minutes — great for topliners and demo artists.

5. TikTok announces in-app DAW for creators

In a surprising move, TikTok launched a closed beta of TikTok Tracks, a lightweight in-app DAW that lets users create loops, beats, and melodies directly within the app.

Features:

• Step sequencer + loop pads

• AI assistant for tempo/key/melody matching

• One-click sync to TikTok videos

Why it matters:
It blurs the line between music creator and content creator, giving users full control over their sound.

6. Waves Audio updates Tune Real-Time for natural vocal tuning

Waves Tune Real-Time 3.0 is here with improved note detection and a “Live Mode” for ultra-low-latency use in performance and recording.

New additions:

• Natural pitch correction curves

• Formant preservation slider

• New genre-based tuning presets

Why it matters:
Artists can now use real-time pitch correction without losing vocal character — essential for live and studio workflows.

7. LANDR launches 'Lyric Match' for sync placement opportunities

LANDR introduced a new feature called Lyric Match, where AI scans your lyrics and matches them with current sync briefs from music supervisors in film, TV, and ads.

Features:

• Suggests rewrites to match themes or tone

• Sync-grade feedback for mood, pace, and message

• Direct submission from within the platform

Why it matters:
It gives songwriters a real path to licensing income without needing an agent.

Final thoughts: songwriting is getting smarter — and more social

This week showed that the music-making process is evolving at lightning speed. With new tools for fan collaboration, AI-powered toplining, and direct-to-sync platforms, the gap between idea and income is closing fast.

And the best part? You don’t need a label to compete — just the right tools, and a few good hooks.

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This week brought a wave of new AI songwriting tools, powerful plugin updates, and community-driven collabs that are reshaping the way songs are written, produced, and shared. Whether you're a bedroom producer or a full-time writer, here’s your recap of the top 7 music creation stories from April 30 to May 5, 2025.

1. Soundation launches AI-powered songwriting sketchpad

The browser-based DAW Soundation launched its new AI Song Sketchpad, which helps users generate lyrics, chord progressions, and full arrangements based on text prompts.

Highlights:

• Choose from genre-based templates

• Generates chords and MIDI clips from a theme

• Includes lyrics suggestion tool with rhyme and mood filters

Why it matters:
It's a lightweight, fast solution for writing song ideas on the go — no downloads required.

2. Lainey Wilson’s fan-built single hits #1 on TikTok trending

Country-pop star Lainey Wilson released “Fanline,” the first single fully built using her viral #BuildASong campaign — where fans submitted lyrics, hooks, and themes.

Stats so far:

• Over 20 million TikTok views

• 3M+ user-created remixes

• Full-length release coming to Spotify on May 10

Why it matters:
Fan-collaborative songwriting is becoming a real marketing and creative model.

3. Native Instruments releases Komplete 15 with real-time lyric tracking

Komplete 15 just dropped, and one of its standout features is Real-Time Lyric Tracking — a plugin that links written lyrics with timeline markers for vocal alignment.

Other updates:

• Expanded Kontakt libraries for cinematic and R&B

• Auto-harmony engine with key detection

• AI mastering presets powered by iZotope

Why it matters:
Songwriting and production are merging even further, especially in vocal-heavy genres.

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