Abstract
AI can now instantly write and produce songs with the touch of a button. But how do these productions compare to the work of musically-trained producers? I will conduct tests on various AI tools, providing similar inputs to compare their outputs, and will use those results to determine which tools are the most useful for songwriting and music production. I will create an AI-generated song and compare it with a human-produced version of the same song, focusing on both technical and creative aspects. I will share my results with both musicians and non-musicians to gather listener perceptions of AI- and human-produced music. I will evaluate which aspects of music production AI can perform effectively and which remain uniquely human. Finally, I will explore some of the ethical implications of using AI in music, addressing concerns related to creativity, authorship, and the future of the profession, including both industry and public perspectives.
How to Cite
Wittschen, M., (2025) “AI vs. Human-Produced Music: Technical, Perceptual, Creative, and Ethical Dimensions”, Capstone, The UNC Asheville Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship 38(1).
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