Where does Jukedeck fit into LD
Facts:
There is Jukedeck: https://www.jukedeck.com
It makes music based on genre, mood, speed and a rudimentary instrument choice. The music is quite good for automatically composed music. The authors of the site claim the copyright of the tracks. There is a license model, which grants you either usage rights (up to 5 downloads per month for free for individuals/small businesses) or transfers copyright to you (expensive).
Question:
Is it just a tool or is it automated creation? Who creates the music? Is it suited for Compo?
Discuss!
(My opinion is below the fold)
I think it is not suited for Compo, since it is more than a tool. The options are simple and most of the actual creation lies in the algorithm/AI. Saying “Hey, make a fast dark rock track with traditional instruments” is not a creative act. Compo requires everything made by you, so I think Jukedeck is out.
On the more philosophical aspect: I do not think this AI i quite advanced enough to be a creator in it’s own right, so the programmers who wrote and trained it are the real creators here. Although I think we are approaching the point of “artificial persons” quite fast, we are not there, yet.
I still think it is a great tool and fantastic if you need some placeholder music to create a mood without investing much time into composing and recording.