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Guides, tutorials, and tips for music production, AI music creation, and releasing your tracks.

News

AI Music Copyright News: The First Big Suno Ruling Lands July 31

The Munich court rules on GEMA vs Suno July 31, the first major verdict on AI music training. Plus the $9 billion fight over 61,000 recordings in Boston, and what both mean for producers.

24 JUL 2026 / 6 MIN Read more →
Industry

Suno Data Breach: What 55 Million Exposed Accounts Mean for Producers

Suno confirmed the breach and Have I Been Pwned lists 55.3 million exposed accounts. What leaked, how to check your exposure, and what the response says about scraped-model platforms.

23 JUL 2026 / 5 MIN Read more →
Tutorial

How to Make Lofi Beats: A Producer's Guide

Tempo, jazzy chords, dusty drums, texture and arrangement: the full lofi beat-making method, plus a legal way to source original sounds.

22 JUL 2026 / 6 MIN Read more →
Industry

How Much Music Is AI-Generated? Deezer Says It Just Passed Half

Over half of daily uploads to Deezer are now fully AI-generated, yet those tracks pull only 1-3% of streams, most of them fraudulent. What the numbers actually mean for working producers.

22 JUL 2026 / 5 MIN Read more →
Industry

Is Suno Safe? What the July 2026 Hack Revealed About Its Training Data

A hack exposed Suno source code and user data, and confirmed the training catalog was scraped from YouTube Music, Deezer, Genius and more. What that means for producers who release music commercially.

21 JUL 2026 / 6 MIN Read more →
Tutorial

Exporting Stems to Your DAW (FL Studio + Ableton)

How to export stems in FL Studio and Ableton Live, step by step, plus a faster path when your source is generated rather than tracked by hand. Includes bit-depth and sync tips.

18 JUL 2026 / 4 MIN Read more →
Comparison

AI Melodies vs. Splice Loops

Splice loops let you browse and license melodic loops from a shared catalog. AI melody generation creates an original loop from your prompt. Here is how the two compare for a producer who cares about originality.

16 JUL 2026 / 4 MIN Read more →
Guide

The Ultimate Guide to AI Music Production & Stems

What are stems in music production, and why do they matter? A complete guide to stems, how AI generation changes the workflow versus sample packs and manual recording, and how to use them in your DAW.

14 JUL 2026 / 5 MIN Read more →
Tutorial

How to Make an AI Music Cover: A Producer's Workflow

'AI music cover maker' usually implies one button. In practice a clean cover takes two steps: isolate the vocal or instrumental, then build a new backing track. Here's the honest producer workflow.

11 JUL 2026 / 3 MIN Read more →
Tutorial

How to Use AI Samples in Your DAW Workflow

Generating an AI sample is the easy part. Here is the full DAW workflow: describe the sound, pick a category, set the BPM with the tempo control, export stems, and drag them into Ableton, FL Studio, or Logic Pro.

09 JUL 2026 / 3 MIN Read more →
Guide

What Makes the Best AI Music Maker in 2026?

'Best AI music maker' means different things for full AI songs, background scoring, and production. Here is how to evaluate one for real work: editable stems, genre and BPM precision, commercial rights, and DAW fit.

07 JUL 2026 / 3 MIN Read more →
Guide

The 5 Best AI Sample Generators in 2026 (Compared)

A working producer's comparison of the best AI sample generators in 2026, from stem-based generation to browser tools and local plugins. What each is actually good for, and where editable stems matter.

05 JUL 2026 / 3 MIN Read more →
Comparison

Waves ILLUGEN 2.0 vs. Sonura: Which AI Sample Generator Fits Your Workflow?

Waves ILLUGEN 2.0 and Sonura are both AI text-to-sound generators, built for different jobs. ILLUGEN makes individual one-shots, loops, and SFX; Sonura makes full multi-layer stems. An even-handed comparison for producers.

03 JUL 2026 / 4 MIN Read more →
Industry

Is AI Music Ethical? Licensed vs Scraped Models, Explained

Whether AI music is "ethical" comes down to two things: was the model trained with consent, and is there real human authorship in the track. Here is how licensed AI music actually works.

02 JUL 2026 / 7 MIN Read more →
Industry

Is AI Music Allowed on Spotify? What the 2026 Rules Actually Say

Yes, AI-assisted music is allowed on Spotify. What gets removed is spam, impersonation, and artificial streaming. Here is the real line between AI-assisted production and content-farm uploads.

02 JUL 2026 / 6 MIN Read more →
Industry

AI Music in 2026: The Industry Split Between Consent and Fraud

The music industry is living in two realities. One side runs on licensed AI and label deals. The other runs on 60,000 fake tracks a day. Both are accelerating.

15 APR 2026 / 9 MIN Read more →
Guide

Why AI-Generated Samples Beat Generic Sample Libraries

Sample libraries are overused and generic. Discover how AI-generated samples create unique sounds on-demand, giving your music the originality it needs to stand out.

15 JAN 2025 / 5 MIN Read more →
Event

AI Music GenJam - Sonura Studio

Join the first-ever AI Music GenJam by Sonura Studio in San Francisco. Collaborate, create, and compete for prizes in this hands-on AI music event.

10 DEC 2025 / 3 MIN Read more →
Tutorial

How to Make Trap Beats: Complete Guide for Beginners

Learn how to make professional trap beats from scratch. Complete guide covering 808s, hi-hats, melodies, mixing, and modern production techniques.

15 OCT 2025 / 5 MIN Read more →
Guide

AI Music Generators: Complete Guide 2026

Comprehensive guide to AI music generators. Compare features, pricing, quality, and commercial use rights to choose the best tool for your needs.

20 OCT 2025 / 4 MIN Read more →
Education

Royalty-Free Music Explained: Complete Guide

Learn what royalty-free means, licensing types, YouTube copyright rules, and how to use music commercially without legal issues.

10 OCT 2025 / 3 MIN Read more →
Release Strategy

How to Release Music on Spotify: Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to releasing music on Spotify as an independent artist. Distribution, playlisting, and maximizing streams.

20 SEP 2025 / 6 MIN Read more →
Beginner Guide

Music Production for Beginners: Complete Guide

Start making music from scratch. Equipment, DAWs, music theory basics, and modern production techniques to launch your journey.

05 OCT 2025 / 6 MIN Read more →
Resource Guide

Best Free VST Plugins for Music Production 2026

30+ professional free VST plugins including synths, effects, drums, and mixing tools. Save thousands on your production setup.

28 SEP 2025 / 6 MIN Read more →

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