Engram is a sampler that turns broken AI hallucinations into music
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Music startup Thoughtful Things has just launched the Kickstarter campaign for its first instrument, Engram. It's a sampler and groovebox that uses AI to mangle incoming audio and even hallucinate completely new sounds. This isn't Suno in a box, though. This isn't a "push-button, get-song" device, a
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A recording studio with a musician staring in frustration at a glitching Engram device surrounded by scattered musical notes and sound clips.
Caption: When the AI can't even hum a tune, what's it good for?
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
Engram taps into the AI music hype cycle with a unique take on generative sounds. While it promises new sonic experiences, it's wise to remember that true creativity still eludes even the most sophisticated AI, and Engram is no exception. It's a fascinating experiment that pushes the boundaries of what we expect from AI, but let's not forget the limitations and limitations of the technology.
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Panel 1
*Alex is tinkering with a small, futuristic device on a cluttered desk, surrounded by wires and headphones. Sam is looking over Alex’s shoulder, a skeptical look on his face.*
Alex: Check this out, Sam! Engram turns AI glitches into sweet beats!
Sam: Uh-huh. So it’s like a music box that randomly craps out noise?
Panel 2
*Alex is showing Sam a screen displaying a series of glitchy, colorful patterns. Robin walks in, looking excited.*
Robin: I heard you guys got a new toy! What’s the deal?
Alex: It’s an AI sampler! You feed it sound, and it spits out music!
Robin: So it’s like a DJ, but instead of scratching records, it’s messing with your brain?
Panel 3
*Alex, Sam, and Robin are in a small studio, with speakers blaring distorted, glitchy music. Alex is smiling, holding the device triumphantly, Sam is shaking his head, and Robin is dancing awkwardly but excitedly.*
Sam: I still think it’s just making noise...
Alex: But it’s *music* with a twist! Listen to this!
Robin: Whoa, it’s like the future of sound! Or maybe just a headache?
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