Singapore-based BandLab Applied sciences has appointed Drew Silverstein as Senior Advisor, AI, Innovation, and Technique.
Silverstein is described by BandLab as “an early pioneer in human-first AI music practices”.
The exec was the Co-founder and former CEO of AI-driven music platform Amper Music and former VP of Music at Shutterstock. (Amper was acquired by Shutterstock in 2020).
Silverstein’s appointment is a big rent at a pivotal time for BandLab Applied sciences. The corporate’s highly effective flagship music-making app BandLab, partly constructed on AI-driven tech, has attracted over 60 million registered customers thus far. It’s claimed to be “the world’s largest social music creation platform”.
It additionally runs a device referred to as SongStarter that makes use of AI to permit customers to generate musical “concepts”, together with beats, melodies, and chord progressions, that may then be constructed upon by way of the principle BandLab platform.
This appointment additionally follows BandLab’s announcement of its support for the Human Artistry CampAIgn, turning into the primary music creation platform to take action.
The corporate says that Silverstein’s appointment “deepens its dedication to the development of AI applied sciences in music creation and moral synthetic intelligence”.
Earlier than Amper Music, Drew Silverstein was an award-winning composer, producer, and songwriter for movie, tv, and video video games in Los Angeles at Sonic Gas Studios.
BandLab Applied sciences says that his “distinctive mixture of artistic artistry and technological experience positions him as a useful addition” in guiding the corporate’s AI and music innovation technique.
He’ll report on to Group COO Ivan Chen.
BandLab Applied sciences can be the mother or father firm of Cakewalk, Airbit, and ReverbNation.
The corporate not too long ago unveiled “a complete rebrand”, launching a brand new company website, which it says will function a central hub for its music know-how choices.
BandLab acquired Airbit in February this 12 months, and Reverbnation in 2021. It acquired sure property and the whole mental property of Cakewalk Inc. from Gibson Manufacturers in 2018.
BandLab rebranded Cakewalk in June, and unveiled new branding for artist providers platform ReverbNation in July.
Information of Silverstein becoming a member of the corporate follows BandLab Applied sciences’ recent appointments of Kevin Breuner as Head of Artist Improvement and Schooling, and Jessica Strassman because the Head of Trade Relations & Artist Providers (Americas).
“BandLab’s dedication to empowering creators and eradicating technological limitations aligns completely with my values and imaginative and prescient for the accountable integration of AI in music and I look ahead to persevering with this thrilling journey with them.”
Drew Silverstein
“I’m thrilled to affix the group and collaborate on their mission to advance human-first AI practices in music,” stated Silverstein about becoming a member of BandLab Applied sciences.
“BandLab’s dedication to empowering creators and eradicating technological limitations aligns completely with my values and imaginative and prescient for the accountable integration of AI in music and I look ahead to persevering with this thrilling journey with them.”
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“This can be a very thrilling and significant second because it pertains to empowering customers with new know-how, and this appointment comes at a necessary time for our initiatives to empower and shield creators.”
Meng Ru Kuok
“We’re delighted to welcome Drew to the group,” added Meng Ru Kuok, CEO & Co-founder of BandLab Applied sciences.
“His friendship and recommendation over time has already contributed considerably to our world AI music management immediately and that is the right time for him to formally be part of the band.
“This can be a very thrilling and significant second because it pertains to empowering customers with new know-how, and this appointment comes at a necessary time for our initiatives to empower and shield creators.”Music Enterprise Worldwide
