Company
Dreamtonics
Dreamtonics, as described on the show by Kanru Hua.
Episodes (1)
Kanru Hua, founder of Dreamtonics, talks about building AI vocal synthesizers as instruments and his path from hobbyist programmer to music tech founder.
Questions these episodes answer
What is Dreamtonics?
Dreamtonics makes AI vocal synthesizers like Synthesizer V. Users input lyrics and notes, and the software sings them. Hua sees the software as a musical instrument that gives creators control over phrasing and style.
From: Founding Dreamtonics: Creating music with AI Vocal Synthesizers
How did Kanru Hua start Dreamtonics?
He was a hobbyist programmer who became interested in Vocaloid as a teenager. He wanted to make a more natural voice synthesizer. In college around 2017, his experiments with neural networks worked well enough that he decided to start a company.
From: Founding Dreamtonics: Creating music with AI Vocal Synthesizers
Who uses Dreamtonics software?
Today the user base includes music producers who use the software for practical work like making tracks, lead vocals, harmonies, and demos. There are also beginners and fans who interact with virtual characters, especially in Japan.
From: Founding Dreamtonics: Creating music with AI Vocal Synthesizers
What is the future of AI in music production?
Hua expects AI text-to-sound generators to handle background music and other utilitarian audio. He plans to expand Dreamtonics' product line with more vocal tools and to keep the software as an instrument for creative people.
From: Founding Dreamtonics: Creating music with AI Vocal Synthesizers