EAST × WEST: Cross-Cultural AI Trends in Music Production
Summary
This session will explore the evolving Chinese music industry, focusing on how AI is being used in production, the current industry standards, and how DSP platforms and labels are responding to these innovations. We will highlight real examples of cross-cultural collaborations and demonstrate how technology is reshaping music creation, distribution, and label strategies, offering insights for international artists and partners interested in China’s market.
- Format: Panel
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- Presented By: Cheerful Music
Contributors
- MKJ
- Joe Jing Guo
- Vivian Wei
- Snow Jiang
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