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I Got Copyright Notices for Using AI Loops
52 Cues Podcast, 52 Cues Community, Music Production, AI in Music, Copyright, Industry Evolution, Industry Trends, Podcast Episodes Shannon Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, 52 Cues Community, Music Production, AI in Music, Copyright, Industry Evolution, Industry Trends, Podcast Episodes Shannon Kropf

I Got Copyright Notices for Using AI Loops

Now, I know what you're thinking—you’re probably sick of hearing about AI. I know I’m sick of talking about AI and the constant handwringing about it, but recent events have brought AI screaming to the forefront.

During a recent live stream, I used Sumo AI to generate a custom reference track, but after the session, I was hit with not one, not two, but four copyright notices for the same section of the AI-generated drum loop.

Yeah, we've got some things to talk about.

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PROs Explained
52 Cues Podcast, PROs, Royalties & Pay, Copyright, Music Licensing Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, PROs, Royalties & Pay, Copyright, Music Licensing Dave Kropf

PROs Explained

There are a lot of moving parts to getting paid when your music gets placed on TV and as production music composers, the majority of the money we make depends on backend royalties managed by PROs or Performing Rights Organizations.

So on today's episode, I examine the role of PROs, what they do, how they operate, and how they determine how much you get paid.

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