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Wrapping up, the panelists share a sense of optimism about the democratization of music creation. The ability for anyone with a laptop to produce sophisticated music expands the diversity of voices and styles. While this brings challenges related to originality and authenticity, it also opens doors for previously unheard artists, especially those who lack access to traditional training.
They agree that technological progress will likely continue blurring the lines between human and machine performance. Interfaces that help translate thoughts directly into music—possibly through neural mapping—are on the horizon, promising to transform creative processes in ways unimaginable.