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User's ideal music app doesn't exist; they explore features they want, including scrobbling to last.fm, combined streamed/personal libraries, large album art, and social recommendations. They analyze current options: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, Roon, and others, noting pros and cons for each. Key issues include UI inefficiencies, ethical concerns, lack of features, and sound quality. No app meets all needs; the search for the perfect music app continues.

https://hicks.design/journal/my-perfect-music-app-doesnt-exist

ACE Studio: All-in-one AI music platform offering vocal synthesis, voice cloning, AI instruments, stem splitting, and more for music producers. Generate vocals, customize voices, create instruments, and seamlessly integrate with DAWs. Features royalty-free models and supports various creative tools for enhancing music production.

https://acestudio.ai/

Music Mouse by Eventide is an intelligent musical instrument that translates mouse movements into melodies and counterpoints. It allows for real-time music creation and can drive external instruments via MIDI. Priced at $29, it features various modes for playing, including standalone, effects, and as a MIDI source, catering to different musical styles and improvisation needs. It is compatible with Windows 11 and macOS 10.14+. Users can explore a demo before purchasing.

https://www.eventideaudio.com/software/music-mouse/