AI in Music Production: Is It Enhancing Creativity or Replacing It?

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AI tools in music production have moved from novelty to widespread use in a short time. Vocal synthesis that cleans up recordings. Stem separation that isolates instruments from mixed tracks. Chord and melody suggestion tools. Mastering assistants that match professional output. Beat generation. Sample creation. The tools exist and working producers are using them. The debate about whether this enhances or undermines creativity misses the more interesting question which is whether the music being made is actually better. Are AI-assisted productions producing more interesting music or more efficient music?