The Mr. Bill Podcast Bill Day

Bio:
For those who love to experience music, look no further than Supertask. With deep roots in hip-hop and a focus towards immersion, Supertask creates sonic landscapes that dance between the intensity and stillness of the human consciousness. With a background in IT, Supertask frequently uses code and programming in his artistic vision, and the idea of infinity consumes his musical escapism offerings. A vision that his loyal community, the Dev Team, are directly involved in. Blending both analog and digital sound design, his unique approach has proven to be a driving force in the forward progression of electronic music. Through soundscapes that feel sentient, interactive live streams, and mind-bending visuals, Supertask is changing the way that we consume art.
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News:
Single Release: 4/21 Collaboration EP With "Seeded Vision" comes out this summer.
Show Takeaways:
Brain-computer interfaces have the potential to revolutionize music creation, but there are challenges to overcome, such as data transfer and the role of musical knowledge.
AI can be a useful tool in music production, from generating lyrics to providing information about plugins and audio files.
Creativity is subjective, and the definition of creativity can vary from person to person. AI can be creative in its ability to generate music, but a sense of ownership and sentimental value may be lacking.
Imperfections and randomness can add depth and authenticity to music production, and tools like Eurorack can provide unique sounds and experiences.
Language has limitations in expressing emotions in music, and the complexity of defining concepts like holes and chairs highlights the challenges of categorization.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Understanding Supertask
04:08 AI and Music in the Subset of Noise
07:59 Human Resolution with Color and Sound
09:39 Resolution and Possibilities in Audio
11:04 The Perception of Music and Noise
12:08 Cultural Influence on Music Perception
13:20 The Universality of Music Perception
14:25 Microtonal Scales and Musical Perception
15:21 Exploring Microtonal Music
19:22 The Concept of Simulation Theory
25:10 The Possibility of Living in a Simulation
28:08 Exploring Music and Visual Art
29:27 Scripted Looping in Music Production
34:29 The Ego and Live Performances
36:15 The Challenge of Performing Live Electronic Music
37:38 The Limitations of Live Performances
37:39 The Role of Input Devices in Music Expression
38:24 Exploring the Potential of Brain-Computer Interfaces
39:05 Speculating on the Future of Music Creation
40:00 The Role of Musical Knowledge in Brain-Computer Interfaces
40:49 The Challenges of Data Transfer in Brain-Computer Interfaces
42:19 The Role of AI in Brain-Computer Interfaces
42:50 The Increasing Predictability of Human Behavior
45:01 Using AI in Music Production
47:16 The Usefulness of AI in Answering Questions and Providing Information
48:34 The Definition and Nature of Creativity
51:17 The Subjectivity of Intellectual Property and Creativity
52:09 Exploring Unreal Engine and its Potential in Music Visuals
53:18 The Potential Disruption of AI and Sora in the Film Industry
54:00 The Limitations of AI in Music Generation
57:52 The Importance of Imperfection in Music Production
58:18 Using Randomness and Mistakes in Sound Design
01:00:19 The Appeal of Eurorack and Imperfections in Music
01:02:41 The Sense of Ownership and Sentimental Value in Music
01:04:34 The Potential of AI in Music Creation
01:06:28 The Interactive and Symbiotic Nature of Music Production
01:09:04 The Difficulty of Expressing Authenticity Through AI
01:11:36 The Limitations of Language in Expressing Emotions in Music
01:12:02 The Complexity of Defining Concepts like Holes and Chairs
01:14:04 The Process vs. the Final Product in Music Creation
01:14:46 Future Plans and Projects
 

Zach Evans is the head of the Harmonai research lab, the music research wing of Stability AI, working on open-source generative AI tools for musicians.
"We're launching new models and features in Stable Audio (www.stableaudio.com) including the ability to upload your own audio for style transfer. We're also working on new open-source text-to-audio models and improvements to Dance Diffusion."

Zach Evans Links 
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:26 Dance Diffusion: An Overview
14:34 Inference and Output Generation
25:00 The Subset of Sound and Music
30:16 Current Projects and Future Plans
34:29 Why is GPU faster for this kind of stuff?
36:07 Main use case of text-based version
37:49 Challenges with text prompts for audio
39:18 Improving control mechanisms for models
42:06 The core process of generative AI
43:56 The future of AI in the audio space
46:03 AI models and overfitting
47:19 Automated mixing and mastering
50:22 Personal reinforcement learning
53:08 AI as a tool, not a replacement for humans
56:33 The impact of AI on jobs and artistry
58:23 The importance of personal taste and ownership in art
01:00:32 The complexity of AI's impact on the music industry
01:01:36 Where to find Zach Evans and his work

Robert Freund is an experienced advertising attorney and advisor. He focuses his practice on online marketing and e-commerce issues. Before opening his own firm, Rob honed his legal skills working at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, one of the largest and most respected international law firms. Rob has lectured about advertising law at the University of Southern California, the University of San Diego, and the University of Tennessee, and he has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg Law, and Vox on those issues. Rob was named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star in Media & Advertising for 2020–2024.

Rob Freund Links
Mr. Bill’s Links: https://linktr.ee/mrbillstunes
 
Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

Reecard Farché (aka Anklepants) is an Australian born convict, multi instrumentalist, instrument builder, and solo member of Anklepants. You can check out the bulk of his work here:
Anklepants Links
Mr. Bill’s Links: https://linktr.ee/mrbillstunes
 
Podcast Produced & Edited by: Robert Fumo

This podcast episode will delve into the life of David Mordechai Packouz, a former American arms dealer, musician, and inventor born on February 17, 1982. Packouz joined forces with Efraim Diveroli in September 2005 at AEY Inc., an arms company that quickly secured numerous contracts worth millions. Their notable achievement was a nearly $300 million contract in 2007 to supply the Afghan Army with vast quantities of ammunition, which controversially included prohibited Chinese ammunition, leading to significant legal and ethical issues. Packouz played a key role in concealing the origin of these munitions, resulting in a sentence of seven months of house arrest for conspiracy to defraud the United States. His story caught public attention and was later depicted in the 2016 film War Dogs, where Packouz made a cameo appearance. Beyond his controversial past, Packouz has reinvented himself as an inventor and CEO of Singular Sound, where he developed the BeatBuddy, a guitar pedal drum machine, showcasing his transition from arms dealing to music technology.


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00:00Introduction and Background
02:23 Transition to Music Business
05:47 Creation of the BeatBuddy
10:34 Transition from Weapons to Music
21:02 Legal Trouble and Charges
30:07 Media Coverage and Scandal
36:47 Raid and Evidence
41:33 Sentencing and Plea Agreement
43:39 Legal Troubles and Plea Agreements
45:07 Testifying in Trial and Sentencing
46:06 Restrictions and Violations
47:23 Entrapment and Arrest
49:46 Sentencing and Laws
50:57 Law Enforcement Tactics
51:27 Violating Plea Agreement
52:34 Inequities in the Justice System
53:16 AI in the Justice System
54:08 AI as an Impartial Judge
55:33 Sentencing and Emotion
56:03 Sentencing and Timing
56:55 Personal Experience in Jail
57:55 Entrepreneurial Spirit
59:42 Entrepreneurial Ventures
01:08:14 Starting the Bed Sheet Business
01:14:32 Current Agenda and Future Products
01:18:38 Instafloss and Non-Music Products
01:22:23 NAMM Exhibition
01:23:15 Changes in Exhibition Strategy
01:24:06 Adapting to New Ways of Doing Things
01:25:15 Diminishing Returns of Exhibiting
01:26:41 Expanding Market Beyond Musicians
01:28:06 The Birth of InstaFloss
01:29:27 Effectiveness of Water Flossing
01:30:24 Proper Use of Water Flossers
01:32:03 Identifying Gaps in the Market
01:33:20 Balancing Passion and Profit
01:34:26 War Dogs Academy
01:36:26 Opportunities in Government Contracting
01:38:23 Investment and Support for Government Contracts
01:40:16 Future Ventures

Born and raised in New Jersey, Au5 (Austin Collins) has been a lifelong musician. Trained in classical piano since age 4 and studying bass guitar and music production since age 13, Austin is a well-rounded composer and music technologist unbounded by genre. 
Au5 Links
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00:00
Introduction and Tour Recap
03:00
Sleep Schedule and Adjustments
07:00
The Importance of Energy in Live Shows
13:00
Discussion on the Legality and Effects of Different Substances
19:00
The Evolution of Sound Design and Mixing Techniques
25:00
New Modules and Techniques in Ozone 11
30:00
Target Metrics for Loudness and Sub Level
35:00
Alternative Techniques for Sidechain Processing
37:23
Setting Up Templates for Mixing
39:18
Using Kickstart for Sidechaining
40:23
Using Simple and Lightweight Plugins
41:12
Using Ableton's Multi-Band Dynamics for Mixing
42:01
Using Ozone for Mastering
42:45
Using Spectral Compressor for Precise Compression
44:55
The Importance of Linear Phase in Mixing and Mastering
49:23
Using ShaperBox for Additive Mixing
53:47
Using Serum Effects for EQ Movement
56:24
Conclusion