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Google Launches Blob Opera Just In Time For The Holidays

Google has released a new app called blob Opera—a machine learning application that allows songwriters of all skill levels to compose songs—operas or otherwise—performed onscreen by four singing “blobs.” In announcing the new app on its website, Google suggests such compositions might just be the perfect holiday present. The app was created by artist David Li.

Google releases Blob Opera just in time for the holidays

The blobs have been programmed to replicate the style of singers by training them with operas sung by real singers: Christian Joel, Frederick Tong, Joanna Gamble and Olivia Doutney. And to that end, each of the four blobs performs one of four singing voice ranges: tenor, bass, mezzo-soprano and soprano. The performances are not the voices of the human singers—instead, they are generalized versions of opera singers based on training.

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Users who wish to experiment more deeply can edit their songs by changing pitch, and the notes they originally chose when composing a . They can also take over during a performance, allowing one of the blobs to sing a solo on the fly. They can also share their performances with others. And for those who are not pleased with their compositions, the blobs also perform standard songs such as Christmas carols.

Source: Techxplore

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