Composition

AI music tools generate songs. Games need systems. Why static AI tracks fail in interactive media — and what game-ready music actually looks like

Sample libraries are powerful — but relying on them exclusively puts a ceiling on your sound. Here's why recording real instruments, even imperfectly, can make the difference between music that's technically solid and music that actually breathes.

AI-generated music sounds almost right — but for games, it's a dead end. No loops, no adaptive music, no flexibility. Here's how composers turn AI tracks into real, usable game music in 5 steps.

Everyone is talking about how good AI music has become. The debate around AI music vs human composer game music has never been louder — so I decided to put it to the test and what I found might surprise you. I gave Suno AI v5 a real studio brief: score a dark western cinematic soundtrack in the style of Red Dead Redemption. Then I scored the same brief myself. The results revealed something important that nobody is talking about. 🎬 Watch the full comparison here: THE MOMENTU

by Marika Schanz – composer, sound explorer, accidental goblin impersonator When people ask me how I create my music packs, they sometimes imagine something mystical. Maybe I sit in a candlelit room, summon ancient spirits, and wait for the cosmic melody to descend upon me like a pigeon with excellent taste. I wish. The truth is: My process is a mix of research, organization, musical archaeology, a little chaos, and a lot of passion for helping indie devs bring their worlds t

A medieval fair, a grumpy daughter, and a melody stuck in my head: how I turned one day into music full of bagpipes, lutes, and drums.

Turn tiny melodies into full compositions by playfully testing and twisting them. Creative, funny, and practical tips to conquer musical writer’s block.