Generative AI
Sep 5, 2026
User explores AI-generated MIDI files for self-playing piano and questions legality of sharing results
Sep 5, 2026
AI Summary
A user experimented with AI tools to create and analyze MIDI files for a self-playing piano system. After developing an encoder and decoder for the proprietary format, the user is uncertain about the legal implications of sharing these tools publicly.
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- A user has a self-playing piano using the PianoDisc Protigy system, which sells music files online.
- The user experimented with AI tools Astra and Fable to create and critique MIDI files, ultimately producing a version of Gymnopedie No 1.
- Fable analyzed a purchased mp3 from PianoDisc, identifying its MIDI channel and nuances in performance.
- The AI created both an encoder and decoder for the PianoDisc format, which includes obfuscation to prevent unauthorized playback on other systems.
- The user is questioning the legality of publishing the encoder and decoder created by Fable.
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