Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
With so many creative resource platforms embracing generative AI, what options do we have for escaping the slop?
I think it's important for everyone to really take the time to consider your individual feelings about AI and where it does or doesn't fit into your life/workflow, especially the differences between tool-based AI and generative AI. These are my own personal feelings on the matter.
soundmarket.io
(non affiliate link, I just want to share a cool human-based service)
Chapter Markers:
0:00 - The Good ‘Ol Days
0:41 - What Is Royalty Free Music?
1:12 - The Downfall Of Artlist
3:26 - AI Tools vs. Generative AI
5:04 - Make What Only You Can Make
6:47 - Epidemic Sound
8:15 - My Favorite Option: SoundMarket
12:31 - Form Your Own Opinions
——————————— CONNECT ———————————
Instagram & Socials: @sodarntom
Main Site: himynameistom.com
Discord: himynameistom.com/discord
Podcasts: himynameistom.com/podcasts
———————————————————————
🎥 Check out my full gear list here:himynameistom.com/gear
———————————————————————
– Who Am I? –
Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production.
All videos on the channel are created by me without the use of artificially generated assets for editing or production. The only AI here is my Average Intelligence.
You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: himynameistom.com/about
My channel is open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here.
•Read my Ethics Statement about reviews, sponsorships, and brand partnerships: himynameistom.com/ethics
———————————————————————
Episode 536: The Slopification of Online Music
With so many creative resource platforms embracing generative AI, what options do we have for escaping the slop?
I think it's important for everyone to really take the time to consider your individual feelings about AI and where it does or doesn't fit into your life/workflow, especially the differences between tool-based AI and generative AI. These are my own personal feelings on the matter.
soundmarket.io
(non affiliate link, I just want to share a cool human-based service)
Chapter Markers:
0:00 - The Good ‘Ol Days
0:41 - What Is Royalty Free Music?
1:12 - The Downfall Of Artlist
3:26 - AI Tools vs. Generative AI
5:04 - Make What Only You Can Make
6:47 - Epidemic Sound
8:15 - My Favorite Option: SoundMarket
12:31 - Form Your Own Opinions
——————————— CONNECT ———————————
Instagram & Socials: @sodarntom
Main Site: himynameistom.com
Discord: himynameistom.com/discord
Podcasts: himynameistom.com/podcasts
———————————————————————
🎥 Check out my full gear list here:himynameistom.com/gear
———————————————————————
– Who Am I? –
Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production.
All videos on the channel are created by me without the use of artificially generated assets for editing or production. The only AI here is my Average Intelligence.
You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: himynameistom.com/about
My channel is open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here.
•Read my Ethics Statement about reviews, sponsorships, and brand partnerships: himynameistom.com/ethics
———————————————————————
Episode 536: The Slopification of Online Music
