Unleashing Your Musical Creativity with Magenta.js

Explore the intersection of music, art, and code in this 47-minute Devoxx conference talk. Dive into the world of Magenta.js, a platform that empowers creative expression through machine learning. Learn about generative models, algorithms, and automation in the context of artistic creation. Discover practical applications like the Incredible Spinner, Bach Doodle, and Piano Genie. Gain insights into style transfer techniques for drawing and music. Examine code breakdowns and understand how technology can enhance artistic endeavors. Reflect on the importance of balancing serious work with creative exploration, and how tools like Magenta.js can bridge the gap between professional projects and personal artistic expression.

Intro
Why Magenta
Making things is good
Rules
Platform
Art
Serious
What is Machine Learning
Functions
Models
Why is it so good
Compute power
generative models
generative network
algorithms
Automation
Incredible Spinner
Bach Doodle
Companion App
Piano Genie
Sample
Style Transfer
Drawing
Magentajs
Code Breakdown
Code Should Never Hold Back Art
The Medium is the Message
Memories of a passerby
Random Skulls
Building serious things
Questions