⏳ 4 must-have AI VST Plugins

This weekend at Disneyland Paris, I did something I couldn’t as a kid—I took a picture with Mickey Mouse. Back then, I bolted before getting close. This time, I walked right up.

Funny how time changes things. What felt impossible as a kid becomes simple.

Not because we get braver, but because we stop seeing the same walls.

It’s the same with music.

A creative block that feels permanent one day can vanish the next.

The breakthrough might not be dramatic, just a small step, like finally hitting "record" or finishing that stubborn chorus.

So here’s my question: What’s something from your younger days that doesn’t hold you back anymore? A song you hated writing but love now? A stage you wouldn’t step on, but do without thinking?

This week:

✍🏼 A hands-on guide using ChatGPT for songwriting.

🛠️ A roundup of the best AI plugins for mixing and mastering

📰 And the latest news shaking up the music tech world.

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How to create chord progressions & melody ideas with ChatGPT

Every musician and producer knows the frustration of staring at a blank page.

Waiting for inspiration to strike.

Whether it’s writer’s block, a lack of fresh chord ideas, or a melody that just won’t come together, creative blocks can feel like a wall between you and your next great song.

The good news? 

AI tools like ChatGPT can help break through that wall with clever prompts designed to spark creativity.

1. Chord Progression

Prompt Template:
Create a [genre: pop/rock/country] chord progression in [key] using 3-4 chords with a [mood: happy/melancholic/energetic] feel and [tempo: slow/medium/fast] pace.

Here’s an example:

2. Melody Creation

Prompt Template:

"Compose a [instrument] melody in [scale] using [note limit: e.g. 3-5 notes] with [rhythm: simple syncopation/steady eighth notes] and [shape: ascending/descending/arc], incorporating [optional: unique twist]."

Here’s an example:

Ever feel lost mixing or mastering your music? It used to take hours to get things sounding right - until I found these AI plugins.

Until I discovered these 4 AI VST plugins.

Here’s why you need them:

1 - Fast Mixing:

↳ iZotope Neutron 5 sets up your mix in seconds.

↳ Visual Mixer lets you see and adjust your sound easily.

2 - Smart Compression:

↳ Sonible smart:comp 2 uses AI for smooth, clear compression.

↳ Perfect for vocals, drums, or even whole mixes.

3 - Mastering Made Simple:

↳ iZotope Ozone 11’s Master Assistant builds a custom mastering chain.

↳ Match your mix to pro tracks with a few clicks.

4 - Clean Reverb:

↳ iZotope Neoverb uses AI to keep your mixes clear and spacious.

↳ Blend three types of reverb and keep your sound from getting muddy.

These tools save time and help your music sound professional-even if you’re just starting out.

Get pro-quality mixes and masters faster.

Spend more time making music, less time stuck in the technical details.

Try them out and see how much easier your workflow gets.

Check out my guide here.

Missed last week’s news? I got you. Here are the top 5 AI music news.

WRAP UP

We’re at the end!

As Yoda might say in Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, “Do or do not. There is no try.”

Sometimes you just have to take the leap-whether it’s facing Mickey Mouse or trying a new AI tool.

Keep pushing forward, and may the music be with you.

Always rooting for you,

-Chris (The AI Musicpreneur)