The CEO of Soul, Zhang Lu recently introduced a revolutionary new interactive experience to the users of the platform. Soul App has long been crossing barriers and opening up new frontiers of social interaction. So, it comes as no surprise that the app’s latest offering is considered by many to be a significant milestone in the use of AI technology on social platforms.
Known as “Lazy KTV”, the event is, in essence, a multi-person AI Duet function that promises to elevate social play to a whole new level. Boasting the power of AIGC technology at its core, this is a never-before-seen function.
Undeniably, music is a language that brings people together, with its unifying effect transcending the barriers of age, geography, language, and culture. Equally important is its ability to soothe and heal. Be it a peppy, flirty number, a haunting melody, a lilting rendition or a foot-tapping piece that makes you want to get up and dance; they all have one thing in common- Their ability to offer reprieve from stress and provide comfort and joy.
And Soul Zhang Lu wants to tap into this innate ability of music to redefine the way in which people interact with music and through music. The underlying goal is but one- To use music to foster deeper connections and create a platform for self-expression.
The self-expression aspect is covered by the main feature of the “Lazy KTV” event which allows participants to record a 30-second audio clip, which is then used to create custom voice models. Three AI singing modes—balanced, similarity, and expressiveness—are built on top of these models. They enable users to create custom song covers that suit their tastes.
To foster deeper connections, “Lazy KTV” has the “AI Duet” option. This allows users to invite others to join them in making musical duets across time and place. In fact, it is this aspect of the “Lazy KTV” function that makes it unique and enables it to enhance social experience.
While “Lazy KTV” is undoubtedly impressive, it certainly isn’t Soul Zhang Lu’s first foray into the world of AI. The platform has long been dedicated to utilizing AI to foster human connection, and Soul app’s ongoing advancements in this area are a testament to this fact.
Soul Zhang Lu has always placed great emphasis on continuously and progressively enhancing user interaction. Actually, since its inception in 2016, the team behind Soul App has constantly worked towards using innovative technologies to offer a more personalized experience and to augment the ability to forge deeper connections on the platform.
Once the team of Soul Zhang Lu started working with AIGC technology in 2020, they quickly graduated to the proprietary Linglun engine, which formed the basis of another music-centric event called, the “Soul Dimension Singer”.
It was this function that cemented Soul App’s reputation as a pioneer in customized music production in the social networking and social media space. It also needs to be stated that music has always been a prominent element in the Soul community. So, the Linglun engine was a step in the right direction as it gave platform users an improved ability to discover and create music by utilizing artificial intelligence.
Since the Linglun engine had sophisticated audio deep learning capabilities, it allowed for the creation of customized music which was at the core of the “Soul Dimensional Singer” event. Furthermore, by allowing users to design their own AI singer personas, it fostered self-expression and encouraged users to connect at a deeper level.
The “Soul Dimensional Singer” event was a big hit with platform users and because the ultimate goal of Soul Zhang Lu and her team was to improve overall user experience, the success of this function bolstered their keenness to further use AI to create unique and immersive functions.
The team was quick to bring out Version 2.0 of the Linglun engine which was a result of the heavy investment that the platform made in using music as a medium for social communication. Linglun Version 2.0 raised the bar for audio deep learning and boasted of improved vocal range control and voice synthesis capabilities.
This was followed by the introduction of the “Lazy KTV event, which highlights the dedication of Soul Zhang Lu to both innovation and user delight. As far as user response goes, the event has received a lot of praise since its launch, and many are excited about creating customized AI duets with their pals.
Because the “Lazy KTV” event derives its power from version 2.0 of Linglun, it allows users to regulate the vocal range and voice synthesis, which significantly improves the quality of their music creation as well as their overall experience with the feature.
While the team of Soul Zhang Lu is currently basking in the success of their latest AI offering, they show no signs of slowing down. To constantly meet and exceed ever-changing consumer needs, Soul is dedicated to expanding the frontiers of artificial intelligence innovation.
Thus, the Linglun engine will soon offer one-click AI music creation, which will expedite the composition, arrangement, and mixing of music. The idea behind the rapid rollout of these features and events is clear- To reduce barriers to artistic expression and music-related social interactions, and by doing so create a more unique and engaging experience for members of the Soul community.
In fact, Soul Zhang Lu has clarified that the platform is prepared to maintain its investment in AIGC technology. Hence, in the future, users can continue to expect innovative functions that will allow them to express themselves more freely through music, which in turn will enable them to forge new friendships, strengthen existing connections, and improve social interactions all around.