Nvidia has unveiled Fugatto, a groundbreaking generative AI audio model capable of synthesizing unprecedented sounds based on text prompts. This innovative technology can transform any audio mix and create entirely new sound combinations that have never existed before.

Dubbed a "Swiss Army knife for sound," Fugatto's capabilities include:

• Creating unique sound combinations (e.g., trumpets that meow, saxophones that bark)
• Generating complex sound effects from text descriptions
• Editing existing music (isolating vocals, changing instruments, modifying melodies)
• Transforming voice characteristics (accents, emotional tones)

Rafael Valle, Nvidia's manager of applied audio research and orchestral conductor, explains that Fugatto represents their first step toward unsupervised multitask learning in audio synthesis and transformation.

The development process involved creating a massive dataset with millions of audio samples for training. Nvidia's team implemented a multifaceted strategy to expand the model's capabilities while maintaining accuracy and enabling new tasks without additional data requirements.

While Fugatto is not currently available to the public, Nvidia has launched a website featuring audio samples that demonstrate its potential applications in ethical generative AI. The company has not announced any timeline for public release.

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