# #187 - Sonarworks' CEO: AI, Studio Evolution & The Future of Music Production

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Podcast: [Ableton Music Producer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ableton-music-producer-podcast-863679)
Published: 2025-07-22T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abletonlive/episodes/187---Sonarworks-CEO-AI--Studio-Evolution--The-Future-of-Music-Production-e35npid
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## Resource

In this episode, Helmuts Bems, CEO of Sonarworks, shares deep insights into the company's journey, the science of calibration, and how AI is reshaping the future of music production. We explore the evolution of studio environments, the shift toward minimal hardware, and the integration of AI tools in creative workflows. Helmuts Bems co-founded Sonarworks in 2012 and has grown it into a global leader in sound calibration technologies, used in over 170 countries by Grammy-winning engineers and producers. Under his leadership, the company has expanded from high-end studio solutions to consumer-level products, and more recently, Voice AI tools. He brings a visionary perspective on the future of audio, technology, and human creativity. Follow Sonarworks: https://www.sonarworks.com Instagram: @soundidcreators Facebook: @soundidcreators LinkedIN: @Sonarworks Youtube: @SoundIDCreators Quickly grow your skills and learn with Abe, the Ableton AI Chatbot: ⁠⁠ https://www.liveproducersonline.com/ableton-chatbot⁠⁠ Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter⁠⁠

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