AES Europe 2026

Obsidian Neural is a novel, open-source VST3 plugin that
addresses the technical challenges of integrating
generative AI models directly into a low-latency digital
audio workstation (DAW) environment. This workshop will
provide a deep dive into the architecture designed to use
AI as a real-time performance instrument. We will cover the
C++/DSP strategies necessary for minimizing latency during
the asynchronous generation of audio loops via models like
Stable Audio Open. Crucially, we will detail the system's
ability to maintain musical coherence during a live mix,
achieved through an internal LLM "Brain" that processes
contextual session data (BPM, key, existing tracks) to
enrich generation prompts. Furthermore, we will explore the
technical solutions implemented for seamless integration
with the live mixing paradigm: quantized MIDI triggering,
multi-output routing, and the novel "Draw-to-Sound"
feature, which employs a Vision Language Model (VLM) to
translate visual input into musical parameters. This work
demonstrates a robust framework for generative AI to
function as an instantaneous, adaptable partner within
professional audio engineering workflows.