52 Cues - A Production Music and Sync Podcast

Give Your Cues an Edge That Beats AI

Dave Kropf Season 2025 Episode 23

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In this episode, I explore one simple, yet powerful way to make your cues stand out in a world where AI is getting better by the minute. Using my latest dramedy cue, “Of Mice and Mensa,” as a real-world example, I unpack a creative habit that adds realism, nuance, and authenticity – giving your music an edge the machines just can’t match.

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