Mike Russell (Founder, CREATOR MAGIC) appeared on the stage with one message: 2025 is the year of AI agents. If you’re in radio, podcasting, a top notch youtuber or a content creator of any kind and you’re not using AI, you’re already falling behind.
Russell with over 25 years in the industry, is building a career in audio production and AI-driven creativity. He’s also been sharing his expertise on YouTube since 2010, so when he says something’s a game-changer, it’s worth paying attention to. His session was a rapid-fire tour of the 10 must-have AI tools that are shaking up the industry right now.
For podcasters and audio pros, Wondercraft makes AI-powered editing feel seamless, while NotebookLM acts like an audio director, tweaking and optimizing sound on the fly. Adobe Enhance works its magic by cleaning up messy recordings, and UVR is perfect for removing vocals from any track—great for remixes or isolating speech. Auphonic is another must-have, making sure your final mix is polished and balanced.
If you’re working with AI voices, Eleven Labs is a beast! It’s pushing the boundaries of dubbing, voice generation, and even sound effects. On the visual side, Midjourney is still king for AI-generated images, while Face Fusion lets you blend images and videos into something fresh.
But the real headline? AI automation. Zapier is revolutionizing workflows, making complex tasks effortless. And ChatGPT 4.5—which Russell tested live—is now fine-tuned for writing, marketing, and sales. Meanwhile, Grok 3 from X is setting the bar for real-time info and sentiment analysis.
Bottom line? AI isn’t just about speed—it’s about unlocking creativity in ways we never could before. And if you’re not experimenting with these tools, you NEED to!
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