Global Bigdata Conference

Much is made of AI augmenting human intelligence with simple automation, but might higher order human creativity go the same way? Technology is an integral part of composer Kate Simko's work. As well as writing for film and television, she founded the London Electronic Orchestra, which combines classical instruments with electronic music. Although she may start composing with paper, pencil and piano, she switches to Avid's Sibelius notation software to write a full score: "From there, you're able to take the notation and export it as Midi data or the actual sheet music," she says, referring to the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (Midi) technical standard. Software also lets Simko listen to her compositions before rehearsals start.