How audio pros ‘upmix’ vintage tracks and give them new life

“The uncanny valley is alive with the sound of music.” Experts are using AI to pick apart classic recordings from the 50s and 60s, isolate the instruments, and stitch them back together in crisp, bold ways. Jesse Jarnow reveals how after decades of slow advancement, deep learning has now sent the sonic invention into overdrive, and it is set to provide the audio landscape with endless possibilities.