Timbre Transfer

Timbre transfer aims to modify the sonic character (timbre) of an audio signal while preserving other aspects like melody or rhythm. Recent research heavily utilizes diffusion models, often coupled with autoencoders or differentiable digital signal processing (DDSP), to achieve this, focusing on disentangling timbre from other musical features for better control. These advancements enable more precise and controllable timbre manipulation in applications like music editing, sound effect design, and voice conversion, impacting both music production and audio processing research.