RPM Catalog, AI Moves, Game Audio Insight

Nathan Fields
July 25, 2025

The Rareform Rundown #72

Hello Friends,

Nathan here. This week we’re reaching out with some updates from the Rareform Production Music catalog, along with a few thoughts on where music, AI, and game audio are all heading.

AI is a hot topic right now, and how it intersects with music is something we're figuring out step by step. From indie game sound design on a budget to the moves UMG is making around AI patents, there's a lot shifting quickly.

Here’s what we’ve been digging into:

New projects + music we are looking for

PROJECTS

Cool to hear our track 'One Day' by Benjamin Cook in the trailer for the Chinese web series Dear Enemy!

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SYNC SEARCH

My team and I are currently looking for more composers looking to contribute to our new production music library. If you are interested please drop a comment here with a link to some production music style tracks that you specialize in!

So AI is a common topic these days and how the music world handles it is an interesting one we are discovering at each new step of the way.

Universal Music Group is taking a clear step forward in shaping how AI interacts with music. They’ve teamed up with IP asset management firm Liquidax Capital to start developing and filing patents that focus on the growing impact of AI across the music industry.

As part of this move, they’ve launched a new entity called Music IP Holdings, Inc., which will handle licensing for UMG’s AI-related patents. It’s a sign that UMG isn’t just watching the AI space, they’re making long-term moves to stay in control of how tech and music evolve together.

Check this out for more:

Universal Music Group Ramps Up AI Patent Strategy Amid Industry Shift

Universal Music Group is advancing its AI strategy through a new partnership with Liquidax Capital, filing 15 patents tied to music innovation and AI threat protection. As AI reshapes the industry, UMG is securing its position in both protection and creation. #MusicIndustry #AIinMusic #MusicTech

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/universal-music-group-ai-patent-strategy

Audio can make or break the feel of a game. It sets the mood, helps guide the player, and pulls you deeper into the world. But for indie developers, getting that sound right isn’t always easy, especially with tight budgets and limited time.

The good news is, great audio doesn’t have to mean expensive gear. There are plenty of affordable DAWs out there that get the job done, plus a growing list of free and low-cost plugins, virtual instruments, and libraries that open up a ton of creative options. Sampling, layering, and smart use of existing tools can go a long way in shaping a solid sonic landscape.

Our team just put together a blog on building great game audio without a massive budget:

Creating Audio for Indie Games: Practical Tips and Resources

High-quality audio can take an indie game to the next level, enhancing immersion and player experience. This guide covers essential tips for sound design, from affordable tools and recording techniques to editing, mixing, and implementation.

www.rareformaudio.com/blog/creating-audio-for-indie-games

That’s it for this week!

-Nathan

Products

Checkout Echelon — our first cinematic sound pack built for film composers and music producers looking to level up their sound and land more placements.