The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the music industry is driving a significant change in the way music is being composed, produced and mixed. This study investigates the current state of AI in the mixing workflows and its adoption by different user groups. Through semi-structured interviews, a questionnaire-based study, and analyzing web forums, the study confirms three user groups comprising amateurs, pro-ams, and professionals. Our findings show that while AI mixing tools can simplify the process and provide decent results for amateurs, pro-ams seek precise control and customization options, while professionals desire control and customization options in addition to assistive and collaborative technologies. The study provides strategies for designing effective AI mixing tools for different user groups and outlines future directions.

翻译：人工智能技术在音乐产业中的融合正在推动音乐创作、制作和混音方式的重大变革。本研究通过半结构化访谈、问卷调查及网络论坛分析，探讨了AI在混音工作流程中的当前应用现状及其在不同用户群体中的采纳情况。研究发现存在三类用户群体：业余爱好者、专业爱好者与专业人士。我们的结果表明：AI混音工具虽能简化流程并为业余爱好者提供不错的效果，但专业爱好者追求精确控制与自定义选项，而专业人士在辅助与协作技术之外，同样注重控制与自定义功能。本研究为不同用户群体设计有效的AI混音工具提供了策略，并指出了未来发展方向。