Adobe MAX Unveils Groundbreaking AI Tools for Designers and Audio Engineers

Adobe Unveils Experimental Tech for Designers and Audio Engineers

Adobe has revealed a suite of experimental technologies aimed at assisting graphic designers and audio engineers during its annual MAX event. The showcase featured innovative tools designed to transform sketches and rotate 2D art, potentially revolutionizing the creative process.

One of the standout demonstrations was Project Turntable, which allows users to rotate vector images without distorting design elements. This groundbreaking technology enables designers to change the perspective of a vector image using a simple slider while maintaining the original design integrity. Adobe demonstrated the tool’s capabilities with a dragon image and a bread basket, both of which retained their design quality when rotated.

Another notable innovation, Project Remix A Lot, leverages generative AI to convert physical sketches into digital designs. The tool features a “Sketch to layout” button that transforms rough designs into polished digital versions, along with “Layout variations” for resizing images to fit various formats. This technology is particularly beneficial for creatives who prefer working with physical mediums or those with limited graphic design skills.

While these experimental tools are part of Adobe’s “sneaks” program and not guaranteed for public release, successful sneaks have previously evolved into popular features, such as Photoshop’s Remove tool.

Adobe also unveiled other experimental projects, including Project Hi-Fi, a Photoshop plugin for AI image generation using workspace references, and Project Super Sonic, which generates sound effects from silent video prompts. The latter can recognize objects to create appropriate sound effects and allows timing adjustments using voice commands.

Additional sneaks presented during the event included tools for creating image mashups, features for identifying image ownership, and tools for removing distractions from videos. More details about these experimental technologies are available on Adobe’s official blog.

As Adobe continues to push the boundaries of creative technology, these experimental tools offer a glimpse into the potential future of design and audio engineering software.