[jimbokun]

> Is music making always a net positive?

Yes because the act of making music, even not very good music, is what has value. Music generated without human input has no discernible value.

> If nothing else, these tools will allow more music will be made.

By machines that, as far as we can tell, take no enjoyment from making it. And eliminates any possibility of emotional connection between the artist and the listener. Which is the entire source of music's value.