Music Models Overview
Create original music, generate sound effects, and compose audio content with advanced AI music generation models.Available Models
Suno AI
- Suno v4: Latest model with improved quality and longer compositions
- Suno v3.5: Balanced model for most music generation needs
- Suno Bark: Specialized for voice and sound effects
Udio
- Udio v1.5: High-quality music generation with genre flexibility
- Udio Base: Standard model for general music creation
MusicLM (Google)
- MusicLM Large: Advanced music generation from text descriptions
- MusicLM Base: Efficient model for quick music generation
AudioCraft (Meta)
- MusicGen Large: Open-source music generation model
- AudioGen: Sound effects and audio texture generation
Model Capabilities
Music Generation
Create original songs from text descriptions
Sound Effects
Generate custom sound effects and audio textures
Style Transfer
Transform existing audio into different musical styles
Audio Extension
Extend existing tracks with AI-generated continuations
Music Generation API
Generate music from text descriptions:Basic Example
Response Format
Music with Lyrics API
Generate songs with custom lyrics:Sound Effects API
Generate custom sound effects:Model Comparison
Model | Strengths | Max Duration | Vocal Support | Best For |
---|---|---|---|---|
Suno v4 | Quality, lyrics | 4 minutes | Yes | Complete songs |
Udio v1.5 | Genre variety | 3 minutes | Yes | Creative music |
MusicLM Large | Prompt adherence | 5 minutes | Limited | Instrumental |
AudioGen | Sound effects | 30 seconds | No | SFX, textures |
Musical Styles
Supported Genres
Popular Genres
Popular Genres
- Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, R&B
- Electronic, Dance, House, Techno
- Country, Folk, Bluegrass
- Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul
Classical & Traditional
Classical & Traditional
- Classical, Orchestral, Chamber
- Opera, Choral, Sacred
- World Music, Ethnic, Traditional
- Ambient, New Age, Meditation
Modern & Experimental
Modern & Experimental
- Synthwave, Vaporwave, Lo-fi
- Dubstep, Trap, Future Bass
- Post-Rock, Drone, Experimental
- Video Game, Cinematic, Soundtrack
Style Modifiers
Enhance your prompts with style modifiers:- Energy: upbeat, mellow, energetic, calm
- Mood: happy, sad, mysterious, romantic, aggressive
- Production: lo-fi, high-quality, vintage, modern
- Instruments: piano, guitar, strings, synth, drums
Advanced Features
Custom Vocal Styles
Specify vocal characteristics:Musical Structure
Control song structure with tags:Audio Parameters
Fine-tune audio output:Prompt Engineering
Best Practices
- Be specific about genre: ”90s grunge rock” vs “rock”
- Describe instruments: “acoustic guitar, soft drums, violin”
- Set the mood: “melancholic”, “uplifting”, “mysterious”
- Include tempo: “slow ballad”, “fast-paced”, “moderate tempo”
- Reference styles: “in the style of…”, “similar to…”
Example Prompts
Pop Song
Pop Song
“An upbeat pop song with catchy chorus, featuring piano, electric guitar, and modern drums. Female vocals, optimistic mood, 120 BPM, radio-friendly production”
Lo-fi Hip-Hop
Lo-fi Hip-Hop
“Chill lo-fi hip-hop beat with vinyl crackle, soft piano melody, muted drums, and subtle bass line. Perfect for studying, relaxed atmosphere, 80 BPM”
Orchestral Cinematic
Orchestral Cinematic
“Epic orchestral piece with full string section, brass ensemble, and timpani. Building tension, heroic theme, perfect for movie trailer, 110 BPM”
Electronic Dance
Electronic Dance
“High-energy electronic dance track with synthesizer leads, four-on-the-floor kick drum, and euphoric breakdown. Club-ready, 128 BPM, modern production”
Pricing
Music models are priced based on generation duration:Model | Price per 30s | Max Duration | Vocal Support |
---|---|---|---|
Suno v4 | $0.50 | 4 minutes | Yes |
Suno v3.5 | $0.30 | 3 minutes | Yes |
Udio v1.5 | $0.40 | 3 minutes | Yes |
MusicLM | $0.25 | 5 minutes | Limited |
AudioGen | $0.15 | 30 seconds | No |
- High-quality audio (48kHz): +50%
- Commercial licensing: Varies by use case
- Extended generations (>2 minutes): +25%
Rate Limits
Music generation limits by plan:Plan | Generations/Hour | Daily Limit | Max Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Free | 3 | 10 | 30s |
Pro | 20 | 100 | 4 minutes |
Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Audio Formats
Output Formats
- MP3: Compressed, widely compatible
- WAV: Uncompressed, studio quality
- FLAC: Lossless compression
- AAC: High-quality compression
Quality Settings
- Standard: 44.1kHz, 16-bit
- High: 48kHz, 24-bit
- Studio: 96kHz, 24-bit (premium)
Licensing & Usage Rights
Personal Use
- Free for personal, non-commercial projects
- No attribution required
- Unlimited downloads and usage
Commercial Use
- License required for commercial projects
- Revenue sharing options available
- Sync licensing for media projects
- Broadcast and streaming rights included
Content Policy
- Original compositions only
- No copyrighted material training
- Safe for commercial use
- DMCA compliant
Common Use Cases
Content Creation
YouTube videos, podcasts, social media content
Game Development
Background music, sound effects, interactive audio
Film & Media
Soundtracks, commercials, documentaries
Apps & Software
UI sounds, notifications, ambient audio
Marketing
Brand jingles, advertisement music, promotional content
Wellness
Meditation music, sleep sounds, relaxation audio
Education
Learning apps, educational videos, interactive content
Live Events
Background music, transitions, event soundscapes