Music Generation

Create original, studio-quality music with AI. The platform's Music Generation feature integrates the best AI music models of 2026 — including Suno V5, Udio, and ElevenLabs Eleven Music — to generate unique, royalty-free audio tracks indistinguishable from professional productions.

Getting Started

Access Music Generation

1. Sign in to the platform
2. Navigate to Agents in the sidebar
3. Select Music Generation

Generate Your First Track

1. Choose a model (or let the platform select the best one)
2. Describe the music you want (or choose a preset style)
3. Set the duration
4. Click Generate
5. Wait for your track to be created
6. Preview, download, or save

Available Models

Suno V5 — Best Overall

With nearly 100 million users and a $2.45 billion valuation, Suno V5 is the most capable AI music generator in 2026:

• Complete songs with vocals and instruments from a single text prompt
• Studio (DAW) — a built-in generative audio workstation for multitrack editing, stem layering, and arrangement (Premier plan)
• Up to 12 individual stems — drums, bass, guitar, piano, strings, brass, vocals, and more — each exportable independently
• MIDI export for use in traditional music software
• Stem extraction to remix individual elements
• Generation of 90+ second songs in under 60 seconds

Udio — Best for Professional Audio Quality

Built by ex-Google DeepMind engineers, Udio focuses on audio fidelity and professional-grade output:

• Extended length — tracks up to 15 minutes
• Stem downloads — download individual elements (bass, drums, vocals) separately for remixing
• Inpainting — re-generate specific sections of a song to fix errors or transitions
• Remix feature — change genre while keeping the melody intact
• Reference audio — influence the output style based on an existing track
• Vocal quality capturing vibrato, pitch glide, and tone shading close to real performance

ElevenLabs Eleven Music — Voice-Forward Generation

ElevenLabs expanded from voice cloning to full music generation in August 2025:

• Particularly strong for vocal-led tracks and spoken word with musical backing
• Integrates with ElevenLabs' voice library for consistent artist voices
• Ideal for podcast intros, branded audio content, and narrated musical pieces

Describing Your Music

Prompt Elements

Include these elements for best results:

Example Prompts

Simple:

"Calm piano music"

Detailed:

"Upbeat electronic music with a driving beat, synth melodies, suitable for a tech product video, 120 BPM"

Atmospheric:

"Peaceful ambient soundscape with gentle nature sounds, soft pads, perfect for meditation"

Energetic:

"High-energy rock track with electric guitars, powerful drums, suitable for sports highlights"

Vocal:

"Uplifting pop song with female vocals, acoustic guitar and strings, about new beginnings, verse-chorus structure"

Style Presets

Quick-start with these presets:

Genres

• Electronic — Synths, beats, modern sound
• Classical — Orchestra, piano, strings
• Jazz — Smooth, improvisational, brass
• Rock — Guitars, drums, energy
• Ambient — Atmospheric, calm, textured
• Pop — Catchy, upbeat, accessible
• Hip-Hop / Lo-Fi — Beats, bass, rhythm-focused
• Cinematic — Epic, emotional, dramatic

Use Cases

• Background — Subtle, non-distracting
• Intro/Outro — Short, attention-grabbing
• Podcast — Warm, conversational
• Gaming — Immersive, adaptive
• Workout — High-energy, motivating
• Relaxation — Calm, soothing

Settings

Duration

Choose how long your track should be:

Advanced Options

Tempo (BPM)

• 60–80: Slow, relaxed
• 80–120: Moderate, walking pace
• 120–140: Upbeat, energetic
• 140+: Fast, intense

Key/Mode

• Major keys: Happy, bright, energetic
• Minor keys: Sad, mysterious, dramatic

Instruments Include or exclude specific instruments:

• "Include piano and strings"
• "No drums" or "Percussion only"
• "Feature electric guitar solo"

Lyrics / Vocal Direction (Suno V5)

• Provide custom lyrics for vocal tracks
• Specify vocal style: "breathy female vocalist," "deep male baritone"
• Choose instrumental-only mode

Working with Results

Preview

• Click Play to hear your track
• Use the waveform to scrub through
• Adjust volume as needed

Download

1. Click Download on any generated track
2. Choose format:
   • MP3 — Compressed, smaller files, good for streaming
   • WAV — Uncompressed, highest quality for production
3. File downloads to your device

Stem Export (Suno V5 Studio / Udio)

For remix and production work:

1. Click Export Stems on a supported track
2. Select individual stems to download (drums, bass, vocals, etc.)
3. Import into your DAW (Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools)

Save to Collection

Keep tracks organized in the platform:

1. Click Save
2. Choose or create a collection
3. Add tags for easy searching

Regenerate & Variations

• Regenerate — New track with same prompt
• Variations — Similar but different versions
• Edit Prompt — Refine and try again
• Inpainting (Udio) — Fix specific sections without regenerating the entire track

Use Cases

Video Production

• Background music for YouTube and social media videos
• Intro and outro music
• Transition sounds
• Mood-setting tracks for documentaries

Podcasts & Audio

• Intro/outro jingles
• Background music
• Transition sounds
• Waiting music for live recordings

Business & Marketing

• Hold music
• Product and explainer videos
• Presentations and pitch decks
• Social media content

Personal Projects

• Study and focus music
• Workout playlists
• Meditation tracks
• Original songs and creative projects

Licensing

Royalty-Free Usage

Generated music is royalty-free for platform subscribers:

• Use in personal and commercial projects
• No additional licensing fees
• Credit not required (but appreciated)

Legal Context (2026)

The AI music space has clarified legally in 2026:

• Warner Music Group settled with Suno; UMG settled with Udio
• Suno is launching new licensed models built on authorized data in 2026
• Free-tier users may face download limitations under new licensing terms
• Paid subscribers retain commercial rights to downloaded tracks

What You Can Do

✅ Use in YouTube videos and social media ✅ Use in podcasts and audio content ✅ Use in presentations and commercial products ✅ Edit and modify tracks ✅ Distribute with your content ✅ Export stems for remixing (Pro/Premier plans)

What You Can't Do

❌ Claim you personally composed the music from scratch ❌ Resell the raw audio as your own original music ❌ Use in a music library/stock service as original compositions ❌ Register copyright on purely AI-generated audio (regulations vary by jurisdiction)

Check your subscription terms for specific usage rights.

Usage Limits

Subscription Limits

Check Your Usage

Go to Settings → Usage to see:

• Remaining generations
• Generation history
• Usage trends

Troubleshooting

Generation Failed

• Simplify your prompt to remove conflicting instructions
• Check internet connection
• Verify you have remaining generations
• Try a different model (e.g., switch from Suno to Udio)

Unexpected Results

• Add more detail to your prompt — specify genre, mood, and instruments
• Reference a known style: "Lo-fi hip-hop like ChilledCow" or "Hans Zimmer-inspired orchestral"
• Generate multiple variations and compare
• Use the Inpainting feature (Udio) to fix specific sections

Audio Quality Issues

• Use WAV format for highest quality production use
• Check your playback device and speakers
• Some complex styles may have better results with specific models
• Try Udio for highest audio fidelity output

Long Wait Times

• Longer tracks require more processing time
• Complex vocal prompts need more computation
• Peak hours may have delays — check the progress indicator
• Suno V5 generates 90+ second songs in under 60 seconds; Udio takes longer but produces higher fidelity

Tips for Best Results

Prompting Tips

1. Be specific about mood — "Energetic and uplifting" vs. just "happy"
2. Mention the use case — "For a tech product video" or "podcast intro"
3. Describe instruments — "Acoustic guitar and soft drums" or "full orchestral arrangement"
4. Reference known styles — "Lo-fi hip-hop style" or "Hans Zimmer-inspired cinematic"
5. Include tempo hints — "Fast-paced at 140 BPM" or "Slow and relaxing at 70 BPM"
6. Add lyric direction (Suno V5) — Provide verse/chorus structure or full lyrics for vocal tracks

Workflow Tips

1. Generate several variations to compare before downloading
2. Save prompts that work well for future reuse
3. Build a collection of go-to tracks organized by mood and use case
4. Export stems for professional remixing in your DAW
5. Use shorter durations for experimentation, longer for final outputs

Keyboard Shortcuts

References

• Suno Review: AI Music Generation Grows Up — Awesome Agents
• Best AI Music Generators in 2026: Suno vs Udio vs AIVA — Superprompt
• Suno vs Udio vs Beatoven.ai — A Complete Guide for Marketing Leaders (GenesysGrowth)
• Suno vs Udio vs Soundverse: Which AI Music Generator Reigns Supreme in 2026? — Soundverse
• Is Udio Better Than Suno? A Comparison of AI Music Platforms in 2026 — Soundverse
• Suno API Review 2026 — AI/ML API Blog
• Mass.-based AI Song Generator Suno in 2026 — WBUR News