Summary
Udio is arguably one of the best AI music-generation tools out there.
Heres a quick overview of the music generation experience with Udio.
RIAA has filed copyright infringement casesagainst Udio and other AI music generation tools.
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At the time of writing, theres no official verdict.
As a measure of caution, I only use Udio for personal entertainment and not for commercial purposes.
Udio will take a few seconds and generate two 30-second song snippets based on your input.
This level of control sets Udio apart from other one-shot AI music generators.
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While this might seem overwhelming at first, Udios intuitive interface makes creating songs a breeze.
Let’s explore the basic and advanced controls you’ll use to craft your epic masterpiece.
you’ve got the option to use these for inspiration if you cant think of the right genre.
To disable auto-enhancement, enable “Manual Mode"located above the “Suggested Tags.”
And finally, we have the “Lyrics” option.
By default, its set to Auto-Generated using GPT-4o.
you could use the prompt input field to specify the genres and tags.
Keep the lyrics short at 200350 characters.
Udio typically starts generating from the middle of a song.
As such, when entering custom lyrics, focus on the middle section.
you could add intros and outros later by extending the track.
Start with the default controls and only tweak if you’re not getting the desired sound.
It’ll take time to master, but having such granular control is a game-changer when needed.
Itll open up the prompting area with the track loaded and two new optionsCrop and Extend and Extension Placement.
You are free to mix and match these options creatively.
This is particularly useful when switching genres on a track.
Now, to help you find your extensions, Udio uses a nested version naming system.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to also tap on the Show Generation Tree button.
Well, instead of regenerating the entire track, you could use audio inpainting to fix it.
However, the results can be iffy when making large changes using this method.
Udio stands out in the AI music generation landscape with its granular approach paired with a user-friendly interface.
