Udio: Revolutionizing Music Creation with the FREE AI Music Creator
Udio: Revolutionizing Music Creation with the FREE AI Music Creator
Introduction
Have you heard about Udio, the AI music generator we discussed a few days ago? Well, I have some exciting news to share with you! Over the past 24 hours, there have been some interesting developments. From joking about not having a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), to being under an NDA, and now finally being free from it, I am thrilled to announce that Udio is now open in beta and free to use. Well, free in AI terms, at least. Let's dive in and explore what Udio has to offer, including a quick tutorial and answers to your questions.
Getting Started with Udio
Once you log into your account, the Udio homepage will greet you. Check out the trending generations section as there are some remarkable tracks to explore. For example, let's listen to Udio's Disco Funk track. Brace yourself—it's mind-blowing! The track runs for an impressive 3 minutes and 48 seconds. I'll show you a trick later on to extend the length of tracks.
In response to previous feedback regarding the fidelity quality of the samples, I wanted to play something more modern and crisp. Introducing Metropolis Part Three, which leans towards progressive metal, similar to Dream Theater or Animals as Leaders. Feel free to turn up the volume and immerse yourself in this sensational track.
Improved Audio Quality
I previously mentioned a harsh cutoff at around the 12K mark when running a sample track through an EQ. However, I'm happy to report that when applying an EQ to our prog rock masterpiece, there is now a full spectrum without that undesirable slope. It seems the previous issue was due to Twitter compression.
Custom Prompting and Song Extension
With Udio, there are multiple ways to prompt the AI to generate songs. You can either prompt for a specific song, or you can simply provide a concept or idea, allowing Udio to take over and do its magic. Let's try creating a song about a carefree fish dreaming of becoming a race car driver. Yes, I agree, it sounds absurd, but let's go with it.
Once you've entered your prompt, Udio will suggest relevant tags for your song, such as race car driver, country, bluegrass, and alternative country. Feel free to choose additional tags that resonate with you. After a few moments, Udio generates two iterations of your idea. The first one, "Dreams of Speed," is a cool 32-second track that you'll enjoy. Now, let's take a look at song extension.
To extend a song, click the "Extend" button, which will prompt a new section box. Here, you can choose to add an intro, another section before or after the current section, or an outro. For this example, let's choose to add a section after the current one. Instead of having Udio generate lyrics, we're going to write some ourselves. Brace yourself for some silly lyrics, as I am not a lyricist. Voila! Our 30-second song has now extended to 1 minute and 5 seconds. Let's take a listen to the extended section.
Exploring Different Genres and Artists
If you're not satisfied with the initial output, you can always hit the "Remix" button. This allows you to reprompt Udio and generate a new version of the track. Keep in mind that it won't be an exact replica, but it provides an opportunity to play around with different prompts. Let's remix a track called "Udio Flow," giving it a Beastie Boys vibe. Although we might not achieve the exact Beastie Boys sound, let's see what we get.
While we didn't quite achieve the Beastie Boys' style, the vocals had an interesting echo and delay effect. It's worth noting that Udio is being developed to not only cater to non-musicians but also empower musicians. They have enlisted feedback from artists like Will.I.Am, Common, and Tay Keith during the development phase. I even provided my own input, which is exciting.
Exploring Musical Influences
As a fan of the band Primus, I was curious if Udio could generate tracks with a similar sound. I prompted Udio with specific keywords to describe Primus' music style, such as funky, quirky, bass-heavy groove, odd time signatures, and complex rhythms. The result was a track that had elements of Primus, but also had its own unique sound. It was like listening to a band influenced by Primus, rather than an exact replica.
Another interesting outcome was when the prompt, influenced by Primus' style, was fed into Udio. The result was a track that had a more Frank Zappa-like sound. This demonstrated the versatile nature of Udio and its ability to generate different musical influences.
Quality Assurance and Future Features
While Udio is still in beta, it's important to note that not every track will be perfect. There will be occasional clunkers or tracks that don't meet expectations. However, the ratio of awesome to clunkers is around 80 to 20, so the majority of tracks generated are remarkable.
Udio has plans to add exciting features in the future, such as the ability to export stems from each generation. This will allow musicians to isolate specific tracks, like drums, vocals, or keyboards. Currently, you cannot upload reference tracks, but this is a feature that Udio plans to release. Additionally, measures are being taken to ensure you cannot generate copyrighted lyrics.
Conclusion
Udio is a revolutionary AI music generator that empowers both musicians and non-musicians to create remarkable tracks. Its ability to generate diverse genres and styles is impressive, although occasional clunkers are expected. During this beta period, Udio is free to use, giving you ample opportunities to explore and experiment. So head out there, have fun with Udio, and let us know what you think. The possibilities are endless!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I upload reference tracks to guide Udio's output?
- A: Currently, you cannot upload reference tracks, but this is a feature that Udio plans to release in the future.
- Q: Is Udio free to use?
- A: Yes, during the beta period, Udio is completely free. You can generate up to 1,200 songs per month.
- Q: Are stems exportable from Udio?
- A: Not yet, but Udio has plans to add this feature. It will allow musicians to export individual tracks, like drums, vocals, or keyboards.
