Google MusicLM: Turn Text into Mind-Blowing Music! (AI GENERATED MUSIC IS REAL)
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Introduction
Google MusicLM has been making waves since the beginning of this year, promising to revolutionize the music industry with generative AI capable of transforming text into music. Initially deemed too dangerous for the music and audio industry, Google hesitated to release it. However, during the ongoing Google I/O event in California, the conversation has largely revolved around generative AI, with "AI" being mentioned countless times.
Exclusive First Look at Google MusicLM
Among all the exciting announcements like enhanced searches and live route visualizations in Google Maps, Google MusicLM stands out. I applied for early access and was immediately granted entry. Here's an exclusive first look at Google MusicLM on my live stream.
Interface and Usage
Upon accessing MusicLM, the interface bears a resemblance to other generative AI tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney. However, this focuses on audio, allowing users to generate music tracks by typing descriptive prompts. It advises being very specific, suggesting genres like electronic or classical, and mentioning the vibe, mood, or emotion. Specific artists and vocals are off-limits due to copyright concerns.
First Attempts
I tested various prompts, starting with "African bongos with an Irish fiddle," but it couldn't generate audio for that. Moving to simpler prompts like "electronic dance music that is inspirational" yielded upbeat tracks but not entirely satisfactory. The interface offers two tracks to choose from for each prompt, allowing users to rate and help improve the AI model.
Other Genres and Results
Testing different genres like heavy metal, country, and 8-bit indie pop, I discovered varying degrees of success. The generated music's quality is currently low, making it suitable primarily for experimentation rather than professional use. Nevertheless, it's fascinating to see this technology's potential unfold.
Usage Rights and Quality
The music generated can be downloaded, but it's essential to note the low fidelity. The generated MP3 files are 24,000 Hz and 32kbps, in mono, emphasizing that this is a very early release intended for testing and feedback collection.
Impressions and Future Scope
Google MusicLM can spark initial ideas for musicians, providing basic tracks that can be developed further. Although it’s in its infancy, the potential of such generative AI in audio production is immense. As AI integration becomes commonplace, this tool may become an invaluable assistant in creative processes, complementing rather than replacing human ingenuity.
Keywords
- Google MusicLM
- Generative AI
- Audio Industry
- Text to Music
- Early Access
- AI Experiment
- Music Generation
- Audio Quality
- AI Collaboration
FAQ
1. What is Google MusicLM? Google MusicLM is a generative AI tool that converts text descriptions into music tracks.
2. How do you access Google MusicLM? Access Google MusicLM via g.co/labs, where you can apply for early access.
3. Can MusicLM generate music in the style of specific artists? No, MusicLM cannot generate music specifying particular artists due to copyright concerns.
4. What’s the quality of the music generated? The generated music is currently low fidelity, at 24,000 Hz and 32kbps, in mono format, meant for experimentation and not professional use.
5. Can I use the generated music for commercial projects? The current quality and experimental nature make it unsuitable for commercial use.
6. What types of music can MusicLM generate? MusicLM can generate various genres like electronic, classical, country, heavy metal, and more based on your descriptive prompts.