Gemini has a built-in music generator and it's actually good — here's how to use it
With Gemini's Lyria you can create your own 30-second music tracks
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If you need to quickly generate a short tune, Google Gemini has you covered. Using its AI model Lyria, simply describe the kind of track you want in any style or mood, and Gemini will produce it. Tracks come with lyrics by default, though you can write your own instead.
There's a lot of fun to be had with this tool, and you don't need a Gemini subscription to use it. The tunes are well-suited to social media, whether accompanying a video or serving as a custom iPhone ringtone, and at just 30 seconds each they're the perfect length for both.
Here's how to use it.
Article continues below1. Select the tool
To create a 3-second tune, open a browser and go to gemini.google.com. Next, select Tools within the prompt box and choose Create Music from the list of options.
2. Choose a track
One way of generating a tune is to select a pre-made track from one of those listed above the prompt box.
Scroll down the list of tunes and select the play button to hear them then click the one you like.
3. Create your track
If you choose to remix a track, you can describe the changes you wish to make, altering the tempo, adding lyrics and more.
If you’d rather generate a tune from scratch, don’t choose a track. Instead, just describe the track you want. As you type, suggestions will appear to help you to shape the music.
In either case, once you’ve entered your description, select the Send button.
4. Wait for the tune
The track will then be generated along with an accompanying image. You can select Play to hear it and you can also choose to download or copy the tune.
If you don’t like it, click the Redo button to ask Gemini to have another go.
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