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Udio

By Udio

Udio is an AI-powered music generation platform developed by former Google DeepMind researchers that allows users to create studio-quality songs from text prompts. The tool is designed for creators looking to craft soundtracks, reproduce songs in different musical styles, or generate commercial-quality tracks with both vocals and instrumentals. Available via a web platform and an iOS mobile app, it provides tools for musicians and video producers to build complete, realistic audio projects.

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What you can do with it
  • Users can generate 30-second music clips by inputting text prompts that include genre, story direction, and artist inspiration.
  • The platform allows creators to extend initial clips into full songs and edit them using style reduction or negative prompting.
  • Subscribers can upload their own audio files and custom cover art to personalize their musical creations.
  • Pro users can export high-quality WAV files and individual stems for professional production needs.
  • The mobile app enables users to manage playlists and explore user-created content through a dedicated discovery feed.
Standout features
AI-generated song extensionsNegative prompting for style controlHigh-quality WAV & stem exportsAutomatic cover art generationCommercial licensing for paid plans
Pricing

Free plan + $10/mo Standard and $30/mo Pro. The Free plan provides 10 daily creation credits, while the Pro plan offers 4,800 credits per month with a 20% discount on annual subscriptions.

Background

Udio was founded by former researchers from Google’s DeepMind AI division and launched publicly in April 2024 with backing from a16z, United Masters, and will.i.am.

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    Udio is an AI-powered music generation platform developed by former Google DeepMind researchers that allows users to create studio-quality songs from text prompts. The tool is designed for creators looking to craft soundtracks, reproduce songs in different musical styles, or generate commercial-qual

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