| name | music-generation |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | G-HunterAi |
| license | MIT |
| description | Select the right AI music generation provider for your needs and understand each platform's strengths. Decision tree for Suno, Udio, Stable Audio, MusicGen, and more. |
| homepage | https://suno.ai/ |
| tags | ["music","audio","ai-generation","suno","udio","stable-audio"] |
| platforms | ["all"] |
| category | media |
| emoji | 🎵 |
| metadata | {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🎵","requires":{"bins":[],"env":[]}}} |
Music Generation Skill
Choose the right AI music generation provider for your project, understand their capabilities, and learn how to use each platform effectively.
This is a router skill — It helps you decide which music generation provider to use and includes reference materials for each.
When to Use
- Deciding which music generation platform fits your needs
- Understanding capabilities and limitations of different providers
- Comparing cost, quality, speed, and feature differences
- Learning how to prompt effectively for each provider
- Selecting between vocal vs. instrumental generation
When NOT to Use
- ElevenLabs voice-specific music (use elevenlabs-music skill instead)
- Audio production/mixing (use ffmpeg-video-editor or audio DAW)
- Licensing advice (consult legal counsel for your use case)
Provider Comparison Matrix
| Provider | Best For | Quality | Speed | Cost | Vocals | API | License |
|---|
| Suno | Full songs with vocals | Good | Fast (1-2 min) | Free/Pro | Excellent | Unofficial | Varies |
| Udio | High-fidelity arrangements | Excellent | Moderate (3-5 min) | Free/Sub | Very good | No | Varies |
| Stable Audio | Instrumentals, sound effects | Good | Fast | Pay-per-second | No | Yes | Commercial OK |
| MusicGen | Flexible, local control | Good | Moderate | Free | No | Yes | Research/Commercial |
| Mubert | Background, royalty-free | Good | Very fast | Free/API | No | Yes | Commercial OK |
| Soundraw | Commercial royalty-free | Excellent | Moderate | Subscription | No | No | Commercial OK |
| Replicate | Quick testing, prototyping | Good | Varies | Pay-per-use | Varies | Yes | Varies |
| Riffusion | Image-to-music, experimental | Good | Fast | Free | No | No | Research |
Quick Decision Tree
I want full songs with vocals...
→ Use Suno or Udio
- Suno: Faster, more generous free tier, easier to use
- Udio: Higher audio quality, more detailed control, professional results
I need instrumentals or background music...
→ Use Stable Audio, MusicGen, or Mubert
- Stable Audio: Fastest, good quality, API available
- MusicGen: Full local control, flexible, open source
- Mubert: Specifically designed for background/royalty-free content
I need commercially-safe, royalty-free music...
→ Use Soundraw, Mubert, or Stable Audio
- Soundraw: Highest quality, professional templates
- Mubert: Fast, reliable, commercial license included
- Stable Audio: Good quality, commercial licensing available
I want to run locally without cloud APIs...
→ Use MusicGen with Hugging Face Diffusers
- Free, open source
- Full control
- Requires GPU (8GB+ VRAM)
- Can be integrated into local workflows
I'm prototyping and need quick results...
→ Use Replicate or Riffusion
- Pay per generation
- No signup complexity
- Good for testing ideas
- Not ideal for production workflows
Provider Profiles & Detailed Comparison
For detailed provider profiles, feature comparisons, output specifications, and licensing information, see references/providers.md.
Quick Reference
| Provider | Best For | Quality | Speed | Cost |
|---|
| Suno | Full songs with vocals | Good | Fast (1-2 min) | Free/Pro |
| Udio | High-fidelity arrangements | Excellent | Moderate (3-5 min) | Free/Sub |
| Stable Audio | Instrumentals, sound effects | Good | Fast | Pay-per-second |
| MusicGen | Flexible, local control | Good | Moderate | Free |
| Mubert | Background, royalty-free | Good | Very fast | Free/API |
| Soundraw | Commercial royalty-free | Excellent | Moderate | Subscription |
Workflow Examples & Prompt Engineering
For complete workflow examples and advanced prompting strategies, see references/prompt-guide.md.
Quick Start Examples
Full Song with Vocals (Suno):
"Upbeat indie pop with acoustic guitar and female vocals, cheerful and energetic, about summer adventures"
Instrumental Background (Stable Audio):
"Inspiring corporate background music, light orchestral with piano, 10 minutes"
Royalty-Free Podcast Intro (Mubert):
Electronic, energetic mood, 10 seconds
Local Generation (MusicGen):
"120 BPM upbeat house music with driving synth bass, arpeggios, punchy drums"
Works Well With
- elevenlabs-music — For ElevenLabs-specific voice generation
- podcast-creator — Add music to podcast intros/outros
- ffmpeg-video-editor — Mix music with video and effects
- image-gen — Generate album art or visualizers
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|
| Generation timeout | Server busy or complex prompt | Simplify prompt; try shorter duration |
| Low quality output | Vague prompt or conflicting styles | Be more specific; use reference styles |
| API rate limit (429) | Too many requests | Wait and retry; consider paid tier |
| Missing vocals | Provider doesn't support vocals | Use Suno/Udio instead of Stable Audio |
| Licensing issues | Using music commercially without license | Verify provider's license terms |
| File format unsupported | Wrong audio format for platform | Convert with ffmpeg-video-editor |
Tips & Best Practices
- Start with short clips — Validate style before full generation
- Iterate prompts — First generation rarely perfect
- Compare providers — Different tools excel at different tasks
- Check licensing upfront — Avoid legal issues later
- Generate variations — Create multiple versions, pick best
- Consider local options — MusicGen for automation/integration
- Use reference styles — "In the style of Hans Zimmer" (where supported)
- Batch generation — Generate multiple pieces in one session
- Export stems when available — For mixing and remixing
- Test platform compatibility — Some platforms prefer specific formats
See references/prompt-guide.md for advanced prompting strategies and best practices.
Links & Resources
Last updated: March 2026
