What is an AI music generator?+
It's an AI tool that composes original music based on your input. You can prompt it with text, feed it an image as a mood cue, or combine the two — the system then produces a fresh audio track that lines up with what you described, rather than retrieving something pre-existing.
What AI model powers Cuta's music generator?+
Google's Lyria 3, built by Google DeepMind. It's a state-of-the-art generative audio model capable of producing structured tracks across genres, eras, and vocal styles, and it accepts both text and image input as conditioning signals.
How is this different from other AI music tools?+
Standalone music apps usually only handle text prompts and live in their own ecosystem. Cuta builds music into the same workspace where your images, characters, and videos already exist, accepts visual references as inputs, and lets you score what you've made in the same session — no exports, no app-switching.
What's the difference between Quick Clip and Full Song?+
Quick Clip is a fixed 30-second generation tuned for short-form: reels, shorts, TikToks, looping background audio. Full Song produces a structured composition closer to ~3 minutes — long enough for a montage, a cinematic sequence, or a standalone piece of music — and adds a Duration slider so you can fine-tune track length.
Can I add vocals or lyrics to my track?+
Yes. By default, vocals are included; flip on Instrumental mode to turn them off. To shape the voice, describe the gender, range, and texture you want (e.g., "raspy alto" or "polished pop tenor"). Bring your own lyrics by prefixing them with "Lyrics:" in the prompt, or describe a theme and have the model write them. Backing vocals go inside round brackets.
Can I control tempo, key, and intensity?+
Yes — BPM (Slow → Fast slider), Intensity (Calm → Intense slider), and Key (a root note from C to B plus Major or Minor) can all be set manually. Duration is also adjustable when you're in Full Song mode. Each control defaults to Auto, which lets Lyria pick whatever fits the prompt; switching Auto off reveals the slider or picker for that setting.
Is the music royalty-free / usable for content?+
Tracks are generated from scratch by the AI and can be downloaded and used in your projects. For up-to-date licensing terms, refer to Cuta's official guidelines.
Can I upload my own images as mood references?+
Yes! You can attach up to 10 references per generation. JPEG, PNG, and WEBP files up to 20MB each work, and you can also point the generator at images, characters, or worlds you've previously created on Cuta.
Does the image literally dictate the music, or is it a hint?+
Think of it as a mood cue rather than a transcription. The image steers instrumentation, tempo, and emotional tone, but doesn't translate visual elements into specific notes. A sunlit beach photo nudges things toward warm, breezy textures; a stormy night scene pushes the score darker and slower.
How many credits does it cost to generate music?+
A 30-second Quick Clip runs 25 credits. A full ~3-minute track runs 50 credits. Choose the format that fits the kind of content you're scoring.
