Unleash the Power of AI Music: Udio AI Tutorial and Exploration

Unleash the power of AI music with a deep dive into Udio AI. Explore its versatility across genres, learn how to create music videos, and discover tips for editing AI-generated tracks. Dive into the future of music creation and curation.

February 15, 2025

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Discover the power of Udio, the cutting-edge AI music generator that can create captivating songs across a wide range of genres in just seconds. Explore the endless possibilities of AI-generated music and learn how to effortlessly turn these creations into professional-looking music videos.

How to Use and Get Access to Udio

To get access to Udio, the AI music generator, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Udio website at udio.com. You'll be greeted with the homepage, which features a "Trending" tab at the top and various music genre categories like folk, pop, hip-hop, and jazz.

  2. Explore the different music examples provided in each genre. You can listen to songs like "Echoes of Goodbye" in the hip-hop category or "On My Car's Window" in the pop category.

  3. Check out the pricing page to understand the access options. Currently, Udio is in beta, and you can create up to 120 songs per month.

  4. To start creating your own music, you can use the search bar at the top to find specific genres or write your own custom lyrics. Udio also provides suggested tags like "rock," "electronic," and "classical" to help you get started.

  5. Udio offers both an "Autogenerated" mode and a "Manual" mode. The Manual mode allows you to directly prompt the AI model without any rewriting, giving you more control over the output.

  6. Once you've created a song, you can listen to the different variations and even extend or remix the track to further customize it.

Overall, Udio provides a user-friendly interface and a wide range of music genres to explore and create your own AI-generated songs.

Listening to Different Genres of Music

As you can see on the front page, Udio offers a wide range of musical genres to explore, including folk, pop, hip-hop, and jazz. Let's dive in and listen to some samples.

I'm particularly interested in hip-hop, so I'll start with the track "Echoes of Goodbye":

[Music] The clear difference between Udio and Sudoku is the use of two distinct voices, which adds depth and complexity to the track. The overall quality is very high, though you can still hear a slight artificial quality.

Next, let's try the track "Lyricist Thought":

[Music] This track has a strong rap element, and it's impressive how Udio is able to generate coherent lyrics and flow. However, I do have some concerns about the use of a Kanye West sample, as that could raise copyright issues.

Moving on to the pop genre, here's a track called "On My Car's Window":

[Music] This is absolutely incredible. The production quality, the catchy melody, and the overall vibe are all top-notch. It's hard to believe this was generated by an AI.

Now, let's explore the jazz genre with "Nocturne Whispers":

[Music] The technical complexity and attention to detail in this jazz piece are truly remarkable. The bass line, the piano, and the overall atmosphere are all captured beautifully.

Finally, let's check out an uptempo track called "Arch Top Odyssey":

[Music] The drums, the horns, and the overall energy of this track are just stunning. Udio has clearly mastered a wide range of musical styles and genres, and I'm excited to see what else it can create.

Turning AI-Generated Music into Easy Music Videos

Creating music videos has traditionally been a time-consuming and expensive process, but with the help of AI tools like Noisy AI, it's now easier than ever.

Here's how you can turn your AI-generated music into professional-looking music videos:

  1. Generate the Music: Use a tool like Udio to create your desired song. Pay attention to the prompts and settings you use, as they can significantly impact the final output.

  2. Share the Song: Once you're happy with the song, click the share button and copy the link.

  3. Create the Video: Head over to Noisy AI (discord.com/noisy) and scroll to the "generate" room. Type /image and paste the link from Udio. Describe the visuals you want, such as a "cowboy sitting in a living room drinking whiskey," and select the aspect ratio.

  4. Customize the Video: If you're not satisfied with the initial result, you can click the "edit" button and tweak the prompt. Regenerate the video until you're happy with it.

The beauty of this process is how quickly you can create a music video. It takes just a few minutes to go from an AI-generated song to a fully-fledged music video. This makes it an incredibly powerful tool for musicians, content creators, and anyone looking to add visuals to their audio.

Remember, while these AI tools are impressive, they shouldn't replace the human touch and creativity that goes into making music. Use them as a starting point and a way to streamline your workflow, but don't forget the importance of your own artistic expression and vision.

Editing AI Music - Changing Instruments and Voice

To edit the AI-generated music, you can use the "Edit" feature on the Udio platform. This allows you to break apart the entire song and customize it to your liking.

Some key things you can do:

  1. Change Instruments: You can select different instrument sounds to replace the ones used in the original AI-generated track. This gives you the ability to create your own unique instrumental arrangement.

  2. Adjust Voice: If you're not satisfied with the default voice, you can change it to a different voice type or even remove the vocals entirely, leaving just the instrumental.

  3. Rearrange Sections: The "Edit" feature lets you add, remove or reorder different sections of the song, such as the intro, verses, chorus, etc. This gives you full control over the song structure.

  4. Apply Effects: You can add various audio effects like reverb, delay, EQ, etc. to further shape the sound of the music.

  5. Export and Refine: Once you've made your edits, you can export the song and continue refining it using your preferred digital audio workstation (DAW) software.

The ability to edit the AI-generated music is a powerful tool that allows you to truly make the songs your own. Experiment with the different editing options to unlock your creative potential.

Conclusion

I have been playing music for years, and the most valuable aspect for me has always been the process of creating music, whether it's being in a room with other creative people or making beats on my laptop. The joy and fulfillment come from the act of creation itself, not from going viral or getting a lot of views.

With AI tools like Udio, we are transitioning from being creators to being curators. We can now generate thousands of songs in a day, and our role is to become the tastemakers, the ones who can discern what sounds good and what doesn't.

For bands and hip-hop artists, the focus has always been on image and branding, and that's not going to change with AI. The connection between the artist and the audience is not just about the music, but about the identity and the story behind the artist.

Lyrics, on the other hand, come from a place of creative expression and emotion, which AI currently lacks the ability to fully understand and replicate.

So, my advice is to keep creating for the right reasons – for the enjoyment, the skill-building, and the personal growth. Collaborate with your band, experiment on your laptop, and focus on the process, not the outcome. The future of music may be changing, but the joy of creation remains.

If you want to learn more about editing AI-generated music, I've made a separate video that you can check out in the description below. You can also follow me on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in AI and music.

Keep creating, keep having fun, and keep exploring the possibilities. That's it, peace!

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