MiniMax Music-01: Try It, Hear It, Love It

Overview

MiniMax Music-01 is an AI music synthesis model introduced by the Chinese brand Hailuo in August 2024. The model supports the simultaneous generation of both vocals and accompaniment, making the music production process much more simple. MiniMax Audio automatically learns the style and rhythm from the piece of music that user has uploaded. After inputting their genre recommendations and/or some lyrics, users can receive an AI-generated new track.

You can explore the technical details and try this model out in our MiniMax Music API review.

Also, pay attention to our recent comparison of this model with the already well-proven Suno 3.5: Suno AI vs MiniMax Music.

Real-World Uses for the MiniMax Music Model

Here are 7 practical examples of how this model can assist you in your pursuits.

Use Case #1: Creating a Full Song (Vocals + Accompaniment)

Imagine you want to produce a complete song, blending vocals and instruments, but don’t have the resources to compose it from scratch. Or you have a reference track in mind, but you'd like to give it a new twist or make it entirely your own. The MiniMax Music API can help you create a custom musical piece that matches your vision. Here’s how you can do it:

Upload a Reference Track: Start by providing a music file that includes both vocals and instrumental elements. This track will serve as the style guide for your new song.
Insert Custom Lyrics: Provide your own lyrics in the prompt to personalize the vocal component of the track.
Select a Genre or Style: Choose the desired genre or style for your track from a list of options provided by the API.
Adjust Audio Settings: Fine-tune the output by specifying details like bitrate, file format, and sampling rate to match your preferences.
Generate and Enjoy: The API processes your inputs and generates a custom track up to one minute in length. You now have a song tailored to your creative vision!

You can listen to the generated track results with custom lyrics, for example, in our comparison Suno AI vs MiniMax Music.

Use Case #2: Instrumental-Only Music for Background Scores

Suppose you’re a content creator looking for background music to enhance your videos or podcasts. With the MiniMax Music API, you can generate instrumental tracks that fits seamlessly with the tone of your project and perfectly complements the atmosphere you’re trying to create. Just do the following:

Reference an Instrumental Track: Upload an instrumental track that captures the vibe you’re looking for.
Describe Your Intent: Specify the mood, genre, or arrangement you want the generated track to reflect by choosing one of the available genre/style options.
Customize Output Details: Set preferences for quality and format.
Receive the Output: The API creates a new instrumental piece that can enhance videos, podcasts, or other projects.

Use Case #3: Experimenting with Remixing and Style Shifts

Let’s say you have a favorite song that you’d love to hear in a different genre or with a fresh arrangement. Possibly you could want to remix it into a new genre or to update its style to make it more modern. This API lets you reimagine music with ease while keeping its essence. Here’s how you can make it happen:

Provide the Original Track: Share a song file as the basis for your remix.
Guide the Transformation: Choose the desired genre or style for your track from a list of options provided by the API to remix it into a new genre or modernize the style.
Fine-Tune Settings: Adjust audio specifications for the best quality.
Create and Listen: The result is a fresh take on your favorite track!

Use Case #4: Writing Music for Lyrics

You’ve written some lyrics, but you’re struggling to find the right melody or instrumental backing? With this tool, you can find a melody to bring your poetry to life, transforming your text into a fully realized song:

Upload a Reference Track: Provide a track that aligns with the tone or genre you have in mind.
Add Your Lyrics: Submit your custom lyrics in the prompt section.
Specify the desired style or genre: Choose the corresponding API option to match your text.
Adjust Output Settings: Fine-tune the technical parameters such as sampling rate or format.
Receive a Vocalized Track: The API generates a song where your lyrics take center stage, accompanied by a melody inspired by your reference.

Check out the generated tracks with custom lyrics, showcased in our comparison Suno AI vs MiniMax Music.

Use Case #5: Educational Tool for Aspiring Musicians

Teachers and students can use the API to explore composition and arrangement techniques. Imagine you’re teaching music students and want a way to demonstrate how changing a track’s structure or genre affects its overall impact. This could make your lessons interactive and creative. To bring your idea to life, follow these steps:

Upload Diverse Reference Tracks: Provide examples from different genres or styles.
Experiment with Settings: Encourage students to adapt the piece to a new genre, or create unique variations.
Compare Outputs: Use the generated tracks to discuss how changes in instrumentation or rhythm impact the overall mood of the music.
Foster Creativity: This hands-on approach to music creation allows learners to understand and experiment with composition in an engaging way.

Use Case #6: Generating Advertising Jingles or Catchy Hooks

Suppose your brand needs a memorable jingle for an advertising campaign. MiniMax Music can craft a catchy tune that captures attention and aligns with your messaging:

Provide a Reference Jingle: Upload an existing jingle or a short melody that aligns with your brand identity.
Customize the Message: Select the genre or style settings that best match the theme, tone, or keywords you want to incorporate into the music.
Set Length and Specs: Ensure the generated track is the right length and format for your ad.
Get Your Jingle: The API produces a polished, catchy tune ready for your marketing needs.

Use Case #7: Collaborative Songwriting and Prototyping

Imagine you’re a songwriter or producer searching for inspiration or quick prototypes. The API can act as a creative partner, helping you test ideas and expand on your musical concepts. You could work with AI like this:

Start with a Skeleton Track: Provide a simple melody, chord progression, or vocal recording as your base.
Expand with a Prompt: Add your custom lyrics to the composition.
Describe how you want the track to evolve: Add genre/style settings to meet your expectations.
Iterate and Refine: Use the generated output as inspiration or integrate it directly into your production workflow.
Create Together: The API acts as a virtual collaborator, offering endless possibilities for prototyping and creative exploration.

Benefits of Minimax Music

According to the vendor’s statement, MiniMax Music-01 model supports “a variety of musical styles and emotional expressions, easily handling classical, pop, rock, electronic, and a dozen more styles”.

By leaning more heavily on the reference track's structure, this model delivered outcomes that, according to our tests, were more consistent and predictable than Suno 3.5, enhancing the overall manageability of the process.

Limitations of Minimax Music

A key limitation of the current version is its ability to generate tracks lasting only up to one minute. Furthermore, objective benchmarking for audio generators is notoriously difficult, so we may have to wait to see detailed professional comparisons of this model against its competitors. In the meantime, we’ve taken the initiative to compare MiniMax Music with the widely recognized Suno AI, which has already seen four full-fledged versions. Watch for the results in our new article Suno AI vs MiniMax Music.

Availability

The current version of the API with minor limitations is now available on our API. The full version of MiniMax Music-01 will be released on our platform in early January 2025.