Google’s Lyria 3 AI Music Generator Now Available in Gemini
Google has launched Lyria 3, its most advanced AI music generator, within the Gemini app. The tool allows users to create 30-second audio tracks from text or image prompts, complete with vocals and lyrics. Lyria 3 is currently available in the Gemini desktop app and will soon be rolled out to the mobile version.
How to Access Lyria 3
Lyria 3 is free for all users aged 18 and up. To access it, navigate to the “Tools” dropdown menu within the Gemini app and select the “Music” option, indicated by a music note icon. Google has also released a prompt guide to help users get started.
How Lyria 3 Works
Lyria 3 generates 30-second songs based on user prompts, which can be text, images, audio, or video. Users have control over the music style, vocals and tempo within the prompt. A key feature of Lyria 3 is its ability to generate lyrics automatically, eliminating the need for users to provide them. The tool also creates album artwork using Google’s Nano Banana model.
Creative Applications
Users can upload photos or videos alongside their prompts to generate custom music tracks tailored to the visual content. This functionality is particularly useful for social media creators who want to quickly add unique soundtracks to their videos. Google suggests use cases such as creating custom birthday cards or “a ballad from your pet’s POV.”
Templates and Watermarking
Lyria 3 offers a template option for users seeking inspiration. All tracks generated within the Gemini app include a SynthID watermark, marking the content as AI-generated. Ars Technica notes that users don’t even have to provide lyrics, and the model will create them based on the prompt.
Subscription Benefits
While Lyria 3 is free to use, Google AI Plus and AI Ultra subscribers will receive higher usage limits.
Addressing Copyright Concerns
The AI music generation industry has faced criticism regarding the use of copyrighted material in training models. Google acknowledges these concerns and states it has been “mindful of copyright and partner agreements” during Lyria 3’s development. Music Business Worldwide reports that Google’s training data includes music the company has the right to use under its terms of service and partner agreements. The company also states that Lyria 3 is designed for original expression and not to mimic existing artists, and provides a mechanism for musicians to report potential copyright violations.
Language Support
Lyria 3 currently supports English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese, with plans to add more languages in the future.
Key Takeaways
- Lyria 3 is Google’s latest AI music generator, available within the Gemini app.
- It creates 30-second tracks from text or image prompts, including vocals and lyrics.
- The tool is free to use for those 18+, with higher usage limits for subscribers.
- Google is addressing copyright concerns by using licensed music for training and offering a reporting mechanism.