Artificial intelligence has long found its way into creative processes – generating texts with ChatGPT or images with Midjourney is already commonplace for many. But what about music? Can you create entire songs with AI today? And is it worthwhile for corporate videos, recruiting videos, or event clips? We tested three AI music tools and explain how good AI-generated music really is – compared to classic stock music.
Table of contents for composing music with AI
Whether corporate video or explainer video: music transports emotions. Even though it’s often underestimated, it works subconsciously and significantly strengthens the visual message. It is important that the music matches the message and identity of your company. Tech startups, for example, like to use electronic sounds, while rock tracks work particularly well in motivating formats like recruiting videos. AI music tools promise to be able to automatically fulfill exactly such requirements.
Creating music with AI is technically possible today – but not with a simple text prompt like with ChatGPT. There is still no single solution that generates an entire song directly via a keyword. Instead, the tools differ greatly in their structure and user guidance.
Soundraw is based on a library of human-produced samples. The AI music software helps you create a suitable song from these building blocks. You choose genre, mood, tempo, and instruments – and get suitable tracks suggested that you can adapt modularly. For example, individual song sections can be adjusted to support the energy flow of your video.
Conclusion: Perfect for beginners without musical prior knowledge. Fast, intuitive, and well suited for corporate videos.
AIVA (Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist) is a full-fledged AI music composer. The AI music software composes complete music pieces from melody, bass, backing, and drums. Particularly exciting: you can upload songs that AIVA uses as a reference, set keys, or swap instruments.
Conclusion: Very powerful, but not for beginners. Those who have already worked with music software will find a powerful tool with great potential here – also for further processing in other programs.
Audiocraft was developed by Meta (formerly Facebook) and is an open-source project. It generates music and sound effects directly from text input – similar to what is known from generative AI. The problem: There is no graphical interface. If you want to use it, you either have to look for third-party demos or install the software yourself – including programming knowledge and a powerful computer.
Conclusion: Exciting for tech nerds, but unsuitable for everyday use. Furthermore, there is no possibility to export or adapt individual audio tracks.
The legal situation of AI music software is similar to stock music: you acquire certain usage rights with the subscription. Depending on the provider, the licenses differ greatly – from restricted social media use to free commercial use. Important: Carefully check which rights you acquire with your subscription. With Audiocraft, for example, commercial use is currently not permitted at all.
AI music software offers exciting possibilities, but it is not a substitute for experienced composers or high-quality stock music platforms.
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In terms of pricing, many AI tools are on the level of classic music libraries.
Not quite yet. For simple background music, AI is now an exciting tool – especially with tools like Soundraw. However, when it comes to creative sophistication, legal certainty, and professional editing options, stock music currently still has the edge.
Our tip: Use AI music as an experimental field and inspiration – but for important projects, you better rely on a professional video production company or use proven music portals.
