YouTube is testing a new feature that allows creators to remix an audio track using AI. This feature is part of the platform’s Dream Track experiment, where creators can make AI-generated soundtracks using the voices of popular music artists. The updated version can now remix an existing song in a specific style. Here are the details.
YouTube’s AI-Generated Soundtracks for Shorts
The YouTube Dream Track experiment is based on the Lyria AI model designed for music generation. It is co-developed by Google and DeepMind. It was released last year to a small set of creators, allowing them to create AI-generated audio tracks that could only be used in Shorts.
Creators could create custom songs in the voices of Alec Benjamin, Charlie Puth, Charli XCX, Demi Lovato, John Legend, Sia, T-Pain, Troye Sivan, and Papoose. YouTube also added a label that made it easier for viewers to recognize a Shorts video with an AI-generated soundtrack.
In the latest update, YouTube will let creators remix a song in any style. The creator can choose a song from a select list and use text prompts to alter the style, pitch, flow, and other aspects. For example, a fast-paced rap song can be converted into a soothing and romantic melody, while keeping the voice and lyrics unchanged. However, the duration is limited to a maximum of 30 seconds.
This will be called ‘Restyle a Track’ and accept track inputs in the form of text prompts, similar to how Gemini and other AI chatbots work. The custom soundtrack can then be used by the creator in YouTube Shorts. The platform also allows monetization of such videos.
YouTube’s AI-generated soundtracks have been in the works for over a year. However, these are selectively available for some well-known creators only. YouTube says that AI-developed music has great potential but the platform also has to follow a responsible approach for using AI, that does not harm music creators or viewers. The company has not revealed any plans for the public release of its Dream Track tools.
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