What is MiniMax Music 3?

MiniMax Music 3 is the latest open-weight AI music generation model released by MiniMax in August 2026. It uses a hybrid architecture — an 8B parameter global LLM for long-range structure and a 0.6B local LLM for acoustic detail — to generate complete, studio-quality songs up to 5 minutes long.

How is this different from Suno or Udio?

Music3AI uses MiniMax Music 3, which generates complete song structures in a single pass — not by stitching short clips. You get full control over lyrics with section tags, genre, BPM, key, and vocal style through structured captions. The result is more coherent, professional-sounding music.

What audio formats are supported?

Music3AI generates 32kHz, 16-bit stereo audio. Finished tracks download as MP3 files for easier sharing and smaller file sizes.

How long does generation take?

A typical full-length song (3-5 minutes) takes about 1-3 minutes to generate. You'll see a real-time progress indicator while your song is being created.

Can I use the generated music commercially?

Yes. Songs generated through Music3AI can be used commercially — in videos, podcasts, games, films, and advertisements. Pro and Ultra plans include explicit commercial licensing.

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Create a Full 5-Minute Song with MiniMax Music 3

Choose one of 32 styles or describe your own. MiniMax Music 3 turns a sentence—or your lyrics—into a structured track with verses, chorus, vocals, and a finished mix.

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32kHz audio · up to 5:00 · 1–3 min renderCommercial license

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Soft female

Close-mic, breathy lead

Hear all vocals and genresWhat's the song about? (optional)

Blank = we write the lyrics for you.

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Start with an idea

Lyrics

Style description

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Submitted prompts, lyrics, and topics may be privately reviewed to improve product quality and conversion. Raw text is encrypted and retained for up to 30 days.

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Key

Vocal style

Instrumental (no vocals)

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FINISHED EXAMPLES

Hear What MiniMax Music 3 Can Make

Every example below was made with MiniMax Music 3 and includes the style prompt behind the track. Play a vocal song or instrumental, inspect the recipe, and use that sound as the starting point for your own song.

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After the Last Train

86 BPM · With vocals · Alt Pop

Intimate alt-pop with a close female vocal, muted drums, and a chorus that opens without turning glossy.

late-nightfemale vocalintimate

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Arcade Villain

140 BPM · Instrumental · Electronic

Distorted low end, clipped funk drums, and a mischievous hook built for a fast entrance.

gamingvillainbass

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Rain on the Kitchen Window

72 BPM · Instrumental · Lo-fi

Dusty keys, soft tape noise, and a slow pocket that leaves room to think.

focusrainy daylo-fi

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Two Coffees, No Rush

124 BPM · Instrumental · Bossa Nova

Nylon guitar, brushed drums, and a light bass line for an unhurried daytime café.

cafébossadaytime

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Small Steps, Big Morning

100 BPM · With vocals · Children's

A bright call-and-response song with clear words, handclaps, and a melody children can follow.

kidseducationalsingalong

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Hold the Line

90 BPM · Instrumental · Cinematic

Low strings, restrained percussion, and a rising brass theme that earns its final lift.

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Make a Full Song with MiniMax Music 3 in Three Steps

Music3AI puts the MiniMax Music 3 workflow in your browser. Start from a playable style, describe the song you need, and adjust lyrics or studio controls only when you want more precision. No music theory or DAW setup is required.

Choose a starting sound

Pick a sound, not a vague genre. Listen to real examples across pop, rock, jazz, electronic, hip-hop, classical, and cinematic styles. Choose one as your starting recipe, or write a custom direction for mood, tempo, instruments, and vocal character.

Describe the song or add lyrics

Give the model a topic or your own lyrics. A one-sentence idea is enough for the default flow. For more control, add section tags such as [Verse], [Chorus], and [Bridge], then set BPM, key, and vocal style in Studio controls.

Generate, preview, and download

Generate the complete track in one pass. A typical 3–5 minute song takes about 1–3 minutes. You can leave the page while it renders; the result is saved in My Songs, where you can preview it and download MP3.

What You Can Make with MiniMax Music 3

Use the same generator for vocal songs or instrumentals. Start with the role the track needs to play, then choose a style and level of control that fits the project.

Soundtracks for video and podcasts

Create an opening theme, background bed, or closing track around a scene and mood. Describe the pace, instruments, and energy you want. For spoken content, choose an instrumental arrangement that leaves room for dialogue instead of competing with it.

Original songs from an idea or lyric draft

Turn a story, hook, or lyric draft into a structured song with verses and a chorus. You can let Music3AI write from a short topic, paste complete lyrics, or combine your draft with section tags to guide the arrangement.

Instrumentals for games and creative projects

Generate instrumental ideas for menus, trailers, levels, and short creative projects. Set a genre, BPM, and key when timing or tone matters. Preview the result before downloading the full file, and check the applicable plan terms before a commercial release.

Controls That Shape the Song

MiniMax Music 3 responds to both a simple direction and a structured caption. Genre and mood establish the overall sound. BPM and key narrow the musical frame. Vocal style changes how the lyrics are delivered, while section tags tell the model where verses, choruses, bridges, and instrumental breaks belong. Start simple, listen, then add only the controls that solve a specific problem in the first result.

Credit packs / No subscription

Pay per song. No subscription.

Credits never expire. One full song costs 10.

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$0.12 / song

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What's included

500 credits · up to 50 full songs
Songs up to 5 minutes long
MP3 download
Private generation · songs are not public by default
Credits never expire
Unlimited cloud library storage
Standard generation queue
Email support within 72 hours

Questions, answered straight.

Model facts are checked against the official MiniMax Music 3 model card, which describes the model as “creating complete songs up to five minutes long.”

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Practical guides for prompting MiniMax Music 3, choosing vocals or instrumentals, and preparing AI-generated music for release.

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