ai-song-production

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Overview

This workflow guides a user through the full song-making lifecycle using the app’s AI features: ideation, lyrics, structure, patterns, audio generation, vocal integration, mixing, and mastering.

Steps

1. Set project context

   • Decide genre, mood, BPM, key (or leave to AI).
   • Create a new session; ensure env keys (Suno/Replicate, OpenAI/Grok, ElevenLabs if used) are set.

2. Concept & lyrics

   • Use Lyrics Generate (/api/lyrics/generate) with theme/genre/mood.
   • Refine with Lyrics Analyze (/api/lyrics/analyze) to improve rhyme, syllable balance, and theme fit.

3. Song plan / structure

   • Use AI Song Plan (/api/ai/song/plan) to get sections (intro/verse/chorus/bridge) and durations.
   • Pick target BPM/key from the plan (or set manually).

4. Pattern creation (editable MIDI)

   • Use Astutely pattern to draft drums/bass/chords/melody.
   • Review in the Piano Roll; edit notes if desired.

5. Real audio generation

   • Trigger AI audio (Suno/MusicGen) for the arrangement.
   • If using “Edit in Piano Roll” after Suno: run Extract Patterns (/api/songs/extract-patterns) and load both editable notes and the reference audio track.

6. Vocal path (optional)

   • Generate vocals with ElevenLabs (voice ID) or in-app vocal tools.
   • Align vocal stem to BPM/key; import as audio track.

7. Stems / layering (optional)

   • Run stem separation if you need vocal/instrumental splits for further mixing.

8. Mix & balance

   • In the studio, set levels, pans, basic EQ/comp as needed.
   • Use transport loop over the main section to balance.

9. Master

   • Export master via the app’s export flow; verify loudness and headroom.
   • Spot-check beginning/ending trims and fades.

10. Finalize

    • Save session, render final WAV/MP3, and archive stems.
    • (If deploying) push changes/metadata to repo or asset store.

Notes

• If local Llama (Ollama) is available, Astutely will prefer it; otherwise it falls back to cloud.
• Keep BPM/key consistent between patterns, audio generation, and vocals for best alignment.
• For best quality: run a final listening pass on headphones and speakers.