Soundraw : Opinion and full test

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The music business is no exception to the intrusion of artificial intelligence (AI). Special algorithms have been designed to simplify the work of producers, DJs and other players in the 4ᵉ art. Soundraw is one such AI capable of generating customized techno music according to well-defined parameters. Find out in this Soundraw (AI) review all the features and key things you need to know about this tool.

Introducing Soundraw

Soundraw is an artificial intelligence designed to help composers create royalty-free, original music. Launched in Tokyo in 2020, this AI is aimed at both individuals and professionals.

The algorithm will simplify your life when you run out of inspiration. Just a few clicks and Soundraw will generate your techno beats. With its multiple functions and options, the AI lets you exploit your creative potential to the full. It’s a handy tool for creating professional-quality music from start to finish.

Sounds created with Soundraw can be adapted to different types of content and formats (podcasts, videos, games, applications). Soundraw Inc. also confirms that customers will not have to pay royalties, regardless of how they use the music generated via AI. In fact, Soundraw offers a simple license for artists. What’s more, artists need only generate their beats using the tool, before adding their instruments and/or vocals.

The main advantage of Soundraw is that for any AI-generated recording, artists keep all royalties. Nevertheless, the music creation algorithm offers a range of interesting features.

Soundraw’s main features

AI functionality is one of the main selection criteria you need to check before making your choice. With Soundraw, you’ll have the following options:

• Creation: This feature gives you access to 27 moods (electro, acoustic, etc.), 25 moods, 22 themes, 3 tempos and 9 durations (from 10 seconds to 5 minutes).
• Editing: When you create your music track, Soundraw generates a selection of 6 tunes for you. You can then select the one you like and edit the structure and dynamics of the sound.
• Video preview: You can import a video into the interface and integrate the music you’ve created from the AI. This is a practical option for efficiently adjusting a soundtrack and a video.
• Generating similar music: When you create a sound, Soundraw offers you the possibility of generating other music that will be similar to it. This function is accessed via the two interlocking circles visible on your editing interface.
• Downloading: Depending on your subscription, you’ll be able to download a maximum of 50 custom tunes per day. If you subscribe on the site, your files will be downloaded in WAV format, CD quality and uncompressed.

How does Soundraw work?

Soundraw offers both a demo mode and a pay mode. The free trial allows you to discover the tool and understand how it works. For occasional use, simply visit the official Soundraw website and click on “Create music”.

Obviously, the options available in free mode remain limited. If you want more content and tools, you’ll need to register on the site and take out a subscription. By the way, it’s by creating an account on Soundraw that you’ll be able to store your creations. You’ll easily find them in your bookmark.

Soundraw is easy to use. Unlike other AIs, there’s no need to write precise, detailed prompts to generate music. All you have to do is go to the platform and choose the genre, mood, theme and so on. In just a few minutes, the AI comes up with a selection of music based on your settings. Simply click on one of them and edit your track.

Subscription price

Soundraw mainly offers 2 paid plans:

• a package for content creators ;
• a package for music industry professionals.

The paid plan dedicated to content creators gives access to background music creation tools. Downloads will be available ad infinitum, and subscribers will benefit from a license. The sounds generated will be suitable for both commercial and personal use. The monthly subscription is $16.99.

In the paid plan for industry professionals, you have the 3 subscription formats below:

• The Beginner Artist Rate: with a monthly fee of $29.99, this subscription limits downloads to 10 per month.
• The artist pro rate: for $35.99 a month, you’ll get 20 monthly downloads.
• The unlimited artist rate: for $49.99 a month, you’ll enjoy unlimited downloads.

With the 3 subscription types above, you’ll be able to insert vocals into the music you generate. You’ll also be able to distribute them on download platforms (Spotify or Apple Music). What’s more, you’ll retain your recording rights.

Final verdict

In concrete terms, Soundraw’s functionalities are intuitive, practical and easy to use. This music composition AI sharpens your creative side. What’s more, the platform is accessible to all. To take advantage of its benefits, don’t hesitate to try out Soundraw AI right now. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Eric

Eric, le capitaine du navire TechnoMag, est développeur web, consultant SEO, rédacteur de metier, et surtout fanatique de musique ! Depuis l’enfance, il est attiré par les basses et les kicks, passant des heures à écouter et jouer sur machines pour le plaisir, avec son frère et ses amis, depuis plus de dix ans. Globe-trotteur, il a exploré des free parties sauvages et illégales jusqu’aux plus grands festivals internationaux. Dans son passé, il a aussi été VJ et impliqué dans l’organisation de soirées pas toujours vraiment autorisées. Aujourd’hui, il aime capturer l’énergie des événements pour la retranscrire aux autres, que ce soit derrière l’appareil photo, la caméra, ou en rédigeant un article. Avec quelques missions bénévoles à son actif et une association toute neuve, il rêve d’un lieu autonome où chacun pourrait balancer son set sans craindre de perdre son matos.

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