ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music-generation app
ElevenLabs Launches AI-Powered Music App: ElevenMusic
Voice AI company ElevenLabs has quietly launched an iOS app called ElevenMusic. This app enables users to create music using AI and explore AI-generated tracks, positioning itself as a rival to platforms like Suno and Udio.
Broadening Horizons Beyond Voice Models
Available on the App Store for several weeks before its official rollout on April 1, the release of ElevenMusic marks ElevenLabs' aspirations to branch out from being solely a voice model company. The company sees AI-driven music and media creation tools as a pathway for growth and a safeguard against the eventual commoditization of AI audio models.
Key Features of ElevenMusic
Currently free to use, ElevenMusic allows users to generate up to seven songs per day using natural language prompts. Users can customize parameters such as song duration, whether lyrics are included, and the writing style.
Additionally, users can discover tracks created by others and remix them through text prompts, with these remixes counting toward the daily limit. The app features live stations, pre-created albums, and daily mixes tailored to various moods such as Focus, Energy, Relax, Late Night, Cosmic, and Chill. Similar to other music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, ElevenMusic includes sections for top charts, trending now, and new releases.
Pro Tier Subscription
ElevenLabs also offers a Pro tier subscription for $9.99 per month or $95.90 per year. This plan allows users to create up to 500 tracks per month, provides over 500 GB of storage, and unlocks access to a diverse range of styles and moods.
ElevenLabs' Broader Ambitions
In February, ElevenLabs secured a $500 million Series C funding round at an $11 billion valuation. Over recent months, the company has concentrated on refining its creative models and tools. Last August, it introduced its first music-generation model, which it claimed to be commercially safe. Earlier this year, ElevenLabs collaborated with leading music producers to release an album crafted with the help of AI. More recently, the company launched a creative tool capable of handling tasks such as ad generation, voice-overs, translation, image generation, video creation, voice cloning, and sound design.
Consumer Tools and Incentives
Previously, ElevenLabs introduced consumer tools like its voice generator and ElevenReader. Last year, the company launched a program enabling authors to earn royalties by converting and distributing their books on the ElevenReader platform. Now, with its expansion into music, ElevenLabs is recruiting for a consumer marketing role to scale its music vertical. The company may also introduce royalty programs or other incentives to encourage users to create more music on the platform.
