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How to Use AI for Music Production and Audio Creation
Create original music, sound effects, and audio content using AI tools like Suno, Udio, and Soundraw without musical training or expensive studio equipment.
12 min read27 February 2026
AI music generators like Suno and Udio can create full songs from text descriptions, including vocals, in dozens of styles and languages
Generate royalty-free background music for videos, podcasts, and presentations without licensing fees or copyright strikes
AI audio tools can isolate vocals, remove background noise, master tracks, and create professional-quality audio from basic recordings
Asian creators can generate music incorporating traditional instruments like guzheng, shamisen, gamelan, and sitar blended with modern production
Why This Matters
Music licensing is a pain point for every content creator in Asia. Using copyrighted tracks on TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram risks takedowns, demonetisation, and account strikes. Royalty-free libraries are expensive and generic. Traditional music production requires years of training and thousands in equipment.
AI music tools have changed the game overnight. Suno and Udio can generate complete, original songs from a text prompt, complete with vocals, instrumentation, and professional mixing. Soundraw lets you customise AI-generated tracks to exact lengths and moods. For podcast creators, Descript and Adobe Podcast use AI to make amateur recordings sound studio-quality.
What makes this particularly exciting for Asia is the cultural dimension. AI can blend traditional Asian instruments with modern production, creating unique fusion tracks that reflect local identity. A Thai content creator can generate a track mixing traditional ranat ek with lo-fi beats. A Japanese vlogger can create background music incorporating shamisen. This wasn't possible before without hiring specialist musicians.
AI music tools have changed the game overnight. Suno and Udio can generate complete, original songs from a text prompt, complete with vocals, instrumentation, and professional mixing. Soundraw lets you customise AI-generated tracks to exact lengths and moods. For podcast creators, Descript and Adobe Podcast use AI to make amateur recordings sound studio-quality.
What makes this particularly exciting for Asia is the cultural dimension. AI can blend traditional Asian instruments with modern production, creating unique fusion tracks that reflect local identity. A Thai content creator can generate a track mixing traditional ranat ek with lo-fi beats. A Japanese vlogger can create background music incorporating shamisen. This wasn't possible before without hiring specialist musicians.
How to Do It
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Step 1: Choose Your AI Music Tool
For full song generation with vocals, use Suno (best quality) or Udio (more control). For customisable background music, try Soundraw (adjust length, tempo, instruments). For audio cleanup and podcast production, use Descript or Adobe Podcast. Each serves different needs: Suno for complete songs, Soundraw for background tracks, Descript for voice content.
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Step 2: Write an Effective Music Prompt
Be specific about genre, mood, instruments, tempo, and language. Example: 'Upbeat K-pop style track with electronic beats, catchy chorus, female vocals, 120 BPM' works better than 'happy Korean song'. Include cultural references for Asian styles: 'Bollywood-inspired dance track with tabla and synth' or 'lo-fi Japanese city pop with shamisen samples'.
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Step 3: Generate and Iterate
Generate 3-5 variations from your prompt. AI music tools produce different results each time. Listen to all variations and pick the best one. Then use 'extend' or 'continue' features to build the track to your desired length. Most tools let you regenerate specific sections you don't like while keeping the rest.
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Step 4: Edit and Customise
Use Soundraw's editor to adjust energy levels throughout the track (build-ups, drops, quiet sections). In Suno, use inpainting to replace specific sections. For background music, ensure the track loops cleanly. Export in the format you need: WAV for professional use, MP3 for social media, stems if you want to remix.
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Step 5: Understand Licensing and Usage Rights
Check each tool's licensing terms carefully. Suno and Udio's paid plans typically grant commercial usage rights. Free tiers often have restrictions. Never assume AI-generated music is automatically royalty-free. Keep records of your generations and the tool used. For commercial projects, paid subscriptions are worth the investment for clear licensing.
What This Actually Looks Like
The Prompt
I run a travel vlog covering Southeast Asia. I need unique background music for my videos that feels authentic to each country I visit, but I can't afford to license local music. Can AI help?
Example output — your results will vary based on your inputs
Absolutely. Here's a country-by-country approach using Suno: (1) Thailand: prompt 'Chill acoustic track with Thai-inspired melodies, bamboo flute, gentle percussion, tropical vibes, instrumental only'. (2) Vietnam: 'Atmospheric track with dan tranh zither, soft electronic beats, misty morning mood, instrumental'. (3) Indonesia: 'Gamelan-inspired ambient track with metallic percussion, nature sounds, Bali temple atmosphere'. (4) Philippines: 'Upbeat tropical pop instrumental with ukulele, light percussion, island vibes'. Generate 3-4 tracks per country. Use Soundraw to adjust track lengths to match your edit. Create a consistent intro/outro jingle that ties all episodes together. Total cost: Suno Pro at US$10/month gives you 500 generations, enough for months of content. All tracks are original and commercially licensed under the paid plan.
Prompts to Try
Brand Jingle Prompt
Create a prompt for an AI music tool to generate a [length] second jingle for my [type of business] in [country]. It should feel [mood] and incorporate [local instrument or style].
What to expect: A ready-to-use prompt that generates culturally appropriate brand audio.
Podcast Intro Music
I host a podcast about [topic] aimed at [audience]. Help me write prompts for AI music tools to create: an intro theme (15 seconds), transition music (5 seconds), and an outro (10 seconds) that all feel cohesive.
What to expect: Three related prompts that produce a consistent audio identity for your podcast.
Content Creator Music Library
I create [type] content and need a library of background tracks. Help me plan 10 AI music prompts covering different moods: energetic, calm, suspenseful, happy, melancholic, inspiring, playful, dramatic, romantic, and ambient.
What to expect: Ten specific music prompts optimised for AI generation that create a versatile personal music library.
Common Mistakes
Ignoring Licensing Terms
Free tiers of AI music tools often don't include commercial rights. Using free-tier music in monetised content can lead to claims. Always check the specific licensing terms and upgrade to paid plans for commercial use.
Generic Prompts Producing Generic Music
Vague prompts like 'happy music' produce forgettable tracks. Be specific about instruments, tempo, cultural influences, and mood. The more detail you provide, the more unique and usable the output.
Not Editing Generated Tracks
AI music rarely comes out perfect on the first try. Use the tools' editing features to adjust length, energy, and sections. Treat AI output as a strong starting point, not a finished product.
Tools That Work for This
SunoLeading AI music generator. Creates full songs with vocals from text prompts. Supports multiple languages and musical styles including Asian genres.
Monthly generation limits on free tier. Quality varies with prompt specificity.
SoundrawAI music generator focused on customisable background tracks. Adjust length, tempo, instruments, and energy. Great for content creators.
Less suited for vocal tracks. Subscription required for commercial use.
UdioAI music generation with fine-grained control over style, structure, and lyrics. Strong for genre-specific generation.
Newer platform, still evolving. Credit-based system for generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the tool and your subscription tier. Paid plans from Suno, Udio, and Soundraw typically grant commercial usage rights for the music you generate. Free tiers often restrict commercial use. Always read the specific terms of service. The music is original (not copied from existing songs), but licensing terms vary by platform.
Yes, increasingly well. Suno supports lyrics in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Thai, and many other Asian languages. Quality varies by language, with CJK languages generally producing the best results. For less common languages, you might need to provide romanised lyrics and specify the language in your prompt.
AI-generated music from reputable tools (Suno, Soundraw, Udio paid plans) should not trigger copyright claims because the music is original. However, if the AI inadvertently creates something too similar to an existing copyrighted work, platforms might flag it. This is rare but possible. Keep your generation receipts as proof of originality.
Next Steps
- Sign up for Suno and generate your first AI track
- Create a brand sound for your content with consistent musical elements
- Build a personal library of 10 background tracks for different moods
- Experiment with blending Asian traditional instruments into modern genres
- Compare free vs paid tiers to find the right tool for your budget
- Create a brand sound for your content with consistent musical elements
- Build a personal library of 10 background tracks for different moods
- Experiment with blending Asian traditional instruments into modern genres
- Compare free vs paid tiers to find the right tool for your budget