Sub-styles and prompts to start from
| Sub-style | Prompt to start from | Mood setting |
|---|---|---|
| Garage rock | Garage rock, raw male vocal, fuzzy guitars, loose drums, fast and messy, about a bad part-time job | energetic |
| Classic rock | Classic rock, 4/4 mid tempo, twin guitar riff, bluesy solo, gravelly male vocal, open road chorus | happy |
| Pop-punk | Pop-punk, 170 bpm, palm-muted power chords, sing-along gang vocals, about missing the last bus | funny |
| Indie rock | Indie rock, jangly guitars, laid-back female vocal, steady drums, bittersweet summer ending | sad |
| Power ballad | Rock power ballad, piano intro, soaring vocal, big drums and guitar solo, emotional | epic |
| Alt rock | Alternative rock, dark verses, loud chorus, distorted bass, female vocal, anxious and cathartic | dark |
Copy a prompt into the box above and change the subject, instruments or tempo. Do not name a real artist: describe the voice and the sound instead.
Lyric and structure tips for this genre
- Build the song around one riff. Describe it in the prompt (palm-muted, open chords, octave line) so the guitars have an identity.
- Use the quiet-loud shape: restrained verse, lifted pre-chorus, full-band chorus. Say so in the prompt.
- Rock choruses want short words and open vowels that are easy to shout: go, home, alive. Save the clever lines for the verses.
- Rhyme plainly. Rock lyrics sound better with direct language than with long metaphors.
- Add a bridge that changes something: drop to bass and voice, or modulate up before the last chorus.
- For a solo, ask for an instrumental break after the second chorus; the engine usually adds guitar there.
Hear the engine first
Sunlight A shows the engine's band sound with bright vocals; Paper Boats shows the quiet acoustic side. Neither is a rock track, so judge vocal clarity rather than distortion.
Every generation returns two versions from MiniMax Music v2 and ACE-Step, which often differ in arrangement.
What to use it for
| Use | What you make | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Band demo sketch | Hear a song idea before rehearsal | Describe the riff and vocal |
| Video game or stream music | Rock loop | Vocal none, energetic |
| Birthday or leaving-party song | Funny personal rock song | Pop-punk, names in lyrics |
| Podcast intro | Short riff | Instrumental |
| YouTube background | Driving guitar bed | Commercial licence for monetised |
Licence and pricing
| Option | Price | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 generation a day (2 songs), up to 2 min, personal use only |
| Small pack | $4.90 once | 200 credits, about 40 songs, commercial licence |
| Large pack | $12.90 once | 600 credits, about 120 songs, commercial licence |
| Pro | $9.90 a month or $99 a year | 450 credits every month, songs up to 3 min, commercial licence |
The licence follows the credits used to make a song. A song made on the free allowance stays personal even if you buy later, so make the final version after you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Does it play real guitars?
The engine renders guitar, bass and drums as generated audio. Quality varies by prompt; compare the two versions and regenerate.
Can I get a guitar solo?
Ask for an instrumental break with a lead guitar after the second chorus.
Can I use rock songs in monetised videos?
Yes, if made with purchased credits or a paid plan. Free songs are personal use.
Can it sound like a famous band?
No. Describe the era and attitude; we do not support imitating real artists.
Can I paste my own lyrics?
Yes, in the lyrics tab. Mark sections with [Verse] and [Chorus].
How many free songs?
1 free generation a day, two versions each.