Music 2.6

This documentation is valid for the following list of our models:

• minimax/music-2.6

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A powerful music generation model optimized for high-quality song production, capable of creating fully arranged tracks from lyrics and style instructions with precise control over tempo, key, structure, vocal performance, and emotional progression.

How to Make a Call

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Generating an audio using this model involves sequentially calling two endpoints:

• The first one is for creating and sending a video generation task to the server (returns a generation ID).

• The second one is for requesting the generated video from the server using the generation ID received from the first endpoint.

Below, you can find two corresponding API schemas and examples for both endpoint calls.

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API Schemas

Generate music sample

This endpoint generates a music piece based on the prompt (which includes style instructions) and the provided lyrics. It returns a generation task ID, its status, and related metadata.

post

Body

modelstring · enumRequiredPossible values:

promptstring · max: 2000Optional

A description of the music, specifying style, mood, and scenario. Length: 10–2000 characters.

lyricsstring · max: 3000Optional

Lyrics of the song. Use ( ) to separate lines. You may add structure tags like [Intro], [Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge], [Outro] to enhance the arrangement. Length: 10–3000 characters.

Example: [Verse] Streetlights flicker, the night breeze sighs Shadows stretch as I walk alone An old coat wraps my silent sorrow Wandering, longing, where should I go [Chorus] Pushing the wooden door, the aroma spreads In a familiar corner, a stranger gazes

lyrics_optimizerbooleanOptional

Whether to automatically generate lyrics based on the prompt description. When set to true and lyrics is empty, the system will automatically generate lyrics from the prompt.

Default: false

is_instrumentalbooleanOptional

Whether to generate instrumental music (no vocals). When set to true, the lyrics field is not required.

Default: false

Responses

200Success

application/json

idstringRequired

The ID of the generated audio.

Example: 60ac7c34-3224-4b14-8e7d-0aa0db708325

statusstring · enumRequired

The current status of the generation task.

Example: completedPossible values:

post/v2/generate/audio

curl -L \
  --request POST \
  --url 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio' \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_AIMLAPI_KEY>' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
      "model": "minimax/music-2.0",
      "prompt": "Lo-fi pop hip-hop ambient music, slow intro: 10 s, then faster and with loud bass: 10 s",
      "lyrics": "[Verse]\nStreetlights flicker, the night breeze sighs\nShadows stretch as I walk alone\nAn old coat wraps my silent sorrow\nWandering, longing, where should I go\n[Chorus]\nPushing the wooden door, the aroma spreads\nIn a familiar corner, a stranger gazes back\nWarm lights flicker, memories awaken\nIn this small cafe, I find my way\n[Verse]\nRaindrops tap on the windowpane\nA melody plays, soft and low\nThe clink of cups, the murmur of dreams\nIn this haven, I find my home\n[Chorus]\nPushing the wooden door, the aroma spreads\nIn a familiar corner, a stranger gazes back\nWarm lights flicker, memories awaken\nIn this small cafe, I find my way..."
    }'

200Success

{
  "id": "60ac7c34-3224-4b14-8e7d-0aa0db708325",
  "status": "completed",
  "audio_file": {
    "url": "https://cdn.aimlapi.com/generations/hippopotamus/1757963033314-8ca7729d-b78c-4d4c-9ef9-89b2fb3d07e8.mp3"
  },
  "error": {
    "name": "text",
    "message": "text"
  },
  "meta": {
    "usage": {
      "credits_used": 120000,
      "usd_spent": 0.06
    }
  }
}

Retrieve the generated music sample from the server

After sending a request for music generation, this task is added to the queue. This endpoint lets you check the status of a audio generation task using its id, obtained from the endpoint described above. If the video generation task status is complete, the response will include the final result — with the generated audio URL and additional metadata.

get

Authorizations

AuthorizationstringRequired

Bearer key

Query parameters

generation_idstringRequiredExample: <REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_GENERATION_ID>

Responses

200Success

application/json

idstringRequired

The ID of the generated audio.

Example: 60ac7c34-3224-4b14-8e7d-0aa0db708325

statusstring · enumRequired

The current status of the generation task.

Example: completedPossible values:

get/v2/generate/audio

curl -L \
  --request GET \
  --url 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio?generation_id=<REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_GENERATION_ID>' \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_AIMLAPI_KEY>'

200Success

{
  "id": "60ac7c34-3224-4b14-8e7d-0aa0db708325",
  "status": "completed",
  "audio_file": {
    "url": "https://cdn.aimlapi.com/eagle/files/lion/5N4F_QWb5K8rDSHfpUN0S_output.wav"
  },
  "error": {
    "name": "text",
    "message": "text"
  },
  "meta": {
    "usage": {
      "credits_used": 120000
    }
  }
}

Quick Code Example

Here’s an example of generating an audio file using a prompt with style instructions and a separate parameter for the lyrics.

Python

import time
import requests

# Insert your AI/ML API key instead of <YOUR_AIMLAPI_KEY>:
aimlapi_key = '<YOUR_AIMLAPI_KEY>'

# Creating and sending an audio generation task to the server (returns a generation ID)
def generate_audio():
    url = "https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio"
    payload = {
        "model": "minimax/music-2.6",
        "prompt": "A calm and soothing instrumental music with gentle piano and soft strings.",
        "lyrics": "[Verse]\nStreetlights flicker, the night breeze sighs\nShadows stretch as I walk alone\nAn old coat wraps my silent sorrow\nWandering, longing, where should I go\n[Chorus]\nPushing the wooden door, the aroma spreads\nIn a familiar corner, a stranger gazes back\nWarm lights flicker, memories awaken\nIn this small cafe, I find my way\n[Verse]\nRaindrops tap on the windowpane\nA melody plays, soft and low\nThe clink of cups, the murmur of dreams\nIn this haven, I find my home\n[Chorus]\nPushing the wooden door, the aroma spreads\nIn a familiar corner, a stranger gazes back\nWarm lights flicker, memories awaken\nIn this small cafe, I find my way" 
    }
    headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {aimlapi_key}", "Content-Type": "application/json"}

    response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)

    if response.status_code >= 400:
        print(f"Error: {response.status_code} - {response.text}")
    else:
        response_data = response.json()
        print("Generation:", response_data)
        return response_data


# Requesting the result of the generation task from the server using the generation_id:
def retrieve_audio(gen_id):
    url = "https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio"
    params = {
        "generation_id": gen_id,
    }
    headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {aimlapi_key}", "Content-Type": "application/json"}

    response = requests.get(url, params=params, headers=headers)
    return response.json()
    
    
# This is the main function of the program. From here, we sequentially call the audio generation and then repeatedly request the result from the server every 15 seconds:
def main():
    # Running video generation and getting a task id
    gen_response = generate_audio()
    print(gen_response)
    gen_id = gen_response.get("id")
    print("Generation ID:  ", gen_id)

    # Try to retrieve the video from the server every 15 sec
    if gen_id:
        start_time = time.time()

        timeout = 1000
        while time.time() - start_time < timeout:
            response_data = retrieve_audio(gen_id)

            if response_data is None:
                print("Error: No response from API")
                break

            status = response_data.get("status")
            
            if status in ["queued", "generating"]:
                print(f"Status: {status}. Checking again in 15 seconds.")
                time.sleep(15)
            else:
                print("Processing complete:\n", response_data)
                return response_data

        print("Timeout reached. Stopping.")
        return None 


if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

JavaScript

// Insert your AI/ML API key instead of <YOUR_AIMLAPI_KEY>:
const API_KEY = '<YOUR_AIMLAPI_KEY>';

async function generateAudio() {
  const url = 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio';
  const payload = {
        model: 'minimax/music-2.6',
        prompt: 'A calm and soothing instrumental music with gentle piano and soft strings.',
        lyrics: '[Verse]\nStreetlights flicker, the night breeze sighs\nShadows stretch as I walk alone\nAn old coat wraps my silent sorrow\nWandering, longing, where should I go\n[Chorus]\nPushing the wooden door, the aroma spreads\nIn a familiar corner, a stranger gazes back\nWarm lights flicker, memories awaken\nIn this small cafe, I find my way\n[Verse]\nRaindrops tap on the windowpane\nA melody plays, soft and low\nThe clink of cups, the murmur of dreams\nIn this haven, I find my home\n[Chorus]\nPushing the wooden door, the aroma spreads\nIn a familiar corner, a stranger gazes back\nWarm lights flicker, memories awaken\nIn this small cafe, I find my way'
  };

  const response = await fetch(url, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify(payload)
  });

  if (!response.ok) {
    console.error(`Error: ${response.status} - ${await response.text()}`);
    return null;
  }

  const data = await response.json();
  console.log('Generation:', data);
  return data;
}

async function retrieveAudio(generationId) {
  const url = `https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio?generation_id=${generationId}`;

  const response = await fetch(url, {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    }
  });

  if (!response.ok) {
    console.error(`Error: ${response.status} - ${await response.text()}`);
    return null;
  }

  return await response.json();
}

async function main() {
  const generationResponse = await generateAudio();

  if (!generationResponse || !generationResponse.id) {
    console.error('No generation ID received.');
    return;
  }

  const genId = generationResponse.id;
  const timeout = 600000; // 10 minutes
  const interval = 15000; // 15 seconds
  const start = Date.now();

  const intervalId = setInterval(async () => {
    if (Date.now() - start > timeout) {
      console.log('Timeout reached. Stopping.');
      clearInterval(intervalId);
      return;
    }

    const result = await retrieveAudio(genId);

    if (!result) {
      console.error('No response from API.');
      clearInterval(intervalId);
      return;
    }

    const status = result.status;
    if (['generating', 'queued'].includes(status)) {
      console.log(`Status: ${status}. Checking again in 15 seconds.`);
    } else {
      console.log('Generation complete:\n', result);
      clearInterval(intervalId);
    }
  }, interval);
}

main();

Response

Generation: {'id': 'NDxdQ2xZY1L6PYQNkJgbA', 'status': 'queued', 'meta': {'usage': {'credits_used': 390000, 'usd_spent': 0.195}}}
{'id': 'NDxdQ2xZY1L6PYQNkJgbA', 'status': 'queued', 'meta': {'usage': {'credits_used': 390000, 'usd_spent': 0.195}}}
Generation ID:   NDxdQ2xZY1L6PYQNkJgbA
Status: queued. Checking again in 15 seconds.
Status: generating. Checking again in 15 seconds.
Status: generating. Checking again in 15 seconds.
Status: generating. Checking again in 15 seconds.
Status: generating. Checking again in 15 seconds.
Status: generating. Checking again in 15 seconds.
Processing complete:
 {'id': 'NDxdQ2xZY1L6PYQNkJgbA', 'status': 'completed', 'audio_file': {'url': 'https://cdn.aimlapi.com/moose/music%2Fprod%2Ftts-20260416000759-FRVqSDONLPpncief.mp3?Expires=1776355687&OSSAccessKeyId=LTAI5tCpJNKCf5EkQHSuL9xg&Signature=QLCM2D4LO3k%2BADUW0kt%2BrIXNK4Q%3D'}}

Listen to the track we generated:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_hUoaOVGNtB-MnsmBdHn7ySvO3_uK1Wr/view?usp=sharingdrive.google.com