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name: mm-music-maker description: Create music with MiniMax music models (e.g., music-2.5). Use when generating songs or instrumental tracks from lyrics and style prompts, or when integrating MiniMax Music Generation API into scripts.

MiniMax Music Maker

Use this skill to generate music with MiniMax's Music Generation API. All usage and outputs are designed for music-2.5 unless specified otherwise.

Quick start

1. Set the API key:

export MINIMAX_MUSIC_API_KEY="your_api_key"

2. Generate music from lyrics (and optional prompt):

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[Verse]\n...\n[Chorus]\n..." \
  --prompt "indie folk, melancholic, introspective" \
  --output ./output.mp3

Script location

• scripts/generate_music.py — main generator (lyrics + prompt → audio)
• scripts/utils_audio.py — hex decoding + save helpers

References

Read references/minimax_music_api.md for:

• Endpoint, auth header, payload schema
• Required/optional fields
• Output formats (hex/url) and constraints

Core Modes

This skill supports 3 generation modes:

1. Standard Song (with lyrics)

• User provides or wants lyrics + music
• Use structured lyrics with prompt for style

2. Pure Music (Instrumental)

• User requests: "纯音乐", "纯音乐，无人声", "pure music", "instrumental"
• No lyrics, just instrumental arrangement
• See "Pure Music Generation" section below

3. Melodic Chanting/Humming

• User requests: "哼唱", "吟唱", "humming", "chanting"
• Music with vocal syllables instead of full lyrics
• See "Melodic Chanting Generation" section below

Notes

• lyrics is required by the API.
• prompt is optional for music-2.5.
• output_format defaults to hex (inline audio). Use url if you prefer a download URL.
• URLs expire (24h). Download immediately if using url.

Prompt crafting (Important)

Core Principles: Use "descriptions" instead of "commands", keep it structured, clear, and parseable.

Required Elements (Recommended)

• Genre/Subgenre (with era or region)
• Mood/Emotion (2-3 emotional descriptors)
• Tempo/BPM (specify BPM if possible)
• Key Instruments (3-5 key instruments/timbres)
• Vocals (vocal type, processing, or instrumental)
• Use case (purpose/scene)

Optional Enhancements

• Structure (section structure)
• References (1-2 style references)
• Avoid/Negative (exclusions)

Prompt Templates

Basic Template (Beginner)

[Genre], [Mood], [Tempo/BPM], [Key Instruments], [Vocal Style]

Standard Template (Recommended)

Genre: [Specific genre + era]
Mood: [2-3 descriptors]
Tempo: [BPM or speed]
Instruments: [3-5 key instruments]
Vocals: [Type or instrumental only]
Use case: [scene/usage]
Avoid: [unwanted elements]
References: [1-2 artists/songs]

Advanced Template (Production Brief)

Genre: … | Era: …
BPM: … | Key: …
Mood: ... (can include emotional arc, e.g., "from restrained to explosive")
Lead: …
Rhythm: …
Bass: …
Texture: …
Vocals: …
Structure: Intro / Verse / Chorus / Bridge / Outro
Avoid: …
Reference: …

Structure Tags (in lyrics)

[Intro]
[Verse]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Outro]
[Instrumental]

Negative Prompt Examples

• No vocals / Instrumental only
• Avoid autotune
• No distorted guitars
• Avoid heavy reverb
• No trap hi-hats

Common Issue Fixes

• Style inaccurate: Add "era + sub-genre + instrument anchors + reference artists"
• Rhythm wrong: Specify BPM + rhythm description (e.g., four-on-the-floor)
• Intro too generic: Write [Intro] in lyrics and describe the opening
• Vocals off: Move Vocals to front of prompt and add negative constraints

Prompt Quality Checklist

• Contains: Genre / Mood / BPM / Instruments / Vocals / Use case
• Check for conflicts (e.g., "very slow + high energy")
• Has Avoid items to filter unwanted elements
• Is structured (avoid long prose paragraphs)

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Pure Music Generation

Use this mode when user wants instrumental tracks without lyrics.

Detection Keywords

• 纯音乐、纯音乐无人声、无人声
• pure music、instrumental、no lyrics
• 背景音乐、轻音乐、器乐
• 无歌词

Prompt Format

pure music, [scene/style description], no lyrics

Lyrics Field

Use placeholder tags: [intro] [outro]

Important Notes

⚠️ Duration: Pure music tracks are typically shorter (1-2 minutes) because there's no lyrics to guide the musical progression.

Pure Music Prompt Examples

#	Prompt	Scene
1	pure music, coffee shop, no lyrics	咖啡馆氛围
2	pure music, rainy night, no lyrics	雨夜
3	pure music, morning sunshine, no lyrics	晨光
4	pure music, jazz bar, no lyrics	爵士酒吧
5	pure music, city walk, no lyrics	城市漫步
6	pure music, night drive, no lyrics	夜间驾驶
7	pure music, piano solo, no lyrics	钢琴独奏
8	pure music, lofi chill, no lyrics	Lo-Fi轻松
9	pure music, bookstore, no lyrics	书店
10	pure music, cafe closing time, no lyrics	咖啡馆打烊

CLI Examples

Generate pure music for coffee shop:

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[intro] [outro]" \
  --prompt "pure music, coffee shop, no lyrics" \
  --output ./coffee_shop.mp3

Generate rainy night atmosphere:

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[intro] [outro]" \
  --prompt "pure music, rainy night, no lyrics" \
  --output ./rainy_night.mp3

Generate piano solo:

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[intro] [outro]" \
  --prompt "pure music, piano solo, no lyrics" \
  --output ./piano_solo.mp3

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Melodic Chanting/Humming Generation

Use this mode when user wants music with vocal syllables instead of full lyrics (humming, chanting).

Detection Keywords

• Humming, chanting, vocalizing
• humming、chanting
• Healing, vocal accompaniment
• Melodic
• Harmony, ooh ah la

Prompt Format

pure music, [风格/场景描述], no lyrics

Lyrics Field (Syllable Patterns)

Use vocal syllables instead of words:

Syllable Pattern	Vibe
ah, ah, ah, ah...	柔和吟唱
la, la, la, la...	旋律哼唱
mmm, mmm, mmm...	治愈系哼鸣
ooh, ooh, ooh...	空灵吟唱
hum, hum, hum...	持续哼唱

Lyrics Structure Template

[intro] [verse] [chorus] [verse] [outro]

Replace sections with chosen syllables.

Chanting Prompt Examples

Scene	Prompt	Lyrics
Healing	pure music, healing, relaxing, no lyrics	[intro] mmm, mmm, mmm... [verse] mmm, mmm, mmm... [outro]
Meditation	pure music, meditation, calming, no lyrics	[intro] ooh, ooh, ooh... [verse] ooh, ooh, ooh... [outro]
Happy	pure music, happy, uplifting, no lyrics	[intro] la, la, la, la... [chorus] la, la, la, la... [outro]
Mystical	pure music, mystical, ethereal, no lyrics	[intro] ah, ah, ah... [verse] ah, ah, ah... [outro]

CLI Examples

Generate healing chant music:

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[intro] mmm, mmm, mmm... [verse] mmm, mmm, mmm... [chorus] mmm, mmm, mmm... [outro]" \
  --prompt "pure music, healing, relaxing, no lyrics" \
  --output ./healing_chant.mp3

Generate meditation chant:

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[intro] ooh, ooh, ooh... [verse] ooh, ooh, ooh... [outro]" \
  --prompt "pure music, meditation, calming, no lyrics" \
  --output ./meditation.mp3

Generate happy humming:

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[intro] la, la, la... [verse] la, la, la... [chorus] la, la, la... [outro]" \
  --prompt "pure music, happy, uplifting, no lyrics" \
  --output ./happy_humming.mp3

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Mode Detection Logic

When user requests music, detect the mode:

1. Standard Song → User provides lyrics OR asks for "song with lyrics"
2. Pure Music → Keywords: "纯音乐", "pure music", "instrumental", "no lyrics", "无人声"
3. Chanting/Humming → Keywords: "哼唱", "吟唱", "humming", "chanting", "治愈系"

Decision Flow

User Request
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Contains "纯音乐"/"pure music"/"instrumental"?
    ├─ Yes → Is "哼唱"/"humming" also mentioned?
    │   ├─ Yes → Melodic Chanting Mode
    │   └─ No → Pure Music Mode
    └─ No → Standard Song Mode (requires lyrics)

Recommended CLI patterns

Generate MP3 (hex response → file):

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[Intro]\n..." \
  --prompt "cinematic, uplifting" \
  --output ./music.mp3 \
  --format mp3 \
  --bitrate 256000 \
  --sample-rate 44100

Generate with structured prompt fields (auto-build):

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[Verse]\n..." \
  --genre "1980s synthwave" \
  --mood "nostalgic, energetic" \
  --bpm 120 \
  --instruments "analog synths, drum machine, bass guitar" \
  --vocals "female vocals" \
  --use-case "retro game trailer" \
  --avoid "no acoustic guitar" \
  --references "The Midnight, FM-84" \
  --output ./music.mp3

Generate and download from URL:

python scripts/generate_music.py \
  --lyrics "[Verse]\n..." \
  --prompt "lofi, rainy night" \
  --output ./music.mp3 \
  --output-format url \
  --download

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API Reference

For detailed API documentation (endpoints, authentication, request/response formats), see:

references/minimax_music_api.md

Key points for all modes:

• Endpoint: POST https://api.minimaxi.com/v1/music_generation
• Auth: Authorization: Bearer <token>
• Model: music-2.5
• lyrics: Required field - use [intro] [outro] for pure music, or syllable patterns for chanting

Quick API Payload Examples

Standard Song:

{
  "model": "music-2.5",
  "prompt": "indie folk, melancholic, introspective",
  "lyrics": "[verse]\n...\n[chorus]\n..."
}

Pure Music:

{
  "model": "music-2.5",
  "prompt": "pure music, coffee shop, no lyrics",
  "lyrics": "[intro] [outro]"
}

Melodic Chanting:

{
  "model": "music-2.5",
  "prompt": "pure music, healing, relaxing, no lyrics",
  "lyrics": "[intro] mmm, mmm, mmm... [verse] mmm, mmm, mmm... [outro]"
}

Response Format

• data.audio: hex string (default) or URL (valid 24 hours)
• data.status: generation status
• extra_info: duration, sample rate, channels, bitrate, size
• base_resp.status_code: 0 on success