Google Lyria: Real-time Music Generation AI API

Google's Lyria RealTime API: Empowering Music Creation with AI

During Google I/O 2025, Google revealed plans to make the underlying AI model powering its innovative music application, MusicFX DJ, accessible through an API.

This model, known as Lyria RealTime, has been integrated into Google’s Gemini API and the AI Studio platform. It allows developers to manipulate AI-generated music in sophisticated ways.

Key Capabilities of Lyria RealTime

Users can now leverage the API to blend various musical genres, modify instrumentation, and adjust the emotional tone of compositions. Precise control is offered over crucial song attributes.

• Key adjustments are possible.
• Tempo can be altered.
• Brightness and other sonic elements are customizable.

This level of control enables the creation of tailored musical experiences.

A Growing Landscape of AI Music Tools

The introduction of Lyria RealTime via API coincides with a significant surge in AI-powered music applications. Platforms like Udio, Suno, and Riffusion are gaining prominence.

However, many of these tools have faced scrutiny, particularly concerning the use of copyrighted material in their training data. Concerns regarding unauthorized use of existing songs have been raised.

Google's Approach: Collaboration and Quality

Google positions Lyria RealTime as a tool for collaborative music creation. It’s designed to facilitate interactive creation, control, and even live performance of high-fidelity songs.

The AI model is capable of producing audio at a quality of 48kHz stereo.

Pricing Information

Currently, Google has not disclosed the pricing structure for access to the Lyria RealTime API. Details regarding costs will be announced closer to the official rollout.