Complete guide to Udio
Getting started
Go to udio.com and choose between describing your song in natural language (for example, "melancholic jazz ballad about winter nights") or using Custom Mode if you already have your own lyrics. You can let the AI generate the lyrics automatically, write your own, or choose an instrumental; also select a style (pop, rock, EDM, jazz, lofi) and generate a complete track with lyrics, melody, arrangement, and mix resolved automatically.
Use cases
Compose a full song from an idea
Turn a style and theme description into a finished song with realistic vocals, with no music production skills required.
Production with your own lyrics
Use Custom Mode when you already have the lyrics written and just need the music, genre, and production style.
Extend or remix a composition
Use the Extend feature to add an intro, verse, or outro to an already generated clip, or Remix to create a different version of a section.
Guide the result with reference audio
Upload a reference track so the generation matches the desired tone, instrumentation, or vocal style.
Advanced setup
- Describe Your Song vs Custom ModeThe first starts from a free-form text description; the second gives more control when you already have your own lyrics and want to define genre and production precisely.
- Extend and RemixExtend adds new sections (intro, verse, outro) to an existing clip; Remix generates an alternative version of a specific section already created.
- Reference audioLets you upload your own track as a guide for tone, instrumentation, or vocal style to better steer the generation.
Tips
- If you are after a specific result, upload a reference track instead of relying solely on the text description.
- Use Extend to build longer songs piece by piece instead of trying to generate the whole track at once.
- When one section does not work but the rest does, use Remix on that part instead of regenerating the entire song.
- The result is suitable for commercial release, so it is worth reviewing the automatically generated lyrics before publishing, in case they need adjustments to meaning or tone.
FAQ
Does Udio write the lyrics for me?
Yes, in free-description mode the AI automatically generates lyrics matched to the given theme and style, though you can also write your own or choose an instrumental.
Can it be used commercially?
Yes, it produces professional-quality results intended for use in commercial releases.
Can I extend a song I've already generated?
Yes, the Extend feature lets you add new sections before or after an existing clip.
Based on Researched at soundverse.ai/blog/article/what-is-udio-ai-0139 and musicseed.ai/blog/udio-ai-music-generator-review (August 2026).