Google Lyria 3
Free AI music generation built directly into the Gemini app — rolled out February 17, 2026. Any user 18+ can generate custom 30-second music tracks complete with vocals, lyrics, and instrumentals from a text prompt, a photo, or a video. Ten tracks per day on the free tier. Also powers YouTube's Dream Track for Shorts creators globally. Every track gets a SynthID watermark. Google positioned it for 'personal creative expression rather than professional music production' — honest about limitations. Puts competitive pressure on Suno and Udio.
Pricing: Free — 10 tracks/day included with Gemini app
Best For
- SMBs creating custom background music for social video at zero cost
- Podcast creators wanting unique intro/outro music without royalties
- Social media managers needing custom 30-second soundtracks for Reels and TikToks
- YouTube Shorts creators via Dream Track integration
- Brands wanting sonic branding without a music subscription
Q'dUp Pro Tip: Open Gemini, describe your brand's sonic personality, get a custom 30-second track in under a minute — zero cost, zero licensing. Try: 'upbeat, professional, modern with subtle piano and light percussion for a marketing podcast.' 30 seconds is the perfect length for social content intros and ad spots. Note: no editing or track extension yet — if you need longer or editable music, Suno ($8-24/mo) offers more control. Google's been transparent: this is for social content, not professional music production.
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