Soundry AI
Soundry AI is an artificial intelligence tool designed for musicians by musicians. The tool seeks to transform music production by offering...
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What is Soundry AI?
Soundry AI is a generative AI platform designed specifically for musicians, producers, DJs, and sound designers to create unique, professional-quality audio samples quickly. It transforms text prompts or existing audio files into one-shots, loops, and genre-specific sounds, eliminating the limitations of traditional sample libraries. The platform's core mission is to empower human creativity rather than replace it, helping creators get their musical ideas out faster without searching through thousands of preset samples or synthesizing sounds from scratch.
The tool offers two main products: Groove, where DJs and TikTok stars remix any song into any style (like remixing Taylor Swift in the style of Slayer), and Sample Planet, which is music producers' favorite tool for creating unique, mixdown-ready samples. Key features include 'The Forge' for detailed text-to-sound generation where users specify instrument type, style, and mood, plus 'Infinite Sample Packs' that provide unlimited variations of foundational sounds organized by genres and themes. The AI generates multiple unique samples from a single prompt, with options to tweak similarity and style for a perfect fit.
Soundry AI is accessible via a web app (app.soundry.ai), a downloadable VST3 plugin, and desktop apps for Windows x64 and Apple Silicon/macOS, allowing seamless integration into existing DAW workflows like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and others. Users can download generated materials in WAV format, generate new material based on existing samples, upload their own music files up to 20MB as a base, and adjust the 'Same/New' bar to control how close results are to the original. The platform also features an Artist Partnership Program where musicians can license their sounds for AI training, receiving compensation and exposure while contributing to an authentic, evolving sound library.
The tool is designed to be user-friendly for both complete beginners and experienced producers, with an intuitive interface and an extensive glossary for inspiration. It reduces production time significantly compared to traditional sound design methods, enables unlimited experimentation, and provides completely unique, copyright-free, studio-ready results that help musicians craft music that stands out. Genres include Dubstep, Riddim, and many others, with options for one-shot or loop types and stereo or monaural sound.
Soundry AI pricing
Pricing model: Free
Soundry AI follows a freemium model with a very limited free tier offering only 3 free creation credits. Paid plans start at $29/month with monthly billing frequency. The free trial lets users explore basic features, while paid plans vary by feature access and usage limits with both monthly and annual subscriptions available. Advanced features require subscription, and there is no clearly disclosed free tier beyond the initial 3 credits.
Soundry AI pros
- Creates unique, professional-quality audio samples quickly
- Text-to-sound generation with precise control over instrument, style, and mood
- Infinite Sample Packs provide unlimited variations of foundational sounds
- Groove product lets DJs remix any song into any style instantly
- Sample Planet creates mixdown-ready samples for producers
- Available as web app, VST3 plugin, and desktop app for Windows/macOS
- Seamlessly integrates with DAWs like Ableton Live and Logic Pro
- Generates multiple unique samples from a single prompt
- WAV format downloads that are studio-ready and copyright-free
- Upload own audio files up to 20MB as generation base
- Same/New bar controls similarity to original audio
- User-friendly interface accessible to beginners and pros
- Extensive glossary provides continuous inspiration
- Artist Partnership Program compensates musicians for licensing sounds
- Reduces production time significantly compared to traditional methods
- Eliminates need to search through thousands of preset samples
- Genre selection includes Dubstep, Riddim, and many more
- Options for one-shot or loop types and stereo/monaural sound
Soundry AI cons
- Only 3 free creation credits before requiring subscription
- Pricing starts at $29/month which may be expensive for beginners
- AI-generated samples may reduce creativity for some users
- New users may take time to get accustomed to the interface
- Japanese prompt input sometimes causes generation failures
- Limited to music creation only, no other audio applications
- No AI agent support via MCP integrations
- Pricing details not clearly disclosed on main website
Frequently asked questions about Soundry AI
How do I get started with Soundry AI?
Just create an account on the website by clicking 'Sign up instead' after logging in. Enter your email address and password, check the terms of use, privacy notice, and confirm you are over 16 years old, then click 'Sign up'. Enter the one-time password sent to your email and click 'Verify Email'. After logging in, explore the user-friendly interface where you can input desired sound parameters, choose from various genres and styles, and let the AI generate unique sounds based on your specifications.
Can I contribute my own samples to Soundry AI?
Yes, the Artist Partnership Program lets artists collaborate with the AI tool and contribute personalized sounds and samples. Musicians can license their songs and samples to Soundry AI for model training, receiving compensation and exposure while helping create a more authentic and evolving sound library.
Is Soundry AI for beginners?
Yes, it is friendly for complete beginners, musicians, and experienced producers. The platform features a user-friendly interface designed to be accessible to both novice and experienced creators, ensuring effective navigation and utilization of features without requiring extensive technical knowledge.
What types of samples can Soundry AI generate?
Soundry AI can generate any kind of sample you wish, including percussion, instrumentation, and melodic loops. Specific types include one-shot and loop samples, drums, bass, FX, clap, kick, snare, brass hits, key melody, and bassline. Users can specify genre (like Dubstep, Riddim), tempo, key, and choose between stereo and monaural sound.
How does The Forge feature work?
The Forge enables you to ask for whatever instrument or sound you'd like by typing a text prompt describing the sample, such as 'lofi drum kick' or 'Dark, train-like noises, nighttime, fantastic'. You select genre, tempo, and key from tabs, choose between Surprise me/One shot/Loop types, and specify stereo or monaural. After clicking 'Generate', approximately 4 materials are created in about 10 seconds that you can download in WAV format.
What is Groove and how does it work?
Groove is where DJs and TikTok stars go to remix any song into any style. For example, you can remix Taylor Swift in the style of Slayer. It allows users to transform existing songs into different musical styles instantly, creating unique remixes perfect for new sets or social media content without needing traditional remixing skills.
Can I use my own music files as a base for generation?
Yes, you can drag and drop your own music files up to 20MB and click Upload to upload them. Use the 'Same/New' bar to adjust how close the generated material is to the original music, and specify a prompt to generate new material based on your file. You can also click Pack Builder, drag and drop files, set strength and BPM, then click 'Generate' to get four candidates.
What file format are the generated samples?
Generated materials can be downloaded in WAV format, which provides studio-ready, high-quality audio files suitable for professional music production. The WAV files are completely unique and copyright-free, ready for immediate use in your projects.
How do Infinite Sample Packs work?
Infinite Sample Packs provide continuously updated sample packs catering to various music genres, offering fresh and evolving content. They access unlimited variations of foundational sounds organized by genres and themes, enabling continuous experimentation and creativity. You can click on preset packs like 'Tokyo Dubstep Drums v1' and click on sound types such as 'Clap', 'Kick', or 'Snare' to generate sampling materials without entering text prompts.
What platforms and integrations does Soundry AI support?
Soundry AI is accessible via a web app (app.soundry.ai), downloadable VST3 plugin, and desktop apps for Windows x64 and Apple Silicon/macOS. It integrates seamlessly with DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and supports integrations with SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube, Trello, and Slack.