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YuE2

Turns your lyrics and a style description into a full song with vocals and backing music.

Research-backedNew this week

What it does

YuE2 is an AI model that writes songs. You give it lyrics and a style, such as "jazz-funk with warm vocals". It first writes a melody and chord plan, like simple sheet music, and then turns that plan into a finished song with singing and instruments.

Because the plan is written out, you or an AI assistant can read and change it before the song is made. It can also create a new version of an existing song in a different style. Its makers say its song quality is close to leading paid music generators.

Who it's for

Musicians, hobbyists and researchers interested in AI music. Running it yourself needs a powerful graphics card.

Can I use it without coding?

Developers only. Running it locally needs Linux, Python and a powerful NVIDIA graphics card; the README also mentions a free hosted demo run by a partner. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
Runs on
Linux
Computer
Works best on a powerful computer or one with a graphics card (GPU)
Privacy
Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Check that you have a Linux computer with a powerful NVIDIA graphics card.
  2. Install YuE2 with Python by following the quick start in the README.
  3. Run the included example to create your first song, then try your own lyrics and style.

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • More on staying safe

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