By: Kevin Cary-Grimm Date: 12/28/2025
This guide combines master commands for the Lyrics Box and the Style Box to provide full control over the AI's generation process.
1. Technical Foundation
Place these tags at the very top of the lyrics box to set the song's skeleton and vocal quality.
- [Natural Voices:True]: Ensures a more organic, human-like vocal performance.
- [Key: C Minor]: Sets the musical key for the track.
- [BPM: ###]: Replace ### with the same tempo number listed in the
[Tempo:] metadata (e.g., 90); this keeps the BPM aligned with the user's request.
- [Time Signature: 4/4]: Establishes the rhythmic meter.
- [Chord Progression]: Include only when you have specific chords to call out (e.g., Verse: Am - G - C – F); otherwise omit this tag.
Use these specific brackets to communicate with the AI and control how lyrics are performed.
- The Blueprint [ ] (Square Brackets): Used for structural instructions and production cues rather than spoken lyrics.
- The Texture ( ) (Parentheses): Used for "Atlas" sounds, such as ad-libs, echoes, and secondary background textures.
- The Ghost { } (Curly Brackets): Used for atmospheric details and style shifts within a line, such as {Whispered}.
- The Master "Stack" | (The Pipe): Used to combine multiple instructions in one line to reduce AI guesswork (e.g., [Verse | Low Energy | Acoustic Guitar]).
- Asterisks **sound**: Wrap standalone sound effects (e.g., Foot Stomp, Bell, Buzz) in double asterisks instead of square brackets.
Place these tags on their own lines to map out the "skeleton" of your song.
- [Intro]: Sets the opening mood, usually instrumental.
- [Fade In]: Gradually introduces a section.
- [Verse]: The main narrative sections; can be numbered (e.g., [Verse 1]).
- [Pre-Chorus]: Builds anticipation and tension before the main hook.
- [Chorus]: The main, repeated hook or emotional core of the song.
- [Post-Chorus]: A short section after the chorus to maintain energy.
- [Bridge]: A contrasting section with a new melody or tempo to break up repetition.
- [Interlude] / [Break]: A short instrumental break or temporary shift in the music.
- [Outro]: The closing section of the song.
- [End] / [Big Finish]: Tells the AI to stop abruptly or with a finale rather than fading.
- [Fade Out]: Gradually lowers the volume to silence.
These tags control who is singing and the texture of their delivery.
- [Male Vocal] / [Female Vocal]: Specifies the gender of the singer.
- [Duet]: Two singers trading lines or singing together.
- [Choir] / [Gospel Choir]: Large group vocals or layered support.
- [Announcer] / [Narrator]: A deep, spoken-word voice often used for intros.
- [Whisper]: Intimate, quiet delivery.
- [Vulnerable Vocals]: Generates raw, emotional performances.
- [Screaming Vocals] / [Growl]: Aggressive delivery for metal or rock.
- [Spoken Word]: Non-melodic speaking for storytelling or narration.
- [Rap] / [Fast Flow]: Switches to rhythmic spoken delivery.
- [Emotional] / [Sad] / [Crying]: Directs the AI to sound distressed or sorrowful.
- ALL CAPS: Triggers shouting or high energy.
- [Ad-lib: "Yeah!"]: Use this for direct control over specific ad-libs.
Use these to control the music, solos, and energy shifts.
- [Instrumental] / [Instrumental Break]: A section with no vocals.
- Solo Tags: Specify the lead instrument such as [Guitar Solo], [Piano Solo], [Drum Solo], or [Bass Solo].
- [Bass Drop] / [Drop]: The climax of the beat, essential for EDM.
- [Crescendo] / [Build Up]: Gradually gets louder and more intense.
6. Style Box Prompting
The Style Prompt is the separate text field that acts as the master control.
- The Golden Formula: [Genre] + [Vibe] + [Key Instruments] + [Tempo].
- Example: "Dark Synthwave, retro 80s, heavy bass, fast tempo, male vocals".
- Negative Prompting: Use terms like "no piano" or "exclude" to try and avoid certain sounds.
- Add Descriptors with a Colon: Get more specific by adding descriptions (e.g., [Verse: Sad, Spoken Word]).
- Stacking for Precision: Use the pipe to define energy and style simultaneously (e.g., [Chorus | anthemic chorus | stacked harmonies | bass drop]).