Custom Mode

Custom Mode gives you full control over the song creation process.

Last updated: September 26, 2024

Custom Mode in Zona allows you to take full control of your song creation process by letting you define key aspects such as lyrics and style of music. This mode is ideal for users who have a specific vision for their track and want to fine-tune the details before the AI generates the song.

How to Use Custom Mode

1. Select Custom Mode

Navigate to the Generate screen and select Custom Mode if it's not already chosen.

2. Write Lyrics

Enter the lyrics you want for your song. You can write the lyrics in a free-form manner or structure them into sections like [Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge], etc. for more control over the song's structure.

Do not use artist names or copyrighted lyrics. Otherwise, the song generation may fail.

Example

[Verse 1] I woke up to the sound of a broken chain, Rust on my fingers, dust in my veins. The road calls me back, no time to stay, With every mile, something slips away. [Chorus] Rust and dust, that's all we leave behind, A trail of broken pieces, in the back of our mind. We ride the wind, we chase the sun, In this life of blues, there's nowhere to run. [Verse 2] Old guitar strums, but the strings are worn, Every note's a memory of something torn. The Mississippi river, she's callin' my name, But the water's dry, ain't no one to blame. [Chorus] Rust and dust, that's all we leave behind, A trail of broken pieces, in the back of our mind. We ride the wind, we chase the sun, In this life of blues, there's nowhere to run. [Bridge] Gravel in my shoes, heart on the line, Whiskey’s my friend, but it won’t buy me time. The open road whispers, “Son, don’t you slow," But the shadows behind me—they just grow and grow. [Chorus (Final)] Rust and dust, that's all we leave behind, A trail of broken pieces, in the back of our mind. We ride the wind, we chase the sun, In this life of blues, there's nowhere to run. [Outro] Rust and dust, we turn to stone, In this world of blues, you walk alone.

3. Toggle Instrumental Mode (Optional)

If you want to focus on the music without lyrics, you can toggle Instrumental Mode on. This will disable the lyrics input and allow you to concentrate on the musical aspects of your song.

4. Write Style of Music

Style of Music isn’t just the music’s genre, it also includes the mood and sub-genre descriptions, instruments, and vocal tags. it might be very simple, or a comma-separated list.

Example

Blues, Rock, American Primitivism

Other examples include:

Example A

Sultry RnB

Example B

Upbeat Country, Female vocal

Example C

Mississippi Blues, sparse harmonica, acoustic guitar, stomp

Example D

bittersweet Hindustani Electro-pop, melodic sarad, ornamental singing

5. Write Title

Give your song a title that reflects its theme or mood.

Example

Rust and Dust

6. Generate Song

After you've set all the parameters, click on the "Generate" button to create your song. You can track the progress of the song generation in real-time on the Library screen.

Tips for Using Custom Mode

Experiment with Lyrics: Try different structures and themes to see how they affect the generated song.
Use Meta Tags: Include tags like [Verse], [Chorus], and [Bridge] to structure your song.
Combine Genres: Mix and match different genres to create unique and interesting songs.
Try Different Instruments: Experiment with different instruments and vocal tags to change the mood and feel of the song.

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