Studio basics

Trackloom Studio is designed to feel like a creative brief, not a form. Every control exists to give the AI direction model more context. Here's what each one does and when you can safely skip it.

Idea input

The big text field at the top. This is the only required field. Describe your song idea in plain language — subject, mood, energy, story, or even a single image. "A lonely guitar walking through rain" is just as valid as "verse-chorus pop song about breaking up over text." The model uses this as the narrative anchor for everything else.

When to skip: Never. You need at least a sentence.

Genre selector

Picks the musical landscape. Options include Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Folk, Jazz, Classical, R&B, Metal, and more. Genre shapes instrumentation, rhythmic feel, and arrangement defaults.

When to skip: If your idea description already implies a genre strongly ("a lofi beat to study to"), you can leave this on Auto. The model will infer it.

Mood selector

Sets the emotional temperature: Happy, Sad, Energetic, Calm, Dark, Dreamy, Angry, Romantic, Nostalgic, etc. Mood influences chord progression suggestions, lyrical tone, and tempo recommendations.

When to skip: Only if your idea text is heavily mood-laden. Otherwise, set it explicitly — it's the second-biggest lever after genre.

Tempo (BPM)

The beats-per-minute slider. Range is typically 60–180. This directly influences the energy and pacing of the generated direction. A ballad at 140 BPM feels very different from a ballad at 72 BPM.

When to skip: If you don't have a target BPM in mind, leave it on Auto. The model will suggest one based on genre and mood.

Time signature

4/4, 3/4, 6/8, or 5/4. Most popular music is 4/4. 6/8 gives a waltz-like or swing feel. 5/4 is for experimental or proggy directions. 3/4 is classic waltz.

When to skip: Almost always. Leave it on 4/4 unless you specifically want an odd meter.

Vocal style

Describes the vocal delivery: Male, Female, Duet, Group/Choir, Spoken Word, or Auto. This shapes lyrical register suggestions and backing-vocal arrangements in the direction.

When to skip: If you don't care about vocal specifics, leave on Auto. The model defaults to a balanced mix.

Reference artists

A comma-separated list of artists whose sound you want to orbit. "Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers" tells the model to aim for confessional indie-pop storytelling. "Daft Punk, Justice" pushes toward French house aesthetics.

When to skip: If you want something original or don't have clear reference points. The model will invent its own sonic direction.

Structure hints

Freeform text for any structural preferences: "start with a chorus," "no bridge," "short verses, big chorus," "instrumental outro." This overrides the model's default structure suggestions.

When to skip: If you trust the model's default structure for your genre. Most defaults are solid.

Build button

The red button that sends everything to the AI direction model. On the Free plan you get a limited number of builds per day. On Creator, builds are unlimited. If the button is disabled, you've hit your daily cap — upgrade at /upgrade or wait until tomorrow.

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