Audio Prompting

AI audio generation opens up new creative possibilities—from background music to voiceovers to sound effects. This guide teaches you how to prompt audio models effectively.

Audio Models in Armox

Music Generation

Speech & Voice

Music Prompting Basics

Music prompts should describe:

1. Genre/Style — What type of music?
2. Mood/Emotion — How should it feel?
3. Instruments — What sounds?
4. Tempo — Fast or slow?
5. Purpose — What's it for?

Basic Structure

[Genre] music, [mood], [instruments], 
[tempo], [purpose/context]

Genre Keywords

Be specific about the musical style:

Popular Genres

Fusion Styles

Combine genres for unique sounds:

• "Jazz-influenced lo-fi"
• "Orchestral with electronic elements"
• "Acoustic pop with indie vibes"
• "Cinematic ambient"

Mood and Emotion

Positive Moods

• "Uplifting and inspiring"
• "Happy and cheerful"
• "Energetic and exciting"
• "Warm and comforting"
• "Hopeful and optimistic"

Calm Moods

• "Peaceful and serene"
• "Relaxing and meditative"
• "Dreamy and ethereal"
• "Gentle and soothing"
• "Contemplative and reflective"

Dramatic Moods

• "Intense and powerful"
• "Mysterious and suspenseful"
• "Epic and triumphant"
• "Dark and moody"
• "Emotional and moving"

Instruments and Sounds

Acoustic Instruments

Piano, acoustic guitar, strings, 
violin, cello, flute, 
drums, bass, percussion

Electronic Sounds

Synthesizer, electronic beats, 
bass drops, pads, arpeggios, 
808 drums, ambient textures

Orchestral

Full orchestra, brass section, 
string ensemble, timpani, 
French horn, choir

Example with Instruments

Cinematic orchestral music with soaring strings, 
powerful brass, and thundering timpani, 
building to an epic climax, 
movie trailer style

Tempo and Energy

Tempo Keywords

Energy Descriptions

• "Starts soft, builds gradually"
• "High energy throughout"
• "Ebb and flow dynamics"
• "Steady and consistent"
• "Explosive crescendo"

Music Prompt Templates

Background Music

[Genre] background music, 
[mood], [tempo], 
suitable for [use case], 
[instruments], [duration note]

Example:

Lo-fi hip hop background music, 
relaxing and focused, moderate tempo, 
suitable for studying or working, 
mellow beats with soft piano and vinyl crackle, 
loopable

Video Soundtrack

[Genre] music for [video type], 
[mood] feeling, [tempo], 
[instruments], 
syncs with [visual description]

Example:

Uplifting corporate music for product launch video, 
inspiring and professional feeling, moderate upbeat tempo, 
piano, light percussion, subtle strings, 
builds energy toward the end

Podcast/YouTube Intro

[Genre] intro music, 
[duration] seconds, [mood], 
[instruments], 
catchy and memorable, 
suitable for [content type]

Example:

Modern electronic intro music, 
10-15 seconds, energetic and exciting, 
punchy synths and driving beat, 
catchy and memorable hook, 
suitable for tech podcast

Speech and Voiceover Prompting

Text-to-Speech

For Speech-02 and similar models, your prompt is the text to be spoken:

[The actual words you want spoken]

Voice Characteristics

Some models let you specify voice traits:

Speech Examples

Professional Narration:

Welcome to our quarterly report. 
This presentation covers our key achievements 
and strategic initiatives for the coming year.

Friendly Explainer:

Hey there! In this video, we're going to show you 
exactly how to get started with our app. 
It's super easy, I promise!

Dramatic Trailer:

In a world where technology has changed everything... 
one company dares to reimagine the future.

Voice Cloning

To clone a voice:

1. Upload a clear audio sample (10-30 seconds)
2. Connect to Voice Cloning node
3. Provide the text you want spoken
4. The AI generates speech in that voice

Best Practices for Voice Samples

• ✅ Clear, noise-free recording
• ✅ Single speaker only
• ✅ Natural speaking pace
• ✅ 10-30 seconds of speech
• ❌ Background music or noise
• ❌ Multiple speakers
• ❌ Heavily processed audio

Combining Audio with Video

Workflow

1. Generate your video first
2. Create audio that matches the video length
3. Combine in your video editor

Matching Audio to Video

Consider:

• Video duration — Match audio length
• Video mood — Audio should complement
• Key moments — Music beats align with visual cuts
• Pacing — Fast video = energetic audio

Common Music Mistakes

❌ Too Vague

Nice music

✅ Better

Uplifting acoustic folk music, 
warm and hopeful, moderate tempo, 
acoustic guitar and light percussion, 
suitable for lifestyle brand video

❌ Conflicting Descriptions

Sad and depressing but also happy and upbeat

✅ Better

Bittersweet and nostalgic, 
melancholic melody with hopeful undertones

❌ Too Specific Technically

Music in C major at 120 BPM with 
a I-IV-V-I chord progression

✅ Better

Upbeat pop music with a classic, 
familiar chord progression, 
catchy and singable

Use Case Examples

YouTube Video Background

Upbeat electronic background music, 
energetic but not distracting, 
moderate-fast tempo, 
synth pads and light beats, 
suitable for tech review video, 
loopable for long videos

Meditation/Relaxation

Ambient meditation music, 
deeply calming and peaceful, 
very slow tempo, 
soft pads, gentle bells, nature sounds, 
suitable for yoga or sleep

Product Commercial

Modern corporate music, 
confident and innovative feeling, 
moderate tempo building to upbeat, 
clean synths and subtle percussion, 
30 seconds, ends with resolution

Social Media Reel

Trendy pop music, 
catchy and fun, fast tempo, 
suitable for Instagram Reels, 
15-30 seconds, 
hook in first 3 seconds

Iteration Strategy

1. Start simple — Genre + mood + tempo
2. Add instruments — Specify key sounds
3. Refine energy — Describe dynamics and build
4. Match purpose — Tailor to your use case

Next Steps

• Audio Nodes — Master audio node settings
• Audio & Music Workflow — Complete audio creation process
• Video Prompting — Create videos to pair with your audio