Note: The article was first published on TechNode China written by Steven Lee and translated by Zinan Zhang.
Kunlun Tech recently launched Melodio, which claims to be the world’s first AI-generated music streaming platform. On Melodio, you can input prompts based on your current mood, and the system will continuously generate customized music to match the specified style. So, how does the experience of the Melodio app hold up? Let’s dive in.
User interface
Melodio’s interface design is simple and intuitive, with the main functions easy to navigate and smooth overall operation. The home screen is the music player, where the background’s wave visualization changes color, making the listening experience more immersive. At the bottom is a music description panel, and when swiping to the far right card, you’ll find the lyrics. On the far left is a music discovery area, where you can easily find music to listen to. The top-left corner houses the “My” section, where you can browse your saved and favorite tracks anytime. The app doesn’t offer settings or other similar options, making it extremely minimalist.
User experience
All you need to do is enter keywords into the search bar, and the app’s AI will quickly generate a song that matches the description.
It’s worth noting that while it supports Chinese-language prompts, we could only hear music when using individual Chinese words in testing. When we inputted combined Chinese descriptive phrases, the system didn’t respond. For example, entering “hard rock, Linkin Park style” in Chinese resulted in no output.
We then tried using simple English descriptions, such as “happy” and “Winter Cabin Escape with Metal Essentials,” both successfully generated music that fitted the described atmosphere.
It’s important to mention that, in some cases, the AI-generated music may sound repetitive or disconnected, which can slightly affect the listening experience.
Conclusion
Overall, Melodio is a promising AI music app. If you’re a music lover or want to experience AI’s new approach to music creation, Melodio is worth a try. However, its current features are still somewhat incomplete, and we hope to see improvements in the future.
Pros:
• Listen to any style of music you want
Cons:
• Interface does not yet support Chinese
• Poor recognition of Chinese descriptions