Sonilo Music

Generate instrumental music at the exact length you request, from 5 seconds to 6 minutes.

Professional audio for every use case

Background music for videos.

Generate a complete instrumental bed that matches your edit's runtime without cutting off or trimming excess music.

Ad and social music.

Create short cues for fixed ad slots while spending fewer credits than you would on a full-length track.

Podcast intros and stingers.

Set a precise runtime for an intro, transition or closing sting that ends cleanly before speech resumes.

App and game loops.

Generate precisely timed music for menus, levels and loading screens, then test it within your implementation.

Retail and waiting ambience.

Make longer, unobtrusive instrumental beds that support a space without competing with announcements or conversation.

Exact-length tracks that end on time

Choose any duration from 5 seconds to 6 minutes and receive a track at that requested length. The arrangement reaches a proper ending within the runtime, reducing the need to trim music around a video, ad slot or cue.

  • Durations from 5 to 360 seconds
  • Track matches the requested runtime
  • Ending is contained within the duration
  • Useful for fixed video and ad slots
  • No manual fade-out required to make it fit

Pay by the second, not by the track

Usage is tied to the amount of audio generated rather than a flat charge for every track. A short logo sting or social cue therefore uses a fraction of the credits needed for a multi-minute background bed.

  • Credits scale with output duration
  • Short cues cost less than long beds
  • Practical for 10- and 15-second placements
  • Avoid paying full-track rates for a sting
  • Estimate usage from the planned runtime

Instrumental direction from plain English

Describe the genre, mood, tempo and instruments you want in straightforward language. Sonilo Music focuses entirely on instrumental background music, leaving clear space for narration, dialogue and other foreground audio.

  • Instrumental music only
  • Control genre and mood through prompts
  • Specify tempo or BPM
  • Name lead and supporting instruments
  • Designed for music under other content

Flexible audio download formats

Sonilo's official service supports M4A, WAV and MP3 output for different editing and delivery workflows. Choose a compact format for quick placement or an uncompressed file when your available download options support it.

  • M4A support
  • WAV support
  • MP3 support
  • Options for editing and delivery
  • Format availability may depend on workflow

How it works

Describe the instrumental
1

Describe the instrumental

Enter the genre, mood, tempo and instrumentation you want. Describe where the music will sit, such as under narration, a product demo, a game menu or a podcast transition.

Set the exact duration
2

Set the exact duration

Choose a runtime between 5 seconds and 6 minutes. Use the final placement length rather than generating a long track and planning to cut it later.

Generate and download
3

Generate and download

Generate the track, listen to its arrangement and confirm that the ending suits your project. Download it in the format available for your workflow and review the provider's current terms before publishing.

Pricing for Sonilo Music

Runs on credits — no per-model surcharges, no surprise billing.

4credits
per second of audio
≈ 120 credits for a 30-second track

Use Sonilo Music via the API

Sonilo Music is available through the BudgetPixel developer API — the same model the studio runs, supporting music generation. Pricing is metered in credits (4 credits per second), charged only on success, with an API key available on Premium plans and above.

curl -X POST https://api.budgetpixel.com/v1/audios/sonilo-music \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BUDGETPIXEL_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"prompt": "your prompt here"}'

No code? Use Sonilo Music from Claude or Cursor

Sonilo Music is also available through the BudgetPixel MCP server. Connect your account to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-enabled agent and generate with Sonilo Music by asking in plain language — same credits, same pricing, no code required.

Set up the MCP server

Frequently asked questions

What is Sonilo Music?
Sonilo Music is a text-to-music model for instrumental and background tracks. You describe the genre, mood, tempo and instrumentation, choose an exact duration, and generate music designed to sit beneath video, speech, gameplay or an in-person environment.
How does Sonilo Music work?
Enter a plain-English description of the instrumental track and select its duration. The model generates a complete arrangement at that requested length, including an ending that fits within the chosen runtime.
Does Sonilo Music generate vocals?
No. Sonilo Music on BudgetPixel generates instrumental and background music only. It does not sing, accept lyrics or provide any vocal mode.
Can I use my own lyrics with Sonilo Music?
No. Sonilo Music does not accept or perform lyrics because it is an instrumental-only model. Use it to create music beneath narration, dialogue, advertising, gameplay or other foreground content.
How long can a Sonilo Music track be?
You can request a duration from 5 seconds to 6 minutes. The generated track matches the selected runtime, making it useful for short stingers, fixed ad slots and longer background beds.
Do I need to trim Sonilo Music tracks?
Normally, no. The key advantage is that you request the final duration before generation, and the track is created to end within that runtime. You should still preview the result against your project before publishing.
Can I use Sonilo Music commercially?
Commercial usage depends on the provider's current terms and the plan or access route used to generate the track. Review Sonilo's current licensing terms before using output in ads, monetized channels, client work or paid products. Do not assume blanket ownership or unrestricted royalty-free rights.
What audio formats does Sonilo Music output?
Sonilo's official service lists M4A, WAV and MP3 output options. The format available to you can depend on the generation and download workflow, so check the option displayed when exporting from BudgetPixel.
How much does Sonilo Music cost?
BudgetPixel usage scales with the requested output duration rather than charging the same amount for every track. A 15-second sting therefore uses far fewer credits than a 3-minute background bed. Check the workshop for the current credit estimate before generating.
How does Sonilo Music compare with other AI music generators?
Sonilo Music is positioned around exact runtime control and per-second billing rather than vocal song creation. It is a practical choice when you need an instrumental cue to fit a specific video, ad, podcast, app or game placement.
Does Sonilo Music have an API?
Yes — Sonilo Music is available through the BudgetPixel developer API via the `POST /v1/audios/sonilo-music` endpoint, supporting music generation. Generate an API key from the developer console (available on Premium plans and above) and see the full reference at docs.budgetpixel.com.
How much does the Sonilo Music API cost?
API usage is billed in credits from the same balance your plan includes, at the standard metered rate: 4 credits per second. Failed generations are never charged. You can estimate any request's exact cost with POST /v1/cost before running it.
Can I use Sonilo Music with Claude or other AI agents (MCP)?
Yes — Sonilo Music is exposed through the BudgetPixel MCP server, so Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent can generate with it from a plain-language request. Connect your account at budgetpixel.com/mcp; generations use the same credit balance and pricing as the web studio and the API.