Generate full songs with vocals, lyrics, and instrumentals from text prompts in minutes.
LocalMelody
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About LocalMelody
LocalMelody is an AI music generation application designed for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later. It allows users to create complete songs including music, lyrics, and vocals entirely on their local device without sending data to external servers. The tool accepts text prompts describing musical ideas, moods, or feelings and transforms them into generated tracks. Users can refine outputs by adjusting genre, mood, voice, tempo, key, and other parameters to match their creative vision. The application supports both vocal and instrumental workflows, with the latter available through a dedicated MusicGen option. Generated audio and lyrics can be exported for further use, while prompts and intermediate files remain stored locally. Setup requires installing Homebrew and Ollama, followed by downloading the runtime and models within the app.
Key features
- Local AI music generation for Apple Silicon Macs
- Text-to-song conversion with lyrics and vocals
- Genre, mood, voice, BPM and key customization
- Instrumental workflow via MusicGen
- Lyrics generation and refinement
- Audio and lyrics export functionality
- Local playback and library management
- Automatic sound controls in free tier
Use cases
- Quick music idea prototyping from text prompts
- Creating royalty-free background music for projects
- Generating personalized songs with custom lyrics
Pros
- Runs entirely on-device with no cloud processing
- Supports both vocal and instrumental music generation
- Allows fine-grained control over genre, mood, tempo, and key
- One-time purchase model with no subscription required
- Includes lyrics generation alongside music creation
Cons
- Requires Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 14 or later
- Initial setup requires internet for runtime and model downloads
- Free tier limited to 15-second song generations
- Minimum 16GB RAM recommended, 32GB+ for optimal performance
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Frequently asked questions about LocalMelody
What Mac do I need to run LocalMelody?
LocalMelody requires an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 14 or later. A minimum of 16 GB RAM is needed, while 32 GB or more is recommended for higher-quality models and smoother generation.
Does LocalMelody require an internet connection?
An internet connection is required for the initial runtime and model downloads, license activation, and updates. Once setup is complete, generation runs entirely locally on your device.
What is included in the Free and Pro versions of LocalMelody?
The Free version supports 15-second song generations with automatic controls. The Pro Lifetime version unlocks longer songs, genre, mood, voice, BPM, and key controls, voice reference, lyrics refinement, and audio/lyrics export.
Is the Pro version a subscription?
No, the Pro version is a one-time lifetime purchase through Lemon Squeezy. The checkout page provides the current price and payment terms.
Can I create instrumental music with LocalMelody?
Yes, LocalMelody offers an instrumental workflow through MusicGen, while ACE-Step generates music with vocals.
What happens to my prompts and generated audio in LocalMelody?
LocalMelody does not send your prompts, lyrics, or generated audio to a backend. The app may contact third-party services for licensing, updates, and model downloads as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
