MiniMax Music Cover overview
MiniMax Music Cover by MiniMax
It enables creators and developers to generate high-quality cover versions with customizable vocals, instrumentation, and production.
MiniMax Music Cover specs
- Model ID
minimax/music-cover- Developer
- MiniMax
- Input
- Text
- Output
- Audio
- Endpoint
POST https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio
What Is MiniMax Music Cover?
MiniMax Music Cover is designed to take a source track and reconstruct it in a different musical identity. Rather than applying surface-level effects, the model analyzes the composition and regenerates it with new vocals, instrumentation, and production choices.
What makes it distinct is its ability to retain the original melody while transforming nearly everything else. This allows a song to shift genres, moods, and performance styles while still remaining recognizable.
How the Model Works
The system operates through a structured transformation pipeline that combines analysis and synthesis.
Structural Understanding
When a track is submitted, the model first extracts key musical elements such as melody, phrasing, and timing. This step builds a representation of the song’s identity beyond raw audio.
Generative Reconstruction
Using a natural language prompt, the model then rebuilds the track. It generates new vocal timbres, replaces instrumentation, and reshapes the arrangement to match the requested style. The output is not an edited version of the original, it is a fully regenerated cover.
Creative Control and Transformation
MiniMax Music Cover relies on descriptive prompting rather than technical configuration. Users define the outcome in plain language, which the model translates into production decisions.
| Component | What Changes | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Vocal Style | Voice tone, gender, delivery | “soft female vocal with airy tone” |
| Instrumentation | Complete replacement of instruments | “piano-driven acoustic arrangement” |
| Genre | Full stylistic shift | “pop” → “cinematic orchestral” |
| Production | Mix, texture, atmosphere | “warm analog feel, subtle reverb” |
This structure allows both subtle reinterpretations and radical genre shifts without breaking the core identity of the song.
Input and Output Specifications
| Parameter | Description | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| audio_url | Source audio file | Public MP3 or WAV with vocals |
| prompt | Style description | Up to ~2000 characters |
| sample_rate | Output quality | 16k–44.1k Hz |
| bitrate | Compression level | 32k–256k |
| audio_format | Output format | MP3, WAV, PCM |
MiniMax Music Cover API pricing
| Usage | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Music generation | $0.15 | per generation |
MiniMax Music Cover is deprecated on AI/ML API. The rates apply to existing integrations; the models below are current alternatives.
Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.
MiniMax Music Cover vs other music models: prices
AI/ML API rates for 5 models, per generation.
| Model | Per generation |
|---|---|
 MiniMax Music Cover | $0.15 |
| MiniMax Music 2.0 | $0.03 |
 MiniMax Music | $0.035 |
 Lyria 2 | $0.1 |
| Music 2.6 | $0.15 |
How to use the MiniMax Music Cover API
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1Get your API key
Create API keyexport AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"2Make your first request
curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio' \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "minimax/music-cover",
"prompt": "An upbeat lo-fi hip hop instrumental with warm piano chords, soft vinyl crackle and a relaxed drum groove"
}'import os
import requests
headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
"model": "minimax/music-cover",
"prompt": "An upbeat lo-fi hip hop instrumental with warm piano chords, soft vinyl crackle and a relaxed drum groove"
}
response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"model": "minimax/music-cover",
"prompt": "An upbeat lo-fi hip hop instrumental with warm piano chords, soft vinyl crackle and a relaxed drum groove"
}),
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
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MiniMax Music Cover FAQ
What inputs and outputs does MiniMax Music Cover support?
MiniMax Music Cover takes audio, text as input and returns audio.
When was MiniMax Music Cover released?
MiniMax Music Cover became available on April 15, 2026.
How much does MiniMax Music Cover cost?
MiniMax Music Cover is priced at $0.195 / gen.
How is MiniMax Music Cover billed?
MiniMax Music Cover is billed per generation, a fixed charge per output rather than by prompt length.
Who created MiniMax Music Cover?
MiniMax Music Cover was built by MiniMax.
How do I call MiniMax Music Cover on AI/ML API?
Use minimax/music-cover as the model id on AI/ML API.
Is MiniMax Music Cover available through a single API key?
Yes. MiniMax Music Cover is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.
Does MiniMax Music Cover keep the original song's melody?
Yes. It transforms style while preserving the original structure and melody of the reference track.
What is the MiniMax Music Cover model ID?
Use minimax/music-cover as the model parameter. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/generate/audio with your AI/ML API key.