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Pika Music

Pika Music is a verified current AI model with official specifications, pricing or access information, capabilities, practical use cases and limitations.

Music GenerationTextAudio Paid
In plain English

What is this model and why does it matter?

Pika Music is Pika's August 2026 music generation model that can create finished tracks from text, lyrics, a reference voice, an existing track or combinations of those inputs.

Music generationReference-track workflowsLyrics-to-songVoice-conditioned musicCreative applications
Model overview

Pika Music: features, use cases and important details

Pika Music is a current AI model verified from first-party Pika sources.

Pika Music verified specifications

Pika Music is Pika’s August 2026 music generation model that can create finished tracks from text, lyrics, a reference voice, an existing track or combinations of those inputs. The verified context or usage limit is Text, lyrics, voice and reference-audio conditioned generation, with Generated music audio maximum output.

Pika Music pricing and access

Pika API lists Pika Music at $0.015 per generated audio minute for its reference-to-audio workflow. Pika API access is usage-based and current model rates are shown on the official pricing page.

Pika Music best uses

Music generation, Reference-track workflows, Lyrics-to-song, Voice-conditioned music, Creative applications.

Pika Music limitations

Generated tracks need creative review, Rights and permitted uses should follow current Pika terms, Reference inputs influence output quality.

Get started

How to use this model

  1. Create a Pika API account.
  2. Select Pika Music.
  3. Provide text, lyrics, voice reference or music reference.
  4. Generate the track.
  5. Review the output and iterate on creative direction.
Copy and try

Example prompts

  • Create a dreamy synth-pop song from these lyrics.
  • Use this reference track to create a new arrangement.
  • Generate a finished song using this voice reference and creative direction.
Capabilities

What it can do

  • Text-to-music
  • Lyrics input
  • Voice conditioning
  • Music reference
  • Multi-input song generation
Best for

Practical use cases

  • Song generation
  • Music prototyping
  • Creator apps
  • Reference-based music workflows
  • Audio products
Pricing

What does it cost?

Pika API lists Pika Music at $0.015 per generated audio minute for its reference-to-audio workflow. Pika API access is usage-based and current model rates are shown on the official pricing page.

InputUsage-based
Output$0.015 / generated minute
Simple summaryCurrent Pika API pricing lists Pika Music at $0.015 per generated minute.

What stands out

  • Very new 2026 model
  • Multiple conditioning inputs
  • Official API access
  • Low listed per-minute price

Things to consider

  • Proprietary
  • Music quality still varies by prompt and reference
  • API workflow is usage-based
Limitations

Important restrictions and trade-offs

  • Generated tracks need creative review
  • Rights and permitted uses should follow current Pika terms
  • Reference inputs influence output quality
SimplifyAITools verdict

Our editorial take

A very new and search-worthy generative music model because it combines text, lyrics, voice and reference music inside one workflow and is available through Pika’s developer API.

References

Primary sources

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