YouTube is testing a new AI feature called "Dream Track" that allows creators to reinterpret licensed music for use in Shorts short video creation. The editor of Downcodes learned that this function allows creators to enter prompt words to change the mood or genre of the song, and AI will generate a unique 30-second soundtrack. Creators participating in the test can use AI-generated sounds from well-known artists such as Charlie Puth and Charli XCX to bring more possibilities to short video creation. This feature aims to provide creators with more freedom and creative space and enhance the artistic expression of short videos.
In this test, participating creators can select an eligible song and enter corresponding prompts to change the mood or genre of the music. Based on these instructions, the system will generate a unique 30-second soundtrack for their short video creation. Creators will be able to use this feature to reinterpret familiar songs into music that better suits the style of their content, bringing a new audio-visual experience.
Each rearranged soundtrack will be clearly attributed to the original song, and it will be marked on the short video and audio information page that the track was reshaped using AI technology. YouTube said creators participating in the project can use AI-generated sounds from well-known artists, including Charlie Puth, Charli XCX, Demi Lovato and John Legend. This move gives creators more possibilities in music selection.
Although YouTube's project is still in beta, it's unclear which specific songs could be remade or which music labels YouTube has partnered with. However, according to a report in the Financial Times in June, YouTube had approached major music labels and hoped to use their songs to train AI models.
The launch of this new feature may provide more inspiration for creators on the YouTube platform, allowing them to create more personalized and innovative short video works. With the continuous development of AI technology, the boundaries of music creation are gradually broadening, and short video music in the future will present a richer and more diverse style.
Although YouTube’s “Dream Track” feature is still in the testing stage, its impact on music creation and short video content cannot be ignored. In the future, AI technology will play an increasingly important role in the field of music creation, bringing more surprises to creators and audiences. Let’s wait and see!