Google DeepMind launched Lyria 3 Pro on March 25. Just six weeks after the release of the previous version, Lyria 3, this upgrade focuses on one core improvement: extending the generation duration from 30 seconds to 3 minutes, while enabling the model to truly understand the internal structure of a song.
This leap is not a minor iteration. Thirty seconds is sufficient for generating background sound effects but not enough to compose a song—there are no sections, no transitions, no climax. The newly added "structure-aware" capability in Lyria 3 Pro allows users to specify intros, verses, choruses, and bridges in their prompts, and the model arranges the transitions and dynamic changes accordingly. This marks a critical step for AI music tools evolving from "generators" to "creative tools."
Suno and Udio Have Been Doing This for a Year
Frankly, Suno and Udio already possessed this capability in early 2025, with both offering longer generation durations and more flexible structural control. Google catching up at this point signifies its true entry into competitive mode in the AI music race—backed by the distribution power of the Gemini ecosystem, Lyria 3 Pro will reach a much broader user base than any standalone music AI tool.
The simultaneous opening of Vertex AI is another signal: Google isn't just aiming for consumer tools but also plans to embed Lyria into enterprise workflows.
What It Can Do
Inputs support text, images, and videos, with the model automatically matching the music style to the emotional content. Generated content includes vocals, lyrics, and instruments, covering multiple languages. All outputs automatically embed SynthID watermarks to indicate AI origin—a consistent practice by DeepMind for content溯源.
Who Can Use It and How
Gemini App paid users can now access it. Usage is tiered by plan: AI Plus allows about 10 songs per day, Pro about 20, and Ultra about 50. Free users remain on the 30-second version of Lyria 3.
Supported languages include English, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, and others, limited to users aged 18 and above. Access path: Gemini App → Create Music → Choose "Thinking" or "Pro" mode.
Developers can integrate via Google AI Studio and Gemini API; Vertex AI is in public preview for enterprise-level on-demand generation scenarios. Integration has begun with Google Vids and its music production tool ProducerAI. Enterprise Workspace support is expected within days.
Copyright Issues Remain Unresolved
Google states that the use of training data follows relevant agreements with artists but has not disclosed specific sources or authorization scope. This sits against the same backdrop of copyright lawsuits faced by Suno and Udio—legal disputes over AI music training data are still unresolved in the industry, and Google's statement is more of a position declaration than a complete answer.
Lyria 3 Pro is currently being rolled out gradually to users, with possible delays in some regions.
