This Chainsmokers-approved AI music producer is joining Google

Google has made a major move into AI-generated music by acquiring ProducerAI, a platform developed in collaboration with artists including The Chainsmokers, Lecrae, and Anjulie. The acquisition folds ProducerAI into Google Labs, where it will be powered by a preview version of Google's new Lyria 3 music generation model. This integration marks a significant step in Google's strategy to compete with established AI music tools from companies like ElevenLabs, Udio, and Suno.

Technically, ProducerAI distinguishes itself through a conversational interface. Instead of a simple prompt-and-generate system, users interact with an AI 'producer' agent built on Gemini. This allows for iterative back-and-forth dialogue to workshop lyrics, generate sounds, remix songs, and even create new virtual instruments. The platform coordinates multiple Google models: Lyria 3 for audio, Gemini for the chat interface, the image model Nano Banana for album art, and Veo for generating music videos. All outputs are watermarked with Google's SynthID for AI transparency.

The context for this acquisition is a music industry deeply divided over AI. While platforms like Bandcamp ban AI-generated music and Deezer deprioritizes it, tools for creation are proliferating. ProducerAI's artist collaborations and focus on a musician-led workflow position it as a more palatable entry. It launches with a freemium model: a free tier with limited credits, an $8/month 'Starter' plan for about 600 songs (3,000 credits), and higher-tier Plus ($24) and Member ($64) subscriptions. Following last week's integration of Lyria 3 into the Gemini app for 30-second tracks, this acquisition gives Google a full-fledged, professional-facing music creation suite.