Lyria 2
Google · Lyria
Earlier Google music generation route retained as reference while newer Lyria 3 surfaces take the spotlight.
Overview
Freshness note: Model capabilities, limits, and pricing can change quickly. This profile is a point-in-time snapshot last verified on March 27, 2026.
Lyria 2 is Google’s earlier music generation route for AI-assisted composition and soundtrack experimentation. It is still visible in DeepMind’s Lyria family materials and Music AI Sandbox story, but Google’s newer model and product pages now put more emphasis on Lyria 3 and Lyria RealTime-style surfaces.
Capabilities
The model is designed for music-centric generation tasks, including composition-style prompting, soundtrack ideation, and creative iteration. It is useful in prototyping, early content scoring, and experimental creative exploration pipelines.
Technical Details
As an audio generation model, token contextWindow and maxOutput are represented as 0 in this repository and should be treated as N/A. Real evaluation should focus on musical coherence, timbre, and structure quality under target use conditions. The more important March 2026 point is lineup clarity: current public Google model catalogs no longer present Lyria 2 as the main developer-facing music route.
Pricing & Access
Google no longer publishes a standalone Lyria 2 pricing row on the current Gemini developer pricing page. DeepMind still presents Lyria 2 as part of the broader Lyria family and Music AI Sandbox ecosystem, with try paths through Gemini, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI Studio. Availability and workflow controls remain more constrained than on mainstream Gemini text models, so teams should confirm channel, region, and product-surface support before planning any dependency.
Best Use Cases
Best for soundtrack ideation, interactive music experiments, and early-stage creative development where fast iteration matters more than full DAW-level control. For net-new Google music workflows, teams should also evaluate whether newer Lyria 3 surfaces are the better forward-looking fit.
Comparisons
Compared with Lyria 3, Lyria 2 is now the older family route. Compared with Suno and Udio tool ecosystems, Lyria 2 is better viewed as a model capability layer rather than a complete creator platform. Practical model choice should be based on output quality tests against your target genre and workflow constraints.