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1. What is DNA?

DNA is your artist-trained AI music model on Soundverse.
  • Each DNA is built from the music or vocals of a real creator.
  • It learns that creator’s sound – production style, harmonies, groove, textures, and (for voice models) vocal tone.
  • You can then generate new songs, instrumentals, or vocals that stay true to that DNA’s vibe, while still being original.
There are two main types:
  1. Full DNA
  • Trained on full songs / instrumentals / acapellas.
  • Can generate Song, Instrumental, and sometimes Singing outputs depending on how it’s trained.
  1. Voice DNA (Voice Model)
  • Trained only on a singer’s voice.
  • Used to generate vocals or to replace your own voice with theirs in a new performance.

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2. What’s the difference between a Full DNA and a Voice Model?

  • Full DNA
    • Trained on your music catalog (songs, instrumentals, acapellas).
    • Can generate songs, instrumentals, and sometimes vocals.
    • Also exposes Track presets (Song/Vocal/Instrumental Styles).
  • Voice Model (Voice DNA)
    • Trained on your voice only.
    • Used to generate or replace vocals (Singing output).
    • Does not include your production / instrumental style.

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3. What are “Song”, “Instrumental”, and “Singing” outputs exactly?

  • Song
    • Full track: music + vocals (where supported).
  • Instrumental
    • Music only, no lead vocals.
  • Singing
    • Vocals only, typically using a Voice Model or vocal-enabled DNA.
Availability depends on:
  • DNA type (Full vs Voice).
  • Track type (Song Style vs Instrumental Style vs Vocal Style).

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4. Why can’t I select all three outputs sometimes?

Because the output options respect what data the DNA/track was trained on:
  • If you pick a Song Style track → All three outputs enabled.
  • If you pick an Instrumental Style track → Only Instrumental enabled.
  • If you pick a Vocal Style track → Only Singing enabled.
  • If you’re using a pure Voice Model → Focused on Singing.
This prevents you from asking for outputs the model doesn’t have proper data for.

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5. How many files should I upload to build a good Full DNA?

  • Minimum: 3 tracks.
  • But for better quality:
    • Aim for at least 5–10 solid, representative tracks if you have them.
    • Up to hundreds if you have a large catalog – just note training will take longer.
Always prioritise quality and consistency over sheer quantity.

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6. What kind of audio should I upload for a Voice DNA?

  • Clean recordings of one single speaker/singer.
  • No background music, crowd, or heavy FX.
  • At least 2 different files (under 5 minutes each), ideally more:
    • Different phrases.
      Different dynamics.
    • Mix of natural speech + singing if appropriate.

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7. What does DNA Sensitivity actually do?

DNA Sensitivity controls how many AI sub-models we create from your catalog. If your catalog spans multiple genres (say EDM, pop, rock), DNA Sensitivity tells the system how finely to slice those styles:
  • Higher sensitivity
    • We detect more nuance and sub-genres.
    • Example: instead of a single “EDM” DNA, you might get separate DNAs like House, Festival Techno, Synthwave, Future Bass, etc.
    • The same applies to your Pop and Rock material – they can be split into more detailed sub-styles.
  • Lower sensitivity
    • We keep things at a broader level.
    • Example: you might just get EDM, Pop, Rock as three main DNAs, without breaking them into sub-genres.
If you’re unsure what to choose, leave it at the recommended value – it’s a balanced setting that works well for most creators.

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8. What is “Model Quality” in Voice DNA?

For Voice Models:
  • “Model quality” adjusts how much compute/detail goes into capturing your voice.
  • Higher quality = more expressive and accurate voice modelling, at the cost of longer training.
  • Start with the recommended level and adjust based on results.

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9. Do I have to stay on the page while DNA is training?

No.
  • After uploading audio and starting training:
    • Tagging and categorisation are automatic.
    • You can close the tab or move away.
    • You’ll get an email when your DNA is ready for review.

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10. How do I get paid for my DNA?

  1. Go to the Earn tab.
  2. Connect Stripe (Stripe Connect account).
  3. Build and publish your DNA as Public.
  4. Ensure Become Partner is set to Yes (if available in your region).
  5. When other users generate content using your DNA, and export it, your share is:
    • Calculated according to the license and price you chose.
    • Shown inside the Earn dashboard.
    • Paid out via Stripe’s payout schedule.

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11. Can I change my DNA price or visibility later?

In general:
  • Price – can typically be adjusted later (future uses follow the new price).
  • Visibility – you can switch between Public and Private, which:
    • Controls whether your DNA is discoverable in Discover and usable by others.
Use My DNA and the per-DNA options to manage this.

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12. What rights do users get when they generate with my DNA?

  • This depends on the license you selected (e.g., Royalty-free, Distribution).
  • In general:
    • A Royalty-free license supports broad usage but under non-exclusive terms.
    • A Distribution license focuses on release/monetisation rights via DSPs, etc.
  • Users should always check the license label on a DNA before using it commercially.
  • As a creator, always choose the license that matches how comfortable you are with people using your sound.

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13. Can I build multiple DNAs under the same creator profile?

Yes.
  • The Creator Name is your umbrella identity.
  • Under that profile, you can create:
    • Multiple Full DNAs (e.g., AfroDesi, Piano House).
    • Multiple Voice DNAs (e.g., different personas, languages, or timbres).
Each DNA can have its own:
  • Description.
  • DNA Picture.
  • Price.
  • License.
  • Visibility.
  • DNA and Track metadata.

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14. What if I want to test a DNA privately before making it public?

  • During Profile Creation, set DNA Visibility = Private.
  • Train and test the DNA using My DNA only.
  • Once happy, update it to Public so it can join Discover and generate revenue.

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15. Can I use my own DNA to make songs for release?

Yes – that’s a core use case.
  • Use your own DNA in Model Based or Track Based mode.
  • Generate songs that reflect your signature sound, then:
    • Optionally edit / mix / master them in your DAW.
    • Release under your artist name, respecting the Soundverse license attached to that DNA (which you control).

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16. What happens after I publish a DNA?

Once you hit Finalise / Publish, your DNA doesn’t go straight to the store instantly. It goes through a short review and moderation process by the Soundverse team:
  1. Internal Review
    • The team checks:
      • Audio quality and consistency.
      • That the content follows Soundverse’s ethical and legal guidelines (no obvious copyright abuse, hate content, etc.).
      • That tags, description, and pricing look reasonable.
  2. If there’s an issue
    • The Soundverse team will email you at your account email.
    • They’ll explain what needs to be changed (e.g., problematic tracks, unclear rights, inappropriate metadata) and what you can do to fix it.
    • You can then adjust the DNA (or your uploads) and resubmit if needed.
  3. If everything is fine
    • Your DNA is approved and goes live in the store:
      • It appears under My DNA.
      • If set to Public, it can show up in Discover (Top Creators / Top DNAs) and be used by other creators in the DNA generation panel.
    • From that point, usage of your DNA can start generating royalties for you (as per your license, price, and Stripe setup).