Music Production Tips | Vigthoria Guides

Choosing the Right Genre Settings

Match your prompt style to your target genre for best results:

🎸 Rock

BPM: 110-140
Strong guitar emphasis
Powerful vocals

🎹 Pop

BPM: 100-130
Catchy hooks
Clear verse-chorus

🎧 EDM

BPM: 120-150
Build-ups & drops
Synth-heavy

🎤 Hip-Hop

BPM: 80-115
Heavy bass
Rhythmic flow

Voice Selection Strategy

Match Voice to Genre

Ballads: Warm, emotional voices with range
Rock: Powerful, slightly gritty vocals
Pop: Clear, bright, radio-friendly voices
R&B: Smooth, soulful with natural vibrato
Electronic: Can use processed or ethereal voices

Voice Gender & Song Key

Consider the natural range of different voice types:

Male voices: Typically comfortable in lower keys (C-G)
Female voices: Often sound better in higher keys (D-A)
Duets: Choose complementary ranges that don't clash

Pro Tip

When unsure, generate 2-3 versions with different voices and compare. The best voice isn't always obvious from the description.

Prompt Structure for Quality

Include Key Musical Elements

Genre: Upbeat pop-rock
Mood: Energetic, empowering
Tempo: 125 BPM
Instruments: Electric guitar, drums, bass, synth pads
Vocal style: Powerful, anthem-like
Structure: Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Final Chorus

Be Specific About Sound

Instead of vague descriptions, use musical terms:

❌ "Make it sound happy"
✓ "Major key, bright synths, uplifting chord progression (I-V-vi-IV)"

❌ "A sad song"
✓ "Minor key, slow tempo (65 BPM), piano-driven, soft strings, intimate vocals"

Song Structure Best Practices

Classic Pop Structure

[Intro] - 4-8 bars, set the tone
[Verse 1] - Introduce the story/theme
[Pre-Chorus] - Build anticipation
[Chorus] - Catchy, memorable hook
[Verse 2] - Develop the story
[Chorus] - Repeat with slight variation
[Bridge] - Contrast, new perspective
[Final Chorus] - Big finish, maybe key change

EDM Structure

[Intro] - Atmospheric build
[Build 1] - Rising tension
[Drop 1] - Main energy release
[Breakdown] - Melodic section
[Build 2] - Even more tension
[Drop 2] - Bigger/varied drop
[Outro] - Wind down

Hip-Hop Structure

[Intro] - Beat intro or spoken
[Verse 1] - 16-32 bars
[Hook/Chorus] - Catchy, quotable
[Verse 2] - 16-32 bars
[Hook/Chorus] - Repeat
[Bridge/Verse 3] - Optional
[Outro] - Hook fade or beat outro

Iterative Refinement

The Generation Workflow

First generation: Get the basic structure right
Listen critically: Note what works and what doesn't
Adjust prompts: Be more specific about problem areas
Regenerate: Try 2-3 variations
Compare: Pick the best elements from each

Common Refinements

Vocals too quiet? Add "prominent vocals" to prompt
Too repetitive? Add "varied arrangement" or specify transitions
Wrong mood? Be more specific about emotion and energy level
Instruments wrong? Explicitly list desired and excluded instruments

Audio Quality Tips

Avoid overcrowding: Don't specify too many instruments—keep it focused
Balance energy: Specify dynamics (quiet verses, loud choruses)
Professional polish: Add "professionally produced" or "radio-ready" to prompts
Clear vocals: Specify "clear, upfront vocals" if lyrics are important

Listening Environment

Always preview your generations with good headphones or monitors. Phone speakers can hide issues that become obvious on better audio equipment.

Production Checklist

✅ Genre and mood clearly specified
✅ Tempo/BPM appropriate for genre
✅ Voice matches the song style
✅ Song structure defined
✅ Key instruments listed
✅ Lyrics structured with sections
✅ Generated multiple variations
✅ Listened on good audio equipment

🎵 Music Production Tips