USE IN LYRICS SECTION
[Position: verse/chorus etc.] [Instructions: metatags]TRACK STRUCTURE
[Intro]
Marks the beginning of the song
[Verse]
Indicates a verse section
[Pre-Chorus]
Prepares for the chorus
[Post-Chorus]
Highlights the main chorus
[Bridge]
Introduces a contrasting section
[Outro]
Marks the end of the song
[Hook]
Emphasizes a catchy part
[Break]
Introduces a break in the song
[Fade Out]
Gradually decreases volume
[Fade In]
Gradually introduces a section
INSTRUMENTAL TAGS
[Instrumental]
Adds an instrumental section
[??? Solo]
Features an instrument solo
[Instrumental Break]
Insert an instrumental section
VOCAL TAGS
[Male Vocal]
Specifies male vocals
[Female Vocal]
Specifies female vocals
[Duet]
Indicates a duet
[Choir]
Adds choir vocals
[Spoken Word]
Creates a section with spoken vocals
[Harmonies]
Adds vocal harmonies
[Vulnerable Vocals]
Raw, emotional vocal performances
[Whisper]
Generates softer, whispered vocals
ELEMENTS
[Catchy Hook]
Creates a memorable hook
[Emotional Bridge]
Adds an emotionally intense bridge
[Powerful Outro]
Ends the song with a strong outro
[Soft Intro]
Starts the song softly
[Melodic Interlude]
Adds a melodic break
[Percussion Break]
Introduces a percussion-focused section
ATMOSPHERE & MOOD
[Eerie Whispers]
Adds faint, unsettling background vocals
[Ghostly Echoes]
Creates reverb-heavy, ethereal sounds
[Ominous Drone]
Introduces a continuous tone for tension
[Spectral Melody]
Generates a haunting, otherworldly melody
[Melancholic Atmosphere]
Creates a sad or reflective mood
[Euphoric Build]
Builds towards a joyful climax
[Tense Underscore]
Adds underlying tension to the music
[Serene Ambience]
Creates a peaceful, calm atmosphere
[Nostalgic Tones]
Evokes a sense of nostalgia
Dynamic & Progression
[Building Intensity]
Gradually increases musical intensity
[Climactic]
Reaches a musical high point
[Emotional Swell]
Gradual build-up of emotional intensity
[Layered Arrangement]
Creates complex, multi-instrumental arrangements
[Orchestral Build]
Gradually introduces orchestral elements
[Stripped Back]
Reduces instrumentation to bare essentials
[Crescendo]
Gradually increases volume/intensity
[Decrescendo]
Gradually decreases volume/intensity
TEXTURE or CHARACTER
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Dirty synth,
gritty, distorted, lo-fi edge
Fuzzy synth,
soft distortion, buzzy
Clean synth,
crisp, precise, no grit
Glassy/Crystalline synth,
bright, transparent, delicate
Warm synth,
analog, rounded, cozy
Lush synth,
rich, layered, full-bodied
Silky synth,
smooth, flowing
Cold/Icy synth,
sharp, distant, digital
Metallic synth,
harsh, industrial edge
Fat/Thick/Chunky synth,
big low-end, heavy
EMOTION or MOOD
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Uplifting synth,
bright, hopeful, rising energy
Euphoric synth,
big, emotional peak moment
Hopeful synth,
gentle optimism
Dark/Brooding synth,
tense, moody, low
Ominous synth,
foreboding, unsettling
Dreamy/Floaty synth,
soft, drifting, spacious
Ethereal synth,
airy, otherworldly
Melancholic/Wistful synth,
bittersweet, reflective
Aggressive/Driving synth,
forceful, propulsive
ERA or STYLE
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Retro/Vintage/Analog, synth,
classic warmth, imperfect
80s synth,
big chorus, bright leads
Synthwave synth,
neon, nostalgic, cinematic
90s rave synth,
raw, energetic, party
Acid synth,
squelchy, resonant (303-style)
Modern/Futuristic synth,
polished, digital, cutting-edge
Chiptune/Game synth,
8-bit, pixelated tone
MOVEMENT or FUNCTION
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Pulsing/Throbbing synth,
rhythmic, hypnotic
Arpeggiated/Sequenced synth,
patterned, cascading notes
Swelling/Rising synth,
builds tension or energy
Stabbing/Plucky synth,
short, punchy hits
Pad synth,
sustained background texture
Lead synth,
melodic, front-and-center
Screaming lead synth,
intense, high-energy solo tone
SYNTH CHEAT SHEET
[Position: verse/chorus etc.] (detailed) - Style section (overall)
KICK CHEAT SHEET
[Position: verse/chorus etc.] (detailed) - Style section (overall)TEXTURE or CHARACTER
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Punchy kick,
tight, immediate transient
Thumping kick,
deep, weighty impact
Booming kick,
big low-end body
Tight kick,
short, controlled, no bleed
Snappy kick,
crisp attack, quick decay
Distorted kick,
over-driven, gritty edge
Clicky kick,
sharp high-end transient
Rounded kick,
soft, warm attack
Hollow kick,
resonant, tunnel-like body
Compressed kick,
dense, pumping, glued to the mix
Four-on-the-floor kick,
steady, driving pulse (genre
anchor phrase)
MOOD or ENERGY
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Driving kick,
relentless forward motion
Pounding kick,
heavy, aggressive
Hypnotic kick,
steady, trance-inducing repetition
Relentless kick,
unbroken, high-intensity
Massive kick,
huge, festival-scale impact
Menacing kick,
dark, foreboding weight
Energetic kick,
upbeat, propulsive
MOVEMENT or FUNCTION
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Sidechained kick,
pumps against bass/pads
Layered kick,
combines sub thump + click
transient
Reverse-bass kick,
signature hardstyle kick with
pitch/tone body
Pitched kick,
tuned to the track's key (hard
dance staple)
Gated kick,
short, cut-off decay for tightness
Rolling kick,
smooth continuous drive
GENRE SPECIFIC
Tech House:
punchy tight kick, warm rounded
kick, groovy four-on-the-floor kick
Acid House:
snappy tight kick, driving four-on-
the-floor kick, classic 909-style
kick
Hardstyle / Hard Dance:
distorted pounding kick, massive
reverse-bass kick, screechy
hardstyle kick, pitched kick
TYPICAL COMBO FORMULAS
Tech House ~135 BPM
punchy tight four-on-the-floor
kick, warm and rounded | groovy
sidechained kick, driving the
rhythm
Acid House ~135-138 BPM
snappy 909-style kick, tight and
driving | hypnotic four-on-the-
floor kick with clicky attack
Hardstyle/Hard Dance ~140 -
150 BPM
massive distorted reverse-bass
kick, pitched and pounding |
screechy hardstyle kick, layered
with a booming sub thump
BASS CHEAT SHEET
[Position: verse/chorus etc.] (detailed) - Style section (overall)TEXTURE or CHARACTER
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Dirty bass,
gritty, distorted, raw edge
Filthy bass,
heavily distorted, aggressive
grime
Growling bass,
modulated, snarling low-mid
Gritty bass,
textured, slightly abrasive
Squelchy bass,
resonant filter movement (acid
staple)
Rubbery bass,
bouncy, elastic tone
Rolling bass,
smooth continuous groove
Booming bass,
deep, cavernous low-end
Punchy bass,
tight transient, hits hard
Sub bass,
pure deep low-end, felt not heard
Warm bass,
analog, rounded
Clean bass,
precise, undistorted
Metallic bass,
harsh, industrial edge (great for
hardstyle)
Distorted reese bass
classic hard dance growl/wobble
MOOD or ENERGY
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Driving bass,
relentless forward motion
Pumping bass,
rhythmic pulse, sidechained feel
Hypnotic bass,
repetitive, trance-inducing
Dark bass,
moody, tense
Aggressive bass,
forceful, in-your-face
Euphoric bass,
uplifting, festival peak-time
Menacing bass,
ominous, hard-hitting
Relentless bass,
unyielding, high-intensity
MOVEMENT or FUNCTION
PROMPT:
RESULT:
Pulsing bass,
rhythmic on/off pulse (great with
4-on-floor)
Sidechained bass,
ducks with kick, classic house
pump
Arpeggiated bassline,
patterned, moving notes
Filter-sweeping bass,
rising/falling resonant sweep
Stabbing bass,
short punchy hits
Rumbling bass,
continuous deep foundation
Reverse bass riser
swells into the drop
GENRE SPECIFIC
Tech House:
rolling bass, punchy bass, warm
rubbery bass, groovy bass
Acid House:
squelchy acid bass, resonant acid
bassline, filter-sweeping bass,
303-style acid bass
Hardstyle / Hard Dance:
distorted reese bass, screeching
bass, metallic growling bass, filthy
hardstyle bass, rumbling sub bass
TYPICAL COMBO FORMULAS
Tech House ~135 BPM
rolling punchy tech house bass |
warm rubbery groovy bass,
sidechained to the kick
Acid House ~135-138 BPM
squelchy resonant acid bassline,
filter-sweeping | 303-style acid
bass, hypnotic and rolling
Hardstyle/Hard Dance ~140 -
150 BPM
distorted reese bass, aggressive
and metallic | filthy hardstyle
bass with screeching top end,
rumbling sub underneath
