What is SOUNDRAW Grid? An AI music app with copyright-cleared music for commercial use
AI services that make it easy to create music are becoming more common. But have you ever wondered whether the copyright is really clear when you use that music in your own work or videos?
The popular AI music generation service SOUNDRAW has released a new app for Mac and iOS: SOUNDRAW Grid.
SOUNDRAW Grid is an AI composition app that generates original music simply by letting you choose keywords and genres.
You can build songs intuitively, as if you were combining blocks. Export the finished audio as stems—separate audio files for each part—and import them directly into your DAW.
First, listen to a few of the sample tracks we created.
▼ Sample 3 (created by the article writer and downloaded as Full Mix (Mastered))
Samples 1 and 2 were created on the spot while filming the video, yet this is the quality we achieved.
Even when three people follow the same steps, the results are different. The ability to produce such a wide variety of songs is a major attraction.
This article explains the process in detail, from downloading the app to creating a song and exporting it to your DAW.
Two key features of SOUNDRAW Grid
Among the many AI composition tools available, SOUNDRAW Grid stands out for its reassurance over rights and the ease with which you can control the music.
Copyright-cleared music for confident commercial use
Generative AI often raises concerns that songs may have been collected from elsewhere and used for training.
In SOUNDRAW's case, 100% of its training is handled entirely in-house, so there is no gray area over rights.
For creators, it is reassuring that the risk of being charged later, facing a rights claim, or having a release taken down is extremely low when using the music in their own songs or as background music for videos.
Fine control over a song's structure and length
A common frustration with AI generation is that repeated attempts still do not produce the structure you want.
SOUNDRAW Grid makes it easy to adjust the music for a scene lasting a certain number of seconds or for a song of a particular overall length, which is useful for applications with a fixed duration, such as background music for videos.
Downloading the app and getting started
SOUNDRAW Grid is available as a Mac app and an iOS (iPhone) app.
To install either version, visit the official website and follow the download link.
On Mac, open the downloaded file and click the icon to launch the app.
It is a good idea to drag the app into your Applications folder at this point.
Click “Start now” to open the SOUNDRAW page, then log in to use the app.
On iOS, get the app and tap “Open” to launch it.
Then tap “Start now” and log in to begin using it.
About the Windows version
At the time this article was published in July 2026, the Windows version was reportedly being prepared for release.
If you want to try it as soon as it is released, visit the official website and register your email address in the waitlist at the bottom of the page to receive a notification when it becomes available.
How to use SOUNDRAW Grid
Here, we will explain the process of creating a song and importing it into your DAW in six steps.
We will use screenshots from the Mac app for this walkthrough.
STEP 1: Choose genres
Start on the “Create” screen and select the genres for the song you want to make.
The key point here is that selecting multiple genres produces a song that blends those styles.
You can select up to five genres.
Once you have selected your genres, click “Next” to continue.
STEP 2: Choose the beat and chords
Clicking “Next” creates a one-loop song combining tracks such as Drum and Chords.
The chord progression at the top of the screen shows the progression of this loop.
You can start and stop playback with the mouse or the Space key.
To make a substantial change to the feel of the song, use “Refresh” in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Clicking it regenerates the entire song.
Try generating it again until you find a feel you like.
You can also fine-tune BPM (tempo) and Key, both of which are important to the feel of the music.
Changing these values causes little degradation in sound quality, making it easier to reach your intended tempo and pitch.
If you want to change only Drum or Chords, click “Regenerate” on the relevant track to regenerate that track alone.
If you prefer to search for something you like rather than rely on automatic generation, click “Text-to-beats” on a track to open a separate panel.
The panel displays suggested samples. Click the tags to narrow down the results.
The tags differ depending on the selected track: the Drum track shows genres, while the Chords track shows sounds.
The input field also supports natural language, so you can type your idea directly to search.
Click a sample to apply it to the track immediately and audition it within the song.
Use the Undo and Redo buttons to compare a sample selected through “Text-to-beats” with the previous version.
STEP 3: Add instruments
Once you have a foundation, start adding parts.
Click “Add Bass” for bass or “Add Melody” for a melody. The app automatically generates sounds that fit your current song.
As before, you can adjust each track by trying “Regenerate” or finding a sample you like in the “Text-to-beats” panel.
To add more tracks, use “Add Other Stem”.
Click “Add Other Stem” to open a separate panel, then choose the part you want to add from Chords, Drum, Bass, or Melody.
Selecting a sample here only lets you audition it; it is not applied immediately. Once you have made your choice, click “Select”.
STEP 4: Edit tracks with the mixer and effects
Once all the parts are in place, finish the song by adjusting the volume balance and effects.
Click “Mixer” at the bottom right of the screen to display volume bars on each track. Drag the bars to adjust the levels.
Click “Mixer” again, or click a track, to return to the original screen.
Use the mute buttons as well to help balance the whole song.
You can also apply effects using the “Effect” button. The available effects vary by track.
For example, Bass offers High Cut, Low Cut, and Distortion, while Melody offers Delay and Reverb. You can use multiple effects simultaneously to shape the texture of the sound.
Every effect can be adjusted simply by dragging the bars at the bottom of the panel, making them intuitive even for beginners.
STEP 5: Shape the arrangement in Song Editor
Next, click “Go to Song Editor” to create the arrangement for the full song.
In Song Editor, the entire song consists of blocks with an arrangement already laid out.
Block colors mainly indicate changes in pattern. Blocks of the same color are loops of the same sample.
The horizontal lines at the bottom right of each block indicate its energy level.
Each click cycles the energy through mute, one line (fewer notes), and two lines (more notes).
A Fill track is also available. Click it to insert a fill or switch its pattern.
This lets you add natural transitions between sections.
The song's duration and its blocks are linked, so adjusting the number of blocks makes it easy to reach a target length, such as keeping a song within three minutes.
Right-click a block to edit it with options such as “Duplicate column right” or “Delete column”.
You can also use “Change sample” to change the sample used for a pattern.
Choose the sample you want to use and click “Select”; all blocks of the same color will change.
STEP 6: Export the song and import it into your DAW
Once your song is finished, export it.
The three-dot menu at the top right of the screen offers “Rename”, “Download”, and “Save”.
It is a good idea to rename the song before exporting it.
Choose “Download” to select one of the following three export methods.
- Download Full Mix: combines all parts into a single stereo mix, suitable for using the finished song as it is.
- Download Full Mix (Mastered): exports a mastered stereo mix with its loudness and sound quality adjusted.
- Download Stems: exports separate files for parts such as drums, chords, bass, and melody, making it suitable for further adjustment in a DAW.
Note that saving and exporting consume credits according to your plan.
Drag and drop the exported audio into your DAW to import it.
Pricing plans
You can try making music in SOUNDRAW Grid for free, but the free plan does not permit commercial use and limits the number of songs you can save and download.
To use the music in your work or videos, you need a paid Pro or Unlimited plan (monthly or annual) that supports commercial use.
At the time this article was published in July 2026, annual plans were available at up to 50% off.
In addition, entering the coupon code “SFGRID” when signing up in the Mac app gave you 10% off all plans.
In the iOS app, App Store restrictions meant that only Pro Annual received the 10% discount.
Plans, prices, and promotions may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Conclusion
After trying the app ourselves, what stood out was how simple and easy to understand the interface is.
Even beginners without musical knowledge can create songs intuitively.
The reassurance over rights is another welcome feature. It looks like a strong option for anyone wanting to add background music to videos or get started with music production.
Although we did not cover it in the main walkthrough, you can also drag each track directly into your DAW using “Export (Drag&Drop)”.
This means people who already compose their own music can also use the sounds as samples.
The iOS version makes it easy to enjoy creating music while you are out and about, so give it a try.
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