MiniMax Music 3.0

Aug 2026
MiniMax Music 3.0
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$0.12per minute
1,000arena Elo
Aug 2026released
5 minMax length

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LicenceMiniMax-Music3 Community Licensecommercial use with conditions

History

2 versions
1,0001,000.21,000.41,000.61,000.81,001Jul 26Release dateAA Music instrumental 1.12.63.0
1,0001,000.21,000.41,000.61,000.81,001Jul 26Release dateAA Music instrumental 1.12.63.0

Benchmarks

in Music & Sound
AA Music instrumental 1.11,000#13
AA Music vocals 1.11,000#8

FAQ

How much does MiniMax Music 3.0 cost?›

$0.12 per minute.

Is MiniMax Music 3.0 free to use?›

There is no free API; it costs $0.12 per minute. The weights are open, so you can run it yourself.

How good is MiniMax Music 3.0, and what is it best at?›

#8 of 13 in Music & Sound.

Is MiniMax Music 3.0 better than MiniMax Music 2.6?›

On AA Music instrumental 1.1, MiniMax Music 3.0 scores 1,000 vs 1,001 — about the same.

When was MiniMax Music 3.0 released? Is there a newer version?›

Released 2026-08-13. It is the current version in its line.

Is MiniMax Music 3.0 open source?›

Yes, the weights are open (MiniMax-Music3 Community License licence).

Can I run MiniMax Music 3.0 locally?›

The weights are open and can be self-hosted; hardware needs are not confirmed yet.

What is MiniMax Music 3.0?›

MiniMax Music 3.0 is an open-weights music & sound model from MiniMax, released Aug 2026.

What are the best alternatives to MiniMax Music 3.0?›

Lyria 3 Pro (better), Stable Audio 3 Medium (open weights).