README.md

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title: Stable Audio Open Small - 4 Variations
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Stable Audio Open Small - 4 Variations

Generate up to 4 audio variations from a single text prompt using Stability AI's Stable Audio Open Small model.

Model Information

Model: stabilityai/stable-audio-open-small

• Type: Latent diffusion model (DiT) with autoencoder
• Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
• Format: Stereo audio
• Max Duration: 11 seconds
• License: Stability AI Community License

Features

• 4 Variations: Generate 4 different audio variations from a single prompt
• Text-to-Audio: Simple text prompt interface
• Variable Duration: Control audio length (1-11 seconds)
• Fast Generation: Uses optimized pingpong sampler with 8 steps

Setup

This model requires accepting the license agreement on Hugging Face. To use this Space:

1. Accept the model license: Visit stabilityai/stable-audio-open-small and accept the license agreement
2. Create an access token: Go to Settings > Access Tokens and create a token with "read" permissions
3. Add token to Space: In your Space settings, go to "Variables and secrets" and add a new secret:
   • Name: HF_TOKEN
   • Value: Your access token
   • Make sure it's marked as private

Usage

1. Enter a text prompt describing the audio you want to generate
2. Adjust the duration slider (1-11 seconds)
3. Click "Generate" to create 4 variations
4. Listen to and download your favorite variations

Example Prompts

• "128 BPM tech house drum loop"
• "Ocean waves crashing on beach"
• "Jazz piano melody"
• "Rainforest ambience with bird calls"
• "Electronic synth pad"

Model Limitations

• The model is not able to generate realistic vocals
• Trained with English descriptions - may not perform as well in other languages
• Better at generating sound effects and field recordings than music
• Performance varies across different music styles and cultures
• Prompt engineering may be required for best results

Technical Details

• Steps: 8 (optimized for speed)
• CFG Scale: 1.0
• Sampler: pingpong
• Batch Size: 4 (for generating variations)

License

This Space uses the Stability AI Community License. For commercial use, please refer to stability.ai/license.

Model Card

For more information about the model, training data, and limitations, see the model card.

Research Paper

Stable Audio Open: An Open Generative Audio Model