The Epidemic Sound API: Built for modern soundtracking

The Epidemic Sound API lets developers add music and sound effects to their platforms in a native, user-friendly way.

This is for teams who want quick, safe, and smooth soundtracking for their end users. The Epidemic Sound API is compatible with a ton of product types — learn how it works below.

Where the Epidemic Sound API fits

Here’s a quick overview of where the Epidemic Sound API fits.

On-platform content creation

• One-click “add music”: Picks music based on the content type and mood, from a catalog of more than 50,000 world-class tracks.
• Auto-soundtracking: Based on text prompts, such as “upbeat, summer, playful, 15 seconds.”
• Search by reference track: Users type a famous track they like, then pick from similar tracks in the Epidemic Sound catalog.

Traditional and AI-based video editing

• Timeline-friendly workflows: Featuring search, audition, swap, trim, and re-cut to length.
• Smart suggestions: Based on project type, genre, tempo, energy, and length.
• Video prompts: Music suggestions that match the pacing, vibe, and intent of video content.
• Sound effect layering: Builds and edits in a way that feels natural, based on a catalog of more than 200,000 Hollywood-grade sound effects.
• Smooth AI workflow: Music and sound effects can be automatically placed in a studio-style workflow — perfect for users who just need to get it done.

Soundtracking workflows that feel modern

A search field isn’t enough for modern users. They want products to match how they think, how they feel. Here’s how the Epidemic Sound API meets users where they’re at.

1. Auto-soundtracking from a text prompt

Your platform sends the prompt and constraints, such as track length, genre, and tempo. Then, the Epidemic Sound API gets back with the results.

Here are a few prompt examples that’ll work a treat:

• “Dreamy, slow, cinematic, 30 seconds”
• “High-energy, sporty, clean beat, loopable”
• “Cozy, morning vlog, light, warm”

2. Next-level video prompts

Your platform uses what it already knows about the video, like pacing, transitions, style, and intent. Then, it asks the Epidemic Sound API for tracks that match.

This removes a lot of guesswork, making the music discovery process feel instant.

3. Build a studio experience with AI soundtracking

Users don’t need to manually find tracks and place sound effects within their editing timelines. Not anymore. Instead, the Epidemic Sound API lets users build a studio experience. This means they can:

• Automatically choose a track that fits video content
• Place and layer sound effects in the right spots
• Handle timing, levels, and basic structure to make the results feel studio-quality

As a result, users receive polished, soundtracked video without needing to master editing, mixing, or music curation.

4. Find similar tracks, safely

Music licensing is complicated and expensive. If users want a famous track that’s not available via your platform, they can request a similar track through the Epidemic Sound API. They’ll then receive a set of similar-sounding tracks to choose from.

5. Playlists based on real user behavior

Soundtrack what’s trending, not just what sounds good. Epidemic Sound’s music features in nearly 3 million daily views across YouTube and TikTok. Based on these usage signals, the Epidemic Sound API offers playlists and tracks based on what actually performs.

Licensing that scales safely

If you ship music inside a platform or product, you’ll know that rights risk becomes product risk.

The Epidemic Sound API is built around safe usage, keeping your platform and users out of legal trouble. Sublicensing for users is supported, or onward to other platforms in your workflow if needed.

This is possible because Epidemic Sound owns all the rights to the music in its catalog, giving you and your users the freedom to build and soundtrack the way you want.

Why this is different from just another music API

There are plenty of music APIs out there, most of which help you find new tracks. The Epidemic Sound API is different.

• AI-first discovery, supporting prompt-based, video-based, and suggestion-based queries.
• Studio-style automation, picking and placing music and sound effects like a pro.
• Instant results, removing the time-suck and unpredictability of AI music generation.
• Trending playlists, keeping users on the cutting edge.
• World-class music and sound effects, created by real artists.
• Legal safety, cutting the cost of traditional licensing and the risk of AI-generated music.

The speed of AI paired with the quality, quantity, and legal safety of Epidemic Sound will unlock your platform’s potential. Check out the Epidemic Sound API below.

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