LoopGen: Training-Free Loopable Music Generation

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2504.04466v2
• Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:13:10 GMT
• Title: LoopGen: Training-Free Loopable Music Generation
• Authors: Davide Marincione, Giorgio Strano, Donato Crisostomi, Roberto Ribuoli, Emanuele Rodolà,
• Abstract summary: We develop a non-autoregressive model (MAGNeT) to generate tokens in a circular pattern, letting the model attend to the beginning of the audio when creating its ending.<n>We evaluate the consistency of loop transitions by computing token perplexity around the seam of the loop, observing a 55% improvement.
• Score: 12.663333784905578
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: Loops--short audio segments designed for seamless repetition--are central to many music genres, particularly those rooted in dance and electronic styles. However, current generative music models struggle to produce truly loopable audio, as generating a short waveform alone does not guarantee a smooth transition from its endpoint back to its start, often resulting in audible discontinuities. Loops--short audio segments designed for seamless repetition--are central to many music genres, particularly those rooted in dance and electronic styles. However, current generative music models struggle to produce truly loopable audio, as generating a short waveform alone does not guarantee a smooth transition from its endpoint back to its start, often resulting in audible discontinuities. We address this gap by modifying a non-autoregressive model (MAGNeT) to generate tokens in a circular pattern, letting the model attend to the beginning of the audio when creating its ending. This inference-only approach results in generations that are aware of future context and loop naturally, without the need for any additional training or data. We evaluate the consistency of loop transitions by computing token perplexity around the seam of the loop, observing a 55% improvement. Blind listening tests further confirm significant perceptual gains over baseline methods, improving mean ratings by 70%. Taken together, these results highlight the effectiveness of inference-only approaches in improving generative models and underscore the advantages of non-autoregressive methods for context-aware music generation.

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