PHP · Video music
Video Music API for PHP
PHP developers who need to generate video soundtracks programmatically and want the exact PHP snippet for their stack.
Example prompt for video music
uplifting cinematic build for a product highlight reelInstall
composer require guzzlehttp/guzzlePHP quick start
Set MUSICAPI_KEY, paste this, and run it. It is a real request against the live API, prompted for video music.
<?php
$client = new GuzzleHttp\Client();
// 1) start a generation
$res = $client->post('https://api.musicapi.ai/api/v1/sonic/create', [
'headers' => ['Authorization' => 'Bearer ' . getenv('MUSICAPI_KEY')],
'json' => [
'custom_mode' => false,
'mv' => 'sonic-v5',
'gpt_description_prompt' => 'uplifting cinematic build for a product highlight reel',
],
]);
$taskId = json_decode($res->getBody(), true)['task_id'];
// 2) poll GET /api/v1/sonic/task/{taskId} until data[0]['audio_url'] is setFull PHP setup (SDK, polling helper, error handling) is on the PHP music API guide.
Why teams use it for video
In a video tool, the music step is where users stall. Browsing a stock library breaks the editing flow, and the clip they pick rarely matches the cut. You need a way for the editor to request a track that fits the mood and length of the timeline, on demand.
More on this use case, including output and licensing details, on the Video Editing Music API page.
FAQ
How do I generate video music from PHP?
POST a prompt to https://api.musicapi.ai/api/v1/sonic/create from PHP with your API key, then poll the returned task_id at /api/v1/sonic/task/{task_id} until the audio URL is ready. The snippet above is a complete starting point.
What does it cost?
Each music generation is 15 credits (2 songs). New accounts get free signup credits with no card, then it is pay-as-you-go. See the per-operation table at musicapi.ai/pricing#credit-costs.
Where is the full PHP setup?
This page is the video-focused quick start. The complete PHP integration (install, polling helper, error handling) is at musicapi.ai/php-music-api.
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API details verified 2026-06-07. The pricing page always has current rates.