MiniMax Music 2.6
Music 2.6 is the previous-generation text-to-music API model. It supports supplied lyrics, automatic lyrics and an instrumental mode.
Restricted access
The access notice is more specific than the label
The model FAQ places music models in a retired table, but its dated notice and the music API reference say existing paying users can continue. This guide records that restricted access rather than presenting it as a new-user option.MiniMax model availability and retirement noticesMiniMax music generation API
Check the account before planning an integration
Practical guidance. An existing integration can compare this model with Music 3 using the same lyric structure. A new project should choose a currently accessible route before investing in prompt design or a production workflow.
Specifications & access
| Detail | Value and conditions |
|---|---|
| Status | Restricted access |
| Access | API |
| Model identifiers | music-2.6music-2.6-free |
| Access | The paid service is limited to existing paying users under the 20 August 2026 notice. The free variant is discontinued.MiniMax music access notice and workflows |
| Prompt controls | Instrumental generation requires a description. Vocal generation can use supplied lyrics or request automatic lyric generation.MiniMax music generation API |
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