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Summary
- YouTube Music has introduced a sound search tool that can help users find songs by humming them in the app.
- The feature was briefly available in May, but has since been reverted.
- The company is also testing an AI-generated conversational radio tool for its platform.
You know how frustrating it is to remember a catchy tune but not the name of the song or the lyrics, making it impossible to find the track. Youtube Music The company has just introduced a feature that may come in handy. The company has launched a “sound search” tool that allows users to find songs by simply humming them. This feature was already available in May, but it has returned.
According 9a5Google, To use this feature, simply tap the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of the page and look for the waveform icon. You can then choose to hum the song, sing it, or even play it with an instrument.
The platform will compare your entry to its vast catalog of songs and provide you with a match. The results page displays the song name and artist, the cover art, the album, the year it was released, and the download status. You’ll also see buttons to play the song or save it to your library. This tool, which was briefly available in May before being pulled, is now rolling out to YouTube Music users on both Android and iOS.
YouTube Music tests AI-generated conversational radio
In related news, YouTube Music is working on another new feature: AI-generated conversational radio. No, this isn’t going to replace the radio hosts at your favorite stations. Instead, the feature will let you create a personalized radio experience by letting you describe what you want to listen to.
While there’s no word on when this feature is likely to roll out to all users, be sure to look for a button or card that says “Order music any way you want” on your homepage in the YouTube Music app. The feature is currently in a testing phase for Premium users in the US, so don’t be surprised if you don’t have access to it. However, if all goes well and user feedback is promising, it may become widely available on the platform.