Installing Audiocraft

There are several ways to install Audiocraft locally, depending on your operating system and preferences. Here are the two most common methods:

Method 1: Using conda (recommended for beginners, works on Windows, macOS, and Linux)

1. Create a conda environment: Open a terminal and type:

conda create -n ac python=3.9

This creates a new environment called ac with Python 3.9, the recommended version for Audiocraft.

2. Activate the environment: Type:

conda activate ac

3. Clone the Audiocraft repository: Type:

git clone https://github.com/facebookresearch/audiocraft.git

4. Install dependencies: Navigate to the audiocraft directory and type:

pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Install FFmpeg (optional, but recommended for playing audio):

• On macOS: brew install ffmpeg

• On Windows: Download and install FFmpeg from https://ffmpeg.org/download.html

6. Run the MusicGen application: Type:

python demos/musicgen_app.py dash --share

This will launch the MusicGen app in your web browser at http://localhost:8501/. You can then start generating and listening to your own AI-powered music!

Method 2: Using Pinocchio (alternative, works on Windows)

1. Download and install Pinocchio: https://soundtracktracklist.com/release/disney-pinocchio-soundtrack/

2. Download the Audiocraft zip file: https://github.com/facebookresearch/audiocraft

3. Extract the Audiocraft zip file.

4. Run the Pinocchio installer and select the Audiocraft folder.

5. Follow the installation instructions in Pinocchio.

This method is a bit more user-friendly for Windows users, but it may not be as up-to-date as the conda method.

Additional resources:

• AudioCraft GitHub repository: https://github.com/facebookresearch/audiocraft

• How to Install AudioCraft Locally (YouTube tutorial): https://www.facebook.com/audiocrafttx/

• How to Install and Run Facebook AudioCraft's MusicGen Locally (Medium article): https://medium.com/@cocktailpeanut/how-to-install-and-run-audiocraft-on-your-computer-with-one-click-240ab9d5df19