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How to Create Background Music with ChatGPT

Create video background music with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Custom AI-generated soundtracks.

ChatGPT brings music direction expertise to track generation, suggesting styles and moods based on your video genre and audience. Describe the feel you want in natural language, preview the result, and explore alternative directions through creative conversation. ChatGPT can also recommend where to use different musical energies within a single video.

Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT

1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode

2Click Create app and enter these details

Name

ToolRouter

Icon

Download

Description

Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.

MCP Server URL

https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp

3Check the box and click Create

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the Music Generator tool:

Ask: "Generate background music for my YouTube video about [topic]" and describe the vibe
ChatGPT creates the track and provides a download link
Request variations: "Try something more cinematic" or "Lighter and more playful"
Download and add to your video project

Example Prompt

Try this with ChatGPT using the Music Generator tool

I need 2 minutes of calm, inspiring background music for a travel vlog. Acoustic guitar, light percussion. Generate it.

Tips

ChatGPT can suggest music styles based on your video genre and audience
Ask for multiple short variations to use across different sections of a longer video
Request a version with a natural fade-out for clean endings

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