# Waves ILLUGEN

> AI sample generator creating one-shots, loops, and SFX from text prompts

ILLUGEN is an AI-powered sound generator by Waves Audio available both on the web and as a plugin inside DAWs. It produces original one-shots, musical loops, and sound effects based on descriptive natural language prompts. Generated audio can be dragged directly into digital audio workstations, reducing the need to search through traditional sample libraries.

Website: https://waves.com/illugen

## What it is for

- Generate custom percussion loops and drum breaks by describing specific textures and rhythms
- Produce unique Foley and cinematic sound effects directly inside a DAW
- Create tonal one-shots, melodies, and synth pads from abstract text descriptions

## Features

- Text-to-audio generation for one-shots, loops, and sound effects
- Duration and tempo controls including BPM matching and length toggles
- Drag-and-drop waveform export directly into DAW track timelines
- Credit-based generation system with tiered usage costs per sample type

## Pricing

Freemium. Free starter credits available; additional generations require paid credit packs or subscriptions

## Details

- Type: Desktop app
- Category: [AI](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web, macOS, Windows
- For: Music producers, sound designers, and audio engineers
- Alternative to: Splice, Loopcloud
- Tags: music production, sound design, sample generator, vst plugin, audio ai, waves audio

## Why it was saved

- [@larryohh, 27 May 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKKVkSbxac3/): Generates brand-new samples, loops, and atmospheric sound effects from scratch based on text prompts instead of searching through sample packs.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to Splice](https://xiry.app/alternatives/splice.md)
- [Alternatives to Loopcloud](https://xiry.app/alternatives/loopcloud.md)

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/waves-illugen

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