# MiniMax Music 3.0 — deprecation status

> No — Music 3.0 is not deprecated as of August 3, 2026. MiniMax has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

The July 2026 music generation model, fourth in a line that started as a beta in mid-2025 and has shipped roughly every three months since. Unlike the speech line, MiniMax lists only the current music model in its API overview, so the earlier ids are gone without ever having been formally retired.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | MiniMax |
| Model id | `music-3.0` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | July 16, 2026 |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is MiniMax Music 3.0 still available?

Yes. MiniMax Music 3.0 is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

## Sources

- [MiniMax model release notes](https://platform.minimax.io/docs/release-notes/models) — accessed 2026-08-03
- [MiniMax API models overview](https://platform.minimax.io/docs/api-reference/api-overview) — accessed 2026-08-03

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Canonical page: https://modeldeprecations.dev/minimax/music-3.0
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