Last updated on December 9th, 2025 at 04:32 pm
Ready to supercharge your discovery workflows? Try out the Advanced Search API.
We’re excited to introduce Advanced Search, the biggest upgrade to Similarity and Free Text Search since we launched. With this release, we’re offering a sneak preview into the power of the new Cyanite system.
Advanced Search brings next-level precision, scalability, and usability—all designed to supercharge your discovery workflows. From advanced filtering to more nuanced query controls, this feature is built for music teams ready to move faster and smarter.
Note: Advanced Search is an API-only feature intended for teams with developer resources who want to integrate Cyanite’s intelligence directly into their own systems.
Advanced Search Feature Overview
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Multi-Track Search – multiple search inputs for playlist magic
Whether you’re working with Library tracks, Spotify IDs, or a mix of both, you can now use multiple search inputs in Similarity Search. This feature is perfect for automated playlist augmentation—feed in a few reference tracks and let the engine do the rest.
Similarity Scores: Total Clarity, Total Control
Now each result comes with a clear percentage score, helping you quickly evaluate how close a match really is—both for the overall track and for each top scoring segment. It’s a critical UX improvement that helps users better understand and trust the search results at a glance.
Most Relevant Segments – zoom in on the best parts
We’re not just showing you results, we’re showing you their strongest moments. Each track now highlights its Most Relevant Segments for both Similarity and Free Text queries. It’s an instant way to jump to the most relevant slice of content without scrubbing through an entire track.
Custom Metadata Filters – smarter searches start with smarter filters
Upload your own metadata to filter results before the search even begins. Want only pre-cleared tracks? Looking for music released after 2020? With Custom Metadata Filtering, you can target exactly what you need, making your search dramatically more efficient.
Up to 500 Search Results – sometimes more is more
Tired of hitting a ceiling with limited search returns? Now, Similarity Search and Free Text Search deliver up to 500 results, giving you a much broader snapshot of what’s out there. Whether you’re refining a vibe or exploring diverse sonic textures, you’ll have a fuller landscape to work with.
Testing Advanced Search free for a month gave us the confidence we needed to update our search and tagging systems. The integration was smooth, and we were able to ship several exciting features right away – but we’ve only scratched the surface of its full capabilities!
Ready to level up your catalog search?
Advanced Search introduces a more powerful way to work with your catalog. It is most useful for teams who already understand our core music discovery tools. If you have not yet tried Similarity Search or Free Text Search, sign up to Cyanite and start finding tracks that match the musical references or creative direction you’re working with.
When you’re ready to take it a step further, explore a track’s strongest moments or enhance your metadata with custom tags using Advanced Search. Make sure you are operating on Cyanite’s v7 architecture, since it enables the full capabilities of the new system.