A free, time-limited trial version remains available for download. This trial typically offers six hours of actual application use rather than a calendar-based expiration. No product key is required to use this trial during the allotted time.
As of early 2026, Microsoft Songsmith is primarily categorized as a legacy or "non-maintained" research project.
If you purchased Songsmith in the past and need to recover your key for a reinstallation: Songsmith - Microsoft Research