AIVA

AI composer that writes original instrumental scores and exports MIDI

AI Audio & MusicFree planOverseasβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† 3.0

What is AIVA?

AIVA, short for Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist, composes instrumental music in a chosen style. You pick from a library of predefined styles or upload an existing piece as an influence, set a duration and key, and the service generates a score you can download as audio, MIDI or sheet music. The MIDI and notation output is the distinguishing feature: the result can be edited in a DAW or handed to live players instead of being locked inside the tool. It is used for background scoring in videos, games and advertising, where original royalty-free music is needed quickly and cheaply.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

  • Style-based composition from a library of predefined presets
  • Influence upload so a generated piece follows an existing track
  • Editable MIDI and printable sheet music export
  • Duration, key and instrumentation controls per composition
  • Audio and stem export for use in a video edit
  • Ownership of generated compositions under the paid plans

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • MIDI and notation output lets you edit rather than just listen
  • Handles orchestral and cinematic styles convincingly
  • Royalty-free usage is straightforward on the owning plans

Watch out for

  • Notated output can sound mechanical without editing afterwards
  • Modern pop, electronic and vocal styles are out of scope
  • The free tier requires credit and limits ownership

Best for & use cases

film and video scoring, game background music, advertising and royalty-free tracks

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FAQ

Can I edit what AIVA writes?

Yes, and that is the point of the MIDI export. Bring the file into a DAW, change the instrumentation or rewrite a phrase, and the composition stops being a black-box render and becomes a normal piece of music.

What can I do on the free plan?

The free tier is limited to non-commercial use and requires attribution. Commercial releases need a paid plan, which is also what grants ownership of the compositions you generate.

Does it write songs with vocals?

No. AIVA composes instrumental music with parts written for instruments. For sung material you need a separate vocal synthesis or performance tool.