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AI MIDI Generator AI-Powered MIDI Creation # AI MIDI Generator for Musicians Create custom MIDI melodies, chord progressions, and full compositions with a text-to-MIDI VST plugin built for your DAW. ![MIDI Agent Generator Interface](https://www.midiagent.com/midiagent-ableton.jpg) Generator Features ## Generate Music with AI MIDI Agent transforms the way you create music with a text-to-MIDI VST plugin that turns plain-language prompts into editable MIDI content for your projects. ### Text-to-MIDI Generation Describe the music you want to create in plain language, then generate MIDI that matches your key, style, and arrangement context. - Generate melodies in specific keys and scales - Create chord progressions based on emotional descriptions - Produce genre-specific rhythm patterns with custom feel ![MIDI Generation Interface](https://www.midiagent.com/midiagent.jpg) ### MIDI Expansion & Variation Take your existing MIDI files and expand them with AI-generated variations and continuations. - Extend existing melodies with coherent continuations - Generate variations on your themes with controlled creativity - Transform simple ideas into complete musical arrangements ![MIDI Variation Generator](https://www.midiagent.com/midiagent-audiotomidi.jpg) ## Join Thousands of Producers Creating MIDI with AI Download MIDI Agent and turn prompts into editable MIDI you can shape into melodies, chords, basslines, and full song sections. [Download Now](https://www.midiagent.com/pricing) [Explore All Features](https://www.midiagent.com/features) Compatibility ## AI MIDI Generator for your DAW MIDI Agent is available as a VST3 plugin, AU plugin, AAX plugin, and standalone application. It is compatible with all major digital audio workstations, ensuring seamless integration with your existing setup. [![Ableton Live DAW logo - MIDI Agent compatible digital audio workstation](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/ableton.webp) Ableton Live VST3, AU](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-ableton-live) [![FL Studio DAW logo - MIDI Agent compatible music production software](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/fl-studio.webp) FL Studio VST3, AU](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-fl-studio) [![Logic Pro DAW logo - Apple's professional music production software compatible with MIDI Agent AU plugin](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/Logic_Pro_icon.webp) Logic Pro AU](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-logic-pro) [![Pro Tools DAW logo - Industry-standard recording software compatible with MIDI Agent AAX plugin](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/protools.webp) Pro Tools AAX](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-pro-tools) [![Cubase DAW logo - Professional music production software compatible with MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/cubase_logo.webp) Cubase VST3](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-cubase) [![PreSonus Studio One DAW logo - Digital audio workstation compatible with MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/studioone.webp) Studio One VST3, AU](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-studio-one) [![Reaper DAW logo - Lightweight and flexible DAW compatible with MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/reaper.webp) Reaper VST3, AU](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-reaper) [![Bitwig Studio DAW logo - Modern music production software compatible with MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/bitwig.webp) Bitwig Studio VST3](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-bitwig) [![Reason Studios DAW logo - Creative music production software compatible with MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/reason.webp) Reason VST3](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-reason) [![GarageBand DAW logo - Apple's beginner-friendly music production software](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/garageband.webp) GarageBand AU](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-garageband) Standalone application works outside your DAW and lets you export MIDI into any session. AI Integrations ## Generate MIDI with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and More Choose your own provider keys, use local LLMs, or let MIDI Agent Pro handle model access for you. [![OpenAI logo - GPT models for MIDI generation in MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/openai.webp) ### ChatGPT MIDI Generator OpenAI provider](https://www.midiagent.com/chatgpt-midi-generator) [![Anthropic Claude logo - AI assistant for creative MIDI composition in MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/claude.webp) ### Claude AI MIDI Generator Anthropic provider](https://www.midiagent.com/claude-ai-midi-generator) [![Google Gemini logo - Multimodal AI model for music generation in MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/gemini.webp) ### Gemini MIDI Generator Gemini provider](https://www.midiagent.com/gemini-midi-generator) [![DeepSeek AI logo - Advanced language model for MIDI generation](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/deepseek.webp) ### DeepSeek DeepSeek provider](https://deepseek.com) [![OpenRouter logo - Multi-model AI routing service for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/openrouterai.webp) ### OpenRouter OpenRouter provider](https://openrouter.ai) [![Ollama logo - Local AI model runner for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/ollama.webp) ### Ollama Ollama provider](https://ollama.ai) [![LM Studio logo - Local LLM management for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/lm-studio-logo.webp) ### LM Studio LM Studio provider](https://lmstudio.ai) [![Hugging Face logo - Open source AI models for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/huggingface.webp) ### Hugging Face Hugging Face provider](https://huggingface.co) [![Google Lyria provider for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/Google_2015_logo.svg.webp) ### Google Lyria Managed Pro model](https://www.midiagent.com/google-lyria-3-music-generation) [![ElevenLabs Sound Effects API](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/elevenlabs.webp) ### ElevenLabs Managed Pro model](https://elevenlabs.io) [![PozaLabs - Specialized music generation models](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/pozalabs.webp) ### PozaLabs Managed Pro model](https://pozalabs.com) ## How MIDI Agent Compares The AI music generation landscape is crowded—but most tools either output audio-only or use algorithms marketed as "AI." Here's how the top tools actually stack up. | Tool | MIDI Export | True AI/ML | DAW Plugin | BYOK | Local LLMs | Price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | MIDI AgentYou are here | Yes | Yes | Yes | | | $49 one-time + optional $20/mo | | Suno | Limited | Yes | No | | | Free / $10-30/mo | | Udio | No | Yes | No | | | Free / $10-30/mo | | AIVA | Yes | Yes | No | | | Free / €11-33/mo | | Scaler 3 | Yes | No | Yes | | | $99 one-time | | Magenta Studio | Yes | Yes | Limited | | | Free | | Hookpad | Yes | Yes | No | | | $7.99 + $14.99/mo | | LANDR Composer | Yes | Limited | Yes | | | $149 one-time | [See full comparison of all 15 tools →](https://www.midiagent.com/compare) Workflow Fit ## Audio Generators vs MIDI Generators The most-discussed AI music tools generate audio, not MIDI. This distinction matters for producers who want editable notes, flexible instruments, and DAW-native arrangement control. ### Audio Generators Create finished tracks that are useful as references, but difficult to reshape at the musical data level. - Fixed audio output that cannot be changed note by note - Locked to generated sounds and instruments - Usually web-first instead of DAW-native Examples: Suno, Udio, Soundraw, Mubert ### MIDI Generators Produce raw musical data you can edit, arrange, voice, and route through your own instruments. - Editable notes, timing, velocities, and expression - Route the same idea to any instrument in your session - Keep AI-generated ideas inside your DAW workflow Examples: MIDI Agent, AIVA, Magenta Studio [See full AI music tool comparison](https://www.midiagent.com/compare) ## Why Producers Choose MIDI Agent No other tool combines DAW plugin integration, genuine LLM-powered generation, and flexible pricing. ### BYOK + Local LLMs Connect your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, or xAI API keys—or use local LLMs through Ollama. No other DAW plugin offers this flexibility. ### True LLM in VST plugin The only tools using GPT-class language models for MIDI are web-based. MIDI Agent brings LLM power directly into your DAW workflow. ### Flexible Pricing $49 one-time for the plugin with BYOK included, plus an optional $20/month Pro tier for managed API access. Competitors force ongoing subscriptions: Hookpad Aria costs $22.98/month, AIVA Pro costs €33/month. ### Audio-to-MIDI Built-In Convert audio samples to MIDI directly in the plugin. Only shared with Suno at 10 credits per extraction on their $30/month plan. User Stories ## What Producers Say Hear from music producers who use MIDI Agent in their creative workflow. RA #### R. Avila Electronic Music Producer "I've been thoroughly enjoying MIDI Agent. The interface is incredibly user-friendly, and it keeps getting better with each new update. It understands exactly what I want and helps me quickly create fresh chord progressions and melodies. I absolutely love this plugin." FR #### F. Rodriguez Film & Television Music Producer "I love your plugin. I've already made 3 songs from ideas started with this great AI tool. Looking forward to see how others use it." JS #### J. Swinney Hip Hop Producer "Best money I've spent on a music vst... a dope way of getting out of beat block." ## Upgrade Your Workflow with AI MIDI Join thousands of producers using a DAW plugin that brings LLM-powered MIDI generation directly into their creative process. [Get MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/pricing) [Explore Features](https://www.midiagent.com/features) Text-to-MIDI workflow ## How Text-to-MIDI Works in MIDI Agent MIDI Agent turns natural-language prompts into MIDI data you can keep editing. Instead of leaving your session to copy ideas from a browser tool, you generate, audition, and refine MIDI close to the track you are producing. Step 1 ### Describe the musical idea Ask for a melody, chord progression, bassline, rhythm pattern, or continuation using plain language. Add key, tempo, genre, instruments, or emotional direction when you want tighter control. Step 2 ### Generate editable MIDI The plugin sends your prompt to the AI provider you choose and returns MIDI notes that can be assigned to any instrument, edited in your piano roll, or regenerated with a more specific prompt. Step 3 ### Shape it inside your DAW Move notes, change velocity, swap instruments, adjust timing, and combine generated parts with your own performance. MIDI Agent gives you starting material, not a locked audio file. ## What You Can Generate Use MIDI Agent for fast track starters, targeted musical parts, and variations on ideas you already have. ### Melodies Create lead lines, hooks, countermelodies, and motif ideas in a chosen key, scale, or style. ### Chord Progressions Generate harmonic beds for pop, house, lo-fi, film scoring, jazz, ambient, and other production workflows. ### Basslines and Rhythms Ask for groove ideas that match a chord progression, tempo, genre, or existing MIDI part. ### Variations and Continuations Extend an idea, generate alternate takes, or turn a short phrase into a more complete arrangement. Production workflow ## From Prompt to DAW-Ready MIDI Browser generators can be useful for one-off ideas. MIDI Agent is designed for the moment when you are already producing and need an editable part that fits the session. [See the workflow features](https://www.midiagent.com/features) 1 ### Start with the track context Use your existing tempo, key, arrangement idea, or imported MIDI as the basis for a generation. 2 ### Generate a part you can edit Create MIDI notes for a focused part instead of committing to a finished audio render. 3 ### Refine with your instruments Send the MIDI to the synth, sampler, piano, drum rack, or orchestral library you already use. 4 ### Keep arranging Edit, duplicate, transpose, humanize, or regenerate until the part supports the song. ## Sample AI MIDI Prompts The strongest prompts combine musical role, genre, key, tempo, and intent. Start broad, then regenerate with more detail when you hear the direction you want. Melody prompt "Create a melancholic synthwave lead melody in A minor at 92 BPM with long notes and a subtle rising phrase at the end." Chord prompt "Generate an emotional four-chord progression for a cinematic piano cue in D minor, with inversions that feel smooth and playable." Bassline prompt "Write a deep house bassline that supports this chord progression, stays sparse in the first bar, then adds syncopation." Variation prompt "Create three variations of this MIDI phrase: one simpler, one more energetic, and one with a call-and-response ending." ## Why Use a Plugin Instead of a Browser MIDI Generator? A browser MIDI generator is convenient when you want a quick sketch. A plugin is the better fit when the idea needs to become part of a real production session. MIDI Agent keeps text-to-MIDI generation next to your instruments, arrangement, and editing tools. You still get AI-generated ideas, but the output is immediately ready for the workflow where producers make decisions. ### Stay close to the song Generate ideas while listening to the track, then place the MIDI where it belongs in the arrangement. ### Use your own sound sources Generated MIDI can drive your favorite synths, samplers, drum racks, and scoring libraries instead of being tied to a web preview sound. ### Choose the AI setup Use managed MIDI Agent Pro access, bring your own API keys, or connect local LLMs when your workflow calls for more control. ## AI MIDI Generator FAQ Quick answers to common questions about MIDI Agent. ### What is an AI MIDI generator? An AI MIDI generator is software that uses artificial intelligence to create MIDI data: the digital instructions that tell instruments what notes to play. MIDI Agent uses Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude to generate melodies, chord progressions, and full compositions from natural language descriptions. ### Can AI generate MIDI files? Yes, AI can generate MIDI files. MIDI Agent creates MIDI data directly in your DAW using AI models. You can describe the music you want in plain language, and the AI generates corresponding MIDI that you can edit, assign to any instrument, and use in your productions. ### What is the best AI MIDI generator? MIDI Agent is the leading AI MIDI generator for DAW integration. It's the only AI MIDI generator available as a VST plugin that combines true LLM-powered generation with bring-your-own-key (BYOK) flexibility and local LLM support. Unlike web-based tools, MIDI Agent works directly in your DAW workflow. ### Does MIDI Agent work offline? MIDI Agent can work offline when using local LLMs through Ollama or LM Studio. For cloud-based AI providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini, an internet connection is required. ### How does text-to-MIDI work in MIDI Agent? MIDI Agent lets you describe a musical idea in plain language, choose the relevant context in your DAW, and generate editable MIDI that can be assigned to any instrument, edited in the piano roll, or regenerated with a more specific prompt. ### What can MIDI Agent generate? MIDI Agent can generate melodies, chord progressions, basslines, rhythm patterns, variations, and continuations. The output is MIDI data, so you can change notes, timing, velocity, key, tempo, and instruments inside your DAW. ### Why use a plugin instead of a browser MIDI generator? Browser MIDI generators are useful for quick sketches, but MIDI Agent is built for producers who want AI MIDI generation inside their DAW session. The plugin keeps prompts, generated MIDI, editing, and arrangement work close to the track you are producing. For technical FAQ and documentation, please visit our [FAQ page](https://www.midiagent.com/faq) or [documentation](https://www.midiagent.com/docs). Need more help? [Contact support here](https://www.midiagent.com/contact) ## Explore AI MIDI Generator Workflows Discover more AI-powered music production tools and resources [### Text to MIDI Generator Turn natural-language prompts into editable MIDI parts.](https://www.midiagent.com/text-to-midi-generator-ai) [### ChatGPT MIDI Generator Generate MIDI with OpenAI and ChatGPT models inside MIDI Agent.](https://www.midiagent.com/chatgpt-midi-generator) [### AI MIDI VST Plugin See how MIDI Agent works as a DAW plugin for AI MIDI generation.](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-vst-plugin) [### Audio to MIDI Converter Convert audio ideas into editable MIDI for your DAW.](https://www.midiagent.com/audio-to-midi-converter-ai) [### AI MIDI Generator for Ableton Live Use MIDI Agent in Ableton Live workflows.](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-ableton-live) [### AI MIDI Generator for FL Studio Use MIDI Agent in FL Studio workflows.](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator-for-fl-studio) ## Join Thousands of Producers Creating Music with AI Use MIDI Agent to turn prompts into editable MIDI, build song ideas faster, and bring AI-powered composition directly into your DAW. [Get MIDI Agent Now](https://www.midiagent.com/pricing) Text-to-MIDI inside your DAW ## Join Thousands of Producers Generating Editable MIDI Get MIDI Agent for VST, AU, AAX, and Standalone workflows, then turn prompt ideas into editable melodies, chords, basslines, and variations inside your production workflow. [View Pricing](https://www.midiagent.com/pricing) [Explore Features](https://www.midiagent.com/features)