DAW-Specific

Audio to MIDI in Ableton Live

Convert audio to MIDI in Ableton Live with AI. Transform audio clips into editable MIDI in your Ableton workflow.

MIDI Agent Plugin | $49 one-time license | Available now

Ableton audio to MIDI

Generate Music in Ableton Live with AI

MIDI Agent transforms your Ableton Live workflow with its powerful audio to MIDI converter capabilities, turning recorded performances and audio samples into editable MIDI data in seconds.
Whether you're transcribing a guitar riff, extracting chords from a vocal recording, or converting drum loops into programmable patterns, MIDI Agent's AI-powered transcription handles complex harmonies and rhythms with precision.
Compatible as a VST3 plugin for Ableton Live, it integrates seamlessly into your production environment, letting you extract musical ideas from recorded performances and refine them directly in your DAW without switching between multiple tools or manual note-by-note programming.

Why Ableton Live

Ableton Live producers often struggle with translating audio ideas into MIDI—whether it's a hummed melody, a sampled chord progression, or a recorded instrument performance.
Manual transcription is time-consuming and prone to errors, especially with complex harmonies and rhythms.
MIDI Agent's audio to MIDI conversion eliminates this bottleneck by intelligently transcribing your audio samples into editable MIDI that you can immediately manipulate, transpose, and repurpose.
This means less time deciphering notes and more time creating music in Ableton Live.
Core Features

Powerful AI Music Tools for Ableton Live

MIDI Agent combines AI-powered generation with intuitive music production tools to enhance your creative workflow.

AI-Powered MIDI Generation

Use a paid ChatGPT plan or another supported AI access option to generate MIDI in your DAW.

Continue Existing MIDI

Drop in your MIDI files and let AI create variations and continuations. Expand on your musical ideas.

Audio to MIDI

Drop in audio files and get MIDI transcriptions. Iterate on existing files with AI assistance.

Flexible AI Access

Use a paid ChatGPT plan, provider API keys, local LLMs, or MIDI Agent Pro.

Ready to transform your music production?

Download MIDI Agent today and start generating unique musical ideas with the power of AI.

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How It Works

Getting started is straightforward: install the VST3 plugin and scan for new plugins in Ableton Live's preferences. Once loaded, MIDI Agent's audio to MIDI feature lets you drop in audio samples for intelligent transcription.
For best results, use high-quality recordings with clear instrument separation under 30 seconds—the system works exceptionally well with solo piano, clean guitar, and acoustic instruments.
The AI analyzes your audio and generates MIDI that you can immediately edit and refine within Ableton Live's piano roll, giving you full creative control over the transcribed material.
Compatibility

AI MIDI Generator for Ableton Live

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.

Comparison Context

Rendered audio vs editable MIDI

Audio-first generators can create impressive references. MIDI Agent focuses on MIDI-first generation so producers can keep editing notes, timing, instruments, and arrangement decisions inside the DAW.

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.

  • Use a paid ChatGPT account
  • 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

User Stories

What Ableton Live 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."

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about MIDI Agent.

How do I convert audio to MIDI in Ableton Live?

Route audio through MIDI Agent in Ableton use the audio to MIDI feature and MIDI Agent will generate MIDI on a new track.

Does MIDI Agent work better than Ableton's built-in audio to MIDI?

MIDI Agent uses AI-assisted transcription for complex polyphonic material.

Can I convert audio clips to MIDI in Ableton's session view?

Yes, MIDI Agent works in both session and arrangement view for flexible audio to MIDI conversion.

What is the best AI MIDI generator?

MIDI Agent is an AI MIDI generator for DAW integration with paid ChatGPT plan support, provider API keys, local LLMs, and optional MIDI Agent Pro access. It generates editable MIDI directly inside your DAW.

Can AI generate MIDI files?

Yes, AI can generate MIDI files. MIDI Agent uses Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude to create MIDI data from natural language descriptions. You describe the music you want—melody, chords, bass line, drums—and the AI generates corresponding MIDI that you can edit, assign to any instrument, and use in your productions.

Does MIDI Agent work offline?

Yes, MIDI Agent can work offline when using local LLMs through Ollama or LM Studio. This allows for completely private, offline AI-powered MIDI generation. For cloud-based AI providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google Gemini, an internet connection is required.

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MIDI Agent Plugin

$49/lifetime

  • VST3, AU, AAX, and Standalone access
  • Choose your AI access
    • Use a paid ChatGPT plan
    • Use your own provider API keys
    • Use local LLMs
    • Or add MIDI Agent Pro for managed access
  • Lifetime updates
Plugin | Pro

AI access required to generate.

Your license unlocks the plugin. Then choose a supported AI access option.

Then choose one access path:

  • Use a paid ChatGPT plan.
  • Use your own provider API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, xAI, DeepSeek, or OpenRouter.
  • Use local LLMs through Ollama or LM Studio.
  • Add MIDI Agent Pro for managed access, no keys, plus premium providers.
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