--- title: "Ollama MIDI Generator with MIDI Agent | MIDI Agent" description: "Use local Ollama models through MIDI Agent Custom provider settings to generate editable MIDI melodies, chords, drums, variations, and continuations in your DAW." canonical_url: "https://www.midiagent.com/ollama-midi-generator" md_url: "https://www.midiagent.com/ollama-midi-generator.md" generated_at: "2026-06-17T01:17:30.000Z" --- 1. [Home](https://www.midiagent.com/) 2. Ollama Midi Generator Ollama MIDI generator # Ollama MIDI Generator with MIDI Agent Use local Ollama models through MIDI Agent Custom provider settings to generate editable MIDI melodies, chords, drums, variations, and continuations in your DAW. [Get MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/pricing#license-section) [Explore Features](https://www.midiagent.com/features) MIDI Agent Plugin | $49 one-time license | Available now ![MIDI Agent AI provider support for music generation](https://www.midiagent.com/midiagent-providers.jpg) ## Use Ollama prompts for editable MIDI **Ollama MIDI generator** workflows in MIDI Agent turn provider prompts into editable notes. Ollama is a local model runner connected through MIDI Agent custom provider integration, so the model workflow runs on your machine. Use Ollama for melodies, chords, basslines, drum ideas, variations, and continuations that stay inside your DAW instead of becoming fixed audio. ## Why Ollama works for MIDI-first production Provider choice matters because different models interpret the same musical prompt differently. MIDI Agent makes Ollama useful in a production workflow by keeping the result editable: notes, timing, velocities, voicings, and instruments can still be changed after generation. Core Features ## Powerful AI Music Tools MIDI Agent combines AI-powered generation with intuitive music production tools to enhance your creative workflow. ![MIDI Agent AI MIDI generation interface](https://www.midiagent.com/midiagent.jpg) ### AI-Powered MIDI Generation Make music with ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Gemini, and more. Prompt new music right into your DAW. - Generate melodies, chord progressions, and full compositions with natural language prompts - Support for multiple AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, and more - Customizable generation parameters including key, scale, length, and complexity - AI MIDI generation directly in your DAW workflow ![MIDI Agent arrangement continuation in Ableton Live](https://www.midiagent.com/midiagent-ableton.jpg) ### Continue Existing MIDI Drop in your MIDI files and let AI create variations and continuations. Expand on your musical ideas. - Extend your existing melodies and progressions with AI assistance - Generate variations on your themes while maintaining musical coherence - Overcome creative blocks by letting AI suggest new directions - Seamlessly blend human creativity with AI-powered suggestions ![Audio to MIDI transcription view in MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/midiagent-audiotomidi.jpg) ### Audio to MIDI Drop in audio files and get MIDI transcriptions. Iterate on existing files with AI assistance. - Convert audio samples to MIDI with intelligent transcription - Extract musical ideas from recorded performances - Transcribe complex harmonies and rhythms with AI precision - Edit and refine transcriptions directly in your DAW ![Supported AI providers in MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/midiagent-providers.jpg) ### Flexible API Options Use your own API keys or opt for our managed subscription service. You choose how to power your creative process. - Connect with your existing API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, and more - Option to use our managed subscription for simplified billing - Transparent usage tracking and cost management - Seamless switching between different AI providers ## Ready to transform your music production? Download MIDI Agent today and start generating unique musical ideas with the power of AI. [Download MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/pricing) ## Ollama MIDI generator workflow Run Ollama locally, configure the local URL in MIDI Agent Settings first, then select Custom from the main MIDI Agent provider dropdown and use the installed Ollama model name for generation. Write a concrete musical prompt with key, scale, bar count, rhythm, and arrangement role. Generate MIDI, audition it through your own instruments, edit the result in the piano roll, and use continuation to build variations or next sections. Provider setup ## Connect Ollama as a local Custom provider Ollama is the local route for producers who want MIDI Agent prompts handled by models running on their own machine. Ollama exposes an OpenAI-compatible endpoint locally, and MIDI Agent Custom connects to that endpoint while keeping MIDI generation and editing inside the normal DAW workflow. ### Setup in MIDI Agent 1. 1 Install Ollama and pull the model you want to use. 2. 2 Keep Ollama running so the local server is available. 3. 3 Open MIDI Agent Settings and set Custom URL to http://localhost:11434 without /v1. 4. 4 In MIDI Agent Settings, leave Custom API Key blank unless your Ollama setup requires authentication. 5. 5 Back in the main MIDI Agent interface, select Custom from the provider dropdown. 6. 6 Use the installed Ollama model name in MIDI Agent. ### Best MIDI uses - Run local model experiments without sending prompts through a cloud model provider. - Try open local models for short MIDI ideas, variations, and continuation prompts. - Keep a low-cost local workflow for drafts, then compare promising prompts with cloud providers if needed. ### Before you connect - Local generation speed and quality depend on your computer, model size, context settings, and available memory. - MIDI Agent Custom supports text/chat generation plus MIDI reference context, but not audio attachments or audio-to-MIDI conversion. - The Ollama server must stay running while MIDI Agent sends Custom-provider requests. [Ollama OpenAI compatibility](https://docs.ollama.com/api/openai-compatibility) 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. Model access ## Use your own keys or MIDI Agent Pro Connect provider keys, use local LLMs, or use MIDI Agent Pro for managed models including Google Lyria for full songs where supported. [![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) [![xAI provider for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/xai.webp) ### Grok MIDI Generation xAI provider](https://www.midiagent.com/grok-midi-generation) [![DeepSeek AI logo - Advanced language model for MIDI generation](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/deepseek.webp) ### DeepSeek MIDI Generator DeepSeek provider](https://www.midiagent.com/deepseek-midi-generator) [![OpenRouter logo - Multi-model AI routing service for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/openrouterai.webp) ### OpenRouter MIDI Generator OpenRouter provider](https://www.midiagent.com/openrouter-midi-generator) [![Ollama logo - Local AI model runner for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/ollama.webp) ### Ollama MIDI Generator Ollama provider](https://www.midiagent.com/ollama-midi-generator) [![LM Studio logo - Local LLM management for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/lm-studio-logo.webp) ### LM Studio MIDI Generator LM Studio provider](https://www.midiagent.com/lm-studio-midi-generator) [![Hugging Face logo - Open source AI models for MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/logos/huggingface.webp) ### Hugging Face MIDI Generator Hugging Face provider](https://www.midiagent.com/huggingface-midi-generator) [![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) 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. - 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) 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." ## Frequently Asked Questions Quick answers to common questions about MIDI Agent. ### How do I connect Ollama to MIDI Agent? Run Ollama locally, open MIDI Agent Settings first to set Custom URL to http://localhost:11434 without /v1, and leave the Custom API Key blank unless your server requires auth. Then select Custom from the main MIDI Agent provider dropdown and use an installed Ollama model name in the main interface. ### Does Ollama run locally? Yes. Ollama runs models on your machine through a local OpenAI-compatible endpoint, while MIDI Agent sends prompts through the Custom provider workflow. ### What should I expect from local Ollama models? Use Ollama for local drafts, variations, and prompt experiments. Speed and musical quality depend on your hardware and the model you run. ### 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 (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) with bring-your-own-key (BYOK) flexibility and local LLM support. Unlike web-based tools like Suno or AIVA, MIDI Agent works 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. 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 More MIDI Agent Features Discover more AI-powered music production tools and resources [### LM Studio MIDI Generator Use another local model workflow for editable MIDI generation.](https://www.midiagent.com/lm-studio-midi-generator) [### Hugging Face MIDI Generator Compare local and cloud custom-provider workflows.](https://www.midiagent.com/huggingface-midi-generator) [### AI Music Generator Start with the broad MIDI-first AI music generator hub.](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-music-generator) [### AI MIDI Generator Generate editable MIDI from prompts inside your DAW.](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-generator) [### AI Music Production Tools Compared Compare MIDI-first and audio-first AI music workflows.](https://www.midiagent.com/compare) [### ChatGPT MIDI Generator](https://www.midiagent.com/chatgpt-midi-generator) ## 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. AI access required to generate. Your license unlocks the plugin. Then use your own API keys or add MIDI Agent Pro for managed access. Your license unlocks the plugin. Then pick one: 1. Use your own API keys from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, xAI, DeepSeek, or OpenRouter. 2. Add MIDI Agent Pro for managed access, no keys, plus managed premium providers. 50% OFF LIMITED TIME BUY ### MIDI Agent Plugin AI access required to generate. $49/lifetime $99 - VST Plugin Access - API keys or optional Pro access Choose Your API Access: - Use your own API keys from providers - Or subscribe to MIDI Agent Pro for managed access - Lifetime Updates Buy Now Plugin | Pro PRO ### MIDI Agent Pro Purchase a plugin license before subscribing to Pro features. $20/month - Managed AI model access (no API keys needed) - Exclusive premium providers: - Google Lyria - ElevenLabs audio and sound effects - PozaLabs specialized MIDI models - 500 AI generations per month - Priority support & updates Purchase License First Plugin | Pro [Purchase a license](#license-section) to unlock Pro features