--- title: "Plugin Formats & Standalone | MIDI Agent" description: "Browse MIDI Agent by plugin format: VST3, AU, AAX for Pro Tools, and Standalone App. Works on Windows and macOS." canonical_url: "https://www.midiagent.com/resources/formats" md_url: "https://www.midiagent.com/resources/formats.md" author: "MIDI Agent" author_url: "https://www.midiagent.com/about" last_updated: "2026-06-14" date_basis: "gitModified" generated_at: "2026-07-02T10:02:48.000Z" --- 1. [Home](https://www.midiagent.com/) 2. [Resources](https://www.midiagent.com/resources) 3. Formats Plugin Formats # Browse MIDI Agent by plugin format Choose the installation format that fits your system and host: VST3 for most DAWs, AU for macOS hosts, AAX for Pro Tools, or Standalone for DAW-free generation. [View Pricing](https://www.midiagent.com/pricing) [Explore Features](https://www.midiagent.com/features) MIDI Agent Plugin | $49 one-time license | Available now ![MIDI Agent running in a Pro Tools plugin workflow](https://www.midiagent.com/midiagent-protools.webp) VST3 for modern Windows and macOS DAW workflows AU for Logic Pro, GarageBand, and AU-compatible Mac hosts AAX for Pro Tools plus Standalone for quick generation Format Pages ## Choose your plugin format Format pages clarify host compatibility and when each MIDI Agent installer path makes the most sense. [Format page ### AAX Pro Tools | Native Plugin](https://www.midiagent.com/aax-midi-generator-pro-tools) [Format page ### AI MIDI VST Plugin](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-midi-vst-plugin) [Format page ### AI VST Plugins for Music Production](https://www.midiagent.com/ai-vst-plugins) [Format page ### MIDI Generator Plugin and Standalone App](https://www.midiagent.com/midi-generator-plugin) [Format page ### MIDI Generator VST](https://www.midiagent.com/midi-generator-vst) [Format page ### MIDI Generator VST Plugin](https://www.midiagent.com/midi-generator-vst-plugin) [Format page ### Standalone MIDI Generator App | No DAW Required](https://www.midiagent.com/standalone-midi-generator) Workflow ## Build MIDI inside the workflow The fastest path is the one that lands MIDI Agent where you already make music. Choose the plugin format your DAW expects, or use Standalone when you want a simple desktop sketchpad. Use VST3 for broad DAW compatibility on Windows and macOS. Use AU for Logic Pro and GarageBand workflows. Use AAX for Pro Tools or Standalone when a plugin host is not needed. ### Install the version that matches your host Use VST3 for broad DAW compatibility on Windows and macOS. 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 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 Model Support ## Supported AI Providers Connect your own provider keys, use local LLMs, or choose MIDI Agent Pro for managed model access. [![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 ## Audio Generators vs MIDI Generators The most-discussed AI music tools generate audio, not MIDI. This distinction matters for producers who want to edit individual notes, change instruments, and keep working inside a 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." ## Resource FAQ Quick answers to common questions about MIDI Agent. ### 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. ### Is the monthly subscription required to use the plugin? The monthly subscription is not required, however in order to use the plugin you must input your own API keys for the providers you want to use (Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, or OpenRouter). If you don't want to manage your own API keys and credits, you can subscribe to our monthly plan which gives you access to MIDI generation models not available elsewhere, as well as audio generation models. ### Can I use my ChatGPT or Claude subscriptions with the plugin? No, there is no way to connect MIDI Agent to the consumer-facing subscriptions such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. You must provide your own API keys and credits for each provider, or use our monthly subscription in order to use the plugin. ### Is there a free trial of MIDI Agent? At this time there is no free trial due to infrastructure and usage costs for the plugin. 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) ## Keep Exploring MIDI Agent Discover more AI-powered music production tools and resources [### View Pricing Compare the one-time license and optional managed model plan.](https://www.midiagent.com/pricing) [### Explore Features See the full product feature set and supported production workflows.](https://www.midiagent.com/features) [### Compare AI MIDI workflows Review MIDI Agent against other AI music and MIDI generation tools.](https://www.midiagent.com/compare) ## Get MIDI Agent for Your Workflow Buy the plugin once, then generate with your own API keys or add MIDI Agent Pro for managed access. AI access required to generate. Your license unlocks the plugin. Then use your own API keys or add MIDI Agent Pro for managed access. Then choose one access path: - Use your own provider API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, xAI, DeepSeek, or OpenRouter. - Add MIDI Agent Pro for managed access, no keys, plus premium providers. BUY ### MIDI Agent Plugin AI access required to generate. $49/lifetime - VST3, AU, AAX, and Standalone access - Choose your AI access - Use your own provider API keys - Or add 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 - Premium providers - Google Lyria - ElevenLabs audio and sound effects - PozaLabs specialized MIDI models - 500 AI generations per month - Priority support and updates Purchase License First Plugin | Pro [Purchase a license](#license-section) to unlock Pro features ![MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/midi-agent-icon-black-bg.jpeg?v=20260623) Written by [MIDI Agent](https://www.midiagent.com/about) / Last updated June 14, 2026 / MIDI Agent builds AI tools for music producers, composers, and beatmakers who want to generate musical ideas inside their DAW.