AIVA
FreemiumMusic/AudioMusic GenerationNEWAI music composition assistant that generates original soundtracks and classical compositions.
Overview
AIVA (Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist) is an AI music composition tool that specializes in generating original soundtracks, classical compositions, and cinematic music. Recognized as an official composer by SACEM (the French professional association of authors and composers), AIVA was one of the first AI systems to receive such recognition, establishing it as a legitimate tool in the professional music composition space.
AIVA excels at creating orchestral, cinematic, and ambient music - genres where its training on classical and film score compositions gives it a particular edge. Users can select from preset musical styles, influence the composition through parameters like tempo, key, instrumentation, and duration, and receive a fully composed piece complete with a MIDI score. This MIDI output is a key differentiator, as it allows professional musicians and producers to import AIVA's compositions into their DAWs for further arrangement and production.
The platform is widely used by filmmakers, game developers, advertising agencies, and content creators who need original soundtrack music without commissioning a human composer. AIVA's ability to generate royalty-free music in minutes makes it an invaluable tool for projects with tight timelines and limited music budgets. The platform also serves as an educational tool for aspiring composers who can study and learn from AI-generated compositions.
Key Features
- +AI-composed original soundtracks and classical pieces
- +MIDI score export for DAW integration and further editing
- +Multiple genre presets including orchestral, electronic, pop, and cinematic
- +Customizable parameters: tempo, key, instrumentation, duration
- +Influence system to guide composition style and mood
- +Full copyright ownership on paid plans
- +Layer-based editing for individual instrument adjustments
- +Music generation from uploaded MIDI files as inspiration
Use Cases
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Exceptional quality for orchestral and cinematic music genres
- +MIDI export enables professional DAW editing and arrangement
- +Full copyright ownership on Pro and Enterprise plans
- +Recognized as an official composer by SACEM
- +Layer-based editing provides more control than most AI music tools
Cons
- xLess suited for modern pop, hip-hop, or vocal-driven music
- xFree tier retains AIVA copyright on generated music
- xInterface has a learning curve compared to simpler prompt-based tools
- xGeneration limited to shorter pieces without manual extension
Pricing Details
Free: 3 downloads/mo, AIVA holds copyright. Standard: $15/mo - 15 downloads/mo, you hold copyright. Pro: $49/mo - 300 downloads/mo, full commercial rights.