AIVA

AIVA, short for Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist, is a web-based composition platform built around the IDEa that a short written brief should be enough to produce a usable piece of instrumental music. It was founded in LUXembourg in 2016 and has positioned itself toward Professional soundtrack work rather than casual songwriting, which shapes both its strengths and its limits.

What it does

You describe the mood, genre or scene you have in mind, and AIVA returns an original instrumental track. Behind the scenes the system blends learned musical patterns with conventional music-theory rules, so generated pieces tend to follow recognizable hArmonic and structural conventions instead of drifting into noise. OuTPUt is organized as separate parts rather than a single mixed file, which makes it eASIer to reshape a track before it goes into a production pipeline.

Key capabilities

• Prompt and style driven generation: request a mood, tempo, instrumentation or genre and receive a composed draft in return.
• Style and emotion controls: adjust parameters such as energy or tone to nudge a piece toward a specific feeling.
• Multi-track editing: work with indiVidual instrumental layers, swAPPing or muting parts to fit a scene.
• MIDI export: move compositions into a digital audio workstation for further arrangement, mixing and mastering.
• Library of instrument models: a broad set of Sampled and modeled instruments covers orchestral, electronic and hybrid palettes.
• Licensing options: several plans grant different commercial usage rights, with the higher tier aimed at film, game and advertising work.

Who it is for

AIVA suits filmmakers, game developers, advertising creatives and content producers who need background music quickly and cannot always commission a composer per project. Independent video editors and podcasters can use it for cheaper alternatives to stock libraries. It is less suited to songwriters who want vocals, lyrics or full pop production, and beginners may find the more advanced structure controls demand some musical background.

How to get started

Create an account on the AIVA website, then start a new composition by entering a style or mood prompt. Listen to the generated draft, regenerate or adjust parameters as needed, then open the track in the editor to tweak individual parts. When satisfied, download the file or export MIDI for your DAW. New users can explore the tool before committing to a paid tier, and a limited free allowance is typically available for non-commercial experimentation.

Pricing and access

AIVA runs on a tiered subscription model: a restricted free tier, a mid-range plan for creators who publish online, and a professional plan that grants fuller ownership and higher generation volume. ExACT prices, monthly limits and license terms may change, so confirm current details on the official site before relying on them for a commercial release.