What is an AI MIDI generator?

An AI MIDI generator is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to create musical notes (MIDI data) rather than audio. You can drag this MIDI into your DAW and use any synthesizer you want.

Can I use AI MIDI royalty-free?

Yes, most paid AI MIDI generators grant you full royalty-free rights to the melodies you generate. Always check the specific license of the tool you are using.

Top 5 AI MIDI Generators for Melody Inspiration in 2025

Writer's block is the enemy of every producer. You sit in front of your DAW, open up your favorite synth, and... nothing. You play the same four chords you always play.

This is where AI MIDI generators come in. Unlike audio generators (like Suno AI), these tools give you the notes (MIDI), allowing you to use your own sounds, change the key, and edit the melody to fit your track perfectly.

Here are my top 5 picks for 2025.

1. Audiomodern Riffer

Best for: Random, happy accidents and complex polyrhythms.

Riffer isn't strictly "AI" in the LLM sense, but its randomization engine is smart enough to feel like it. It generates melodies, basslines, and sequences that you would never think of on your own.

Pros: deeply integrated into the DAW, infinite variations.
Cons: Can be a bit random/chaotic sometimes.

2. Unison MIDI Wizard

Best for: Genre-specific chord progressions.

You've probably seen the ads. But honestly? It works. If you need a "Future Bass" chord progression or a "House" piano riff, MIDI Wizard delivers genre-accurate results instantly.

Pros: Genre-specific modes are spot on.
Cons: A bit pricey.

3. Lemonaid

Best for: Breaking out of a loop.

Lemonaid is a newer plugin that acts as a co-pilot. You play a chord, and it suggests a melody. You play a melody, and it suggests chords. It feels less like a "generator" and more like a jam partner.

4. Soundful (MIDI Export)

Best for: Full song structures.

While Soundful is known for audio, their MIDI export feature is underrated. You can generate a whole track structure, download the MIDI, and then swap out the instruments in FL Studio.

5. Google Magenta Studio

Best for: Experimental and unique ideas.

This is a free suite of plugins from Google. Tools like "Continue" (which extends your melody) and "Interpolate" (which morphs one melody into another) are incredibly powerful for coming up with unique ideas.

Pros: Free and cutting-edge.
Cons: Standalone apps can be clunky to integrate.

Summary

Don't look at these tools as "cheating." Look at them as idea starters. I often generate 10 melodies, pick the one I like best, and then change 50% of the notes. It's about getting the ball rolling.

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