AIVA is an AI platform for generating original instrumental compositions, developed by Aiva Technologies SARL (Luxembourg) in 2016. In 2017, the service became the first AI in history to be officially registered with the copyright society SACEM, a fact that still sets it apart from all competitors in the AI music market.
Key Features of AIVA
- 250+ musical styles - from classical symphonies and cinematic soundtracks to jazz, folk-rock, fantasy, tango, and Chinese themes; set the mood, and the AI generates a track in seconds.
- Built-in DAW editor - full-fledged MIDI track editing right in the browser: change instruments, tempo, key, and effects without installing third-party software.
- Upload MIDI and audio influences - upload your own MIDI file or audio recording, and the algorithm analyzes the material to create a new composition in the same spirit.
- Export in 4 formats - MP3, WAV (16-bit, 48 kHz, uncompressed), Orchestrated MIDI, and Reduced MIDI; professional WAV is available on the Pro plan.
- Custom style models - with paid plans, you can train the AI on your own files to establish a unique sound for a brand or artist.
- Streaming monetization - the Standard plan allows you to monetize tracks on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram without the risk of Content ID strikes.
- Lyra Model (2025) - a new transformer architecture for generating personalized music from natural language text prompts.
Pros and Cons
- SACEM registration - legal clarity
- Full authorship on Pro forever
- DAW editor right in the browser
- MIDI export for Ableton, Logic, FL Studio
- Academic discounts up to 30%
- Free plan without a credit card
- No vocal and lyrics generation
- EDM and pop are noticeably weaker than orchestral
- Free - only 3 downloads/month
- Repetition of motifs after 90 seconds
AIVA Plans and Prices
- 3 downloads per month
- Tracks up to 3 minutes
- Formats MP3 and MIDI
- Non-commercial use only
- Copyright - AIVA
- 15 downloads per month
- Tracks up to 5 minutes
- Monetization on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram
- €11/month if billed annually
- Copyright - AIVA
- 300 downloads per month
- Tracks up to 5 min 30 sec
- WAV 16-bit, 48 kHz
- Full user authorship forever
- Create custom style models
- €33/month if billed annually
Comparison with Competitors
The main competitor in the market is Suno, which generates complete songs with vocals from a text prompt and is ideal for pop, rock, and hip-hop music. AIVA differs fundamentally: deep MIDI control, built-in editor, and legally clean authorship on Pro make it the preferred choice for sync in film and games, where Suno is hardly used.
Udio targets producers with sectional editing features and vocal generation, and in 2024 signed a licensing agreement with UMG. SOUNDRAW specializes in background music for video content, and Mubert generates continuous streams for streaming - both lag behind in MIDI editing depth and orchestral style range.
Use Cases
Who is AIVA For
- Indie game developers - MIDI export and orchestral styles cover 95% of game soundtrack needs.
- Videographers and YouTube bloggers - the Standard plan removes the risk of copyright disputes when monetizing content.
- Professional composers - a tool for overcoming creative blocks and generating MIDI ideas for final arrangement.
- Music school students and teachers - academic discounts up to 30% and a clear demonstration of music theory through AI.
- Streamers and podcasters - unique intros and jingles without the risk of blocking on Twitch and TikTok.
How to Get Started with AIVA
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1Create an account - visit aiva.ai and sign up for free without a credit card; access to the editor opens immediately.
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2Select style and mood - find a genre in the preset library (e.g., Epic Orchestral or Ambient) or manually set parameters in advanced mode.
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3Generate and edit the track - launch the generation, open the built-in DAW editor, and adjust MIDI tracks, tempo, and instruments to taste.
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4Export in the required format - download MP3 for quick use or WAV/MIDI for professional post-processing in Ableton or FL Studio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can AIVA's music be used commercially?
On the Free plan - only non-commercial use with mandatory credit. Standard allows monetization on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram, while Pro grants full copyright to the user forever without restrictions.
How does AIVA differ from Suno?
Suno generates full tracks with vocals from a text prompt - a strong point in pop and hip-hop. AIVA specializes in instrumental music with MIDI editor and DAW export - optimal for film, games, and commercial projects with legally clean authorship.
Does the service support export for DAW?
Yes: AIVA exports Orchestrated MIDI and Reduced MIDI, which can be directly imported into Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and Pro Tools for enhanced arrangement.
Is there a mobile app?
There is no mobile app - the platform operates exclusively in the browser on desktop, allowing the use of a full DAW editor without any installations.
AIVA remains the benchmark tool for orchestral and cinematic music in the AI generation segment: SACEM's legal status, MIDI control, and full authorship on the Pro plan create a competitive advantage not yet matched by Suno or Udio. If your project requires a professional soundtrack with post-processing capabilities, this is one of the few tools where the quality of the result meets commercial standards.