AIVA

AIVA platform architecture and AI symphonic composition studio

AIVA (Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist, accessible at aiva.ai, founded by Pierre Barreau, Denis Shtefan, Arnaud Decker, and Vincent Barreau) is an artificial intelligence musical composer, orchestral soundtrack generator, and interactive MIDI arrangement workspace. Recognized as the first virtual composer to be recognized by an international author’s rights society (SACEM), AIVA composes complex classical, cinematic, electronic, and rock music scores.

The platform is anchored by deep learning neural networks trained on classical and contemporary musical theory compositions. AIVA features 250+ Curated Musical Style Presets, Full Piano Roll & MIDI Editor, Generation from Influence Audio/MIDI, Audio Stem Separation, and flexible copyright ownership tiers (including 100% user copyright retention on Pro plans).

Core composition capabilities and AIVA tools

AIVA delivers features for professional soundtrack scoring and music composition:

• 250+ style composition presets: Compose cinematic movie trailer scores, orchestral symphonies, ambient soundscapes, and rock anthems.
• Influence-based music generation: Upload a favorite audio track or MIDI file to guide chord progressions and rhythmic motifs.
• Integrated piano roll & MIDI editor: Edit individual notes, velocities, durations, tempo changes, and key signatures in the browser.
• Multi-track stem & MIDI exports: Download complete multi-track MIDI files and individual audio stems for DAW orchestration.
• Full copyright ownership (Pro Plan): Retain 100% of music copyrights and monetize compositions across games, films, and streaming.
• Symphonic orchestral instrumentation: Features high-quality orchestral soundbanks including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Comparative benchmark: AIVA vs. Soundraw and Boomy

AIVA provides full in-browser piano roll MIDI editing, symphonic orchestral depth, and full copyright ownership options.

Practical applications and operational limits

• Film & video game scoring: Compose orchestral cinematic themes, battle music, and emotional underscores.
• Composer ideation & MIDI sketching: Generate initial orchestral sketches and export MIDI into Cubase, Logic, or Pro Tools.
• Advertising & brand jingles: Create unique, rights-cleared musical identities for corporate video campaigns.
• Game soundtrack development: Produce cohesive multi-hour soundtrack libraries with shared melodic themes.

Operating limits: Free plan allows 3 downloads per month with mandatory credit attribution to AIVA and non-commercial licensing. Commercial monetization and 100% copyright ownership require a Standard or Pro subscription.

Subscription plans and AIVA pricing

AIVA offers a free tier alongside monthly and discounted annual subscriptions (billed in EUR):

*Pricing and plan details verified as of August 2026.

Step-by-step workflow

1. Select style preset: Open aiva.ai and choose a profile (e.g. “Symphonic Fantasy”, “Cinematic Cyberpunk”).
2. Configure parameters: Set key signature, tempo, target duration, and instrumentation.
3. Edit in Piano Roll: Open the built-in piano roll to tweak notes, adjust dynamics, and restructure sections.
4. Export MIDI/Audio: Download high-quality audio files (MP3/WAV) or multi-track MIDI for your DAW.

Editorial verdict

• Best for: Film composers, video game developers, orchestral arrangers, and multimedia producers who need symphonic composition capabilities and multi-track MIDI export.
• Not recommended for: Users looking for simple instant vocal pop song generation from lyrics.
• Learning curve: Moderate. The built-in piano roll editor offers immense depth for musical creators.
• Value threshold: Strong professional value; the Pro plan (€33/mo annual) provides 100% copyright ownership.
• Bottom line: AIVA is a sophisticated AI orchestral composer, combining deep music theory models with full MIDI editing.