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What it doesAI MIDI co-writer that collaborates with you to create and customize MIDI stems and loops Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2019 2022
Based inCA DE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingBasic: $11.99/month (unlimited monthly credits, no commercial use, no record/upload). Pro: $4.99/month for first month, then $14.99/month (unlimited commercial use, record/upload, AI Lyrics Generator). Buy once option available with all updates until June 2029. Pro Model API: 50 free credits on signup, then credit packs from €10 (100 credits at €0.10 each) to €500 (10,000 credits at €0.05 each), or equivalent monthly subscriptions. Open-weight model: Apache-2.0, free to self-host.
Key features
  • Generate MIDI from text prompts up to 16 tracks and 32 bars at once
  • Adjust every detail from overall feel to individual notes and velocities
  • Upload your own MIDI or audio for continuation and complementation
  • Drag and drop into DAW without leaving your session
  • Create accompaniments and rewrites of existing MIDI
  • Personalized sound design tips from AI
  • AI Lyrics Generator bonus for Pro plan
  • AI music theory and composition assistance
  • 100% royalty-free MIDI generation
  • Support for all DAWs and notation software
  • Pro Model API with managed REST infrastructure in Frankfurt, Germany
  • Open-weight Apache-2.0 model for self-hosting on Python, Docker, or macOS
  • Alpha matte output for precise edge refinement
  • Refine feature with Keep and Remove brush strokes
  • Optimized for hair, fur, and complex edges
  • Native macOS app with batch processing and on-device Apple Silicon inference
  • GIMP 3.0 plugin for local background removal
  • Docker support with web UI and headless API
What makes it different
  • Trained on music theory and emotional arcs rather than overused mainstream songs
  • Learns your personal style over time and sounds more like you
  • Ethical AI trained on data respecting artists and copyrights
  • MIDI-based for energy efficiency and fast performance
  • Human-centered design focused on empowering not replacing musicians
  • Publishes benchmarked results comparing against alternatives including remove.bg with losses included
  • Same API schema for both managed API and self-hosted open-weight model for easy switching
  • RAM-only processing with no image storage or training on customer uploads
  • p95 latency of 1.95 seconds on managed API with EU hosting for GDPR compliance
  • No subscription lock-in with optional monthly billing or one-time credit packs
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)32 no change since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)155
Citation Flow (Majestic)3332
Referring domains (Majestic)407160

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