AIVA

Editorial Review

AIVA distinguishes itself in the AI music space by focusing on cinematic, orchestral, and emotionally rich compositions. Unlike Suno or Udio which generate pop-style songs with vocals, AIVA excels at instrumental scores suitable for film, games, advertisements, and video content. It was notably the first AI recognized as a composer by SACEM, the French professional association of authors and composers. The platform offers 250+ style presets ranging from epic orchestral to ambient electronic, with granular controls for key, tempo, duration, and instrumentation. The built-in MIDI editor allows musicians to refine AI-generated compositions note by note, bridging the gap between fully automated and manual composition. The free tier allows limited monthly compositions with attribution requirements, while the Standard plan at $11/month removes attribution and allows commercial use. The Pro plan adds full copyright ownership, more monthly compositions, and downloadable stems. AIVA is the strongest AI composition tool for creators who need instrumental and cinematic music.