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based composition interface and explore basic features Choose your subscription tier: Free (non
commercial), Standard (€15/month limited commercial), or Pro (€49/month full ownership) Select a musical style from 250+ available options including orchestral, cinematic, jazz, or electronic templates Configure composition parameters including duration (up to
5 minutes on Pro), tempo, key signature, and instrumentation preferences Generate your initial composition and use the built
in track editor to modify sections, adjust instruments, or refine arrangements Download your finished composition in MP3, MIDI, or WAV formats depending on your subscription tier and continue editing in your preferred DAW if needed
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AIVA excels at orchestral, cinematic, and classical music with sophisticated arrangements that Suno/Udio cannot match. However, Suno and Udio are superior for vocal music, pop, hip-hop, and contemporary genres. Choose AIVA for instrumental film scoring and classical composition, choose Suno/Udio for modern vocal music and social media content.
Copyright ownership depends on your subscription tier. Pro plan (€49/month) provides full copyright ownership with unlimited commercial rights. Standard plan (€15/month) offers limited commercial rights for specific platforms. Free plan retains AIVA copyright with attribution requirements and non-commercial use only.
No, AIVA specializes exclusively in instrumental composition and cannot generate vocals or lyrics. For complete songs with vocals, use Suno or Udio instead. AIVA is designed for orchestral, cinematic, and instrumental music where vocal elements are not required.
AIVA justifies its €180-588 annual cost for users needing multiple custom compositions. Stock music costs $100-500 for limited libraries but provides existing tracks only. AIVA creates unlimited original compositions tailored to specific project requirements, making it cost-effective for regular music production needs.
AIVA exports MP3, MIDI, and WAV formats (format availability depends on subscription tier). The MIDI export capability is AIVA's key advantage, allowing full editing of individual instrument parts, tempo changes, and arrangements in any DAW. This editing control is impossible with MP3-only generators like Suno.
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Tutorial updated March 2026