Paid

Staccato

Generates MIDI you can drag into a DAW, trained on music theory rather than hit songs.

4.0 Audio
4.0 Very good 4.0
MIDI stays editable, unlike a generated audio stem Commercial use is gated behind the Pro tier
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PricingFrom $11.99/mo
Free planNo
CompanyStaccato AI Inc.
PlatformsWeb
CategoryAudio
Visits30
Last reviewedAug 2026
UpdatedAug 2026
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Overview

Staccato writes MIDI rather than audio, which is the distinction that matters to anyone actually producing. Create generates from a prompt, Accompany adds parts to what you have, Rewrite alters it and Extend continues it, up to 16 tracks and 32 bars, dragged straight into any DAW.

MIDI keeps the output editable, assignable to whatever instrument you want and yours to change bar by bar, where a generated audio stem is a finished thing you either use or discard. The company also says it trained on music theory rather than mainstream songs, which is a defensible answer to the provenance question hanging over generative music.

Basic is $11.99 a month for personal use, Pro is $14.99 with commercial rights and a $4.99 first month, a one-time purchase covers updates to 2029, and a three-month free trial is available by booking a call. Commercial use is gated behind Pro, the trial requires a sales call rather than a signup, and generated MIDI is a starting point that still needs arranging.

Key features

  • MIDI generation from a prompt or uploaded music
  • Accompany, Rewrite and Extend on existing material
  • Up to 16 tracks and 32 bars at once
  • Drag and drop into any DAW
  • AI lyrics editor included

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

Staccato is a paid tool, with plans that start at $11.99/mo.

  • Pricing modelPaid
  • Starting priceFrom $11.99/mo
  • Free planNo
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Is Staccato expensive?

Staccato starts at $11.99, which is 20% above the Audio median of $10 a month across the 79 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Audio starts at $0.13 and the most expensive at $249.

67% of Audio tools in the directory offer a free tier, which this one does not.

Compared against every priced listing in Audio, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • MIDI stays editable, unlike a generated audio stem
  • Trained on music theory rather than mainstream songs
  • One-time purchase option alongside subscriptions

Cons

  • Commercial use is gated behind the Pro tier
  • The three-month trial requires booking a call, not a signup
  • Generated MIDI still needs arranging to become a track

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Staccato (this tool)4.0No$11.99/moMIDI generation from a prompt or uploaded music
Lacuna3.9YesFreeFull songs generated in under 30 seconds
Soundraw4.4No$5.99/moDrag-and-drop editing of song structure by section
Lyrics To Song AI3.9YesFreeLyrics or prompt to a structurally complete song with vocals

Alternatives to Staccato

4 tools matched to Staccato on what they do, their category and their price.

Lyrics To Song AI

3.9

Structurally complete songs – verse, chorus, bridge – from lyrics or a prompt, across 500+ genres, with stem separation and MIDI export.

Freemium Audio

Chord AI

3.4

Point your phone at any song – AI names the chords, tracks the beat, transcribes the lyrics with OpenAI's Whisper, and splits the audio into four exportable stems.

Freemium Audio

Frequently asked questions

What is Staccato?
Staccato writes MIDI rather than audio, which is the distinction that matters to anyone actually producing.
Is Staccato free?
Staccato does not offer a free plan; paid pricing starts at $11.99 per month.
How much does Staccato cost?
Staccato starts at $11.99 per month. See the pricing plans above for full details.
What are the best Staccato alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are Lacuna, Soundraw, and Lyrics To Song AI, compared side by side above.

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