Staccato

AI MIDI co-writer that generates editable music stems from text prompts.

Paid Video & Audio
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What is Staccato?

Staccato is an AI co-writer for music producers that plugs into major DAWs as a VST3, AU or AAX plugin, or runs as a standalone desktop app. You describe what you want in words — a funky bassline, a hip-hop drum loop, a bridge section — and it generates editable MIDI stems that match your key, style and mood. It can also extend, rewrite or accompany MIDI you upload, and transcribe audio, sheet music or tabs into MIDI, so every idea stays fully editable in your own workflow.

Key features

  • Prompt-to-MIDI generation for melodies, chords, basslines and drums
  • Extend, rewrite and accompany uploaded MIDI in your style
  • Audio-to-MIDI and PDF/tab-to-MIDI transcription
  • VST3/AU/AAX plugin plus standalone desktop app
  • Royalty-free output trained on responsibly sourced data

Pros

  • Keeps you in control — output is fully editable MIDI, not fixed audio
  • Works inside your existing DAW workflow
  • Trained on royalty-free data; you own what you create

Cons

  • Outputs MIDI only — you still need a DAW and instruments to hear results
  • Desktop-only workflow may not suit fully mobile producers

Staccato at a glance

PricingPaid
CategoryVideo & Audio
Platformswindows, macos
CompanyStaccato
Official websitestaccato.ai
musicMIDIDAWsongwritingmusic production

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Staccato FAQs

What is Staccato?

Staccato is an AI co-writer for music producers that plugs into major DAWs as a VST3, AU or AAX plugin, or runs as a standalone desktop app. You describe what you want in words — a funky bassline, a hip-hop drum loop, a bridge section — and it generates editable MIDI stems that match your key, style and mood. It can also extend, rewrite or accompany MIDI you upload, and transcribe audio, sheet music or tabs into MIDI, so every idea stays fully editable in your own workflow.

What are the main features of Staccato?

Staccato offers Prompt-to-MIDI generation for melodies, chords, basslines and drums, Extend, rewrite and accompany uploaded MIDI in your style, Audio-to-MIDI and PDF/tab-to-MIDI transcription, VST3/AU/AAX plugin plus standalone desktop app and Royalty-free output trained on responsibly sourced data.

How much does Staccato cost?

Staccato is a paid product. Prices and plans change over time, so check its official website for the current pricing before you buy.

What are the pros and cons of Staccato?

Strengths of Staccato include Keeps you in control — output is fully editable MIDI, not fixed audio; Works inside your existing DAW workflow; Trained on royalty-free data; you own what you create. On the downside, Outputs MIDI only — you still need a DAW and instruments to hear results; Desktop-only workflow may not suit fully mobile producers.