Songen
Songen is an AI-powered music studio for iOS that creates unique, royalty-free loops and songs with instant editing, mixing, mastering, and export capabilities.
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What is Songen?
Songen is your intelligent MIDI composer and music studio for iOS that generates unique, royalty-free loops and songs instantly. Unlike random AI generators, Songen's generative system is hand-crafted by musicians specifically for musicians, using deep music understanding rather than neural networks or AI training data. With just a tap, you compose fresh tracks and instantly see the chords behind every progression, transforming Songen into a powerful music theory learning tool where you understand why melodies work.
Key features include effortless music creation with instant royalty-free song generation, a full pocket music studio for composing/arranging/sharing, and generative songwriting to overcome creative blocks. The app offers smart editing tools for refining compositions, a premium sound library with high-quality instrument sounds, customizable tracks with different instruments/tempos/keys, genre mixing to combine music styles, powerful mix/master/customize tools, a loop builder for crafting perfect loops, and seamless exporting as MIDI or audio files to finish in any DAW.
Songen runs entirely on your device (100% offline) and exports work as audio or MIDI. The app includes a full mixer for muting, soloing, and swapping instruments on four tracks, plus Shareplay support for creating music together in synced sessions. Song Mode generates full songs with arrangements, and export length ranges from eight bars to DJ-friendly fully arranged songs.
This tool is for music producers, artists, content creators, songwriters, and music enthusiasts who want to outsource ideation to become curators of song ideas. It supercharges music productivity by generating instant MIDI loops in 50+ music genres including Synthwave, Pop, Trap, EDM, and more, continuously updated to stay aligned with latest music trends and Billboard music.
The app is continuously updated with improvements, and users report it gets better with every update. Songen empowers you to compose unique tracks in minutes, generate/edit/share professional-quality music wherever inspiration strikes, and focus on sound design while re-voicing MIDI notes to highlight your signature sound.
Songen pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free to download with freemium option. Free version offers three song exports. Premium subscription is $8.99 per month providing unlimited generates, unlimited saves, unlimited exports, and advanced mode. Yearly plan available with 25% savings compared to monthly. Subscription includes access to all features including premium sound library, mix/master tools, and genre mixing.
Songen pros
- Generates unique royalty-free songs instantly with just a tap
- 100% offline - runs entirely on your device without internet
- Hand-crafted by musicians, not neural networks or AI training data
- Instantly see chords behind every progression for music theory learning
- 50+ music genres including Synthwave Pop Trap EDM and more
- Full mixer for muting soloing and swapping instruments on four tracks
- Export as both MIDI and audio files for any DAW
- Song Mode generates full songs with DJ-friendly arrangements
- Genre mixing to combine different music styles for unique sounds
- Premium sound library with high-quality instrument sounds
- Customizable tracks with different instruments tempos and keys
- Powerful mixing mastering and instrument customization tools
- Unlimited generates saves and exports with subscription
- Shareplay support for creating music together in synced sessions
- Continuously updated to stay aligned with latest music trends and Billboard
- Loop builder for crafting perfect loops
- Overcomes creative blocks and finds new inspiration
- Save tracks to playlists for organization
- Export length ranges from eight bars to fully arranged songs
- Focus on sound design while app handles ideation
Songen cons
- Only available on iOS - not available for Android or desktop
- Requires monthly subscription for unlimited exports and advanced mode
- Free version only offers three song exports
- Cannot add/import files into the software according to user feedback
- No neural networks used which may limit some AI capabilities users expect
- Subscription-based model rather than one-time purchase
- Advanced mode locked behind premium subscription
- May need updating for files import capability users want
Frequently asked questions about Songen
What is Songen?
Songen is your intelligent MIDI composer and music studio for iOS. It's a generative music studio that creates unique, royalty-free loops and songs instantly. The Songen algorithm is hand-crafted by musicians for musicians - no AI training data or neural networks are used, just a deep understanding of music. You can instantly compose unique tracks and see the chords behind every progression.
Can I use the music I create commercially?
Yes, every song generated by Songen is unique and royalty-free. You can use the music commercially without any licensing issues. The app generates arrangements that don't use any pre-made content, making all exports safe for commercial use in your projects.
Do I need an internet connection to use the app?
No, Songen runs entirely on your device and is 100% offline. You don't need an internet connection to generate music, edit tracks, or export your work. This makes it perfect for creating music anywhere without connectivity concerns.
What genres of music can I create?
Songen supports 50+ music genres including Synthwave, Pop, Trap, EDM, and more. The app features an ever-increasing number of curated music genres reflecting current Billboard music trends. You can also mix different genres to explore unique sounds.
What are the system requirements for the app?
Songen is available for iOS devices only. It's an iOS app that runs entirely on your device. The app is available as a free download in the App Store. For specific device requirements, check the App Store listing for Songen: Instant MIDI Generator by Vibin Oy.
How do I export my music?
You can export your work as both audio and MIDI files in multiple formats. Export length can range from eight bars to a DJ-friendly fully arranged song. The MIDI files can be used in any DAW for further production, while audio files are ready for immediate use. Seamless exporting allows you to share your music for every project.
Is there a subscription?
Yes, Songen operates on a subscription-based model with a freemium option. The free version offers three song exports. The premium subscription is $8.99 per month and provides unlimited generates, unlimited saves, unlimited exports, and advanced mode. There's also a yearly plan that saves you 25% compared to the monthly price.
How does the chord display feature work?
Songen now lets you instantly see the chords behind every progression. This transforms the app into a powerful tool for learning music theory as you create. You can understand why a melody works, then customize it using the full mixer. The chord display helps you learn music theory while generating musical ideas.
Can I collaborate with others using Songen?
Yes, Songen includes Shareplay support for creating music together in a synced session. This allows you to collaborate with other musicians and create music together in real-time, making it a great tool for collaborative music production.
What editing tools does Songen include?
Songen offers smart editing tools including a powerful full mixer for muting, soloing, and swapping instruments on four tracks. You can customize tracks with different instruments, tempos, and keys. The app also includes powerful mixing, mastering, and instrument customization tools, plus a loop builder for crafting perfect loops. You can refine your compositions with intuitive editing and arrangement features.