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Aether review

#6 of 29 in AI Chord Progression GeneratorsAI Instrument GeneratorsAI Music Plugins

A chat-driven desktop generator for layered MIDI, with a $60 one-time license.

7.6/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Aether is a desktop AI MIDI generator for macOS and Windows from Umbral Audio, LLC. It runs as AU, VST3, or standalone software, turning natural-language prompts into editable chord, bassline, melody, arrangement, and drum parts. Producers can specify key, scale, genre, mood, BPM, time signature, and sections, then refine results through multi-turn chat. Named, instrument-tagged layers provide per-layer solo and mute controls, while standard multi-track MIDI export suits users who want generated ideas they can continue editing in a DAW.

The published plan is a single Aether license at $60 USD as a one-time payment, with activation on up to three machines. It includes unlimited generations, all supported AI providers, local model support through Ollama and LM Studio, a MIDI library with full history, smart post-processing, piano roll, and playback. Cloud AI usage is billed separately by the connected provider; local Ollama or LM Studio models can run without provider API charges. Refunds are generally limited to verified defects reported within 14 days, with statutory EU/EEA/UK withdrawal terms before download or activation.

Its ecosystem is aimed at a computer-based production workflow. Aether supports Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, and Reaper, with DAW drag-and-drop and host-tempo synchronization. Chat connections include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, and Hugging Face. The MIDI library adds search, tags, version history, and live capture, giving repeated ideas a place to be organized. Choose Aether if you want conversational control over multiple editable tracks and can manage AI-provider access. Consider another option if you need a browser or mobile workflow, a free entry tier, or bundled cloud-generation costs.

Aether pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Natural-language refinement covers chords, bass, melody, drums, and arrangements
    • Named layers, piano roll, post-processing, and multi-track MIDI export
    • Works with major DAWs plus cloud and local AI model options
  • Where it doesn't
    • The license costs $60 upfront and has no free plan
    • Cloud AI provider usage can add separate charges
    • Desktop-only software with email as the listed support channel

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