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MIDI CHORD GENERATOR
ATHENA
generate chords, melodies, and rhythms online. export the midi to your daw.
one-time purchase · lifetime pro access · standard midi export
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a free account gives you 25 generations and 3 midi downloads per day, plus access to your saved library.
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Harmony Focus Mode
Strum: 20%
Humanize: 0%
Octave: 0
1. Mode
random
modal
curated
pro
2. Mood
melancholy
happy
chill
somber
3. Flavor
simple
lush
complex
Performance Focus Mode
Melody Oct: 0
Swing: 0%
4. Melody
basic
motif
phrase
arp
5. Rhythm
sustained
pulse
bounce
broken
6. Preview Sound
e. piano
bell keys
synth pad
dual saw
pure saw
All Keys & Scales
All Vibes & Styles
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how to use athena.
from idea to midi
choose the direction
pick a key and scale, set the tempo, and choose a 2, 4, 8, or 16-bar progression.
pick the feeling
choose a mode, mood, and flavor to make the chords simpler, darker, smoother, or more complex.
decide how much you want
keep it chord-only, add a basic melody, or build a fuller idea with rhythm and movement.
generate and listen
press generate, listen to the result, and loop it while you try a different direction.
make it yours
pro users can regenerate selected parts, invert or split chords, lock ideas, and move blocks into a new order.
move it into your daw
save the idea to your library or download the midi, then use your own instruments, sounds, and production.
free vs. pro
choose your version.
athena free
$0
use it on the web
- 25 generations and 3 midi downloads each day
- generate 2, 4, and 8-bar ideas
- generate chords, melodies, and rhythms
- no pro generation mode
- save ideas to your personal library
- future athena updates
- no athena presets
- no selected-part regeneration
- no advanced block editing
- no undo and redo history
- no audio plugin access
- no web-to-audio-plugin sync
athena pro · lifetime
$89.00
one payment · no subscription
- unlimited generations and midi downloads*
- generate 2, 4, 8, and 16-bar ideas
- generate chords, melodies, and rhythms
- pro generation mode
- full library access and saved-progression editing
- future athena updates
- 80 ready-to-edit athena presets
- regenerate selected chords, melodies, and rhythms
- advanced editing: split, invert, copy, paste, and more
- undo and redo history
- audio plugin access (coming soon)
- web-to-audio-plugin sync (coming soon)
*unlimited use is subject to reasonable fair-use and automated-abuse protections.
faq.
quick answers
is athena an audio plugin?
no. athena currently runs on the web. create and edit your idea here, download the midi, and bring it into your daw. an audio plugin version is planned for pro users.
is athena royalty-free?
yes. athena is 100% royalty-free. every chord progression and midi file you generate and download can be used in your personal and commercial projects.
are athena's chord progressions original?
yes. athena uses a custom music engine to create new progression ideas for your music. it is designed to produce musical starting points, not reproduce an existing song.
what are athena presets?
athena pro includes 80 ready-to-edit starting points. the collection mixes chord-only progressions, simple melodies, and fuller ideas created with modal, curated, and pro modes.
how many generations and downloads do free users get?
free users receive 25 generations per day and 3 midi downloads per day. daily limits reset automatically, and downloading or saving to your library requires a free account.
do i need an account to use athena?
you can generate and preview ideas without an account. create a free account or log in when you want to download midi files or save progressions to your personal library.
what does athena download?
athena exports standard midi files containing the generated chords, bass, rhythm, and melody data. drag the file into your daw and use any piano, synth, sampler, or virtual instrument.
what is the difference between mode and flavor?
mode changes the way athena builds the progression. flavor changes the chord style: simple stays clean, lush adds more color, and complex uses richer chords and voicings.
what are the system requirements?
athena works in a modern version of chrome, safari, edge, or firefox and requires an internet connection. no additional software is needed to generate or preview ideas.
does pro have a fair-use limit?
pro is designed for normal creative and studio use. automated scraping, bots, or abusive generation activity may be restricted, but regular production sessions should never reach the fair-use safeguard.
