# Piano Motifs — A Generative Music App > Generative music app for creating original MIDI melodies and accompaniments. (iPhone/iPad app by Fernando Morales.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-motifs/id1506065573 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Fernando Morales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324106280) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 127 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 35 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-04-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-motifs/id1506065573/reviews.md ## What is Piano Motifs? • Let the musical muses of Piano Motifs inspire your device to generate some original and beautiful motifs (short melodies). • Selected as the Favorite MIDI Generator App two years in a row by the iOS Music Production community! • Please note that Piano Motifs is not an AI app. All motifs are algorithmically generated using music theory. • Check out the music that Piano Motifs can generate at: https://soundcloud.com/azul-3d • For Piano Motifs demos and tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@azul3dapps • Create original, catchy and inspiring MIDI loops at the touch of a button. • No musical knowledge or skill is necessary to create completely new and original music. Piano Motifs is the simplest way to generate your own music. • There are no preset melodies. Melodies are generated algorithmically. The melodic possibilities are endless. • Set the music tempo or select the key, scale, time signature, octave range, number of bars, melody constraints, melody note frequency and accompaniment style for your motif. • Option to generate Swing rhythm for the melody, either Shuffle or Hard Swing. • Program your own chord progressions and let Piano Motifs generate an accompaniment and melody for them. • Generation of a 3rd track with the option of it being a sustained chord per bar, sustained chord per multiple bars or a drone tone. Ideal for strings, choirs or pads. • Arrange your motifs to create longer musical pieces. • Choose from 28 different kinds of accompaniment styles. • Define your arpeggio accompaniments. • Choose from 13 different kinds of melody constraints. • Major, Minor, Lydian, Mixolydian, Dorian, Phrygian, Harmonic Minor and Phrygian Dominant scales supported. • Loop your motifs • Save your motifs as MIDI files so you can edit them or add more instrumentation to them on your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). • When exporting a MIDI file, export with a third MIDI track with a sustained chord per bar, sustained chord per multiple bars or a drone tone (Ideal for synth pads, strings or chorus). • Share audio or MIDI through iMessages, e-mail, Whatsapp or AirDrop. Save audio, MIDI or .motif file to your device's file system. • AUv3 MIDI Plug-In In-App Purchase: Incorporate Piano Motifs seemlessly in your workflow by instantiating it once or multiple times in an app that can host AUv3 MIDI Plug-Ins, for example: AUM, AudioBus 3, ApeMatrix, Drambo or EG Nodes. Please note that Piano Motifs as an AUv3 MIDI Plug-In will not play any sound by itself, it generates MIDI that can be routed to other apps and effects instantiated in a host. IMPORTANT: GarageBand does not support MIDI only Plug-ins, so the AUv3 will not work in GarageBand. • AUv3 MIDI Plug-In features include: - Ability to play Piano Motifs in sync and out of sync with the host. - State saving functionality. - Independent programmable MIDI channels for melody, accompaniment, optional third track, and optional melody harmony track. - Interactive octave shifting for melody and accompaniment. - Controllable Melody and Accompaniment Velocity parameters. - Start Delay and BPM multiple with respect to the Host in Sync mode. • MIDI Out In-App Purchase:  Play the music generated by Piano Motifs on your favorite synthesizer, DAW, a connect/route/mix app like AUM, or any app that has Virtual MIDI Destination (MIDI In) capabilities. IMPORTANT: Before purchasing please be aware that Piano Motifs DOES NOT OFFER Ableton Link functionality. • MIDI Out In-App Purchase features include:  - Programmable delay for the start of a motif - Independent programmable MIDI channels for melody, accompaniment and an optional third track • Piano Motifs chooses a music key from many different scales and an accompaniment from a varied set of accompaniments. Piano Motifs then uses its musical theory algorithms to overlay a melody in the chosen key and accompaniment. Piano Motifs are short, they go from around 16 seconds to around 30 seconds. ## Key features - Algorithmic melody generation - Customizable musical parameters - Chord progression programming - Multiple accompaniment styles - MIDI file export - AUv3 MIDI Plug-in - Arrangement of motifs ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $5.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | MIDI Out Connectivity | $1.99 | one-time | | Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time | | Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time | | Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time | | AUv3 MIDI Plug-In | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Piano Motifs? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎵 Generates highly musical and realistic melodies - ⚡ Intuitive and easy to use interface - 🔄 Consistent and frequent app updates - 👨‍💻 Responsive and engaged developer - 💰 Excellent value for the price - 🎹 Works as both standalone and AUv3 plugin - 📤 Multiple export options (MIDI, audio) - 🎯 Deep customization options available - 🧠 Great for learning music theory - ✨ Inspires creativity and breaks writer's block - 🎼 Produces professional-quality output - 🔧 Flexible MIDI routing capabilities **Cons** - 💸 Pricing strategy feels deceptive with multiple IAPs - 🐛 App crashes in certain situations - 🚫 Limited real-time parameter adjustment while playing - 📱 Barebones documentation and help pages - 🎛️ No visual piano roll representation - ⏱️ Minimum tempo too high (20 BPM) - 🔌 MIDI connectivity issues and inconsistencies - 🎸 Limited instrument variety beyond piano/guitar - 📊 Cannot save custom arrangements - 🔗 No GarageBand native support - 🎚️ No velocity control for notes - ⏰ Limited time signature options **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when editing chord progression slots - Crashes when switching sequences in sync mode - MIDI output becomes silent after 1-2 minutes in AUM - Audio export glitching and cutting off - Repeated purchase restoration prompts - AUv3 not loading in GarageBand despite purchase - MIDI output inconsistency - Audio playback stops after MIDI out purchase **Most requested features** - Ableton Link or MIDI clock sync support - Piano roll visual editor - Lower minimum tempo (below 20 BPM) - More time signatures beyond standard options - Additional scales and modes - Velocity randomization and control - Volume control per channel - Arrangement saving functionality - GarageBand integration - iCloud sync across devices - Mac version support - More instrument options (strings, horns, woodwinds, percussion, voices) - Chord import/copy-paste functionality - MIDI input from other apps - Intro and outro generation - Greater variety of sections in arrangements - Tempo sync override options - Chord changes at quarter beat resolution ## Recent user reviews (10 of 112) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-motifs/id1506065573/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-06-05* Great app on my iPad, but doesn’t work at all on my iPhone. But 5 stars anyway for the dedicated developer, sure he’ll fix it **Developer response:** Hi Mango4two, Thanks for your review. The app has been tested on the iPhone as well, so I would like to know a little more about the problem you’re having so I can address it. The App Store is less than ideal for communication so please contact me at azul3dapps@gmail.com and I will try to get to the bottom of the issue you’re having. Thanks, Azul 3D Apps ### 5/5 — Piano Motif-eriffic! *2026-04-04, version 4.110* Wonderful midi generator, active dev, constant updates. The app that just keeps on giving and all it asks in return is for you to create great music. A must have imo ### 5/5 — Super appli *2026-02-24* Application incroyable pour l’inspiration musicale. Piano Motifs est une vraie mine d’or pour trouver des idées de mélodies et de progressions d’accords. Tout est simple à utiliser, intuitif, et agréable, même quand on veut créer rapidement. En tant que musicienne, j’apprécie énormément cet outil pour nourrir ma créativité. L’interface est claire, les fonctionnalités sont bien pensées, et on peut vraiment se concentrer sur la musique. En plus de ça, le développeur est très réactif, à l’écoute des utilisateurs, et fait évoluer l’application dans le bon sens. C’est rare et vraiment appréciable. Je recommande cette app sans hésiter à tous les musiciens, débutants comme confirmés, qui cherchent de l’inspiration et un outil fiable. Merci pour ce superbe travail. ### 5/5 — 5 stars! *2026-02-21, version 4.107* outstanding app! ### 5/5 — INSPIRING *2026-02-02, version 4.106* Piano motifs should be in the top 10 apps purchased by any musician for its tools, efficacy, inspiration, and updates ### 5/5 — Essential *2026-01-13, version 4.105* If you don’t have this in your inspiration quiver yet, GET IT ### 5/5 — Wonderful App *2026-01-10, version 4.105* Deep as you want to go with it, and the dev’s update schedule should serve as a model for the industry. Money WELL spent. ### 5/5 — One of the best apps and developers on iOS *2026-01-10* This app is too much fun. I can spend hours going down the rabbit hole creating new melodies. Thank you! ### 1/5 — Unusable. *2026-01-02* It crashes every time I try to use it. Avoid unless you want to waste your money. **Developer response:** Hi, sorry to hear you are experiencing crashes. I have not received any recent crash reports, so I would really like to investigate what is happening in your case. Crashes can sometimes depend on the host app, the settings being used, or the device and iOS version. If you have the time, could you please contact me at azul3dapps@gmail.com with these details so I can debug the issue and help get you up and running. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Tremendous! *2025-12-21, version 4.104* Deep app that produces very musical results. And it’s updated/added to on a super regular basis. Just buy it and see! ## Frequently asked questions about Piano Motifs ### What does Piano Motifs do? Piano Motifs is a generative music app that creates original musical motifs, or short melodies, and accompaniments algorithmically. It allows users to customize various musical parameters like tempo, key, scale, and time signature to generate unique musical ideas. The app also enables users to arrange these motifs into longer musical pieces and export them as MIDI files for further editing in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). ### What are the key features of Piano Motifs? Key features include algorithmic generation of original melodies and accompaniments, extensive customization options for musical parameters (tempo, key, scale, octave range, etc.), the ability to program chord progressions, a selection of 24 accompaniment styles, and the generation of a third track for sustained chords or drones. It also supports MIDI file export and offers an AUv3 MIDI plug-in for integration with other music apps. ### How much does Piano Motifs cost? The base application is free to download and use. However, there is an optional AUv3 MIDI Plug-In available as an in-app purchase. This plug-in allows for seamless integration into music production workflows within compatible host applications. ### What devices is Piano Motifs compatible with? The description mentions that the AUv3 MIDI Plug-In is compatible with apps that can host AUv3 MIDI Plug-Ins, such as AUM, AudioBus 3, ApeMatrix, Drambo, or EG Nodes. It also notes that GarageBand does not support MIDI-only plug-ins, so the AUv3 will not work there. This implies compatibility with iOS devices that support these host applications. ### Can I use the music generated by Piano Motifs in my own projects? Yes, you can use the music generated by Piano Motifs in your own projects. The app allows you to save your motifs as MIDI files, which can then be edited or used with additional instrumentation in your favorite Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). You can also share audio or MIDI files through various messaging and sharing platforms. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.114 — 2026-08-14 • Added BPM Phrasing when in Non-Sync mode. Set the BPM offset, the phrase length and how to apply the BPM offset using 4 different BPM types: Accelerando, Ritardando, Arch and Reverse Arch. (AUv3 MIDI Plug-In Only). • Fixed issue where the MultiChord Bar settings In the Program Chord Progression Screen is cleared when you press the Randomize die and the Chord Progression is locked. • Fixed Issue when retrieving a Host session where Piano Motifs is in non-Sync mode. If you go back to Sync mode, the motif is lost. (AUv3 MIDI Plug-In Only) ### 4.113 — 2026-07-23 • New curves for velocity offsets per section in Arrangement Screen. Added Slow and Fast to the already existing Linear curve. These new curves are quadratic, causing the velocity offset to change gradually over time rather than at a constant rate. • Fixed crash that can happen when loading presets in the AUv3 plug-in. • Fixed issue where Melody Lock is cleared when the Chord Sustain Accomp Style is changed. It shouldn't. ### 4.112 — 2026-05-14 • Maintenance Release • Fixed iPhone UI issues where popover windows in the More Settings Screen were not being displayed correctly, making some features inaccessible. ### 4.111 — 2026-04-06 • Fixed crash that can happen when retrieving a Host session saved with v4.110. ### 4.110 — 2026-04-04 • Added new Velocity option in the Arrangement Screen. Select velocity offsets for the start and end of a section to gradually increase or decrease the note velocities for each section of an arrangement. Use this feature to implement crescendos and decrescendos in your arrangements. • Doubled the button area for the Generate/Play, Next and Revert buttons. • Fixed issue where the Melody Sequence Freeze feature was not producing accurate results. • Fixed crash that can occur when retrieving a Host AUv3 session and there is an arrangement with a single motif that has a loop count greater than 1. • Fixed crash that can occur when the following settings are used: Accomp Voice Leading, Swing or Triplets or Sixteenth Notes and Accomp Last Bar. • Fixed crash that can occur when you trim a section in the Arrangement Screen and the section has a Programmed Chord Progression with Swing or Triplets or Sixteenth Notes. • Minor bug fixes and improvements ## Apps similar to Piano Motifs | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Piano - Keyboard Lessons Tiles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-keyboard-lessons-tiles/id1351816315) | 4.3 (358) | Free | Music | | [PianoStream](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianostream/id1232509288) | 4.8 (210) | Free | Music | | [Piano ٞ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano/id1126477246) | 4.6 (169,375) | Free | Music | | [Piano+ - Sheet Music Composer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-plus-sheet-music-composer/id1345282253) | 4.3 (656) | Free | Music | | [Perfect Piano - Learn to Play](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-piano-learn-to-play/id942937409) | 4.5 (8,262) | Free | Music | | [Piano app by Yokee](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-app-by-yokee/id890740165) | 4.7 (148,923) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Fernando Morales - [Comet Lander](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comet-lander/id1324106281) - [Coin Flip ∙](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-flip/id1382401145) - [Minotaur's Labyrinth •](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minotaurs-labyrinth/id1446107211) - [Real Dice •](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-dice/id1453894645) - [Domino Effect •](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domino-effect/id1463407084) - [Stone Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-words/id1486188266) All apps by Fernando Morales: https://appshunter.io/developer/1324106280 ## Related topics [motifs](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/motifs) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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