Songen

Songen is an on-device instrumental beat maker for Apple devices that builds editable MIDI loops from scratch. It is best suited to producers who want to shape arrangements part by part, while users needing vocals, Android or Windows support, or generous free exporting should look elsewhere.

Overview

Songen combines lead, chords, bass and drums into a complete loop selected from nearly 50 styles, including Trap, Amapiano, Lo-fi, House and Cinematic. Its engine writes new MIDI notes locally rather than drawing from premade loops, so creating music does not depend on an internet connection.

The app is designed for co-creation without waiting for a prompt. Generated beats are described by the maker as royalty-free, allowing users to sell, license or release them without clearance, attribution or additional fees. Songen remains an instrumental tool: it neither writes lyrics nor records vocals. Vibin Oy, based in Espoo, Finland, makes the app.

Key features

Generation and detailed editing

Track-level and section-level regeneration is the practical strength here. You can keep a useful bass line while replacing a drum passage, or revise one section instead of discarding the whole loop. Direct MIDI-note editing and a piano roll that highlights chord notes give producers control beyond a one-click generator.

Arrangement and exports

Drum-pattern generation and beat-arrangement tools help turn a generated idea into a structured beat. Songen exports MIDI and WAV audio as either a full mix or separated stems. MIDI is the better route when you want to continue editing notes in another workstation; WAV and stem exports are suited to mixing or sampling in other music software. Generation and exporting work offline, although an internet connection is required to purchase Premium.

Pricing

Songen uses a freemium model. The Free plan costs nothing and permits 100 generated loops per day, but includes only one export. It is enough for experimenting with the engine, yet the single-export ceiling makes regular project work impractical unless you upgrade.

Premium costs $8.99 a month. Premium, Annual costs $89.99 a year, and Premium, Liftime costs $149.99, paid once. All three paid options provide unlimited generating, unlimited saved tunes and up to 250 exports per month. The annual plan lowers the monthly equivalent for users who expect sustained use; the one-time option suits producers who prefer to avoid recurring billing. None of these plans removes the 250-export monthly allowance.

Platforms

Songen runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac through its iOS and macOS availability. There is no Android or Windows version, so cross-platform households and PC-based studios cannot use it natively. Offline generation and exports are useful when working away from a connection, while Premium purchases require connectivity.

Who it's for

Choose Songen if you make instrumental music, think in MIDI, and want to preserve a promising loop while refining individual parts. It is particularly well matched to producers who value offline creation, stem exports and chord-aware piano-roll editing. It is not the right primary tool for vocal songwriting, lyric generation or users whose main device is Android or Windows. The Vibin AI Audio Engine is also offered for licensing into DAW plugins, mobile music apps, educational tools and beat-making platforms; prospective licensees can contact [email protected].

Pros and cons

Pros

• On-device generation works without an internet connection, which supports mobile and offline sessions.
• Track and section regeneration avoids rebuilding an entire loop when only one part needs changing.
• MIDI, WAV and separated-stem exports fit established music-production workflows.
• Nearly 50 styles provide more starting points than a single-genre beat tool.
• The maker states that generated beats can be sold, licensed or released without clearance, attribution or extra fees.

Cons

• The free tier allows only one export, limiting it to evaluation or very occasional use.
• Paid plans cap exports at 250 per month despite unlimited generation and saved tunes.
• Instrumental-only output excludes lyrics and vocal recording.
• Apple-only support rules out Android and Windows users.
• Terms say generated music is non-confidential, and users must export and secure their own work because the company is not liable if it disappears.

Alternatives

Rewind AI Beat Maker is the better choice if you need Android, web or API access and a token-based free allowance rather than Songen's single free export.

InsMelo AI Beat Maker suits users who want Android, iOS and web availability with a free 3.9-credit tier.

Soundverse AI Beat Maker is worth considering for web, Android or API use and tools that include song creation, voice cloning and stem splitting on its free tier.

Veena Studio AI Drum Generator is preferable for drum-focused work with uncapped, watermark-free exports on its free plan.

CedarGrooveNET is a free macOS and web alternative.

DrumBot AI fits web users seeking a free trial, daily groove allowance and five MIDI or WAV exports per month.

AIBeatMaker is a web option whose free plan keeps tracks public and online-only, with no downloads or commercial rights.

Beat Shaper is a web alternative offering unlimited free generations and MP3 downloads for personal, non-commercial use.

For a broader comparison, see the AI Beat Makers list.

Verdict

Songen is a strong choice for Apple-based producers who want offline, MIDI-first beat generation with precise track and section editing, plus royalty-free use as stated by its maker. Choose another tool if you need vocals, non-Apple support, confidential storage, or more than one free export before committing.