Lemonaide

Lemonaide Music is a generative AI tool that helps musicians create new melodic ideas by providing MIDI outputs for use in their digital audio workstations (DAWs). Founded by Michael "MJ" Jacob and Anirudh Mani, the company launched on April 2, 2024, with a focus on providing artist-friendly music technology that leverages generative AI while maintaining ethical standards.

Key features:
- Lemonaide Seeds: A melodic idea generator that provides MIDI outputs for use in DAWs
- Royalty-free outputs: All generated MIDI files are 100% royalty-free
- Diverse outputs: The AI generates a variety of outputs to spark creativity and innovation
- Ethical data training: Algorithms are trained with data from consenting producers
- Artist-centric approach: Assists producers rather than replacing them by generating ideas, not complete songs
- Feedback loop: Encourages user feedback and suggestions for community-driven development
- Educational resources: Offers video demonstrations and music samples to showcase the tool's potential

How it works:
Users interact with Lemonaide Music primarily through a web application. They can generate MIDI files using the Lemonaide Seeds feature and drag these files into their DAWs for further production. The tool serves as a starting point for musical ideas, with outputs ranging from complete-feeling to those requiring refinement.

Integrations:
Lemonaide Music integrates seamlessly with major DAWs, allowing users to drag and drop generated MIDI files directly into their production environments. Supported DAWs include FL Studio, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro.

Use of AI:
Lemonaide Music leverages generative AI to create its melodic outputs, with an emphasis on ethical training practices and community involvement.

How to access:
The primary platform for interaction is the web application. The company focuses on the web app for now, with no mention of an API or SDK.

Lemonaide Music is ideal for professional musicians, music producers, and aspiring artists who are looking for new melodic ideas, quick and royalty-free MIDI files, and an easy-to-use tool to jumpstart their projects. The company is not open source, maintaining control over its algorithms and data to ensure ethical practices and high-quality outputs.