Question 1

What is MIDI Sketch Bach?

Accepted Answer

MIDI Sketch Bach is an algorithmic composition tool that generates Bach-style instrumental MIDI. It uses Baroque music theory and counterpoint rules to create fugues, chorale preludes, passacaglias, and other classical forms as editable MIDI data you can import into any DAW.

Question 2

How is MIDI Sketch Bach different from AI music generators?

Accepted Answer

AI music generators produce finished audio that cannot be edited. MIDI Sketch Bach generates MIDI data using rule-based algorithmic composition grounded in Baroque music theory and counterpoint. You get full control over every note, voice, and instrument in your DAW. The output is deterministic and reproducible.

Question 3

What musical forms does MIDI Sketch Bach support?

Accepted Answer

MIDI Sketch Bach supports ten Baroque instrumental forms: fugue, prelude and fugue, trio sonata, chorale prelude, toccata and fugue, passacaglia, fantasia and fugue, cello prelude, chaconne, and Goldberg-style variations. Each form follows authentic compositional rules for voice leading, counterpoint, and harmonic progression.

Question 4

Can I use MIDI Sketch Bach output commercially?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All generated MIDI files are yours to use freely, including for commercial music production, film scoring, game soundtracks, and educational purposes. The software itself is dual-licensed: AGPL-3.0 (free to use, modify, and redistribute — including commercially — under its copyleft terms), with a separate commercial license for embedding in closed-source products or proprietary SaaS offerings.

Question 5

What instruments are supported in MIDI Sketch Bach?

Accepted Answer

MIDI Sketch Bach generates instrumental MIDI suitable for keyboard instruments (harpsichord, organ, piano), string ensembles, and other classical instruments. Since the output is standard MIDI, you can assign any instrument or sound in your DAW.