AVAILABLE NOW · macOS NATIVE

Make music.
Keep it local.

A private music studio for your Mac. Turn a spark of an idea into a complete song with music, lyrics and vocals — powered locally.

Apple SiliconmacOS 14+Version 1.0.6

Watch LocalMelody in action · local music creation on Mac

A first look

From idea to melody.

See LocalMelody turn a prompt into a song on your Mac.

Describe a feeling

Start with a simple idea. Turn your words into a complete song.

Private by design

Your prompts, lyrics and generations stay on your Mac.

Shape the sound

Guide the genre, mood, voice, tempo and key until it feels like yours.

Available now

Your next song starts here.

Download LocalMelody for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later.

Download for Mac
Simple plans

Start free. Go further when you’re ready.

Try local music creation first, then unlock the full studio with a one-time purchase.

Free

$0

For trying local music creation on your Mac.

  • Generate 15-second songs
  • Automatic sound controls
  • Local playback and Library
  • Lyrics generation
See how it works
Best value

Pro Lifetime

$9.99 one-time

Unlock the full studio with a lifetime license.

  • 15–240-second songs
  • Genre, mood, voice, BPM and key controls
  • Voice reference and lyrics refinement
  • Export audio and lyrics
Buy Pro
Before you start

Built for Apple Silicon.

Local AI music generation needs room to run comfortably.

16 GB RAM minimum · 32 GB+ recommended

macOS 14+

LocalMelody currently supports Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Sonoma or later.

One-time setup

Install Homebrew and Ollama, then download the runtime and models from inside the app.

Local by design

Generation runs on your Mac. Prompts, lyrics and generated audio are not sent to a codeonholiday backend.

Questions

Good to know.

What Mac do I need?

LocalMelody requires macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon. 16 GB RAM is the minimum; 32 GB or more is recommended for higher-quality models and smoother generation.

Does it need an internet connection?

You need internet for the first-time runtime and model downloads, license activation and updates. Generation itself runs locally once setup is complete.

What is included in Free and Pro?

Free supports 15-second generations with automatic controls. Pro Lifetime unlocks longer songs, sound controls, voice reference, lyrics refinement and audio/lyrics export.

Is Pro a subscription?

No. Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase through Lemon Squeezy. The checkout page is the source of truth for the current price and payment terms.

Can I create instrumental music?

Yes. MusicGen is available as an instrumental workflow, while ACE-Step generates music with vocals.

What happens to my prompts and audio?

LocalMelody does not send your prompts, lyrics or generated audio to a codeonholiday backend. The app does contact third-party services for licensing, updates and model downloads; see the Privacy Policy for details.