Music City Make-A-Thon 2026
Staccato
Your AI MIDI Co-Producer
Staccato's AI Instrument is a chat-based plugin for your DAW that turns your prompts and music into editable MIDI stems and loops, then refines them with your feedback. Reference Any Artist, Genre, or Vibe Ask it to write a drum groove that locks in with your bass line, then follow that up with "add some more variation in the hi-hats" or "make the groove more syncopated" and it will adapt instantly. Can't find the bridge to follow your chorus? Show Staccato the chorus and ask for one. Just describe what you want, without breaking your workflow. Build Your Track, Layer by Layer Staccato suggests what to add next, whether that's a new instrument to elevate your music or a fresh direction to take it. It also reads your VST library and recommends personalized sound design tips and presets for everything it generates, using sounds you actually own. Ask It Anything If you're ever stuck creating, just ask for help. Staccato is your creative partner for every decision, from composition to sound design.
Resources
Featured tech offerings
Validated participants can save offerings and unlock participant-only redemption details after signing in.
Remote intro workshop
During eventRemote intro workshop led by cofounder Jeff.
How-To Links
Available to every teamPlugin walkthrough playlist and user guide for teams using Staccato during the event.
Annual Pro subscription
Winner-onlyFREE annual Pro subscription for the grand prize winner.
Three-month Pro subscriptions
Winner-onlyFREE three-month Pro subscriptions for the three track winners who do not take the grand prize.
One-month Pro subscription
Available to every teamFREE one-month Pro subscription per team. Use coupon code at checkout: XM59FHS
Participation
Sessions & events
Add partner-led sessions directly to your participant schedule, or jump out to their external sign-up flow when one is provided. Contact sharing is optional and only shown to that host when you opt in.
Staccato Workshop + Mentoring Session
AvailableLearn how to use Staccato -- a chat-based plugin for your DAW that turns your prompts and music into editable MIDI stems and loops, then refines them with your feedback.