Modular microservices architecture for generative music integration in digital audio workstations via VST plugin

Raposo, Adriano N.; Soares, V.N.G.J.

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Raposo, Adriano N.

Soares, V.N.G.J.

Abstract(s)

This paper presents the design and implementation of a modular cloud-based architecturethat enables generative music capabilities in Digital audioWorkstations through a MIDI microservices backend and a user-friendly VST plugin frontend. The system comprises a generative harmony engine deployed as a standalone service, a microservice layer that orchestrates communication and exposes an API, and a VST plugin that interacts with the backend to retrieve harmonic sequences and MIDI data. Among the microservices is a dedicated component that converts textual chord sequences into MIDI files. The VST plugin allows the user to drag and drop the generated chord progressions directly into a DAW’sMIDI track timeline. This architecture prioritizes modularity, cloud scalability, and seamless integration into existing music production workflows, while abstracting away technical complexity from end users. The proposed system demonstrates how microservice-based design and cross-platform plugin development can be effectively combined to Support generative music workflows, offering both researchers and practitioners a replicable and extensible framework.

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Supplementary Materials: The following supporting information can be downloaded at: https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/fi17100469/s1, Video S1: VideoS1.mp4; Video S2: VideoS2.mp4; Video S3: VideoS3.mp4; Video S4: VideoS4.mp4; Video S5: VideoS5.mp4. The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors on request.

Keywords

Cloud computing Microservices Creative workflows Generative music Music production Virtual studio technology

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/10353

Citation

RAPOSO, A.N. ; SOARES, V.N.G.J. (2025) - Modular microservices architecture for generative music integration in digital audio workstations via VST plugin. Future Internet. 17, p. 469. DOI: 10.3390/fi17100469