The details
Everything else, for the curious.
Requirements
- Mac
- Apple silicon (M1 or newer), macOS 13 Ventura or later
- DAW
- FL Studio 24 or newer. FL Studio 2026 recommended.
- AI
- A paid ChatGPT plan (Go, Plus or Pro), a Gemini API key (free tier available) or a Claude API key. The offline composer needs nothing.
- Price
- Free. Donations optional.
Install
- Open the downloaded file and drag Veloura into Applications.
- Open Veloura. It walks you through the MIDI ports and the one FL script it needs.
- Continue with ChatGPT, or add a Gemini or Claude key.
If it won't connect to FL
- Quit FL Studio and Veloura.
- Open Veloura first, then FL Studio.
- Open your project and go straight to the Piano Roll.
- Link the bridge: Tools › Scripts › veloura_bridge.
Questions
Is Veloura Beta really free?
Yes. The download is free and donations are optional. AI use counts toward your paid ChatGPT plan, runs on Gemini's free tier, or costs from about $0.004 a beat with a Claude key.
Is the beta the real Veloura?
No. Veloura Beta is a free early version. The official Veloura is a separate paid app that comes later, and beta users hear about it first inside the app. There's no price or date yet.
Does it work with free ChatGPT?
No. OpenAI refuses free accounts, so ChatGPT sign-in needs Go, Plus or Pro. For a free option, use a Gemini API key on Google's free tier (not available in the EEA, UK or Switzerland), or the offline composer.
Which ChatGPT plan should I get?
Plus. At about $20 a month it works almost as well as Pro for most producers, and it's the plan we test on. Go is cheaper but hits limits sooner. Business, Enterprise, Edu and Pro raise the limits further, but cost far more and most people won't need them.
Does it make audio or MIDI?
MIDI. Veloura writes notes into the Piano Roll and steps into the Channel Rack, played by sounds and kits you already have.
Can I release what I make?
Veloura claims no ownership of what you make. Clearing any samples you use is up to you, and your AI provider's terms also apply.
Windows or Intel Macs?
Not yet. The beta runs on Macs with Apple silicon.
Is Veloura Beta made by Image-Line?
No. Veloura Beta is an independent app that works with FL Studio through FL's scripting features. It isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Image-Line.
Where do donations go?
Straight to the solo developer behind Veloura, through a third-party payment page. Donations are optional, don't unlock anything, and keep the free beta updated.
Tell us what's off
Bugs, prompts that missed, features you want in the official Veloura. Every message gets read. Leave an email only if you want a reply.