Running Producer Pal Locally / Offline

Run AI models entirely on your machine with no cloud dependency or subscription. Requires a relatively capable machine: Apple Silicon with lots of RAM, or a PC with a capable Nvidia GPU (8GB VRAM minimum, 4080+ recommended).

Options

Option	Best For	Trade-offs
Ollama	Easiest local setup	Uses Built-in Chat UI. Model quality varies.
Bionic	GUI model management	Standalone app, more configuration options.

Recommendation

Ollama with the Built-in Chat UI is the simplest local setup.

Model Notes

• Local models are significantly less capable than cloud models for complex musical tasks
• Best for: simple clip creation, basic playback control, experimentation
• Challenging for: multi-step arrangements, complex notation, nuanced musical decisions
• Recommended models: Qwen, Gemma, Mistral, Nemotron

Hardware Requirements

• Apple Silicon: Lots of unified memory helps run larger models
• Nvidia: 4080+ recommended
  • Minimum: 8GB VRAM, runs 7B-13B models
  • Recommended: 16GB+ VRAM for 30B+ models
  • Optimal: 24GB+ VRAM for 70B models