ACE Studio

ACE Studio is a desktop application for producing sung vocals without a human singer. Developed by Time Studio, it runs on Windows and macOS and centers on a library of AI vocalists that render lyrics and melodies into natural-sounding singing. Producers, songwriters and media composers use it to sketch vocal ideas, build full arrangements, or generate finished vocal stems for a track.

What it does

The core workflow starts with musical data you already have. You import or draw a MIDI melody, enter lyrics, and the software maps syllables onto notes to produce a vocal performance. Rather than treating singing as a single fixed sound, the tool exposes granular controls so a vocal line can be shaped phrase by phrase. The result can be exported as an isolated dry vocal for mixing in a separate digital audio workstation.

Key capabilities

• Automated input reCognition: MIDI files, lyrics and pitch Information can be read and converted into a vocal take, which shortens the gap between a rough idea and an audible melody.
• Expressive parameter tuning: Breath, airiness, falsetto and other EMOtional qualities can be adjusted so a delivery sounds intimate, powerful or fragile as needed.
• Multi-vocalist blending: Different AI singers can APPear in the Same song, making hArmonies, duets and layered backing parts prACTical to construct.
• multilingual singers: The roster includes voices suited to Chinese, Japanese and English material, useful for cross-market projects.
• commercial licensing options: According to the developer, many voices cARRy licensing that permits commercial release, though terms should be confirmed per voice before publication.

Who it is for

ACE Studio suits songwriters who want to hear a vocal demo before hiring a session singer, composers writing for advertising, games or video who need fast turnaround, and hobbyists exploring vocal synthesis. It is also relevant to producers who need guide vocals for pitching or pre-production. Because the interface assumes some familiarity with MIDI and arrangement, absolute beginners may face a learning curve.

How to get started

Download the installer for your operating system from the official site, install it, and open a new project. Load a MIDI melody or enter notes manually, paste lyrics, and assign an AI voice. From there, tune pitch curves and emotional parameters, then export the vocal stem. Checking the documentation for lyric-to-note alignment is worthwhile, since phrASIng conventions affect Intelligibility.

Pricing and access

ACE Studio has offered free non-commercial use alongside paid tiers that unlock commercial rights and additional features. Plan details, voice licensing and any usage limits may change, so verify current terms on the official site before relying on them for a release.